Crochet Maltese Square

The Crochet Maltese Square is a charming and versatile pattern that crafters love to work on. It features intricate designs and a lovely texture, making it a perfect choice for blankets, pillows, or even garments. With its unique combination of stitches, this square adds a touch of elegance to any project. What's fantastic about the Crochet Maltese Square is its adaptability; you can play around with different color combinations to create endless possibilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is sure to bring joy and satisfaction to your crafting journey. Give it a try and watch your creations come to life with this delightful crochet square!

Materials:

any color yarn
any size hook

pattern:

ch 4, join w/ sl st to form ring
Rnd 1: sl st in ring, ch 3, working in ring - 2 dc, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 3x, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch
Rnd 2: ch 3, dc in same st, * 2 dc in ea dc to corner, ch 2, rep from * around, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch
Rnd 3: ch 4, [sk 1 dc, (dc, ch 1) in next st] 2x, * (dc, ch 3, dc, ch 1) in ch-sp, sk 2 dc, dc, ch 1, sk 1 dc, dc, ch 1, rep from * around, dc in ch-sp, ch 3, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch
Rnd 4: ch 3, * dc in ea dc and ea ch-sp to corner, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-sp, rep from * around, dc in remaining dc, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch

Rnd 5: ch 4, * tr in ea dc to corner, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in ch-sp, rep from * around, tr in remaining dc, join w/ sl st to 4th beg ch