Crochet Birch Square

The Crochet Birch Square is a delightful pattern that mimics the beautiful texture of birch tree bark. With its intricate design and cozy appearance, this square is perfect for adding a touch of charm to any crochet project. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern will surely bring a smile to your face as you work on creating something special.

So grab your yarn and hook, and let's stitch up some magic together with the Crochet Birch Square!

Materials

Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me (weight 5 – bulky)
Salt (4.4 oz/125 g, 137 yd/125 m) – 1 skein

Hook: L/11 – 8.00mm

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Sizing

Finished Dimensions: 8” length x 8” width

Abbreviations (US)

st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
tc – treble crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
bpdc – back post double crochet

Notes

Brackets [ ] indicate directions worked in the same st. For example, sc 5 means sc 1 in five sts; [sc 5] means sc 5 in the same st.

Beginning ch 3 counts as a treble crochet

Crochet Birch Square (Treesacret Afghan) – Instructions

Birch Square

Make a magic circle

Round 1: ch 3, *dc 3, tc 1, repeat from * twice, dc 3, sl st in the top of the starting ch 4 (12 dc, 4 tc)

Round 2: ch 3, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *dc 3, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, dc 3, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (28 dc, 4 tc)

Round 3: ch 3, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *dc 7, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, dc 7, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (44 dc, 4 tc)

Round 4: ch 3, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *alternate fpdc and bpdc five times, fpdc, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, alternate fpdc and bpdc five times, fpdc, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (60 dc, 4 tc)

Round 5: ch 3, turn, dc 2 in the same st as the starting ch, *alternate bpdc and fpdc 7 times, bpdc, [dc 2, tc 1, dc 2] in the tc of the previous row, repeat from * twice, alternate bpdc and fpdc seven times, bpdc, [dc 2] in the same st as the starting ch, sl st in the top of the starting ch (76 dc, 4 tc)

You can finish off or add a stitch marker to the sl st to add the next round later

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