Crochet Afghan Square

A beautiful handmade square blanket made using the crochet technique is known as a Crochet Afghan Square. This type of blanket is typically made up of multiple squares that are then stitched together to create a larger blanket. Crochet Afghan Squares can vary in size, color, and design, making them a versatile and customizable option for those looking to add a cozy touch to their home decor.  Whether you're a beginner looking to practice your crochet skills or an experienced crafter wanting to create a unique and personalized blanket, Crochet Afghan Squares offer endless possibilities for creativity. With a wide range of yarns and patterns available, you can create a Crochet Afghan Square that perfectly suits your style and preferences.

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Pattern:

Special Stitch: Piggyback Double Crochet: abbrev: PBdc – (dc in next st, dc around post of dc just made)

With CB, ch 5, slip st to first ch to form loop.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in second ch from hook; join with slip st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 5, dc in same st; *2 dc in next st; (dc ch2 dc) in next st;* 3 times; 2 dc in next st; slip st to third ch of beginning ch-5. (16dc, 4 ch2 spaces made)

Rnd 3: Slip st into corner space. Ch 3, dc around the ch 3 just made, ch 2, PBdc in same corner space. * (PBdc, skip one st, PBdc) across. (PBdc, ch2, PBdc) in corner space. * Repeat around. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 4: Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 1, 3 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner spaces. Fasten off.

Rnd 5: Turn so wrong side is facing. With CA, join with a slip st in 2nd st of any corner. Ch 3, dc around the ch 3 just made, ch 2, PBdc in same corner space. * (PBdc, skip one st, PBdc) across. (PBdc, ch2, PBdc) in corner space. * Repeat around. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 6: Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 1, 3 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner spaces. Join with a slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 7: Turn so right side is facing. With CE, join with a slip st in 2nd st of any corner. Ch 3, dc around the ch 3 just made, ch 2, PBdc in same corner space. * (PBdc, skip one st, PBdc) across. (PBdc, ch2, PBdc) in corner space. * Repeat around. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 8: Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 1, 3 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner spaces. Join with a slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 9: Turn so wrong side is facing. With CC, join with a slip st in 2nd st of any corner. Ch 3, dc around the ch 3 just made, ch 2, PBdc in same corner space. * (PBdc, skip one st, PBdc) across. (PBdc, ch2, PBdc) in corner space. * Repeat around. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 10: Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 1, 3 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner spaces. Join with a slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 11: Turn so right side is facing. With CD, join with a slip st in 2nd st of any corner. Ch 3, dc around the ch 3 just made, ch 2, PBdc in same corner space. * (PBdc, skip one st, PBdc) across. (PBdc, ch2, PBdc) in corner space. * Repeat around. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 12: Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 1, 3 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 3 sc in corner spaces. Join with a slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.