Crochet Square in a Square
Create a square-shaped crochet pattern within another square-shaped crochet pattern to achieve a unique and visually appealing design. By crocheting a square within a square, you can add depth and dimension to your project, making it stand out from traditional square patterns. This technique involves crocheting one square first, then crocheting a smaller square inside of it, creating a layered effect that is both intricate and eye-catching. Experiment with different colors and textures to further enhance the contrast between the two squares and make your crochet piece truly one-of-a-kind.
Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used Loops & Threads Impeccable)
- yellow
- soft white
- J hook
Size: 5 1/2"
Note: I crochet tight so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
Directions:
Rnd 1: With yellow ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times in same ch. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
Rnd 2: Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1. *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join as before.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next 2 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space, sc in next 3 dc, ch 5, skip ch-1 space. *sc in next 3 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space, sc in next 3 dc, ch 5, skip ch-1 space. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. End off.
Rnd 4: Join soft white with a sl st to any ch-5 space, (ch 3, 3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in same space, ch 2, sc in corner ch-2 space, ch 2. *(4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-5 space, ch 2, sc in corner ch-2 space, ch 2. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2. *dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join as before.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each dc and ch around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. End off.