Crochet Blue Square

Create a beautiful blue square using the art of crochet. With just a hook and some yarn, you can transform a simple piece of string into a stunning work of art. The process of crocheting involves looping the yarn around the hook and pulling it through loops to create intricate patterns and designs. In this case, you will be focusing on crafting a square shape, which can be used for various projects such as blankets, pillows, or even as a decorative piece on its own. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is a great way to explore different techniques and experiment with various stitch patterns. So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite shade of blue yarn, and let your imagination run wild as you embark on the journey of creating a mesmerizing crochet blue square.

Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic yarn
- J hook

Size: 6 1/4"

Notes:

- Ch 2 at beginning of Rnd 1 does not count as a stitch
- I crochet tight so you may need to adjust the size of your hook

Stitches:

- beginning cluster: ch 2, yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 3 loops.

- cluster: yo, insert hook in space, yo, pullthru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pullthru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 4 loops.

Directions:

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to 1st dc. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, *sc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 3: Sl st into ch 2 space, (ch 4, dc) in same space, ch 1. *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch 2 space, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.

Rnd 4: Sl st into ch 2 space, (beginning cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same space. *(ch 2, sc in next ch 1 space) 2 times. Ch 2, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next ch 1 space. Repeat from * 2 more times. (ch 2, sc in next ch 1 space) 2 times. Ch 2, join with a sl st to beginning cluster.

Rnd 5: Sl st into ch 3 space, (beginning cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same space. *(ch 2, dc in next ch 2 space) 3 times. Ch 2, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next ch 3 space. Repeat from * 2 more times. (ch 2, dc in next ch 2 space) 3 times. Ch 2, join with a sl st to beginning cluster.

Rnd 6: Sl st into ch 3 space, (beginning cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same space. *ch 2, (2 dc in next space, dc in next dc) 3 times. 2 dc in next space, ch 2, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next ch 3 space. Repeat from * 2 more times. (ch 2, 2 dc in next space, dc in next dc) 3 times. 2 dc in next space, ch 2. Join with a sl st to beginning cluster.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st. Sc in each dc around with 2 dc in ch 2 spaces and 3 sc in ch 3 spaces. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. End off.