How to Crochet a Square
| Squares can be crochet “in the round” or row by row. When crocheting in the round, you start by creating the center of the square and then crochet around the center to make your square larger. When you crochet a square row by row, you start by creating one side of the square which is as long as the width. Then you keep adding rows on top of it until your square is the proper length. In this tutorial, I will show you both ways. |  |
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Crochet a Square in the Round
Round 1:ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook, place marker
Round 2: 3 sc in each sc around: 12 sc
Round 3: sc in next sc, (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc: 20 sc
Round 4: sc in next 2 sc, (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) 3 times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc: 28 sc
Round 5: sc in next 3 sc, (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) 3 times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc: 36 sc
Round 6: sc in next 4 sc, (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc) 3 times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc: 44 sc
Round 7: sc in next 5 sc, (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc) 3 times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc: 52 sc
Continue this pattern until the square is the desired size.
The basic idea is to put 3 single crochets in each of the four corner, while just 1 single crochet in each single crochet on the sides of the square.
Crochet a Square Row by Row
Row 1: chain until chain is width of desired square
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Repeat row 2 until length of square is the same as the width of the square. With this pattern, you can also create a rectangle.
These examples of creating a square only use single crochet. Squares can be crocheted in any crochet stitch that you want. Just make sure you account for the length of a crochet stitch when you make your square. For a fun square pattern, try crocheting a granny square!
If you need help on how to crochet a square, just leave a comment and I would be glad to help you!
Hi Rachel!!! Love your blog!!!!! I was wondeirng about the picture you have with this pattern. I get the pattern, its so easy. but I was wondeirng how did you get the little bumps in the corners? That is so neat. Appreciate the help!!! thanks!!!
Hi Harold!! I’m glad you asked. The square in the picture is crocheted using the “in the round” technique. So 3 single crochets are made in each of the four corners every time you make a new round. I also used a very small hook with the medium weight yarn. So it came out very tight. That is why there are the bumps on the corners.
I hope that answered your question, if not let me know!
Sure did!! Thank you!!!!
HI Rachel
Thanks, awesome site! and I’m so impressed with your skills at your age (sorry if its a faux pas to talk about your age).
I’m in South Africa, so hello from Africa.
I have tried the square, row by row, and for some reason, my square starts turning into a trapezoid… help ?
thanks
tash
Hi Tash!
No worries I don’t mind talking about my age, lol. Wow, Africa that is very long ways away!
As for the square row by row, perhaps you are missing the “chain then turn” part. For instance in row 2 it says “ch 1, turn…” I used to forget that part and that made my squares look funny! But if your not missing that part. just make sure that your making the same number of stitches in each row and try to keep your tension consistant
thanks, I’ll give it a shot and let you know…
thanks again
What did you do to develop consistent tension to help keep things even?
Thanks again for the email…
hey JJ,
Practice mostly. But you can also make sure that every time you put a loop on your hook that you slide it back a little to where the hook is evenly leveled (I hope that makes sense). This way all your loops/stitches will be the same size.