Chiaro Easy Crochet Square Pattern
A combination of simple stitches creates a textured crochet square that’s perfect to add to your cozy blanket. The Chiaro Square is an 8″ by 8″ beginner friendly crochet square.
This free pattern is easy to memorize. The Chiaro square features lots of texture using only the basic stitches.
I love crochet blanket squares. They’re a great crochet project for using up stash yarn. And you can make a new afghan square in all the colors.
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Crochet squares make a great baby blanket. Squares are a great way to match nursery colors, or mix and match with neutrals. Making different color combinations with the squares is the best part.
The Yarn
This simple square project works up quickly in worsted weight yarn. I used Red Heart Super Saver for this square.
You can substitute one of your favorite yarns, just be sure to use the same yarn weight. I chose a single color, but using different colors, if you’re using scrap yarn, would look great on this one.
Construction
There are different ways to get a square shape. The classic granny square is worked center out in the round. This crochet square is worked flat in rows.
Crochet squares that are worked flat are generally easier for beginner crocheters. Once you’re working in the round, simple granny squares are so much fun.
The simple pattern alternates rows of double crochet stitches, half double crochet stitch and single crochet stitches. There’s no right side here, it looks great on both.
Charity Cozy Fall MAL
The Chiaro Square was a part of the Charity Cozy Fall Make Along. This free MAL is over now but the patterns are still available.
Materials
- 30 yd of #4 medium worsted weight yarn, pictured in Red Heart Super Saver color aran.
- 5 mm hook US Size H-8, or hook needed to meet gauge.
- Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors
Notes
- Ch 3 counts as a stitch, I highly recommend using a ch 3 alternative, here’s my favorite.
- Ch 1 to start Row 2 (hdc) does not count. Ch 1 to start Row 4 (sc) does count as a stitch. This helps keep our edges straight.
Stitches / Abbreviations
(US Terms)
ch (s) – chain (s)
dc – double crochet
fdc – foundation double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip the indicated stitch
st (s) – stitch (es)
Gauge
4″ / 10 cm x 4″ / 10 cm = 13 sts x 9.5 rows in pattern
Skill Level
Easy
Video Tutorial
Watch the Video on my YouTube.
More Free Crochet Patterns
The Papavero Square features a flower in the center of a solid granny square.
The little ones might enjoy Bettie the Bear a free granny square lovey.
The Essa is another easy 8″ blanket square pattern worked in rows.
Pattern Instructions
Chiaro Square Crochet Pattern
A combination of the basic crochet stitches creates a textured crochet square that's perfect to add to your cozy blanket. The Chiaro Square is an 8" by 8" simple crochet square pattern.
Materials
- 30 yd of #4 medium worsted weight yarn, pictured in Red Heart Super Saver color aran.
Tools
- 5 mm crochet hook size US I-9, or hook needed to meet gauge.
- Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors
Instructions
- Row 1. Fdc 27 or ch 29, dc in the 3rd ch from your hook (skipped chs do not count) and in each ch across, turn. (27 sts)
- Row 2. Ch 1 (does not count), hdc in same st, sk 1, *(hdc, ch 1, hdc) all in next st, sk 1, rep from * across until there are 2 sts left, sk 1, hdc in last st. (38 sts)
- Row 3. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), *sk the hdcs and place 2 dc in each ch sp, rep from * across, in the last st place 2 dc, turn. (27 sts)
- Row 4. Ch 1 (counts as first st) starting in next st, sc in each st across, turn. (27 sts)
- Row 5. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (27 sts)
- Rep Rows 2 - 5 three more times.
- Rep Rows 2 - 4 one more time. = 8” tall.
Finishing
- Cut yarn, pull through the last stitch and weave in ends.
- Block square to 8” x 8”.
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I have been trying to crochet your chiaro block on the 3 row I can’t get 27 stitches I get 26. The only way I get 27 is 2 DC in the last stitch.? What am I doing wrong?
Hi Dawn,
Sorry you’re having trouble, thanks for reaching out. Have you tried watching the video? Sometimes that helps. Here’s the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOzqbFxN-lM Otherwise, double check that you’re counting the starting chain 3 as a stitch. I’d also recommend double checking the stitch count in the row before. I usually just have to work back to find the mistake. I hope this helps!
Thanks,
Crystal