Gelo Free Blanket Square Crochet Pattern In 2 Sizes
The Gelo is a blanket square chock full of texture. This free crochet pattern includes 2 sizing options: 6″ or 12.”
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The pattern is labeled as intermediate for the bobble and post stitches used, but mostly it’s a combination of basic stitches. There’s also a video tutorial to help you. All those stitches come together to create beautiful texture in such a small square.
The free pattern is written for 2 contrasting colors to highlight all those interesting stitches. You can choose your two favorite colors to make this square design uniquely yours.
To highlight the stitch pattern this one is worked in the round, but turned after each round. Increases are made in the corner space. All the stitches and techniques tutorials are linked below.
I designed this blanket square as a part of the Options Crochet Along hosted by CAL Central! This on going crochet along will feature a new blanket square pattern weekly which you can join to make an entire blanket. Plus there are chances to win prizes. Join us and find all the details here!
I’m looking forward to seeing all of your color combinations, and when your finished beautiful blanket!
More Blanket Square Crochet Patterns!
Browse through all my crochet blanket squares to find your next crochet project! Most of them are easy patterns for crochet beginners. I find a square blanket pattern is the perfect way to use up odds and ends of leftover yarn! Prefer full blanket patterns, find those here.
Materials
- 136 yd, divided, #4 medium worsted weight yarn pictured in Vanna’s Choice (100% acrylic, 170 yd (156 m) per 100 g skein) in shades fisherman (color A) & silver blue (color B): 1 skein each.
- 5 mm US size H–8 crochet hook,* or size needed to meet gauge.
- Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch marker(s).
Notes
- Please read through all notes and pattern before you begin.
- Please check gauge first.
- Ch 3 counts as a st, I recommend a ch 3 alternative like this one.
Gauge
14 sts x 8 rows (after blocking) to 4” (10 cm) measured in dc.
Please swatch carefully, as incorrect gauge will cause the pattern to come out the wrong size.
Sizing
6” square
12” square
Skill Level
Intermediate
Tutorials
Construction
This blanket square is worked in the round, but turned after each round.
Stitches
US Terms
blo – back loop only
bo – bobble stitch
BPdc – back post double crochet
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch sp – chain space
dc – double crochet
flo – front loop only
FPdc – front post double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
mc – magic circle
rep – repeat
rnd – round
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
sk – skip the indicated stitch
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Video
Watch the full video tutorial on my YouTube.
Gelo Blanket Square
Make the Gelo blanket square in 2 sizes: 6" or 12."
Materials
- 2 colors of worsted weight yarn divided.
Tools
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
Instructions
In Color A Start with a mc, or chain 3, slip stitch to first ch to join into a circle.
Rnd 1. Ch 2 (doesn’t count) in circle *place 3 dc, ch 2; rep from * 3 more times, sl st to first st to join, turn. [20 sts]
Rnd 2. Ch 1, hdc in same st, *(hdc, ch 2, hdc) all in ch 2 sp, hdc in next 3 sts; rep from * to last corner ch 2 sp, place (hdc, ch 2, hdc) all in ch 2 sp, hdc in last 2 sts, sl st to first st to join, turn. +8 [28 sts]
Cut yarn, join color B to any corner ch 2 sp.
Rnd 3. (RS) Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), dc all in ch 2 sp, blo dc in next 5 sts, *place (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch 2 sp, blo dc in next 5 sts; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join, turn. +8 [36 sts]
Rnd 4. Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, bo in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, place (hdc, ch 2, hdc) all in ch 2 sp, *hdc in next 3 sts, bo in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, place (hdc, ch 2, hdc) all in ch 2 sp; rep from * 2 more times, sl st to first st to join, turn. +8 [44 sts]
Cut yarn, join color A to any corner ch 2 sp.
Rnd 5. Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), dc in same corner ch 2 sp, *FPdc in next 4 sts, FPdc in bo st, FPdc in next 4 sts, place (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch 2 sp; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join, turn. +8 [52 sts]
Rnd 6. Ch 3, *flo dc in each st to ch 2 sp, *place (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch 2 sp; rep from* around, sl st to first st to join, turn. +8 [60 sts]
Cut yarn, join color B to any corner ch 2 sp.
Rnd 7. Ch 1, place *(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) all in ch 2 sp, hdc in each st to next ch 2 sp; rep from * around, sl st to join, turn. +16 [76 sts] = Stop here for 6” square.
12” version
Continue in color B.
Rnd 8. Ch 3, dc in each st to ch 2 sp, *place (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch 2 sp, dc in each st to next ch 2 sp; rep * to last corner ch 2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch 2 sp, then dc in last st, sl st to join, turn. +8 [84 sts]
Cut yarn, join color A to any corner ch 2 sp.
Rnd 9. (RS) Ch 1, *place (hdc, ch 2, hdc) all in ch 2 sp, blo hdc in each st to ch 2 sp; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join, turn. +8 [92 sts]
Rnd 10. Ch 2, FPdc in same st, *FPdc in each st to ch 2 sp, place (dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch 2 sp; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join, turn. +8 [100 sts]
Rnd 11. Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, *place (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch 2 sp, *hdc in each st to ch 2 sp, place (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * 2 more times, hdc in each st to end, sl st to first st to join, turn. +16 [116 sts]
Cut yarn, join color B to any corner ch 2 sp.
Rnd 12. Ch 5 (counts as first dc + ch 2), dc in ch 2 sp, flo dc in each st to ch 2 sp, *place (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 2 sp, flo dc in each st to ch 2 sp; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join, turn. +8 [124 sts]
Rnd 13. Ch 2, BPdc in same st and in each st to ch 2 sp, place (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp, *BPdc in each st to ch 2 sp, place (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join, turn. +16 [140 sts]
Rnd 14. Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each st to ch 2 sp, *place (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in ch 2 sp, hdc in each st to ch 2 sp; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join, turn. +8 [148 sts]
Cut yarn, join color A to any corner ch 2 sp.
Rnd 15. Ch 1, place (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch 2 sp, sc in each st to ch 2 sp, *place (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch 2 sp, sc in each st to ch 2 sp; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join, turn. +8 [156]
Finishing
Cut yarn and finish off with an invisible join. Weave in all ends. Block to 6” or 12.”
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