Learn to crochet an easy half double crochet square that is a great project to work in a solid color, or bust out your yarn scraps and work in fun stripes or a color block pattern with this free crochet pattern and video tutorial.

Some ideas for this square:

• Make 1 in cotton yarn for a coaster, scrubbie, washcloth or placemat
• Make 1 in any fiber for a wall hanging
• Make several and sew together to create a tote bag, rug, blanket and so much more
• Experiment with different weight yarns to get different sizes for endless possibilities!

You’ll love these other Afghan Square crochet patterns:

• Volume One
• Delilah
• Enamored Heart
• Taryn

Materials:

• 20 (35, 60, 95, 135, 185, 240, 310, 360, 440, 530, 690) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Lion Brand Pound of Love in the Denim, Pumpkin Spice & Olive colorways
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle

Material Notes:
Depending on the project you’ll be working with this square, the yarn options can vary, but they’re practically endless. Feel to use your favorite worsted weight yarn, but I’ll provide some ideas:

For things like an afghan, scarf and shawl, acrylic yarn, like the Pound of Love I used, is a good choice. For a cozier option, go with a wool blend, like Lion Brand Wool Ease or Berroco Vintage. For a warm weather option, a cotton blend, like Berroco Modern Cotton or Lion Brand Made with Love are great choices.

For things like a tote bag, washcloth or table runner, a 100% cotton yarn, like Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6, WeCrochet Dishie or Queensland Coastal Cotton is what I would recommend. These are nice, durable options that wear and machine wash well and are also colorfast (not all cotton yarns are).

If gauge is not essential for your project and you don’t mind if the finished size of your squares are a little smaller or a little larger, you are free to size up to an I9/5.5mm crochet hook if that’s what you’re more comfortable using with your worsted weight yarn. Please note, this will require more yardage than that listed. The important thing when making multiple squares to sew together is just to have a consistent size between them.

Time Spent:
The 16” square took me about two and a half hours to complete.

Sizes:
4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16”, 18”, 20”, 22”, 24”, 27”

Gauge, Measured in Pattern:
14 HDC by 12 Rows = 4” Wide by 4 1/8” Tall

Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 14 HDC wide by 12 rows tall, it will measure slightly larger. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 20 stitches by 18-20 rows, but a swatch is not necessary for this project unless the finished size is essential for the project you are making.

When working the pattern, the border will add about 1/2” to the width and 5/8” to the height. After working about 6-8 rows, you can measure the width, add in the border, and you will know if the finished size will be where you want it to be. The height is even easier to see as you can measure as you go, and stop when you get close to your desired height making sure to figure in the border.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• SC - Single Crochet
• HDC - Half Double Crochet

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