Beaming Crochet Afghan Square Part of Melange Blanket CAL

Crochet Squares or the Crochet Granny Squares are my favourite things to crochet. These are the most versatile projects to make where you can let your imagination take a stride. The Basic Crochet Square is a Crochet Motif that is started off with a Circle which is worked in the rounds to be Finished off with a Square shape. 

The Basic Crocheted Granny Squares are usually around 6 to 7 inches in size. You can use them as it is or you can join them to make big Crochet Blankets , Clothing Accessories , Bags , Tablemats and Placemats.

Today am sharing the pattern for Beaming Crochet Afghan Square. I’m so excited to share this pattern as part of the Mélange blanket CAL. The Beaming Crochet Afghan Square is a Part of Melange Blanket CAL and is featured in the Melange Blanket Crochet Along with Underground Crafter.

Size:-

6 inches- Customizable to any size

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Supplies

Worsted Weight Yarn

6 mm Crochet Hook

Step 1:

Here is the Video Tutorial:-

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Step 2:

Round 1:-

Start with a Magic Circle.

Chain 2(Not Counted as a stitch)

12 Double Crochets in the circle.

Pull the yarn end to close the gap.

Slip Stitch on top of the first Double Crochet.

12 Stitches.

Step 3:

Round 2:-

Chain 2.

1 Double Crochet in the same stitch.

While Pulling through the last Two loops, change the yarn color.

1 Front Post Double Crochet in the same stitch.

While Pulling through the last Two loops, change the yarn color.

Repeat*(1DC,1FPDC in same stitch)

Slip Stitch on top of the first Double Crochet.

24 Stitches(12 DCs,12FPDCs) 

Step 4:

Round 3:-

Chain 2.

1 Double Crochet each in 5 Stitches.

Change the Yarn color While Pulling through the last Two loops of the last stitch,

(1 Double Crochet, Chain 1, 1 Double Crochet)-all in the same stitch, that's the 1st Corner made.

Repeat((1DC*5),(1DC,Ch1,1DC))

*Change the yarn color for the Corners

Slip Stitch on top of the 1st Double Crochet.

28 Stitches and 4 Chain 1 Spaces.

Step 5:

Round 4:-

Chain 2.

1 Double Crochet in each stitch untill 1 stitch just before the corner - that's total 5 Stitches.

Change the Yarn color While Pulling through the last Two loops of the last stitch,

(1 Double Crochet ,1 Front Post Double Crochet in the same stitch)-that's total 2 stitches in the same stitch.

(1 Double Crochet, Chain 2, 1 Double Crochet)-all in the same stitch, that's the Corner made.

Repeat((1DC*5),(1DC,1FPDC),(1DC,Ch2,1DC))

*Change the yarn color for One Stitch before the corner.

Slip Stitch on top of the 1st Double Crochet.

44 Stitches and 4 Chain 2 Spaces.

Step 6:

Round 5:-

Chain 2.

1 Double Crochet in each stitch untill 1 stitch just before the corner.

Change the Yarn color While Pulling through the last Two loops of the last stitch,

(1 Double Crochet ,1 Front Post Double Crochet in the same stitch)-that's total 2 stitches in the same stitch.

(1 Double Crochet, Chain 2, 1 Double Crochet)-all in the same stitch, that's the Corner made.

Repeat((1DC in each St untill 1 St before the corner),(1DC,1FPDC),(1DC,Ch2,1DC))

*Change the yarn color for One Stitch before the corner.

Once you have made the last corner, you will have 2 Stitches left.

Make 1 Double Crochet each in the last 2 Stitches.

Slip Stitch on top of the 1st Double Crochet.

60 Stitches and 4 Chain 2 Spaces.

Step 7:

Round 6:-

Chain 2.

1 Double Crochet in each stitch untill 1 stitch just before the corner.

Change the Yarn color While Pulling through the last Two loops of the last stitch,

(1 Double Crochet ,1 Front Post Double Crochet in the same stitch)-that's total 2 stitches in the same stitch.

(1 Double Crochet, Chain 2, 1 Double Crochet)-all in the same stitch, that's the Corner made.

Repeat((1DC in each St untill 1 St before the corner),(1DC,1FPDC),(1DC,Ch2,1DC))

*Change the yarn color for One Stitch before the corner.

Once you have made the last corner, you will have 4 Stitches left.

Make 1 Double Crochet each in the last 4 Stitches.

Slip Stitch on top of the 1st Double Crochet.

76 Stitches and 4 Chain 2 Spaces.

This Afghan Block measures 6 inches. If you wish to make a larger size Block or Blanket you can keep repeating the increase pattern.

Below is the increase pattern:-

Round 7:-

Ch2.Repeat((1DC in each St untill 1 St before the corner),(1DC,1FPDC),(1DC,Ch2,1DC))

Make 1DC each in the last 6 Sts.

SL on top of the 1st DC.

72 Sts and 4 Ch2 Spaces.

Round 8:-

Ch2.Repeat((1DC in each St untill 1 St before the corner),(1DC,1FPDC),(1DC,Ch2,1DC))

Make 1DC each in the last 8 Sts.

SL on top of the 1st DC.

108 Sts and 4 Ch2 Spaces.

Round 9:-

Ch2.Repeat((1DC in each St untill 1 St before the corner),(1DC,1FPDC),(1DC,Ch2,1DC))

Make 1DC each in the last 10 Sts.

SL on top of the 1st DC.

124 Sts and 4 Ch2 Spaces.

.......and so on...!!!!