Crochet Circle in a Square [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]
A fab little twist on the traditional granny square! How to crochet a circle in a square :-) This simple pattern works with any yarn and is easy for beginners.
Watch the full step by step video tutorial below or alternatively, keep scrolling for the written pattern :)
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Crochet Circle in a Square WRITTEN PATTERN
USA STITCH TERMS
You can use any yarn and hook you would like.
Hook Size(s): according to your yarn
I used Scheepjes River Washed in shades: 946 Mississippi, 943 Mekong & 950 Wheaton and a 4mm G crochet hook.
Abbreviations:
โข Ch = Chain
โข DC= Double Crochet
โข TR= Treble Crochet
โข St = Stitch
โข Sl St = Slip Stitch
Using 1st Colour
Foundation Ring: Ch 3 (Counts as first DC)
Place 11 DC inside ring
Sl st to beginning Ch 3 (12 DC total)
Tie off.
Using 2nd Colour
Round 2: Pick a stitch, attach yarn.
Ch 3 (Counts as first DC) DC in same st
Repeat Ch 1, 2DC into next st. around
Sl st to beginning Ch 3 (24 DC total)
Tie off.
Using 3rd Colour
Round 3: Pick a Ch 1 space, attach yarn.
Ch 3 (Counts as first DC) 2DC in same sp.
Repeat Ch 1, 3DC into the next Ch 1 sp. around
Sl st to beginning Ch 3 (36 DC total)
Using 4th Colour
Round 4: Pick a Ch 1 space, attach yarn.
Ch 4 (Counts as first TR) 2TR in same sp. Ch 3, Place 3TR into same sp. (Creates corner)
Ch 1, 3DC into next Ch 1 sp.
Ch 1, 3DC into next Ch 1 sp.
Ch 1, 3TR into next Ch 1 sp. Ch 3, Place 3TR into same sp. (Creates corner)
Ch 1, 3DC into next Ch 1 sp.
Ch 1, 3DC into next Ch 1 sp.
Ch 1, 3TR into next Ch 1 sp. Ch 3, Place 3TR into same sp. (Creates corner)
Ch 1, 3DC into next Ch 1 sp.
Ch 1, 3DC into next Ch 1 sp.
Ch 1, 3TR into next Ch 1 sp. Ch 3, Place 3TR into same sp. (Creates corner)
Ch 1, 3DC into next Ch 1 sp.
Ch 1, 3DC into next Ch 1 sp.
Sl st to beginning Ch 4
Tie off, and weave in any loose ends.
If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.
Happy Crocheting!
Robin