Crochet Blanket Afghan Square

You all know that I love sharing simple crochet patterns and today I have a fun free crochet blanket square pattern that is a crochet granny square.

I hope you will enjoy making this simple crochet square that is the perfect 12-inch size for joining and making a quick afghan design!

12 x 12 Free Crochet Blanket Square Pattern by Easy Crochet || How to Crochet a Square
This pattern makes a large 12″ x 12″ square!

If you like these types of patterns, then be sure to check out the best crochet granny square patterns to make here on the blog too!

The Yarn That Is Perfect for This Crochet Square

To make this simple square, you will need three different colors of worsted weight yarn, a size H crochet hook and some spare time.

Red Heart Soft

This yarn is made by Red Heart, and is a Weight 4 – Medium yarn.

Red Heart Soft

Fiber: 100% Acrylic
Yardage: 5oz solids, 4oz heathers (varied)
Hook: 5 mm (H-8)
Substitute: Red Heart Soft Baby Steps

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I ended up using some leftover skeins of Red Heart Soft, which was perfect since this square doesn’t use much yarn!

Vanna’s Choice

This yarn is made by Lion Brand, and is a Weight 4 – Medium yarn.

Vanna's Choice

Fiber: 100% Acrylic
Yardage: 156m / 171 yds
Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9)
Substitute: Lion Brand Heartland

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Simply Soft

This yarn is made by Caron Yarn, and is a Weight 4 – Medium yarn.

Simply Soft

Fiber: 100% Acrylic
Yardage: 288 meters / 315 yards
Hook: 5 mm (H-8)
Substitute: Lion Brand Basic Stitch

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If you don’t have any Red Heart Soft, then Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice or Caron Simply Soft would be great substitutes. The best thing about this project is that it is a great scrap buster project, and a quick one at that! (My favorite!) 🙂

Free crochet blanket square pattern - 12 x 12 Free Crochet Blanket Square Pattern by Easy Crochet || How to Crochet a Square

Happy crocheting and I hope you enjoy the pattern!

Free Crochet Blanket Square Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

Notes

  • Finished Size is 12″ x 12″
  • Gauge is 8 st’s for every 2″
  • Written in Standard Us Terms

12×12 Square The Pattern Steps

Round 1: Using Deep Sea, CH 3, 10 DC’s in 3rd CH from hook, SL ST to top of first DC. (10)

Round 2: CH 3, * {TC, CH 1,TC }in first ST, repeat from * around for a total of 20 TC & 10 CH’s, SL ST to top of first TC.

Round 3: CH 3, 4 DC’s in every CH 1 space. (40)

Round 4: CH 3, *DC in next 10 ST’s, CH 3, Repeat from * ending with a CH 3, SL ST to top of the first DC for a total of 40 DC’s & 12 CH’s (corners).

Round 5: CH 3, *DC 2X in next 10 ST’s, in CH 3 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}, Repeat from * around for a total of 80 DC’s + (8 DC’s & 8 CH’s) in the corners.

Round 6: Using Off White, CH 3, DC in first ST, DC in next 20 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}, DC in next 22 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC},  DC in next 22 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC},  DC in next 22 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}, end with 1 DC in last ST, SL ST to top of first DC, for a total of 88 DC’s + (8 DC’s & 8 CH’s) in the corners.

Round 7: Using Berry, CH 3, DC in first ST, DC in next 21 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}, DC in next 23 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}, DC in next 24 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}, DC in next 24 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}, 1 DC in each of the last 2 ST’s, SL ST to top of first DC, for a total of 96 DC’s + (8 DC & 8 CH’s) in the corners.

Round 8:  Using Off White,CH 3, DC in first ST, DC in next 22 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}, DC in next 26 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}, DC in next 26 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}, DC in next 26 ST’s, in CH 2 space do {1 DC, CH 2, 1 DC}1 DC in each of the last 3 ST’s, SL ST to top of first DC, for a total of 104 DC’s + (8 DC & 8 CH’s) in the corners.

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in loose ends throughout the square. You are done! 🙂

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12 x 12 Free Crochet Blanket Square Pattern by Easy Crochet || How to Crochet a Square

I hope you enjoyed this free crochet blanket square pattern and as always, thanks for stopping by! Want more square patterns, then check out my Simple Square and Square Pillow Patterns.

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