We haven’t looked at a square-based pattern yet, so I’d like to fix this glaring omission now. Thus, here is one such project. Start by crocheting small squares and join them together into a blanket when you have enough of them. You can customize your afghan by choosing different colors and arranging the squares in various patterns.
Elsewise, you can incorporate squares made using a different pattern… or even of a different size – so long as the sizes are even multiples of one another. However, this shell square is still one of my favorites.
Go to the pattern: Beautiful Shell Afghan
More info also on Ravlery.
Join-As-You-Go Checkerboard Blanket
The simplicity of the square pattern is a recipe for success! Its uncomplicated design and muted colors create an amazingly beautiful result. This square knitted blanket uses the join-as-you-go technique, which makes it incredibly easy to make. If you’re an adventurous beginner looking for a project that’s both accessible and satisfying, look no further. This is the perfect opportunity to embark on a knitting journey and create something truly remarkable.
PHOTOS by Caron Design Team / Ravelry.com
Find the original free pattern on yarnspirations.com
Or read more about it on Ravelry.
Battenberg Blanket
Here is the next square blanket. Start with small squares using basic stitches. Once you have enough squares, join them together with a whipstitch or slip-stitch. The voids setting out 90 degree squares neatly offset the colored squares at 45 degrees to them.
The original pattern and the photos are available on Ravelry: Battenberg Blanket
To see more details about yarn used to make photos’ project go here ravelry.
Grannie Goes Large
As we all know, granny is a classic crochet motif that is very easy to make. It is also extremely repeatable. The best way to customize your afghan is by choosing different colors and arranging them in interesting designs.
Go to the pattern: Grannie Goes Large
More info also on Ravlery.
Modern Granny Afghan
It’s a granny afghan, but granny’s put on her air pods and has gone to Starbucks for a salt caramel frappucino. This means it’s a modern take on a timeless classic. It uses interwoven blocks instead of squares. As a result, you get a more cohesive and interesting texture without a traditional granny square look.
Likewise, the size is also easily adjustable, and this project can be sized using both yarn weights and rows numbers. It can be a baby blanket, a giant bedspread or anything in between.
Go to the pattern: Modern Granny Afghan
More info also on Ravlery.
Raised Shell Baby Outfit
Another classic outfit for your baby is made using shell crocheting. It’s a vintage-looking baby accessory, with decorative stripes around the sleeves, hem and neckline. Wow! A link to the free pattern is below photos.
The full article about this pattern is here: Raised Shell Baby Outfit