by Materials
- Yarn: A worsted/aran weight (category 4) yarn or whichever yarn the video uses (choose colours you like).
- Crochet hook: Appropriate size for your yarn (often 5 mm if worsted weight).
- Scissors, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
- (Optional) measuring tape to check your square size as you go.
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half-double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rep = repeat
Overview of the Pattern
- You’ll make one large square (rather than many small squares) that forms the blanket.
- It uses simple stitches (suitable for beginners) and a repeating pattern/texture in the square.
- Once the square is the size you want (or you join multiple squares if you prefer), you’ll add a border to finish.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Foundation Chain
- Decide the width of your square (for example: if you want a baby blanket, you might want ~100 cm width; for lap throw maybe ~120 cm).
- Make a chain of length to match that width plus extra for turning. For example: ch 70 (adjust up or down depending on your gauge and desired finished size).
- Then proceed to next row.
Step 2 – Row 1 (Base Row)
- Starting in the 2nd chain from hook, work sc (or whatever base stitch the video uses) across the chain until the end.
- At end of row, ch 1, turn your work.
- This establishes the base and sets your width.
Step 3 – Row 2 (Establish Texture)
- Work across the row using a simple repeating texture (for example: dc in next stitch, skip 1 stitch, dc in next stitch, or hdc in next 2 stitches, skip 2, repeat). The video likely shows a basic texture which you’ll repeat every row.
- At end of row, ch 1, turn.
Step 4 – Subsequent Rows – Repeat the Texture
- From Row 2 onward, repeat the same texture row until your square becomes large enough.
- For example, keep repeating dc skip-1 dc skip-1 (or the pattern shown) until the square reaches the desired size for your blanket.
- Periodically stop and measure: pull your square flat and measure width; stop when it meets your target width (assuming you’re working square shape).
- Because you are making one big square, you don’t need to join multiple motifs unless you want a bigger blanket; you could instead continue increasing or simply continue rows until it’s large enough.
Step 5 – Finishing the Square & Border
- Once your square is at desired size, work one row of sc across (and up the sides) to create a neat edge.
- Then optionally add a decorative border: for example, ch 2, skip 1 st, sc in next st around; or shells or picots if you’re comfortable.
- Fasten off the yarn and weave all loose ends neatly with tapestry needle.
Step 6 – (If you join multiple squares)
- If instead of one large square you want to make several medium squares and join them to create a blanket: make multiple squares following the pattern above, then join them using either slip-stitch join, whip-stitch with tapestry needle, or join-as-you-go method. After joining, add a border around the full blanket.
- Ensure each square is the same size/row count so the joining is even.
Quick Reference Table
| Stage | Action |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Chain desired width of square |
| Row 1 | Work sc across, turn |
| Row 2 | Work texture repeat across row (e.g., dc skip-1 dc skip-1) |
| Rows 3–End | Repeat texture row until size reached |
| Border | Work 1 row sc for clean edge, then optional decorative border |
| Joining (optional) | Make multiples squares and join them for larger blanket |
Tips for Beginners & Adaptations
- Use solid or lightly variegated yarn so the texture shows clearly.
- Ensure you keep your tension even so square lies flat. If edges curl up, your tension might be too tight.
- You can adjust size by chaining more or fewer at the beginning and repeating more or fewer rows.
- Because it’s “super easy” as the video title says, stick to basic stitches (sc/dc) and simple repeats — avoid complex stitches if you’re new.
- If you’d like a rectangle rather than a square (for throw/blanket), simply chain fewer stitches for width and repeat rows until desired length.
- Use a measuring tape regularly to make sure you’re reaching the width/length you want.
- Add a contrast border (different color) if you want a finishing touch.
Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WHBTnqVTeU
