Basic Crochet Square

This easy crochet pattern is just about as dainty and lovely as you can find. Although this is a Basic Crochet Square, it is fun to crochet and will help beginners develop new skills. Being able to create such a pretty little square out of a ball of yarn is a satisfying feeling. After you complete this, you'll be fired up and ready to take on even more beginner crochet patterns. Make something with your own two hands that is soft to the touch and lovely to look at.

Materials:

• 3.00 Crochet Hook
• 3 ply Cotton Yarn
• Scissors
• Wool or Tapestry Needle (To weave in ends)

Or

• 4.50 Crochet Hook
• 8ply Polly Yarn

Instructions:

1. Round 1 Start by making a Slip Knot. Chain 4 Chain Stitches (counts as a treble crochet), then crochet 2 Treble/Triple Crochet into the chain furthest from your hook. *Chain 6, crochet 3 treble crochets into the ring (previous chain). Repeat from * all around. Join with a Slip Stitch to the top of chain 4.
    
2. Round 2 Chain 4 (counts as a treble crochet), crochet 1 treble crochet in the next 5 stitches or chains.  *Chain 6, crochet 1 treble crochets in the next 9 stitches or chains. Repeat from * all around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of chain 4.
    
3. Round 3 Chain 4 (counts as a treble crochet), crochet 1 treble crochets in the next 2 stitches.*Chain 3, crochet 1 treble crochets in the next 3 stitches or chains. Chain 6. Crochet 1 treble crochet in the next 3 stitches or chains. Chain 3. Crochet 1 treble crochet in the next 3 stitches or chains. Repeat from * all around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of chain 4.
    
4. Round 4 Chain 4 (counts as a treble crochet), crochet 1 treble crochet in the next 11 stitches. *Chain 3, crochet 1 treble crochets in the next 21 stitches. Repeat from * all around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of chain 4.
    
5. Round 5  Chain 1. Single crochet all around your granny square. Join with a slip stitch to your first single crochet.
    
6. Fasten off, weave in ends.