Turkish Crochet Square Pattern: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Turkish Crochet Square Pattern is a beautiful and intricate design perfect for creating unique blankets, cushions, or decorative pieces. This pattern creates a stunning geometric square motif with layered textures that showcase your crochet skills. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to create this eye-catching square.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn of your choice
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Execution:
1st Round: Start by making 6 chains and close them into a circle with a slip stitch.
2nd Round: Inside the chain circle, make 16 double crochets. Finish the round with a slip stitch to the first double crochet.
3rd Round: Work 1 single crochet in each double crochet of the previous round.
Make 2 double crochets in the spaces between the double crochets of the previous round. This will expand your circle.
4th Round: Make 1 double crochet in each double crochet from the previous round.
Chain 3, then repeat this pattern throughout the round to form a lattice-like design.
5th Round: In the spaces created by the chain-3s of the previous round, make 4 double crochets, and close them together.
Chain 4, then repeat this pattern around the entire square.
6th Round: Make 1 single crochet in the closing point of the 4 double crochets from the previous row.
In the chain-4 spaces, make 5 single crochets. Then, chain 11 and close with a single crochet in the first single crochet to form an arch.
Inside the arch, make 2 chains and 18 single crochets.
Continue around the row, alternating between single crochets and arches.
7th Round: In the first arch, make 1 single crochet, then chain 2. Skip 1 single crochet and repeat this for the entire arch (you should end up with 9 double crochets interspersed with chain-2s).
Chain 1 and move to the next space.
Make 5 double crochets, each separated by a chain-2, and skip 1 single crochet.
Chain 10 and close with a buttonhole in the last double crochet. Inside this buttonhole, make 2 chains and 18 single crochets.
Slip stitch at the base of the buttonhole and continue alternating between 2 chains, 1 double crochet, and skipping 1 single crochet until the end of the second arch.
8th Round: In each chain-2 space from the previous round, make 1 single crochet followed by 4 chains.
Move to the next arch with 1 chain stitch and make 1 single crochet. Repeat 3 more times until you reach the buttonhole.
Make 1 single crochet in the buttonhole, followed by 4 chains, creating 9 arches in total.
Continue this pattern until the end of the row.
9th Round: With small stitches, move to the 4th arch from the previous row.
Chain 5 (2 chains count as a single crochet) and make 1 single crochet in the next loop.
Chain 2, skip a loop, and make a double crochet with 3 loops.
Chain 2, skip another loop, and make another double crochet with 3 loops.
In the first loop with a buttonhole, make a double crochet with 3 loops but only close halfway. Move the stitch into the next double crochet with 3 loops, then finish the double crochet to form a group of 3 crossed double crochets.
Chain 2, skip a loop, make 1 single crochet, chain 3, and in the next loop repeat this two more times.
Continue this alternating pattern until the end of the row.
10th Round: Work 2 single crochets in each chain space from the previous row.
In the spaces before and after the three double crochets, make 3 single crochets.
At the corners, where the buttonholes are located, make 2 single crochets, chain 2, and 2 single crochets in the same arch.
11th Round: Make 1 single crochet, followed by 1 chain stitch.
Skip 1 stitch in the base row and repeat this pattern until the end of the round.
The Turkish Crochet Square Pattern combines beautiful arches, buttonholes, and unique stitch combinations to create an intricate square motif. You can repeat these squares and join them together for a large blanket or create individual squares for a decorative piece. Adjust the colors to match your style and enjoy the process of making this gorgeous pattern!
Stay inspired and happy crocheting!