Mitred Square

Crochet Square_Mitred Square PDF

This Mitred Square is guaranteed to come out the right size, because it starts from the corner and grows outward.

Materials and Tools

• Light worsted weight yarn (American)/DK (UK)/8 ply (Aus)
• 4.5mm/US 7 hook

Note

• A chart has also been included in these instructions.

Abbreviations

Note: Pattern uses American terminology

Instructions

Chain 2.

Row 1: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, 3 sc in next sc; 1 sc in last sc. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc; 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Turn. (7 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, 3 sc in next sc; 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Turn. (9 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc; 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Turn. (11 sts)

Next rows: Ch 1 and add 2 sc in every row until square measures 8” (20cm) across.

Fasten off, leaving a 20” (50cm) tail which is used for sewing the squares together.

Variation

Working in the back loop of the stitch creates a ridge and a different texture in the square, as shown here. This square also looks great in self-striping or gradually changing coloured yarns.

Finishing Instructions

Weave in all yarn ends.

Leave a 20” (50cm) tail, used for sewing the squares together. Butterfly the tail to the square.

How to “butterfly the tail”

Use contrasting yarn and follow these directions:

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