If you’re a fan of crochet and looking to expand your skills, this Crochet Spiral Rosette Square is a fun and beautiful project to try. It combines spirals, colorwork, and square construction, making it a great way to enhance your crochet techniques while creating a stunning piece. Perfect for blankets, pillows, or even as a standalone decorative piece, this pattern is both relaxing and rewarding.
Experiment with different yarn colors and textures to create unique variations of this square. Whether you choose soft pastels or bold, contrasting hues, your spiral rosette squares are sure to shine!
Materials Needed:
Yarn in white and pink (or any colors you prefer)
5.5 mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Start with a Magic Ring:
Begin your project with a magic ring. If you’re unfamiliar with this technique, it’s a great way to start crochet in the round and close up the center neatly. You can find many tutorials online for how to make a magic ring.
How to make a Magic Ring:
- Create a loop with the yarn and hold it with your fingers.
- Insert the hook into the loop and yarn over.
- Pull the yarn through the loop, then chain 1 to secure it.
2. First Round:
Inside the magic ring, work the following stitches:
- 2 single crochets (sc)
- 3 half double crochets (hdc)
- 7 double crochets (dc)
After you’ve completed these stitches, pull the end of the magic ring tight to close the center.
Finish the round with a slip stitch (sl st) into the first stitch of the round to close it off.
3. Second Round (Back Loop Only):
From this round onwards, you’ll be working in the back loops only (BLO) of the previous stitches. This gives the piece a nice texture and keeps the stitches from becoming too stiff.
- In each stitch, make 2 double crochets (dc).
- Mark the end of the round with a stitch marker to help you keep track.
You’ll now have a round with 14 stitches (2 dc in each of the 7 stitches from the previous round).
4. Round Three (Back Loop Only):
- In the first stitch, make 2 double crochets.
- In the next stitch, make 1 double crochet.
- Repeat this sequence around until you reach your stitch marker (2 dc in one, then 1 dc in the next).
You should now have 21 stitches at the end of this round.
5. Round Four (Back Loop Only):
In this round, you will continue to increase, but the pattern will shift slightly.
- In the first stitch, make 2 double crochets.
- In the next two stitches, make 1 double crochet in each.
- Repeat this sequence around until you reach your stitch marker.
At the end of this round, you’ll have 28 stitches.
6. Round Five and Beyond (Continue Increasing):
Continue with the same increase pattern in the following rounds:
- In the first stitch, make 2 double crochets.
- In the next stitch, make 1 double crochet, and repeat this around.
With each round, the stitch count will increase, continuing to spiral outward.
7. Finishing the Spiral:
Once you’ve completed the spiral and are ready to soften the finish:
- Work 3 half double crochets (hdc) into the next 3 back loops.
- Work 2 single crochets (sc) into the next 2 loops.
- Finish with a slip stitch in the last loop to secure the end.
This creates a nice, soft finish for your spiral design.
8. Creating the Square with Corners:
The next step is to transform the spiral into a square. Follow these steps:
- In the loop of the starting stitch, make 4 chains to begin your corner.
- Work 1 double crochet (dc) into the same space.
For the remaining stitches around the piece, follow this pattern:
- 1 double crochet (dc),
- 2 half double crochets (hdc),
- 1 single crochet (sc).
Repeat this sequence for each corner, continuing all the way around the spiral. This will help you form the well-defined corners needed to make the square.
The Crochet Spiral Rosette Square is a beautiful project that creates an intricate spiral design within a square shape. It’s ideal for beginners looking to practice increases, texture, and working in the round. Plus, once you’ve mastered this pattern, it’s versatile enough to use in a wide range of crochet projects, from blankets to coasters or even decorative wall hangings.
Experiment with different yarn colors and textures to create unique variations of this square. Whether you choose soft pastels or bold, contrasting hues, your spiral rosette squares are sure to shine!
Enjoy crocheting, and be sure to share your creations with us in the comments below! Happy crafting! đŸŒ¸
