Free Spirit Crochet Square for Patchwork Medley

We’re onto square five in the Patchwork Medley Blanket Series, and this one’s a fresh take on the Free Spirit Crochet Square. The original version was a smaller square measuring approx 7 inches, so I’ve reworked it to match the size of the others, which is 8 1/2 inches—without it flaring out at the edges. I’ll walk you through a few tips and options to keep everything sitting just right as we go.

This series came about because so many of you asked how to combine my different Granny Square designs into one cohesive blanket. I’ve selected six of my favourites, added a brand-new one, and adjusted them all to fit together beautifully. Once all seven squares are complete, I’ll walk you through my JAYGO method to join them seamlessly for a cozy, stylish finish.

If you’re just jumping in, the first four squares are already up on the blog, and I’ve put together a handy YouTube playlist so you can follow along from the beginning.

Find the 1st Square Here – Fusion Granny Square – Perfect Blend of Classic & Modern Crochet

Find the 2nd Square Here – Big Skye Granny Square – Patchwork Medley Blanket

Find the 3rd Square Here – Crochet Mandala Square for Patchwork Medley Blanket

Find the 4th Square Here – Wispy Willow Crochet Square For Patchwork Medley

Find the FULL PLAYLIST Here

Scroll Down and Crochet Along with me – The Free Spirit Crochet Square Step By Step Video Tutorial is Below

I can’t wait to see your version of the Free Spirit Crochet Square—let’s get started!

You can find more captivating colour combinations for your squares over on my Instagram and Pinterest.
I love sharing lots of pics of my colour experiments there!

Pattern Details

The Free Spirit Crochet Square consists of 11 rounds, with the squaring round taking place at round 6. The final piece measures approximately 8 ½ inches ( 21.5 cm )

Materials You’ll Need

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For this project, I’m using worsted weight yarn in five colours, but feel free to choose your own colour palette.

Here’s what I used for my version:

The Colours I’m using today for this Free Spirit Crochet Square are the same colours I will use throughout the Patchwork Medley Blanket

One of my Favourite Places to order yarn online is Mary Maxim Yarns – they carry a nice variety of colours and brands at affordable prices, and they also offer great coupons to inspire you to keep coming back for more, because can you really have too much yarn?

A – Botany Teal – Bernat Premium – Or a good alternative for this is Teal Heather by Bernat Super Value

B – Jade – Red Heart Super Saver
C – Lettuce – Red Heart With Love
D – Medium Thyme – Red Heart Super Saver
E – Almond – Impeccable – Loops and Threads

Hook: 5.00 mm US 8 / H
My Favourite Hook is the Susan Bates Ergonomic Silvalume

Other Supplies:

Scissors
Yarn needle for darning in ends

Gauge / Finished Size of the Free Spirit Crochet Square

8.5 x 8.5 inches / 21.5 x 21.5 cm

Before we dive into today’s tutorial, I want to show you a completed version of this square. The centre is quite a bit smaller than the others—it begins with just six single crochets, so it has a tighter start. I’m still using a Magic Ring here to show you how I manage that, but as always, feel free to start with a chain-4 ring if that’s more your style. In the video tutorial I’ll also show you how to change colours in the last stitch of a round—a small touch that makes a big difference in keeping things looking polished.

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Abbreviations:

ch – chain

st(s)– stitch(es)

sl st – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

tr – treble crochet

lp(s) – loop(s)

yo– yarn over

rnd – round

beg – beginning

prev – previous

sp – space

sk – skip

rep – repeat

dec – decrease

Cont – continue

Col – Colour

More Information on Hooks Sizes, Yarn Weights and Crochet Language

Hook Sizes see the Craft Yarn Council’s Page Here

For Standard Yarn Weight Information See this Page

A Handy PDF from Annie’s on the difference between UK and US Crochet Terms

A Nice Explanation from LoveCraft’s on The UK and US differences

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Free Spirit Crochet Square Instructions:

With First Col, Make a Magic Ring

OR alternative to Magic Ring is to Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring

Rnd 1: 6 sc into ring, changing to Next Col in last 2 loops of sc, join with a sl st in first sc, fasten off First Col.
{ 6 sc }

Rnd 2: Cont with Same Col just joined, ch 4 { counts as dc and ch-1 sp }, dc in same st, ch 1 [ ( dc, ch 1, dc, ) in next st, ch 1 ] 5 times, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, fasten off.
{12 dc, 12 ch-1 sp }

Rnd 3: Join Next Col with a sl st in any ch-1 sp of prev rnd, ch 4 { counts as dc and ch-1 sp }, dc in same ch-sp, ch 1, [ ( dc, ch 1, dc ) into next ch-sp, ch 1 ] 11 times, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, fasten off.
{ 24 dc, 24 ch-1 sp }

Rnd 4: Join Next Col with a sc in any ch-1 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, ( sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1 ) 23 times, sl st in first sc, fasten off.
{ 24 sc , 24 ch-1 sp }

Rnd 5: Join Next Col with a sl st in any ch-1 sp of prev rnd, ch 2 { counts as first hdc }, hdc in same ch-sp, ( 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp ) 23 times, sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, fasten off.
{ 48 hdc }

Rnd 6: Join Next Col with a sl st in any st of prev rnd, ch 3 { counts dc }, dc again in same st, * dc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc in next st, ** ( 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc ) in next st, rep from * 2 more times, then rep from * to ** once more, 2 dc in same st as join, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off.
{ 24 dc, 16 hdc, 20 sc, 4 ch-3 sp }

Rnd 7: Join Next Col with a sc in any corner ch-3 sp of prev rnd, * ch 1 ( sc in next st, ch 1 ) 3 times, [ sk next st ( sc in next st, ch 1 ) twice ] 4 times, ** ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next corner ch-3 sp, rep from * 2 more times, then rep from * to ** once more, sc in same corner ch-sp as join, ch 2, sl st in first sc, fasten off.
{ 52 sc, 48 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sp }

Rnd 8: Join Next Col with a sl st in any corner ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 3 { counts as first hdc and ch-1 sp }, * ( hdc in next ch-sp, ch 1 ) 12 times, ** ( hdc, ch 2, hdc ) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, rep from * 2 more times, then rep from * to ** once more, hdc in same corner ch-sp as join, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off.
{ 56 hdc, 52 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sp }

Rnd 9: Join Next Col with a sc in any corner ch-2 sp of prev rnd, * ch 1, ( sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1 ) 13 times, ** ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next corner ch-2 sp, rep from * 2 more times, then rep from * to ** once more, sc in same corner ch-sp as join, ch 2, sl st in first sc, fasten off.
{ 60sc, 56 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sp }

Rnd 10: Join Next Col with a sl st in any corner ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 3 { counts as first hdc and ch-1 sp }, * ( hdc in next ch-sp, ch 1 ) 14 times, ** ( hdc, ch 2, hdc ) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, rep from * 2 more times, then rep from * to ** once more, hdc in same corner ch-sp as join, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-3, DO NOT fasten off.
{ 64 hdc, 60 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sp }

Rnd 11: Cont with Same Col, sl st in first ch-sp of prev rnd { created by 3rd ch of beg ch 3 } ch 1, sc in same ch-sp, ch 1, ( sc in next ch-sp, ch 1 ) 14 times, ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, * ( sc in next ch-sp, ch 1 ) 15 times, ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, rep from * 2 more times, sl st in first sc of rnd, fasten off.
{ 68 sc, 64 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sp }