Succulent Square

Succulent Square Crochet Blanket Pattern

Project Overview

The Succulent Square is a versatile crochet blanket square pattern designed by Shelly Diaz and available through Daisy Stitch Co. This downloadable PDF pattern offers crafters the flexibility to create squares in two finished sizes: 9 inches or 12 inches. Beyond traditional blanket applications, the Succulent Square can be adapted for multiple uses, including wall hangings and pillow fronts, making it an excellent choice for various home décor projects.

Skill Level and Crafting Experience

Classified as an Advanced Beginner project, the Succulent Square pattern is accessible to crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their technical abilities. This difficulty level indicates that while the pattern builds on basic crochet fundamentals, it introduces slightly more complex stitch combinations and shaping techniques that challenge developing crafters without overwhelming them.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Succulent Square employs a variety of essential crochet stitches and techniques to create its finished design. The pattern utilizes the following core stitches:

• Chain (Ch) – the foundational stitch used to create the base and spacing throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (Sc) – a short, tight stitch used for structure and detail work
• Half Double Crochet (Hdc) – a medium-height stitch that provides balanced density
• Double Crochet (Dc) – a taller stitch used for creating openwork and drape
• Treble Crochet (Tr) – an even taller stitch for lighter, more open sections
• Slip Stitch (Ss) – used for joining rounds and seamless transitions
• Magic Ring (MR) – a technique for starting projects in the round without a visible center hole

Additional techniques featured in the pattern include working into the back loop only (BLO), which creates textured ridges, and specialized beginning stitches such as the beginning double crochet (Beg dc), which uses a single crochet and chain combination to create a smooth edge without height loss.

Materials Required

The Succulent Square pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, offering excellent stitch definition and durability for blanket applications. Yardage requirements vary based on the chosen finished size:

• 9-inch square: approximately 120 yards of worsted weight yarn
• 12-inch square: approximately 150 yards of worsted weight yarn

The pattern example showcases a three-color design using Yarn Bee Rustic Romantic in Slate Roof and Window Ivy, paired with Caron Simply Soft in Bone. This color combination demonstrates how multiple yarn brands and finishes can be coordinated within a single project for visual interest.

Tools and Equipment

Beyond yarn, the Succulent Square pattern requires the following crochet tools:

• Crochet hooks: H/5mm for the 9-inch square; J/6mm for the 12-inch square
• Scissors – for cutting yarn
• Yarn needle – for weaving in ends and seaming if creating a larger blanket from multiple squares
• Tape measure – for checking gauge and finished dimensions

Gauge and Sizing

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. The pattern provides specific gauge checkpoints after Round 9:

• 9-inch square: piece should measure 6.5 inches after Round 9
• 12-inch square: piece should measure 7 inches after Round 9

Checking gauge at this midpoint allows crafters to adjust their tension or hook size before completing the entire square, ensuring accurate final dimensions for blanket assembly or other applications.

Pattern Structure

The Succulent Square is worked in rounds, with the magic ring technique providing a clean center start. The pattern progresses through multiple rounds of increasing complexity, incorporating various stitch heights and techniques to build the finished design. The use of spaces (Sp) between stitches creates openwork sections that contribute to the visual interest and drape of the finished square.