August Square

August Square Crochet Pattern by Hobbydingen

Project Overview

The August Square is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern designed as the eighth installment in the Year of Squares blanket collection. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Hobbydingen features a simple filet crochet design that creates a finished square suitable for joining into a larger blanket project.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single crochet square measuring 28x28cm (11x11 inches) before blocking and 30x30cm (12x12 inches) after blocking. The August Square is intended as one component of a Year of Squares blanket, making it an ideal project for crafters building a multi-square blanket or practicing modular crochet techniques.

Crochet Techniques Used

The August Square employs filet crochet, a classic openwork technique that creates decorative patterns through strategic placement of stitches and chain spaces. Filet crochet is particularly popular for beginners because it relies on a simple, repetitive grid structure that is easy to follow and produces visually striking results with minimal complexity.

Stitches and Abbreviations

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches suitable for beginner-level crafters:

• Chain (Ch) – The foundation stitch used to create the base and build the openwork grid
• Double Crochet (Dc) – The primary stitch for building height and structure in the filet pattern
• Single Crochet (Sc) – Used for shaping and finishing edges
• Slip Stitch (Sl) – Applied for joining rounds and securing stitches

The pattern also references chain spaces (ch#sp), which are the characteristic open areas created in filet crochet by skipping stitches and working into subsequent stitches.

Yarn and Materials

The August Square pattern calls for 85 yards of aran weight yarn. The recommended yarn is Scheepjes Chunky Monkey in Mid Grey 1099, a 100% acrylic option available in 116-meter (127-yard) balls weighing 100 grams (3.53 ounces). Aran weight yarn is a medium-heavy yarn that works quickly and produces a sturdy, well-defined fabric ideal for blanket squares.

Tools and Notions

• Crochet Hook: 5.5mm/I size – appropriately sized for aran weight yarn to achieve proper gauge
• Darning Needle – for weaving in yarn ends and joining squares
• Scissors – for cutting yarn
• Blocking Materials – supplies needed to block the finished square to final dimensions

Gauge Information

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished size. The pattern specifies:

• Before Blocking: 11 stitches x 6 rows over 10x10cm (4x4 inches) in double crochet
• After Blocking: 10 stitches x 5 rows over 10x10cm (4x4 inches) in double crochet

Blocking significantly affects the final dimensions, reducing stitch count slightly while achieving the intended 30x30cm finished size. Swatching and checking gauge before beginning ensures your completed square will be the correct size for joining with other Year of Squares blanket modules.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner difficulty, the August Square is accessible to crocheters new to the craft. The straightforward filet crochet structure, reliance on basic stitches, and clear grid-based pattern make this an excellent project for building foundational skills while creating a beautiful, functional blanket component.