Square Five - Enchanted Mirror Hidden Treasures Blanket Crochet Along in West Yorkshire Spinners - Downloadable PDF

Square Five – Enchanted Mirror: Hidden Treasures Blanket Crochet Along by Anna Nikipirowicz

Square Five, titled Enchanted Mirror, is the fifth instalment in the Hidden Treasures Blanket Crochet Along, a series of individual crochet square patterns designed by Anna Nikipirowicz for West Yorkshire Spinners. This pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and is rated as an intermediate level project, making it ideal for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and are ready to explore more structured, geometric construction techniques.

About the Hidden Treasures Blanket Crochet Along

The Hidden Treasures Blanket Crochet Along is a multi-part project in which each square is released individually, with each design carrying its own evocative name — Cherished Charm, Forgotten Gem, Precious Locket, Trinket Box, and Enchanted Mirror among them. Together, these squares combine to form a finished blanket, worked in DK weight yarn and assembled using a making-up stage. West Yorkshire Spinners has also produced a series of supporting video tutorials on their YouTube channel, with a dedicated video for each square, including one specifically for Square Five – Enchanted Mirror, making this crochet along accessible even to those who prefer visual guidance alongside written instructions.

What Is Being Made

The Enchanted Mirror square is one complete panel within the larger Hidden Treasures Blanket. When all squares are completed and joined, the finished blanket measures approximately:

• Two-colour version: approximately 75 x 75 cm
• Multi-colour version: approximately 75 x 98 cm

The variation in finished dimensions between the two versions reflects the different colour arrangement choices available to the maker, allowing for a more compact square blanket or a larger rectangular throw depending on personal preference and yarn selection.

Construction Technique: Working Two Connected Triangles

The defining construction method of the Enchanted Mirror square is the technique of working two connected triangles. This geometric approach creates a striking mirrored effect within the square — hence the name — where two triangular sections are worked and joined to produce a single cohesive panel. This technique adds visual interest and a sense of symmetry to the finished blanket, echoing the idea of a reflection, as the name Enchanted Mirror suggests.

Working in triangular sections is a satisfying intermediate technique that requires careful attention to shaping, increases, and decreases to maintain clean, straight edges. The connected nature of the two triangles means the crocheter must understand how the pieces relate to one another structurally, making this a rewarding challenge for those looking to develop their skills beyond simple rectangular or granny square construction.

Stitches Used

The Enchanted Mirror square is worked using two core crochet stitches:

• Double crochet (dc) — a short, dense stitch that creates a firm, neat fabric, ideal for adding structure and definition to the triangular sections.
• Treble crochet (tr) — a taller stitch that introduces height and texture, helping to shape the triangular construction and add visual depth to the design.

The combination of double and treble crochet stitches within a single square allows for varied texture and patterning, giving the Enchanted Mirror its distinctive appearance. Both stitches are referenced using standard UK crochet terminology, as is conventional for patterns published by West Yorkshire Spinners.

Pattern Notation and Abbreviations

The pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations and notation conventions, including:

• [ ] — work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
• * — repeat instructions following the asterisk as directed
• beg — beginning
• ch — chain

These conventions make the pattern easy to follow for intermediate crocheters familiar with standard pattern reading, and the accompanying YouTube video tutorial for Square Five – Enchanted Mirror provides additional support for any techniques that benefit