April Square

April Square Crochet Pattern by Hobbydingen

What Is Being Made

The April Square is a single crochet square designed as part of the Year of Squares blanket project. This square serves as the second row component of a larger blanket, measuring 28x28cm (11x11 inches) before blocking and 30x30cm (12x12 inches) after blocking. The finished square is suitable for beginners and uses straightforward crochet techniques combined with alternating stitch patterns to create visual interest.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginner-level crafters. The primary construction method involves alternating different crochet stitches throughout the square to build texture and design variation. The pattern incorporates blocking as a finishing technique, which helps achieve the final dimensions and even out the stitchwork. The use of two different crochet hook sizes—5.5mm and 7.0mm—allows for controlled tension changes that contribute to the stitch pattern definition.

Crochet Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (Ch/Ch1sp) – Used to create foundation chains and chain spaces throughout the pattern
• Single crochet (Sc) – The primary stitch used for building the fabric structure
• Slip stitch (Sl) – Employed for joining rounds and securing stitches

The pattern alternates between these basic stitches to create the textured design. Chain 1 (Ch1) appears at the beginning of rows to establish proper stitch height.

Materials and Tools

The April Square requires 80 yards of Aran weight yarn, specifically one ball of Scheepjes Chunky Monkey in Mid Grey (color 1099). This yarn is 100% acrylic, available in 116 meters per 100 grams (or 127 yards per 3.53 ounces), making it a durable and easy-care fiber choice.

Essential tools include two crochet hooks: a 5.5mm/I hook and a 7.0mm/K hook, allowing you to adjust tension and stitch size as needed. Additional materials required are a darning needle for weaving in ends, scissors for cutting yarn, and blocking materials to shape and set the finished square to its final dimensions.

Gauge Information

Before blocking, the gauge measures 11 stitches by 12 rows over a 10x10cm (4x4 inch) swatch. After blocking, the gauge adjusts to 10 stitches by 11 rows over the same 10x10cm area. Checking gauge before beginning ensures your finished square matches the intended 28x28cm (11x11 inch) pre-blocked size.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Hobbydingen, provided for personal use only. The pattern uses standard US crochet terminology and abbreviations, making it accessible to English-speaking crocheters of beginner skill level.