Landyn Tahj Square, a Legacy Square

Landyn Tahj Square: A Legacy Crochet Pattern by A Yarn of Serendipity

About This Design

The Landyn Tahj Square is the sixth installment in a legacy series of crochet squares designed by Pam Knighton-Haener of A Yarn of Serendipity. Each square in this collection honors a family member, with the Landyn Tahj Square celebrating a grandchild known for his spirited personality, sharp wit, and generous heart. This intermediate-level crochet project combines technical skill with meaningful personalization, making it ideal for crafters looking to create heirloom-quality squares for blankets, afghans, or other projects.

What You Will Create

This pattern produces a finished square measuring either 11" x 11" when worked with a 4.5 mm hook or 12" x 12" when worked with a 5 mm hook. The square features a structured design that showcases both colorwork and textural stitching techniques, resulting in a polished, dimensional finished piece suitable for joining with other squares in the legacy series or working as a standalone decorative element.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Landyn Tahj Square employs intermediate-level crochet techniques that add visual interest and structural integrity to the finished square. The pattern uses the following stitches and methods:

• Double magic circle – A foundational technique for beginning projects in the round with a secure center
• Standing stitch – Allows you to join yarn and begin working without a traditional slip knot, creating a seamless appearance
• Half double crochet (hdc) – A basic stitch providing medium height and density
• Double crochet (dc) – A versatile stitch used throughout for structure and drape
• Front post single crochet (FPsc) – Creates raised texture by working around the post of stitches from previous rows
• Front post half double crochet (FPhdc) – Adds dimensional texture similar to FPsc but with increased height
• Treble (tr) – A tall stitch providing openness and flow to specific sections
• Double crochet 3 together (dc3tog) – A decrease technique combining three stitches into one for shaping
• Double crochet 4 together (dc4tog) – A more pronounced decrease combining four stitches into one
• Invisible join – A finishing technique that creates a seamless connection between rounds for a professional appearance

Yarn and Color Options

The Landyn Tahj Square is designed to be worked in I Love This Cotton, a 100% cotton yarn in worsted weight (4-ply). Cotton yarn is an excellent choice for crochet squares, offering breathability, durability, and excellent stitch definition. The pattern provides two distinct colorway options:

• Colorway 1: Stonewash (A), Periwinkle (B), Pale Denim (C), and Ivory (D) – a cool-toned palette with soft, muted hues
• Colorway 2: Red (A), Black (B), Ivory (C), and Pewter (D) – a bold, high-contrast palette reflecting the spirited personality the square honors

The use of four coordinated colors adds complexity and visual depth to the finished square, allowing crafters to explore color work techniques while maintaining intermediate difficulty.

Materials and Tools Required

To complete this project, you will need a 4.5 mm or 5 mm crochet hook (depending on your desired finished size), I Love This Cotton yarn in your chosen colorway, and standard crochet notions. The pattern is written in US crochet terminology throughout, ensuring clarity for American crocheters.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

Classified as intermediate difficulty, the Landyn Tahj Square is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle post stitches, decreases, and color changes. The pattern is available as a free, downloadable PDF, making it accessible to crafters worldwide. As with all crochet patterns, the designer recommends reading through the entire pattern before beginning to familiarize yourself with the sequence, techniques, and color changes involved.