Humming Bird /Dove Crochet Afghan Square

Humming Bird / Dove Crochet Afghan Square

What is Being Made

This is an intermediate-level crochet afghan square featuring a decorative humming bird or dove design. The finished square measures 6 x 6 inches (15.5 x 15.5 cm) and is designed to be used as part of a larger blanket or throw project. Individual squares can also be used as cushion covers, wall decorations, or standalone decorative pieces. The pattern is ideal for crafters looking to create coordinated sets of decorative squares that can be joined together or used independently.

Techniques and Construction

This crochet project uses fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern employs treble crochet stitches and double crochet stitches as the primary construction methods, with a gauge of 4 tr/dc stitches per 1 inch (2.5 cm). The design incorporates color work to create the humming bird or dove motif, requiring crafters to work with multiple yarn colors in a controlled manner. The use of yarn scraps in various colors allows for creative color substitution while maintaining the overall design integrity.

Stitches Used

• Treble Crochet (tr) – A taller stitch that forms the primary fabric structure
• Double Crochet (dc) – Used in combination with treble crochet stitches for gauge measurement and construction
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used for joining rounds and finishing edges

Materials Required

Yarn: Double Knit weight yarn (8ply / Yarn Weight #3 / Light #4) in the following quantities and colors:

• Scraps of dark green
• Scraps of red
• Scraps of white
• Scraps of pink
• 2 g of light green
• 2 g of light blue
• 1 g of royal blue

Hook: 4 mm (US size G) crochet hook

Additional Supplies: A yarn needle for weaving in ends and finishing the square

Design Flexibility

The pattern is designed to work with Double Knit yarn weight, but crafters may substitute other yarn weights with the understanding that the finished square size and gauge will vary accordingly. It is essential to check gauge using the recommended hook size or adjust the hook size as needed to achieve the specified 4 tr/dc stitches per 1 inch measurement. This flexibility allows crafters to adapt the pattern to available materials while maintaining consistent results across multiple squares.

Project Applications

These afghan squares are versatile and can be used for multiple crochet projects. They work beautifully as part of a larger blanket or throw when multiple squares are joined together. Individual squares can also be incorporated into cushion covers, used as wall hangings or decorations, or combined with other complementary squares for patchwork-style projects. The intermediate difficulty level makes this pattern suitable for crafters with basic crochet experience who are ready to tackle color work and more complex stitch combinations.