I’m so happy to share my new free crochet pattern with you today. This motif is called the Between the Stitch Square and works up in about 30-40 minutes. It would look lovely on it’s own as a mounted home decor piece. You could also make some out of cotton yarn for a beautiful coaster set or, crochet a whole bunch to make a blanket. There are endless possibilities with motifs and I hope you’ll feel inspired to make your own.

Originally written and made using bulky weight yarn, as of March 22, 2023 this pattern has received a refreshing update made with worsted weight.

Let’s crochet the Between the Stitch Square….

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Notes:
– This pattern is written in US terms (find a stitch conversion chart here)
– Gauge is not important for this pattern
– Finished square using worsted weight yarn measures approximately 5 x5 inches (after blocking)
– Beginning CH of each round counts as 1 stitch
– There are no special stitches required for this pattern
– You might find a quick blocking of your square to be beneficial to straighten out the edges
– Photos of each completed round can be found at the end of the pattern

Materials Needed:
– 3 colours of worsted weight yarn (acrylic or cotton is fine). I used WeCrochet Brava in the following colourways: “Lady Slipper” (colour A, 7 yards), “Rouge” (colour B, 10 yards) and “Cornflower” (colour C, 10 yards) Click here to view this yarn on the WeCrochet website
– 5mm hook (I used my Radiant hook)
– Yarn needle (Bent tip needles are always helpful in weaving end)
– Scissors (these are my favourite!)
– Measuring tape (retractables are so handy!)

Stitches:
SK – Skip Stitch
SS – Slip Stitch
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double crochet
TR – Triple crochet

Special Stitch Tutorial:
There are no special stitches required for this pattern

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Pattern:
With yarn colour A, begin with a magic circle OR CH 3 and SS into the first CH to form a loop.

Round 1:
CH 2 (represent 1 DC) and into the loop place 1 DC, CH 2. *Continue by placing 2 DC, CH 2*. Repeat from * to * 2 more times and SS into the top of the beginning CH 2. Fasten off.

(8 DC, 4 CH 2 corner spaces)

Round 2:
Join yarn colour B into any CH 2 corner space with a SS and CH 4 (counts as 1 SC, CH 3) followed by 1 SC. CH 2 and SK the next 2 DC stitches. *Into the next CH 2 corner space, place 1 SC, CH 3, 1 SC. CH 2 and SK the next 2 DC stitches*. Repeat from * to * two more times. SS into the top of the first CH of the beginning CH 4 and fasten off.

(1 CH 2 space along each edge, 4 CH 2 corner spaces)

Round 3:
Join yarn colour C into any CH 2 corner space with a SS and CH 2 (represents 1 DC) followed by 2 DC, CH 2, 3 DC. Push the CH 2 from the previous round towards the front and working behind it, place 1 TR into each of the next 2 DC stitches from round 1. *Into the next corner space, make 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC. Place 1 TR into each of the next 2 DC stitches from round 1, behind the CH 2 as you did on the previous edge* Repeat from * to * two more times. SS into the top of the beginning CH 2 and fasten off.

(4 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC corner spaces, 2 TR crochet stitches along each edge)

Round 4:
Join yarn colour A into any corner space and CH 2 (represents 1 HDC). Place 1 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC into the same corner space. In the next two spaces between stitches, place 1 HDC. CH 2 and SK the next 2 TR stitches from round 3. Into the next 2 spaces between stitches, place 1 HDC. *In the next corner space, make 2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC. Into the next 2 spaces between stitches, place 1 HDC. CH 2 and SK the next 2 TR stitches from round 3. In the next 2 spaces between stitches, place 1 HDC*. Repeat from * to * two more times. SS into the top of the beginning CH 2 and fasten off.

(4 2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC corner spaces, 4 HDC stitches and 4 CH 2 spaces along each edge)

Round 5:
Join yarn colour B into any corner space with a SS and CH 2 (represents 1 HDC). Into the same corner space, make 1 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC. Into the next 3 spaces between stitches, place 1 HDC. Push the CH 2 from round 4 towards the front and working behind it, place 1 TR into each of the next 2 TR stitches from round 3. Into the next 3 spaces between stitches, place 1 HDC. *In your next corner space, make 2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC. Into the next 3 spaces between stitches, place 1 HDC. Push the CH 2 from round 4 towards the front and working behind it, place 1 TR into each of the next 2 TR stitches from round 3. Into the next 3 spaces between stitches, place 1 HDC.* Repeat from * to * two more times. SS into the top of your beginning CH 2 and fasten off.

(4 2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC corner spaces.  6 HDC and 2 TR crochet stitches along each edge)

Round 6:
Join yarn colour C into any corner space with a SS and CH 1 (counts 1 SC). Into the same corner space, make 1 SC, CH 2, 2 SC. Into the next 11 spaces between stitches, place 1 SC. *In the next corner space, make 2 SC, CH 2, 2 SC. Into the next 11 spaces between stitches, place 1 SC.* Repeat from * to * two more times. SS into the top of the beginning CH 1. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

(4 2 SC, CH 2, 2 SC, 11 SC along each edge)

Great job! Your Between the Stitch Square is complete! Make one and hang it up for a cute wall décor piece! You can also crochet a set of four in cotton yarn for some cute and funky coasters. Create a whole bunch and seam together for a blanket or bag. This square is easy to customize and use within various projects. For more fun and creative designs, be sure to check out the Free Pattern section of my blog. Ad free, printer friendly versions can be found in my Etsy and Ravelry shops. Happy Crocheting!

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