This easy stitch is perfect for an afghan or blanket. It is just sets of 3 stitches, one single crochet and two doubles. Once you get into the hang of it, you can do it in your sleep. Use it for a baby blanket in a pretty pink or blue or for a regular afghan with bright colors.
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X-Stitch Square Motif
Scroll to the bottom of the free pattern page to watch the YouTube how-to tutorial video for learning this motif pattern - including a beginning X-stitch, regular X-stitch and increasing corner X-stitch! Also includes crochet charts! Learn the magical X-stitch a unique stitch pattern that boasts a pretty geometric pattern. Once you learn how to create this square, you could continue and make a gigantic afghan from just one! Or you could make the squares any size and join them as you go.
English Garden Afghan Square
The English Garden Afghan Square is a crochet granny square that features rows of unique stitches and bright, vivid colors. This crochet square would make a perfect accent square in a crochet granny square afghan, and would look great in any color.
From the Designer: "This square is gorgeous! It has a decidedly geometrically organized look, like a formal english garden and the color combinations just speak of the blooms in a garden. Of course you can make it in as many or few colors as you like since the square also has nice texture. Pair it with simple solid squares for a truly elegant throw.
Shells Aflutter 12 Inch Afghan Square
I love creating unique afghan squares! This gorgeous Shells Aflutter 12 inch afghan square is the perfect accent to any afghan. You can make it the center of an afghan and build around it or make a bunch to join together into a larger afghan. This square is made with Vanna's Choice yarn in four colors but can be easily substituted for any other category 4 yarn in as many colors as you choose. This square is block #11 of the 2017 Moogly CAL!
Cabin on the Beach Afghan Square
"This easy crochet afghan pattern pays homage to the traditional Log Cabin quilt squares with a beachy crochet version! You can make this pattern into afghan blocks for a fun pieced afghan, or simply continue on for a fun continuous blanket pattern. This makes an excellent crochet stash buster- as you'll use just about 100 yards of each color for the 12" crochet afghan square blocks. Make it into a true scrap blanket, or use the colors of your choice for a cohesive look."
Fluffy Meringue Baby Afghan video tutorial
This eye-catching baby blanket will be a perfect gift for a baby shower. It will make a fluffy and soft cover for any baby. It's perfect for your little one's delicate skin. This Fluffy Meringue Stitch Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern is very easy to follow. It may seem a bit too complex, in fact, if you watch and follow the video tutorial, you'll learn that's much easier than you think. The pattern creates a lovely layering effect and rich texture. It is an invitation to play with colors and yarn which is timeless and inspiring. Get started and wrap your loved one with this fluffy meringue crocheted baby blanket. Happy crocheting.
