Next, no collection of amazing squares would be complete without some solid ones. Thus, here is one with lovely, rounded corners that you can make with filet crochet.

First, this heart granny square is a very quick and versatile pattern designed by a true crochet genius. Not only can you use it for a range of Valentine's Day projects, it's appropriate year round. Let your imagination run wild and free! Truly, there is no family occasion this wouldn't be appropriate for.

This beginner granny square Christmas doily uses just one skein of yarn. Pair the easy crochet stitches used in a granny square with these pretty Holiday colors for a quick crochet project. Christmas is almost here and it's time to start thinking about what you're going to be giving your friends and family. One of the best gifts that I've found that people often don't think of, but really appreciate, are handmade items. A granny square is a popular crochet pattern that has been around for decades. It's used to create everything from afghans, clothing, and home decor items. This easy crochet project took me about 15 hours to make. So, if you have a few hours each day for a week, you can have this beauty done too.

To begin with, the first of our amazing squares is one with a delicate but crisp border. Overall, this wonderful textured piece has 17 rounds and measures 4.5″.

Next, these lovely amazing squares are a marine-themed, highly textured building block to incorporate into your projects. To summarize, this is a small square, 4″ on a side, which will be great to incorporate into afghans, blankets or other projects. However, the block itself is quite thick and will give a larger project a lovely drape.

Of course, the neat thing about amazing squares is that they're classy and timeless. Moreover, they often combine varying textures and colors, as in here.

Here is another variation of popcorn heart blanket and the squares to make it, also designed by Lisa Hooper. Overall, no words are needed - it's just that gorgeous.

Next, you can never get enough of patterns for crochet hearts and these two will be perfect for any occasion. Of course, the textures, shapes, colors, all work perfectly here. As it turns out, all you need is love and the perfect square. Which one do you like better?

This square with a diamond overlay pattern can be used for blankets or throws. When the squares are joined a circle will appear.

Crochet your own textured coasters with bohemian flair and a bobble square that will hug your coffee mug. The free square Boho Bobble Coaster pattern utilizes bobble stitches and fringe for a fun, cotton coaster. To crochet these coasters, you'll need about 35 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn (I used Lily Sugar n Cream yarn in "Light Blue"), a 4.5 mm crochet hook, a tapestry needle, and a small comb for brushing out the fringe.