To begin with, this square baby blanket is super versatile. Since you can make it in any yarn weight, you can really vary up the look and texture. Moreover, if you use an ombre or gradient yarn, you will give it gentle, blended color transitions. In turn, these will greatly complement the crisply delineated textures.

Finally, here is another classic throwback square baby blanket in a modern guise. Using modern colors, this wonderful project gives a touch of retro styling to the modern nursery.

Of course, African flower crochet is also another beautiful addition. Therefore, let's enrich our collection of 3 square ideas with this timeless, yet au currant design.

Of course, this next popcorn heart blanket is as sweet as a small baby… almost (it's obvious that nothing can compare to those small hands, feets and uncontrolled grins of a tiny face :). So, let's say a rainbow bobble heart is the next sweetest thing!

If you're like me and my kiddos, you might use a lot of emojis in your test messages. I was scrolling through the various emoji images a few weeks ago and it occurred to me that the animal faces would make perfect corner to corner (c2c) squares! These square graphs are the perfect size for baby loveys, pillow covers (although I'd recommend going down a hook size to an H/5mm), one square of a larger blanket, one side of a tote bag, or as wall art (just add a dowel rod and hang it up!).

My second Christmas graph is an Elf. Did you know that Elves became linked with Santa Claus in the 1823 poem known today as "The Night Before Christmas"? In that poem, Santa Claus is referred to as a "jolly old elf". Today, we think of elves like they are depicted in the movie Elf (one of our family's favorites!); working hard in the North Pole making toys for children. These squares are the perfect size for baby loveys, pillow covers, one square of a larger blanket, one side of a tote bag, or as wall art.

Free pattern in both UK and USA terms for an easy square crochet hat with pom poms on both corners. Block stitch is a great way to add a little bit of interest to standard double crochet, and using an accent colour makes these little hats pop. These hats may look a little complicated, but they are super easy when you know how. Video tutorial of the brim, and written instructions. Easy advanced beginner make with a 4.5mm hook.

Crochet many Groovy Loops Squares then join them to make a beautiful afghan. Single crochet is used to make the squares; you can then use any joining technique you want. Turn it into your own crochet afghan pattern.

My very first afghan square design! I needed to design a 12" afghan square for a collaboration with another designer, but for the life of me I couldn't come up with a design. Then it hit me! Cables, I need to design a cabled afghan square to stay true to myself. That's when the Cabled Blooms afghan square was born. I love the solid version, but admit that the multi-colored version is great as well. The design includes a couple plains rounds of single crochet at the end that you can omit if you'd like.