"If you haven’t heard of a bonding square, they are used for babies in the NICU. Mom is given 2 squares - mom wears one against her body and then every 12 hours or so she swaps them out. The smell will help baby bond to mom when they can't physically touch each other yet.Many hospitals are using them to help mom and her new baby to bond while apart. Now, with this bonding square crochet pattern, you can make pairs of them (1 for mom to wear, 1 for baby). Check with your local NICU department to see if they are accepting bonding squares and what their specific regulations might be. "

"The V-Stitch Granny Square Blanket is a continuous granny square. This means that you are essentially making a very large granny square in any size you'd like. This blanket is a perfect square and can be made as small or as large as you'd like simply by repeating the same repeat row. The blanket uses a V-Stitch which gives it a light and airy look. Alternating colors with white gives it a visually interesting and appealing look to it."

"In 2014, my friend Tamara from Moogly Blog began hosting year long afghan crochet alongs. Over the coarse of each year, she shares 24, 12″ crochet square patterns designed by guest designers and then wraps up each afghan crochet along with instructions for a border. If you were to dedicate a couple hours of crochet time each month, by the end of the year you'll have a beautiful afghan! The Triple Textures 12″ Afghan Square was designed to be afghan block #4 in the 2020 Moogly Afghan CAL."

"This unique blanket square is surprisingly easy to make especially since the instructions include a detailed step-by-step video tutorial that includes how to work all the stitches, how to weave the project into the decorative knot and how to add crochet stitches all around. Project also comes with a free celtic knot diagram to help you be successful. Yarn used for the square shown is Red Heart's With Love in Peacock, Iced Aqua and Pewter but you could use any combination of colors for great results!"

"The November Square is the 11th pattern in the interlocking tiles set. This pattern uses interlocking crochet in the round to create a fun symmetric geometric design. The pattern includes written instructions, charts (two kinds - plain or annotated) and a full video tutorial. All patterns in the interlocking tiles set are available for free on my blog - pick and choose your favorites to make a fun blanket, or stick to one type for a stunning tiled look."

"Hello Friends! Another post for my Animal Granny Square Collection. This time it's a froggy face. Have fun making this cute granny square, and don't forget to come back for my next post. Click here to see my collection: Doggy | Kitty | Chicken | Mouse | Bunny Level: Intermediate Materials: Yarn: schachenmayr, catania 100 % cotton (50 g/ 125 m), one skein of colors: green (apfel), light yellow (löwenzahn), and few meters of black and white. Crochet hook, size 3 mm/ US D 11."

"This gorgeous floral textured square comes in two different styles. One is flat and lacy, the other has lots of 3D details on the petals! Back post stitches create the texture around the corners and along the edges of the square. I recommend using Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart With Love, or Red Heart Soft to crochet these blocks with. These yarns come in so many hues that I know you'll be able to find something fun to match your home decor or that of your friends and family if you decide to crochet an afghan with this set."

"This sun and star granny square was inspired by the old Victorian images of suns and stars against dark blue backgrounds, but it turn outs that other colour combinations work just as well for this square. Using star stitch as the border, gives the 3D sun centre a lovely frame. You will need aran yarn and 5mm hook. Ideal for intermediate crocheters or inquisitive beginners wanting to try new stitches. This start was originally part of the Friendship CAL but can also work as a standalone project."

"Post stitches and bobbles add texture to this square. Make your version 6” or 12”. This square is part of the You’ve Got Options Crochet Along with CAL Central. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch, treble (triple) crochet Crocheting in the round, increasing, crocheting in the back loop only, skipping stitches, crocheting in chain spaces Special stitches: bob, FPdc, FPsc (with written instructions and linked video tutorials in pattern)"

"The highlight of this simple flower granny square is an 8-petal flower at the center. Finished Size 8" (20.5 cm square) Materials Lion Brand Heartland yarn (Solids: 100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g, 251 yd/230 m; Tweeds: 94% acrylic/6% rayon, 4 oz/113 g, 200 yd/183 m): 14 skeins in your choice of colors, or approximately 3,320 yards/3,036 meters in any medium weight yarn. US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size that matches gauge or you prefer using with medium weight yarn. Locking stitch markers (optional). Yarn needle."