The Lauren Square is a wavy crochet square pattern designed for the Friendship Blanket Crochet Along (CAL). I’ve always loved the ocean. For awhile I even got to live within biking distance of the beach.
The wavy texture in this square reminds me of the ripples in ocean waves. Inspired by the friendship theme of the CAL, I named this square after one of my friends from that time.
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The ripply texture makes this a squishy and warm square. You’ll mostly use basic stitches to make the square plus the single crochet back loop only stitch.
About the Inspiration for the Wavy Crochet Square Pattern
I had already been playing around with this wavy stitch pattern for a security baby blanket. When the Friendship Blanket CAL was getting organized, this stitch also seemed perfect for one of the squares.
I’m hoping those who love the ocean will enjoy making this square and seeing it in their finished blankets or other projects. So, if you’d like to bring a little bit of ripply texture to one of your projects, try out this free wavy crochet square pattern.
About the Yarn
For my sample square, I used some Red Heart Super Saver Ombre that I had leftover from other projects. I purposefully began the square at a point in the skein where I knew there would be a gradual color change.
If you love ombre effects, this is a super fun yarn for playing around with gradual color changes. I’ve used it for several security blanket patterns in different colorways.
Pattern Options
The Lauren Square is a free crochet pattern for a 9″ x 9″ crochet square in U.S. crochet terminology. It is included for free on the blog below.
PDF Pattern Downloads: You can also purchase a printable PDF of this pattern in my Ravelry Shop.
Friendship Blanket Crochet Along
The Lauren Square was part of the Friendship Blanket Crochet Along organized by Sunflower Cottage Crochet. This collaboration among 28 designers featured 40 different crochet squares released in early 2021. The Crochet Along has ended. You can still check out all the patterns by going to my Friendship Blanket Crochet Along round up blog post.
Wavy Crochet Square Pattern
What You’ll Need
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4 Medium) in colors of choice. Approximately 80 yards.
Shown above: Red Heart Super Saver Ombre (100% acrylic), 482 yd [440m]/10 oz [283g]: True Blue, approximately 1/6 skein.
Hook: Size I/9 (5.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle, optional stitch markers, tape measure.
Sizing and Gauge
Size: 9″ x 9″ blocked.
Gauge: 13 sts x 6 rows in dc = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm).
Pattern Notes
Notes:
- Work the base chain loosely.
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches in all rows.
- Placing markers on the edge stitches is recommended for counting rows and maintaining even edges. Move these markers up as you go along.
Standard Stitch Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terminology):
ch(s): chains
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sc blo: single crochet back loop only st(s): stitches
Wavy Crochet Square Pattern
Base Chain: Ch 31.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc in each of next 3 chs, *hdc, dc in each of next 3 chs, hdc, sc in each of next 3 chs; rep from * to last ch, hdc in last ch, turn. (12 sc, 8 hdc, 9 dc)
Row 2: Ch 1 (beginning chs do not count as sts in this and all subsequent rows), sc blo in each st across, turn. (29 sc blo)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc, dc in each of next 3 sts, *hdc, sc in each of next 3 sts, hdc, dc in each next 3 sts; rep from * to last st, hdc in last st turn. (12 dc, 8 hdc, 9 sc)
Row 4: Rep row 2.
Row 5: Ch 2, hdc, sc in each of next 3 sts, *hdc, dc in each of next 3 sts, hdc, sc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * to last st, hdc in last st, turn. (12 sc, 8 hdc, 9 dc)
Row 6: Rep row 2.
Rows 7 – 27: Rep rows 3-6 five times, then rep row 3. Note: You can add or subtract rows if needed to obtain length of 9”.
Finishing: Weave in ends. Block to 9” x 9” square.
If you like the Lauren Square pattern, you may also like the Purple Ombre Security Blanket and the Teal Appeal Blanket which both use ombre yarn.
