Crochet Willow Square Tutorial
- Feb 11
- 3 min read
The crochet willow square is a stunning ornamental motif that adds a touch of elegance and creativity to any crochet project. This versatile square can be crafted using a solid color yarn for a more classic and understated look, or you can opt for multiple colors to create a vibrant and eye-catching design that showcases your personal style. The adaptability of the crochet willow square makes it an excellent choice for a variety of applications, including cozy blankets that can provide warmth and comfort, stylish bags that can serve as functional accessories, and fashionable wearables such as shawls or cardigans that can elevate your wardrobe. Below, you will find written instructions as well as a step-by-step video.
Materials
Yarn
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms):
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
sl: slip
sp: space
st: stitch
Crochet Willow Square Instructions:
Ch 4, join with a sl-st to form a ring.
Round 1: ch 3 (counts as a dc here and throughout), 15 dc into ring, join with a sl-st in top of ch-3.
Round 2: ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), (dc, ch 1) in each st around, join with a sl-st in 3rd ch of the beginning ch-4.
Round 3: ch 3, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, *dc in next st, 2 dc in ch-1 sp; repeat from * to end, join with a sl-st in top of ch-3.
Round 4: ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in next, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in next; repeat from * two more times, ch 5, skip 2 sts, sc in next, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in next, ch 2, skip 2 sts, join with a sl-st in beginning sc.
Round 5: sl-st into ch-5 sp, (ch 3, 4 dc, ch 3, 5 dc), *skip next st, sc into ch-2 sp, skip next st, 5 dc into ch-3 sp, skip next st, sc into ch-2 sp, skip next st, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) into ch-5 sp; repeat from * two more times, skip next st, sc into ch-2 sp, skip next st, 5 dc into ch-3 sp, skip next st, sc into ch-2 sp, skip next st, join with a sl-st in top of first ch-3.
Round 6: sl-st in each st to ch-3 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-3 sp, ch 5, skip 5 sts, dc in next st, ch 3, skip 2, sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2, dc in next st, ch 5 skip 5 sts; repeat from * to end, join with a sl-st in top of first sc.
Round 7: sl-st into ch-3 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp, *skip next st, 5 dc in next sp, skip next st, 3 dc in next sp, skip next st, 3 dc in next sp, skip next st, 5 dc in next st, skip next st, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next sp; repeat from * two more times, skip next st, 5 dc in next sp, skip next st, 3 dc in next sp, skip next st, 3 dc in next sp, skip next st, 5 dc in next sp, join with a sl-st in top of first ch-3.
Fasten off and weave in ends. (Optional): block square using desired method.