August square - YEAR

**Join my [newsletter][1] and get the August Square pattern for free.** This **easy crochet square** pattern serves as a great beginner's guide to expanding your crochet skills and learning new stitches. The pattern includes a step-by-step guide for crocheting a square of a specified size (11 inches, DK weight yarn) and instructions for increasing the square to your desired size. You can easily combine this square with other squares of the same size from the [YEAR][2] collection or experiment with different sizes based on your needs. It's an excellent base for creating baby blankets, cardigans, bags, rugs, throws, and more - whatever your creativity allows! **Skills Required:** slip stitch, chain, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, cluster of double crochet, working in the 3rd loop, working in BLO, chainless starting stitches, invisible join. The pattern includes a step-by-step guide for the more advanced stitches beyond the standard simple stitches. The AUGUST crochet square pattern is written in standard US terms for English-speaking users. Graph chart includes. **Yarn:** 1 skein (approx. 0.8 oz / 75 g) of Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/6 DK weight yarn: 1.76 oz / 131 yd (50 g / 120 m); 100% cotton; color #100. **Hook:** 4 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge. Scissors, stitch marker, tape measure are also needed. **Looking for ideas before you start?** Join the [Year Squares Inspiration & Projects][3] thread in my Ravelry group to explore color combinations, see how other crocheters are using their squares, ask questions, and share your own progress whenever you're ready. HAPPY CROCHETING! [1]: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2565121/195417272963040645/share [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/year-crochet-squares---afghan-blocks [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/year-crochet-squares---afghan-blocks