April square - YEAR

April is an 11-inch crochet square pattern, worked in the round from the center outward. Inspired by baroque elegance, this design features ornate lace textures with flowing curves and fine detail. It is best suited for smooth, well-defined yarns such as mercerized cotton, bamboo, or lace-weight silk blends. The intricate structure of April makes it a versatile motif for refined decorative work - think framed lace art, wall panels, or as part of heirloom-quality linens. When worked in fine lace yarn with added repeats, it transforms into a graceful prayer shawl or meditative wrap, ideal for quiet moments and special rituals. The pattern offers **guidance for resizing**, and its symmetrical logic allows for seamless expansion into larger lace fabrics. This design is part of the [Year collection][1] - a set of 12 crochet squares, one for each month, sharing a common format and center-out construction. **Includes:** 1. Round-by-round **written** instructions (US terms) 2. Charted stitch **diagram** 3. Notes for **customizing size** **Skill level:** Pre-Intermediate (or adventurous beginner with in-the-round experience) **Looking for ideas before you start?** Join the [Year Squares Inspiration & Projects][2] 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. Copyright © Kate Kosenko (Veselunka). You may sell finished items made from this pattern. Redistribution of the pattern itself is not allowed. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/year-crochet-squares-collection [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/itwasyarn/topics/4413511