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Lauren Rose Square Crochet Pattern

Lauren Rose Square Crochet Pattern
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4-6 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Lauren Rose Square Crochet Pattern

The Lauren Rose Square is the first in a heartwarming series designed specifically as a legacy gift for grandchildren. Named after an active, inquisitive young girl, this pattern captures personality through beautiful stitch work and thoughtful color placement. The square features advanced techniques including post stitches, popcorn stitches, and shells that create dimensional texture and visual depth. Originally created as part of a nine-square blanket with a custom border design, this versatile pattern works beautifully on its own or combined with others.

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This pattern includes options for both large and mini versions, giving you flexibility in your project size. The detailed instructions guide you through 15 rounds of intricate stitchwork, with clear stitch counts and visual references to ensure success.

Why You'll Love This Lauren Rose Square Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern tells a story through every stitch. The way the colors transition and the textures build creates something truly special that goes beyond just another granny square. What makes this pattern particularly meaningful is its legacy aspect - knowing you're creating something designed to be treasured for generations adds such purpose to every round. I appreciate the challenge of the intermediate techniques like back post stitches and popcorn stitches, which keep the project engaging without being overwhelming. The blocking at the end reveals such crisp, professional-looking stitches that make all the effort worthwhile.

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern by switching up the color palettes to match different seasons and moods. For a vintage farmhouse look, I've created versions using creamy neutrals with soft sage greens and dusty blues that give such a calming, timeless feel. During the holidays, I make festive versions with deep burgundies, forest greens, and metallic gold yarn that sparkle beautifully on a tree as ornaments when made in the mini size.

Another fun variation I enjoy is working the pattern in ombre gradients, starting with the darkest shade in the center and gradually moving to lighter tones toward the edges - this creates a stunning sunrise or sunset effect. I've also made modern versions using bold, high-contrast color combinations like black and white with pops of neon that give the traditional granny square a contemporary edge.

For baby blankets, I work the pattern in soft pastels and add a delicate picot edge around the final round for extra sweetness. The mini version makes perfect coasters when worked in bright, cheerful cotton colors, and I've even used variegated yarn for a completely different look where the colors blend naturally as you work. The beauty of this pattern is its versatility - no matter how you customize it, the intricate stitch work shines through beautifully.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the invisible join technique can leave visible seams - practice this method for seamless round endings ✗ Not using stitch markers during color changes leads to misaligned stitches and uneven tension throughout the square ✗ Forgetting to work in the third loop during specified rounds creates loose stitches and compromises the texture ✗ Rushing through popcorn stitches without properly dropping and securing loops results in stitches that unravel or look messy

Lauren Rose Square Crochet Pattern

Create a stunning heirloom-quality granny square with the Lauren Rose Square pattern, designed as a heartfelt legacy piece for loved ones. This intermediate-level project features intricate texture work, beautiful colorwork transitions, and elegant post stitches that come together to form an 11x11 inch masterpiece. Perfect for blankets, pillows, or standalone decorative pieces, this pattern combines traditional crochet techniques with modern design elements. Each round builds upon the last, creating dimensional petals and rich visual interest that will showcase your crochet skills beautifully.

Intermediate 4-6 Hours

Materials Needed for Lauren Rose Square Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn in Rosebud color
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    I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn in Antique Cream color
  • 03
    I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn in Rosy II color
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    I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn in Black color
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    I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn in Olive color
  • 06
    I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn in Ivory color
  • 07
    I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn in Warm Blush color

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 4.5mm
  • 02
    Stitch markers
  • 03
    Darning needle
  • 04
    Scissors

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— RND 1: A, Rosebud – Large/Mini

Info :

Starting in a double magic ring

Instructions :

ch 4 (counts as a 1st dc of rnd, ch 1); [dc, ch 2 as a corner, dc, ch 1] 3 times; dc, ch 2; cut yarn, invisible join to 4th ch of rnd. Counts: 8 dc, 4 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 corner sp (12 total/3 per side)

— RND 2: B, Antique Cream – Large/Mini

Info :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp

Instructions :

*(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp; sk NEXT dc, 2 dc in NEXT ch-1 sp, sk NEXT dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 24 dc, 4 ch-3 corner sp (24 total/6 per side)

— RND 3: C, Rosy II – Large/Mini

Info :

Starting in any ch-3 corner sp

Instructions :

*(6 dc, ch 2, 6 dc) in ch-3 corner sp, sk NEXT 2 dc, FPsc2tog around NEXT 2 dc, sk NEXT 2 dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 48 dc, 4 FPsc2tog, 4 ch-2 corner sps, (52 total/13 per side)

— RND 4: D, Black – Large/Mini

Info :

Starting around any FPsc2tog

Instructions :

*FPdc around FPsc2tog; working in 3LP, dc in NEXT dc, hdc in NEXT 2 dc, sc in NEXT 3 dc; ch 2, sk NEXT ch-2 corner sp; working in 3LP, sc in NEXT 3 dc, hdc in NEXT 2 dc, dc in NEXT dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 8 dc, 16 hdc, 24 sc, 4 FPdc, 4 ch-2 corner sps (52 total/13 per side)

— RND 5: E, Olive – Large/Mini

Info :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp

Instructions :

*(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 sc; (dc, ch 1, dc) in NEXT sc, ch 1, sk NEXT (2 hdc, dc); (dc, ch 1, dc) in NEXT FPdc, sk (dc, 2 hdc); (dc, ch 1, dc) in NEXT sc; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 sc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 40 dc, 28 ch 1 sps, 4 ch-2 corner sp, (68 total/17 per side)

— RND 6: F, Ivory – Large/Mini

Info :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp

Instructions :

*(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; sc in NEXT 2 dc, hdc in NEXT ch 1 sp; sk NEXT dc, (2 dc) in NEXT ch-1 sp; sk NEXT dc, (2 tr) in NEXT ch-1 sp; sk NEXT dc, (3 tr) in ch-1 sp; sk NEXT dc, (2 tr) in ch-1 sp; sk NEXT dc, (2 dc) in ch-1 sp; sk NEXT dc, hdc in NEXT ch-1 sp, sc in NEXT 2 dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 28 tr, 16 dc, 8 hdc, 24 sc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (76 total/19 per side)

— RND 7: G, Warm Blush – Large/Mini

Info :

Starting in 2nd sc of any side

Instructions :

BPsc around each st across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; [ch 2, sk NEXT ch-2 corner sp; BPsc around each st across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp] 3 times; ch 2, sk NEXT ch-2 corner, BPsc around NEXT sc; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 76 BPsc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (76 total/19 per side)

— RND 8: A, Rosebud – Large/Mini

Info :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp of rnd 6

Instructions :

*(4 dc) in ch-2 corner sp of rnd 6; working in rnd 7, ch 1, sk ch-2 sp; BPsc around each st across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp, ch 1; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 dc, 76 BPsc, 8 ch-1 sp (100 total/25 per side)

— RND 9: Large - D, Black/Mini – F, Ivory

Info :

Start in 1st BPsc of any side

Instructions :

*working in BPsc only, dc in NEXT 4, hdc in NEXT 3, sc in NEXT 5, hdc in NEXT 3, dc in NEXT 4, ch 6; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 32 dc, 24 hdc, 20 sc, 4 ch-6 corner sp (76 total/19 per side)

— RND 10: Large – F, Ivory/Mini - C, Rosy II

Info :

Starting in any ch-6 sp

Instructions :

*dc in ch-6 sp, FOLD ch-6 away from you, work a shallow BPtr2tog in first 2 corner dcs of rnd 8; (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-6 sp of rnd 9 just worked, FOLD ch 6 away from you, work a shallow BPtr2tog in last 2 corner dcs of rnd 8; dc in ch-6 sp of rnd 9 just worked; working in NEXT 19 sts, 3 hdc, 13 sc, 3 hdc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 dc, 24 hdc, 52 sc, 8 BPtr2tog, 4 ch-2 corner sp (100 total/25 per side)

— FOR MINI SQUARE ONLY

Info :

C, Rosy II – In any ch-2 corner sp

Instructions :

*(sc, ch 2, sc); sc across each st to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Mini Square Counts: 108 sc, 4 ch- 2 corner sp (108 total/27 per side)

Info :

To embellish petals, turn to back and surface slst around inside edges of petals

— RND 11: C, Rosy II - Large

Info :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp

Instructions :

*(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; sc in NEXT 2 sts; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 sts; work shell in NEXT st; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 sts; [sc in NEXT 2 sts, ch 1, PC in NEXT sc, ch 1,] 3 times, sc in NEXT 2 sts; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 sts; work shell in NEXT st; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 sts; sc in NEXT 2 sts; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 56 sc, 8 shells, 12 PC, 40 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 corner sp (164 total/41 per side)

— RND 12: B, Antique Cream - Large

Info :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp

Instructions :

*(dc, ch 1, dc; ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-2 corner sp; ch 3, sk across each st to NEXT shell; BPsc in 3rd, 4th and 5th tr of shell, ch 3; dc in sc, ch 3; [sk across each st to 2nd sc after PC, dc in sc, ch 3] 3 times; sk across each st to NEXT shell; BPsc in 3rd, 4th and 5th tr; ch 3, sk across each st to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 32 dc, 24 BPsc, 28 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-2 corners (140 total/35 per side)

— RND 13: E, Olive - Large

Info :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp

Instructions :

*(dc, ch 1, dc, ch 2; dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-2 corner sp; sk NEXT dc, (2 dc) in NEXT ch-1 sp, sk NEXT dc; (dc, 2 hdc) in NEXT ch-3 sp; sc in NEXT 3 BPsc; (2 hdc) in NEXT ch-3 sp, sk NEXT dc; [hdc in NEXT ch-3 sp; working in front of ch-3 sp, tr2tog in worked scs of rnd 10 before and after PC of rnd 11; hdc in ch-3 sp of rnd 13 just worked, sk NEXT dc] 3 times; (2 hdc) in NEXT ch-3 sp; sc in NEXT 3 BPsc; (2 hdc, dc) in NEXT ch-3 sp, sk NEXT dc; (2 dc) in NEXT ch-1 sp, sk NEXT dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 24 sc, 56 hdc, 40 dc, 12 dc2tog, 8 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 corner sp (140 total/35 per side)

— RND 14: F, Ivory - Large

Info :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp

Instructions :

*(dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 corner sp; dc in 3LP of NEXT dc; dc in NEXT ch-1 sp; working in 3LP, dc in NEXT 31 sts; dc in NEXT ch-1 sp; dc in 3LP of NEXT dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Count: 148 dc, 4 ch-2 corner sps (148 total/37 per side)

— RND 15: F, Ivory - Large

Info :

Starting in any ch 2 corner sp

Instructions :

*(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; sc across each st to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join and weave in ALL yarn ends. Large square count: 156 sc, 4 ch-2 corner sps (156 total/39 per side)

Info :

Blocking is highly recommended to achieve final shape and size, make stitches even and more defined for a professional appearance

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all yarn ends securely on the wrong side of the work using the darning needle
  • Block the finished square using your preferred method - wet blocking or steam blocking for crisp edges
  • Pin the square to blocking mats in a perfect square shape, measuring 11x11 inches at the corners
  • If making multiple squares for a blanket, ensure all squares are blocked to the same size for uniform joining
  • Allow blocked square to dry completely before unpinning or joining to other squares

Important Notes

  • 💡Read through the entire pattern before beginning to familiarize yourself with special stitches and techniques
  • 💡Use stitch markers generously, especially when working with multiple color changes and post stitches
  • 💡The invisible join technique is crucial for a seamless finish - practice on a swatch if needed
  • 💡Working in the third loop creates unique texture - ensure you identify this loop correctly before proceeding
  • 💡Keep consistent tension throughout color changes to maintain even gauge across all rounds
  • 💡Blocking is essential for this pattern to reveal the full beauty of the stitch work and achieve proper sizing

The Lauren Rose Square pattern represents more than just beautiful crochet work - it's a legacy of love stitched into every round. This intermediate-level square combines traditional granny square construction with modern texture techniques to create something truly special. Whether you're making a single square as a decorative piece or combining nine squares into a cherished blanket like the original design, each stitch carries intention and heart. The pattern's thoughtful color transitions and dimensional elements make it a joy to create and a treasure to keep. 🧶 Happy crocheting and creating your own legacy! 🌹✨

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FAQs

Can I substitute different yarn weights for this pattern?

While the pattern is designed for worsted weight cotton, you can use different weights by adjusting your hook size accordingly. Just note that your finished square size will vary from the 11x11 inch measurements specified.

What's the difference between the large and mini square versions?

The mini square ends after Round 10 with a simple single crochet border, while the large square continues through Round 15 with additional decorative elements including shells and popcorn stitches for more intricate detail.

Do I need to know how to do an invisible join before starting?

The invisible join creates a seamless finish, and while it's recommended, you can substitute with slip stitch joins if you're more comfortable. However, learning the invisible join will significantly improve your finished appearance.

Can I use different colors than those specified?

Absolutely! The pattern includes optional colorway suggestions, and you're encouraged to choose colors that speak to you. Just maintain good contrast between colors for the design elements to show clearly.

What does working in the third loop mean?

The third loop is created by the yarn over at the beginning of hdc, dc, and tr stitches. It sits behind the regular V-shaped stitch and creates unique texture when worked into instead of the standard loops.