How to Crochet a Square Blanket in the Round

Crocheting a square blanket in the round is a rewarding project that yields a cozy, warm accessory perfect for chilly evenings. This technique allows you to create a seamless, flat blanket with no wrong side. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you create your own round crochet square blanket.

Before you begin, gather your materials: a skein of your chosen yarn, a size US 8 (5.0mm) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. For this tutorial, we'll use a worsted weight yarn and create a simple single crochet stitch blanket.

Foundation Chain and Magic Ring

The foundation chain and magic ring are essential for starting your project in the round. The magic ring allows you to create a circle with no hole in the center, ensuring a seamless finish.

To create a foundation chain, make a slip knot on your crochet hook, then chain the desired number of stitches for your blanket's foundation. For a 12-inch square blanket, chain 16 stitches.

Magic Ring Technique

The magic ring is a method of crocheting a ring with no hole in the center. To create a magic ring, wrap your yarn around your hook, then insert your hook into the loop on your hook. Chain 1 to secure the ring, then begin working in the second chain from the hook.

To create a magic ring for your blanket, chain 2 (this will not count as your first stitch), then insert your hook into the second chain from the hook. Wrap your yarn around your hook and pull it through the loop on your hook, creating a loop on your hook. Chain 1 to secure the ring, and you're ready to begin working in the round.

Single Crochet in the Round

Single crochet (SC) stitches are the foundation of this blanket pattern. To create a single crochet stitch, insert your hook into the stitch, wrap your yarn around your hook, and pull it through the stitch (2 loops on hook). Wrap your yarn around your hook again and pull it through both loops on your hook.

To work in the round, insert your hook into the stitch, wrap your yarn around your hook, and pull it through the stitch. Instead of pulling the yarn through both loops, leave the 2 loops on your hook. This allows you to work in a continuous circle, creating a seamless blanket.

Creating the Square Blanket

Now that you've mastered the foundation and basic stitches, it's time to create your square blanket. You'll work in a spiral, increasing stitches as you go to create a square shape.

Begin by working 6 single crochet stitches into the magic ring. You should have 6 stitches on your hook. To increase, work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch, then continue working in a spiral, increasing by 2 stitches every other round.

Increasing Stitches

To increase stitches, work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch. This will create a new stitch between the existing stitches, increasing the number of stitches in your round.

In the next round, you'll work 2 single crochet stitches into the stitch before the increased stitch, then continue working in a spiral, increasing by 2 stitches every other round. This will create a square shape as you work your way around the blanket.

Working Even Rounds

Once you've reached your desired blanket size, you can work even rounds to maintain the square shape. To work an even round, simply work 1 single crochet stitch into each stitch around the blanket.

Continue working even rounds until your blanket reaches your desired size. To finish, fasten off and weave in ends using a tapestry needle. Your round crochet square blanket is now complete!

Congratulations on creating your own round crochet square blanket! This cozy accessory is perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself. Happy crocheting, and don't forget to share your creations with the crochet community. Who knows, maybe your blanket will inspire others to pick up their hooks and start a project of their own!