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The old is new again and classics abound.
Undoubtedly, there is something so timeless and comforting about afghan squares. Indeed, they are so ubiquitous that you will find them in a myriad projects. However, don’t for a moment think that this makes them cliche. Without a doubt you will find an afghan square to suit your taste and project, regardless of how many variants you have seen in the past. Moreover, because you can modify and customize them, their possibilities are absolutely endless. Truly, each one can be your own.
Pimlico Afghan Square
To begin with, here is a square with a beautiful, layered central rosette that offsets the dense, varied border. Indisputably, this will be a great building block for larger projects.
The full article about this pattern is on Ravelry:
Square G-1
However, this afghan square is absolutely perfect if you want something a little more airy, with voided out shapes.
The full article about this pattern is on medium.com blog:
Aurora Square Blanket
Finally, the aurora afghan square takes the whole void idea to another level. Overall, this is a spectacuar building block that will work in any color combination you choose for it.
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Morgana Square Free Crochet Pattern
The Morgana square is a beautiful traditional square with a solid edge and a lovely floral center surrounded by a radial rosette. The pattern is a classic design augmented by a modern color set, with some earth tones in the background and brilliant reds and purples in the foreground. Overall, this is a great and worthy project that will be a wonderful foundation for a larger item, or a beautiful piece on its lonesome. Of course, the color set is up to you and your imagination, so the possibility of variation is huge. A link to the free pattern is included under the photos.
Skills: Easy Designer: Lisa Mauser
Hindsight Square
This 12″ square is a part of 2021 Crochet Block a Month CAL. Consequently, it’ll be great for projects where a larger, bulkier square is called for.
Skills: Easy Designer: Polly Plum
Drop in the Bucket Square Free Crochet Pattern
The Drop in the Bucket square is a lovely and simple pattern that makes use of chain stitches. In contrast to the Morgana square, it makes use of voids to define the shape of the central, round rosette motif. It too is an excellent block for larger blankets and afghans or center piece for smaller ones. Why not try to combine the two?
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