Crochet Blanket Square: X for Kisses Square
X is for kisses is another square pattern for our Wedding Blanket CAL. Worked up with only two balls of Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ in your favorite colors this block can be turned into a blanket of its own. Grab this crochet blanket square below and be sure to check out the other 23 crochet squares in our Wedding Blanket CAL.
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By Bobbie Matela
Wedding Blanket Crochet-along
On the Red Heart team we have a wonderful leader of the Joy Creators, named Ally. Ally got married in May and we wanted to do something very special for her. I got the Joy Creators together and we each made a square to put together to make a wedding blanket for Ally and her husband.
This square was designed by one of the team members at Red Heart. She isn’t part of the Joy Creators but she was a big part of getting the shower together and working with all of us and she wanted to join in on the fun. I am hosting the pattern here on my blog so that you can all make the square as well. Thanks Bobbie Matela for designing this special square for our Wedding Blanket.
Grab all of the other 23 squares in the Wedding Blanket CAL by heading to the original blog post. Scroll towards the bottom and you will see the list of designers that joined us in this event.
Square Materials:
- RED HEART® Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™: (1 ball Color A-Platinum; 1 ball Color B-Velvet)
- Crochet Hook or Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US I-9]
Pattern Notes:
ABBREVIATIONS:
Beg = beginning
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
lp(s) = loop(s)
rep = repeat
rnd = round
sl = slip
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated
PATTERN STITCHES:
Beg Cluster (beg CL):
Ch 2, keeping last lp of each dc on hook, 2 dc in ring or st indicated; YO and draw through all 3 lps on hook—beg CL made.
Cluster (CL):
Keeping last lp of each dc on hook, 3 dc in ring or st indicated; YO and draw through all 4 lps on hook—CL made.
GAUGE:
Square measures. 12” x 12”
X FOR KISSES PATTERN:
With Color A, ch 6, join to form a ring.
Rnd 1 (right side):
Beg CL (see Pattern Stitches) in ring; ch 3, [CL (see Pattern Stitches) in ring, ch 3] 7 times; join with sl st in top of beg CL—8ch-3 sps.
Rnd 2:
Sl st in next ch-3 sp, in same sp work (beg CL, ch 4, CL)—beg corner made; ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-3 sp; ch 2;* in next ch-3 sp work (CL, ch 4, CL)—corner made; ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-3 sp; ch 2; repeat from * twice more; join with sl st in top of beg CL.
Rnd 3:
Sl st in next ch-4 sp, beg corner in same sp; ch 2, dc in next ch-2 sp, in next 2 dc, and in next ch-2 sp; ch 2; * in next corner ch-4 sp work corner; ch 2, dc in next ch-2 sp, in next 2 dc, and in next ch-2 sp; ch 2; rep from * twice more; join with sl st in top of beg CL.
Rnd 4:
Sl st in next ch-4 sp, beg corner in same sp; ch 2, in next ch-2 sp work (dc, ch 1, dc); dc in next 4 dc, in next ch-2 sp work (dc, ch 1, dc); ch 2; * corner in next corner; ch 2, in next ch-2 sp work (dc, ch 1, dc); dc in next 4 dc, in next ch-2 sp work (dc, ch 1, dc); ch 2; rep from * twice more; join with sl st in top of beg CL.
Rnd 5:
Sl St innext ch-4 sp, beg corner in same sp; ch 2, (dc in next sp, ch 1) twice; sk next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next sp, ch 1, dc in next sp, ch 2; * corner in next corner; ch 2, (dc in next sp, ch 1) twice; sk next dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next sp, ch 1, dc in next sp, ch 2; rep from * twice more; join with sl st in top of beg CL.
Rnd 6:
Sl st in next ch-4 sp, beg corner in same sp; ch 3, (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times; sk next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice; dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3; * corner in next corner; ch 3, (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times; sk next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice; dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3; rep from * twice more; join with sl st in top of beg CL.
Rnd 7:
Sl st in next ch-4 sp, ch 1, 7 sc in same sp—sc corner made; 3 sc in next ch-3 sp; (sc in next dc and in next ch-1 sp) 3 times; sc in next 2 dc, (sc in next ch-1 sp and in next dc) 3 times; 3 sc in next ch-3 sp; * 7 sc in next corner ch-4 sp—sc corner made; 3 sc in next ch-3 sp; (sc in next dc and in next ch-1 sp) 3 times; sc in next 2 dc, (sc in next ch-1 sp and in next dc) 3 times; 3 sc in next ch-3 sp; rep from * twice more; join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 8:
Sc around; 3 sc in corners
Rnds 9 and 10:
Rep Rnd 8.
Rnd 11:
Ch 2, skip sc, *sc, ch 1; repeat from * across to corner; sc, ch, sc in corner; ch 1 [sc, ch 1 across to next corner; sc, ch, sc in corner] repeat 2 more times. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 12:
Repeat round 11.
Rnd 13:
With color B repeat round 11.
Rnd 14:
With color A repeat round 11.
Rnd 15:
With color B repeat round 11.
Rnd 16:
With color A repeat round 11.
Rnd 17:
Ch 3 (counts as a dc and ch 1), skip sc, *dc, ch 1; repeat from * across to corner; dc, ch, dc in corner; ch 1 [dc, ch 1 across to next corner; dc, ch, dc in corner] repeat 2 more times. Sl st into the 2nd ch to join, then sl st into next sp.
Rnd 18 and 19: Repeat Rnd 17.
Rnd 20: Sc around, sc, ch, sc in each corner. Join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 21: With Linen, rep Rnd 20.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Block to 12″ x 12″.
5 Crochet Blanket Squares:
- Cross Stitch Herringbone Square
- Single Crochet Entrelac Square
- Faux Cable Square
- Diamond Mosaic Square
- Blooming Granny Square
You might also want to learn how to crochet a classic granny square.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this square into its own blanket?
Honestly… yes! The pattern says this square can be worked up with just two balls of Chic Sheep yarn and turned into a blanket all on its own. So grab your favorite colors and get to stitching!
What yarn do you suggest for this square?
So here’s the thing… the pattern specifically calls for RED HEART® Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ yarn. You’ll need one ball in Color A (Platinum) and one ball in Color B (Velvet) to make this cute square.
How big will the square be when I’m done?
Yes! The gauge section tells us that the finished square measures 12 inches by 12 inches. Perfect for joining with other squares for a bigger project or just using as is!
Is this part of a bigger crochet-along?
It sure is! This X for Kisses square was designed for the Wedding Blanket CAL… isn’t that sweet? You can find all 23 other squares by heading to the original CAL blog post.
What does “Beg Cluster” mean?
Oh, that’s just a special stitch for this pattern! It stands for “beginning cluster.” The pattern notes explain how to make it… basically, you’ll crochet a few stitches but leave the last loop of each on your hook before yarning over and pulling through all the loops at once. Easy peasy!
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