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Macey Ann Square Pattern

Macey Ann Square Pattern
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2-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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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 Macey Ann Square Pattern

The Macey Ann Square Pattern creates a richly textured crochet square featuring layered petal motifs, popcorns, and a decorative border. It includes separate instructions for Mini and Large colorways and uses post stitches and clusters for depth. You can use this square as a single decorative piece or combine multiples into larger projects.

Macey Ann Square Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

This pattern is written in US terms and designed for worsted-weight cotton for crisp stitch definition. Detailed stitch descriptions and counts are included for each round, plus blocking and finishing tips.

Why You'll Love This Macey Ann Square Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances bold texture with classic square structure, making it both striking and versatile. I enjoy the layered flower-like petals that emerge in early rounds — they always feel like a little reveal as you work. The combination of popcorns, post stitches, and clusters gives each square a handcrafted, heirloom-quality feel that I adore. Working this design always reignites my creativity and makes a quick, satisfying finish that I am proud to display or gift.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this square by swapping colors at any round to create a whole new mood.

To make a softer look, I switch to pastel shades for the petals and use a neutral border for a subtle finish.

Want a bold modern version? I use high-contrast brights for the center and a dark border to frame the design.

I often change yarn weight and hook size: bulky yarn with a larger hook yields a chunky, cozy square perfect for a blanket.

For tiny versions suitable as coasters or keychain panels, I use a lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook and reduce border rounds as needed.

I sometimes replace the popcorns with simple bobbles or small clusters for a different texture profile.

Try adding beads or a metallic thread in the picot or center rounds for a little sparkle and interest.

Combine squares into a sampler blanket using alternating colorways and a consistent join color for cohesion.

I also like embroidering a small motif in the center after blocking to personalize the square for gifts.

Finally, experiment with different border finishes — scalloped, crab stitch, or a simple reverse single crochet — to change the overall style.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Miscounting chain-2 spaces or chains between motifs will distort corner placement; recount chain spaces after each round and mark corners with stitch markers while working. ✗ Skipping the invisible join or finishing rounds incorrectly can leave a visible seam; always use the invisible join to the 2nd stitch of the round or follow the chainless starting stitch as directed. ✗ Forgetting to work in the indicated loop (BL or working in BL) will change texture and row alignment; read the round notes carefully and insert the hook in the specified loop only. ✗ Working post stitches too tightly results in poor stitch definition and difficulty inserting the hook; maintain a looser, consistent tension for post and long stitches and check placement frequently. ✗ Not weaving in ends between color changes can cause bulk; cut and weave in ends as you change colors or secure them neatly so the edge stays tidy and flat. ✗ Omitting the back-stitch technique when instructed will alter how next rounds sit on previous rounds; practice the back-stitch on scrap to ensure you can identify the proper insertion before working the round.

Macey Ann Square Pattern

Create a beautifully textured crochet square with the Macey Ann Square Pattern. This intermediate pattern guides you through layered petals, popcorns, and clever post stitches to build a stunning motif. Use worsted cotton to get crisp stitch definition and vibrant colorways. Perfect for blankets, cushions, or a single decorative square for home projects.

Intermediate 2-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Macey Ann Square Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    I Love This Cotton (Worsted Weight) - 100% cotton (recommended for crisp stitch definition)
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    Mini Square Colorway: A = Buttercup; B = Rosy II; C = Sage; D = Royalty; E = Ivory; F = Antique Cream
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    Large Square Colorway: A = Buttercup; B = Royalty; C = Mulberry; D = Deep Teal; E = Olive; F = Ivory
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    Use approximately one small skein per color for mini samples; larger squares will require additional yardage depending on border choices (estimate 50-100g per main color for full large square borders)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4.5 mm (G) - recommended
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    Stitch markers
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    Darning/tapestry needle for weaving ends
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    Scissors
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    Blocking tools (blocking mat and pins) or steam blocking supplies
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    Optional: pins for assembly or to hold pieces while sewing

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— Square :

Infos :

Hook/Finished Size: 11" x 11", 4.5 mm. Crochet Terms: US terminology throughout. Skill Level: Intermediate. Yarn: I Love This Cotton (Worsted Weight), 100% cotton. Additional Items Needed: Stitch markers and darning needle. Instructions for ALL rounds start with a standing stitch and end with an invisible join to 2nd st of rnd, and fasten off. If not changing colors, you may finish the previous rnd with a slip stitch join or use a chainless starting stitch to begin next round; the chainless starting stitch will replace the first standing stitch of the round.

Round 1 :

Starting in a double magic ring; ch 5 (counts as a 1st dc of rnd and ch 2), dc in double magic ring; [ch 2, dc] 6 times, ch 2; cut yarn, invisible join to 4th ch of rnd. Counts: 8 dc, 8 ch-2 sp (24 total)

Round 2 :

B, Rosy II - Mini / Royalty - Large: Work in ch-2 sps only and start in any ch-2 sp; (sc, ch 4, sc) in each ch-2 sp around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 sc, 8 ch-4 sp (48 total)

Round 3 :

B, Rosy II - Mini / Royalty - Large: Starting in any ch-4 sp or slst into ch-4 sp and ch 1 (does not count as sc); * (sc, 3 hdc, dc, tr, picot; tr, dc, 3 hdc, sc) in ch-4 sp, sk NEXT sc - this sc may be hidden by the previous sts; slst in NEXT sc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 sc, 48 hdc, 16 dc, 16 tr, 8 picot, 8 slst (112 total)

Round 4 :

E, Ivory - Mini / Olive - Large: Starting in slst between petals; * working in BL, trtr in slst between 2 sc of rnd 2, ch 4; (sc, ch 1, sc) in top of picot, ch 4; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 sc, 8 trtr, 16 ch-4 sp, 8 ch-1 sp (96 total)

Round 5 :

C, Sage – Mini / Mulberry - Large: Starting in any ch-1 sp; * (sc, ch 2 - new corner, sc) in ch-1 sp; ch 4, sk NEXT (sc, ch-4 sp); PC in trtr; ch 4, sk NEXT (ch-4 sp, sc); sc in NEXT ch-1 sp; ch 4, sk NEXT (sc, ch-4 sp); PC in NEXT trtr; ch 4, sk NEXT (ch-4 sp, sc); repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 12 sc, 8 PC, 16 ch-4 sp, 4 ch-2 corner sp (84 total/21 per side)

Round 6 :

F, Antique Cream – Mini / Ivory - Large: Starting in any ch-2 corner sp; * (dc, ch 1, dc; ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-2 corner sp, sk sc; 2dc-cluster in NEXT ch-4 sp of rnd 5, long dc around both ch-4 of rnd 4 AND 5 as one; 2dc-cluster in ch-4 sp of rnd 5 just worked; FPhdc around NEXT PC; hdc in NEXT ch-4 sp; long hdc around ch-4 of rnd 4 AND 5 as one; sc in ch-4 sp of rnd 5 just worked; FPsc around NEXT sc; sc into NEXT ch-4 sp; long hdc around ch-4 of rnd 4 AND 5 as one; hdc in ch-4 sp of rnd 5 just worked; FPhdc around NEXT PC; 2dc-cluster in NEXT ch-4 sp of rnd 5; long dc around NEXT ch-4 of rnd 4 AND rnd 5 as one; 2dc-cluster in ch-4 sp of rnd 5 just worked, sk sc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 dc, 16 2dc-cluster, 8 FPhdc, 8 long dc, 8 long-hdc, 8 hdc, 8 sc, 4 FPsc, 8 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 corner sp (84 total/21 per side)

Round 7 :

F, Antique Cream – Mini / Ivory - Large: Starting in any ch-2 corner sp; * (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; sc in each across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 92 sc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (92 total/23 per side)

Round 8 :

COMPLETE ROUND 8 ONLY, FOR MINI SQUARE - RND 8: A, Buttercup - Mini: Starting in any ch-2 corner sp; * (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; sc in NEXT st, [sc back-stitch in rnd 6 st directly below, sc in rnd 7] 11 times; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 56 sc, 44 sc back-stitch, 4 ch-2 corner sp (100 total/25 per side)

Round 8a :

COMPLETE ROUNDS 8a-13, FOR LARGE SQUARE - RND 8a: D, Deep Teal - Large: Starting in any ch-2 corner; * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp; long tr in ch-2 corner sp of rnd 5; FPdc around NEXT dc of rnd 6; sk NEXT 2 sc of rnd 7; long dc over NEXT sc and into ch-1 sp of rnd 6; sc in NEXT sc; working in BL, sc in NEXT 15 sc of rnd 7; sc in NEXT sc; long dc over NEXT sc and into ch-1 sp of rnd 6; sk NEXT 2 sc of rnd 7; FPdc around NEXT dc of rnd 6; long tr in NEXT ch-2 corner sp of rnd 5; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 8 sc, 60 BLsc, 16 dc, 8 FPdc, 8 long dc, 8 long tr, 4 ch-2 corner sp (108 total/27 per side)

Round 9 :

RND 9: B, Royalty - Large: Working over ch-2 corner of rnd 8a, and in ch-2 corner sp of rnd 6; * (3 dtr) in ch-2 corner sp of rnd 6; ch 1, sk dc; BLhdc in NEXT 4 sts; BLsc in NEXT 17 sts; BLhdc in NEXT 4 sts; sk dc, ch 1; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 12 dtr, 32 BLhdc, 68 BLsc, 8 ch-1 sp (120 total/30 per side)

Round 10 :

RND 10: E, Olive - Large: Starting in ch-1 sp after any group of 3 dtr; * sc in ch-1 sp after 3 dtr, [ch 3, sk st, sc in NEXT st] 12 times; ch 3, sk st, sc in NEXT ch-1 sp, ch 4; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 56 sc, 52 ch-3 sp, 4 ch-4 corner sp (212 total/53 per side)

Round 11 :

RND 11: F, Ivory - Large: Working over (behind) ch-4 corner, start in 2nd dtr of 3 dtr group of rnd 9; * (tr, ch 2, tr) in 2nd dtr; working behind ch-4 sp just skipped, 2 dc in NEXT dtr, sk sc; [sc in NEXT ch-3 sp, sk st, ch 1] 12 times; sc in NEXT ch-3 sp, sk sc; working behind ch-4 sp, 2 dc in NEXT dtr; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 8 tr, 16 dc, 52 sc, 48 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 corner sp (124 total/31 per side)

Round 12 :

RND 12: C, Mulberry - Large: Starting in any ch-2 corner sp; * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in any ch-2 corner sp, dc in NEXT 3 st; [dc back-stitch in NEXT ch-3 sp of rnd 10 directly below, dc in NEXT ch-1 sp] 12 times; dc back-stitch in NEXT ch-3 sp of rnd 10 directly below, dc in NEXT 3 st; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 88 dc, 52 dc back-stitch, 4 ch-2 corner sp (140 total/35 per side)

Round 13 :

RND 13: C, Mulberry - Large: Starting in any ch-2 corner sp; * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp; working in BL, dc in each st across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join and weave in ALL yarn ends. Counts: 16 dc, 140 BLdc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (156 total/39 per side)

Info :

Counts and totals note: Total chain spaces are included in the stitch count; corner chain spaces are not included in the total. Blocking: wet block or steam block to reach final shape and size; be careful when steam blocking acrylic yarn. Weave in ends and finish as indicated; pattern and pictures are copyright protected; you may print a copy for personal use only.

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all ends securely after the final invisible join; use a darning needle to bury ends into the fabric to prevent loosening.
  • Block the square to size using a wet block or gentle steam block to open and even stitches; pin into shape on a blocking mat until dry for best results.
  • If joining multiple squares, align squares with right sides facing and use your preferred join (whipstitch, mattress stitch, or join-as-you-go) ensuring consistent seam tension.
  • Press or steam the finished join and weave in any join tails; trim excess yarn and tidy up the edges for a professional finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of corners and the start of rounds, especially when rounds contain many post stitches or clusters.
  • 💡Work post stitches (FPhdc, FPdc, FPsc) with a relaxed tension to preserve height and make insertion easier for following rounds.
  • 💡Follow the specified loop insertion (BL or working in BL) exactly where indicated to maintain the design and alignment of decorative rows.
  • 💡Begin each round with the recommended standing stitch and finish with the invisible join to maintain a seamless appearance at round joins.

This Macey Ann Square Pattern was created to celebrate texture, color, and heirloom-quality stitching. It makes a stunning motif on its own or as part of a larger afghan or cushion project. Enjoy mixing colorways and creating a little collection of squares to treasure. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished square measures approximately 11" x 11" when using the recommended worsted-weight cotton yarn and a 4.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but the final size and texture will vary; use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and swatch to check gauge.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses post stitches, clusters, and back-stitch techniques, so basic to intermediate experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish a single square in about 2-4 hours depending on experience, color changes, and whether you block and finish immediately.