Stitch Library How to Crochet a Circle in a Square Updated December 3, 2025 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!29Shares Learn how to crochet a circle in a square with my free step-by-step pattern. This fun and versatile design combines two classic shapes, creating a beautifully rounded centre framed by clean, straight edges, making it easier to join to make various different crochet projects. TABLE OF CONTENTS1. About this Stitch2. Ways to Use This Stitch 3. Pattern Notes4. Pattern Support5. Materials & Tools6. Where to Shop for Yarn7. Convert Pattern Terms8. Terms & Abbreviations9. Tips For Success10. Tips For Tension11. Pin For Later 12. Free Crochet Pattern: Circle in a Square13. Crochet Stitches To Try Next VIEW MORE▼ About this Stitch Crochetting a circle in a square strikes the perfect balance between structure and creativity, allowing you to play with colour, shape, and layout while maintaining a neat and stackable square format. This stitch looks great using two solid colours, a variegated yarn or multiple colours changing after each round, like The Circle of Hope Granny Square. Ways to Use This Stitch Blankets Cushions Tote Bags Coasters Garments Bucket Hat Pattern Notes Written in UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms below. Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern Support The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. Materials & Tools Yarn: You can use any weight yarn and recommended hook size that can be found on the belly band to your chosen yarn. Hook: Use the corresponding hook size to the yarn weight chosen. Darning Needle Scissors Stitch Markers Where to Shop for Yarn Wool Warehouse we crochet Mary maxium love crafts Herrschners Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Terms & Abbreviations Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook. Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook. Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops. Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. Tips For Success Stitch Markers: When transitioning from the circle to the square, keep a close eye on where your corners are forming. Blocking Helps: To get a perfectly straight-edged square, lightly block your finished motif. This helps set the shape and smooth the edges. Yarn Choice Matters: A smooth, worsted or DK weight yarn works well to show off the stitch definition and shape contrast. Switching up your colours will also give you different results. play around with variegated or tweed yarns to create different results. Tips For Tension Do you struggle with tension? Watch this helpful tutorial below for essential crochet tips for tension! Pin For Later Free Crochet Pattern: Circle in a Square You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Make magic circle with Colour A Round 1: 3 ch (counts as st here and throughout), into ring work 11 tr, join with ss into top of 3-ch. Close ring. (12 sts) Round 2: 3 ch, tr in st at base of 3-ch, work 2 tr in each st around, join with ss into top of 3-ch. (24 sts) Round 3: 3 ch, tr in st at base of 3-ch, tr in next st, *2 tr in next st, tr in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st into top of 3-ch. (36 sts) Round 4: 3 ch, tr in st at base of 3-ch, tr in next 2 sts, *2 tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with ss into top of 3-ch, changing to yarn B in last yo. Fasten off yarn A. (48 sts) Round 5: 3 ch, tr in st at base of 3-ch, *1 ch, 2 tr in next st, htr in next st, dc in next 8 sts, htr in next st, 2 tr in next st; repeat from * around, omitting last 2 tr on final rep, join with ss into top of 3-ch. (56 sts, 4 1-ch sps) Round 6: 3 ch, tr in next st, *[2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 1-ch sp, tr in next 14 sts; repeat from * two more times, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] in 1-ch sp, tr in next 12 sts, join with ss into top of 3-ch. (72 sts, 4 2-ch sps) Fasten off and sew in ends. Crochet Stitches To Try Next Bobble Circle Circle of Hope Sunburst Granny Square African Flower Bobble Circle Square Circle of Hope Granny Square Sunburst Granny Square African Flower Click below to explore the FREE stitch library. 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