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Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern

Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern

This pattern creates the Kinnedy Nichelle Square, a richly layered crochet square that features petals, clusters, shells, and post stitches to create depth and visual interest. The design uses worsted weight cotton yarn with multiple colorways to achieve a dimensional, textured look. Youll find photos, stitch definitions, and step-by-step rounds to help you create an heirloom-quality square.

Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect as a statement square for a blanket or as a standalone decor piece, this pattern includes clear special instructions and stitch explanations. Designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy texture, color changes, and decorative finishing.

Why You'll Love This Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it layers familiar stitches into a beautifully textured floral square that feels special and unique. I enjoy the way the petals pop and how the post stitches frame each section, giving it a handcrafted, sculptural look. The multiple colorway options let me play with bold or subtle palettes to completely change the mood of the square. I also appreciate including clear stitch notes and photos that make the more advanced steps approachable and enjoyable.

Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern step 1 - construction progress Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how this square lets you change the mood just by swapping colors; try pastels for a soft, vintage look or jewel tones for a bold focal square.

If you want a chunkier square, use a bulky cotton yarn and a larger hook to create a plush, more sculptural piece that still keeps the stitch definition.

To make a mini version for coasters or ornaments, use fingering or sport weight yarn with an appropriately sized hook and reduce the hook size to keep stitches tight.

I often add a contrasting round of surface crochet or embroidery on the petals to emphasize the flower shape and introduce tiny details like leaves or veins.

Swap the shell rounds for a popcorn or puff stitch round if youd like even more relief and texture in those border sections.

Consider creating a two-color or ombre palette by holding two strands together for some rounds to blend colors and add subtle depth.

For blankets, alternate this square with simpler granny squares to give a rhythm to the design and allow the textured square to stand out.

I sometimes replace the final rounds with a lacy picot border to soften edges and add an elegant finishing touch for cushion fronts.

Try adding metallic or variegated yarn just for the shell rounds to make them pop without changing the overall color scheme of the square.

If you enjoy sewing, back your finished square to create a padded coaster or small wall-hanging; add a loop for hanging or a simple backing for stability.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the standing stitch at the start of a round leads to an incorrect stitch count; always begin with the standing stitch as directed to maintain counts. ✗ Not performing the invisible join correctly causes visible gaps or misaligned seams; practice the invisible join and insert the hook bottom-to-top through the center of the last stitch to anchor cleanly. ✗ Forgetting to add stitch markers on long BPsc runs can make placement of later elements difficult; place a marker in the 3rd BPsc as indicated to mark starting points and maintain symmetry. ✗ Changing colors without securing ends or weaving them in can cause loose loops and snagging; fasten off and weave in ends as you go or securely carry colors when instructed. ✗ Rushing the petal folding and front-to-back insertions makes petals uneven; fold your work toward you and insert the hook front-to-back deliberately to keep petals consistent.

Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern

Create a richly textured, decorative crochet square full of petals, shells, and post stitches. This pattern guides you through color changes and special stitches to make a beautiful focal square for afghans or standalone decor. Youll enjoy the step-by-step instructions, photos, and stitch definitions as you work each round. Perfect for adding a handcrafted, heirloom-quality square to your collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Kinnedy Nichelle Square Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    I Love This Cotton (Worsted Weight), 100% cotton
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    Colorway 1: A - Buttercup; B - Mint; C - Amethyst; D - Ivory; E - Deep Teal
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    Colorway 2: A - Pewter; B - Tart Orange; C - Burnt Sienna; D - Olive; E - Taupe; F - Dove

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4.5 mm
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    Crochet hook size 5 mm
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    Stitch markers
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    Darning needle for weaving ends

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Special Instructions: 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 can opt to finish the previous rnd with a slip stitch join and use the appropriate 'ch' or 'chainless starting stitch' to begin the next round. Keep in mind that if you choose the slip stitch end, the 'ch' or 'chainless starting stitch' will replace the first standing st of the round. Navigate between written instructions, stitch definitions, videos, and pictures by clicking on the corresponding links. For example, you can click here to see a picture of the square and then click on the picture to return to the link. To view the yarns and colors used, click here, then click on the 'Yarns and Colors Used' link to return. Please be aware that some mobile phone users may experience difficulties.

Round 1 :

In a double magic circle, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc of rnd); 7 dc into double magic circle; cut yarn, invisible join to first true dc. Counts: 8 dc (8 total)

Round 2 :

Starting in any dc, [(2tr-cluster, ch 1, 2tr-cluster) in dc, ch 1] 8 times; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 2tr-cluster, 16 ch-1 sp (32 total)

Round 3 :

Starting in any ch-1 sp, PETAL as follows: * (hdc, dc, tr), ch 2; fold your work toward you; sc in the previous ch-1 sp (to your right), inserting your hook from front-to-back and behind the ch 2 just made; ch 2, sk NEXT 2tr-cluster (move to your left, sk petal just made); repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: (16 PETALS)

Round 4 :

Starting in ch-2 sp behind any petal, * (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp; ch 3, sk ch-2 sp behind NEXT petal; (sc, ch 2, sc) in NEXT ch-2 sp; ch 3, sk NEXT ch-2 sp behind next petal; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 sc, 4 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-3 sp (60 total)

Round 5 :

Starting in any ch-2 sp, * (5 dc) in ch-2 sp, sk sc, ch 1; sc in NEXT ch-3 sp, sk sc; shell in NEXT ch-3 sp, sk sc; sc in NEXT ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk NEXT sc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 8 sc, 20 dc, 4 shells, 8 ch-1 sp (40 total)

Round 6 :

Starting in first tr of any shell, * BPsc around 5 tr, ch 1, sk NEXT picot; BPsc around NEXT 5 tr, ch 1; sk NEXT (sc, ch-1 sp); (FPdc, ch 1, FPdc, ch 1) around each of the NEXT 5 dc; sk NEXT (ch-1 sp, sc); repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 40 BPsc, 40 FPdc, 48 ch-1 sp (128 total)

Round 7 :

Starting in the 1st BPsc after any skipped picot and ch-1 sp, * dc in 5 BPsc; ch 1, sk ch-1 sp; [FPsc around NEXT 2 FPdc as one, ch 1] 5 times; sk ch-1 sp, dc in each of the NEXT 5 BPsc, ch 1; dc in ch-3 sp of NEXT rnd 5 picot, ch 1; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 44 dc, 20 FPsc, 32 ch-1 sp (96 total)

Round 8 :

Starting in ch-1 sp before any dc worked in picot, * (3 dc) in ch-1 sp before dc in picot; ch 2 (new corner), sk dc; (3 dc) in NEXT ch-1 sp; dc in NEXT 2 dc, hdc in NEXT dc; sc in NEXT 2 dc and ch-1 sp; [sc in FPsc, sk ch-1 sp] 4 times; sc in NEXT FPsc, ch-1 sp, 2 dc; hdc in NEXT dc, dc in NEXT 2 dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 44 sc, 8 hdc, 40 dc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (92 total/23 per side)

Round 9 :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, * (5 dc) in ch-2 corner sp, [sk dc, (2 dc) in NEXT dc] 2 times; sk dc, (3 dc) in NEXT hdc; ch 1, sk NEXT 3 sc; hdc in NEXT ch-1 sp of rnd 6 - before the groups of FPdc; ch 1, sc in NEXT 5 sc of rnd 8, ch 1; hdc in NEXT ch-1 sp of rnd 6; ch 1, sk NEXT 3 sc; (3 dc) in hdc; [sk dc, (2 dc) in NEXT st] 2 times, sk dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 20 sc, 76 dc, 8 hdc, 16 ch-1 sp (120 total)

Round 10 :

Starting around 1st dc of any (5 dc) group, * BPsc around 11 sts - place stitch marker in 3rd BPsc; ch 1, sk NEXT (dc and skipped sc of rnd 8); dc in NEXT 2 skipped sc; back-stitch dc in each of NEXT 5 sc; dc in NEXT 2 skipped sc; ch 1, sk NEXT (skipped sc of rnd 8 and dc of rnd 9); BPsc around NEXT 6 sts; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 68 BPsc, 16 dc, 20 dc back-stitch, 8 ch-1 sp (112 total)

Round 11 :

Starting in any marked st of rnd 10, * (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) – in marked dc - remove marker; hdc in NEXT 7 BPsc; ch 1, sk BPsc; (2 hdc) in NEXT ch-1 sp; [sk dc, (2 hdc) in NEXT dc] 4 times; sk dc, (2 hdc) in NEXT ch-1 sp; ch 1, sk BPsc; hdc in NEXT 7 BPsc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 120 hdc, 8 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 corner sp (128 total/32 per side)

Round 12 :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp, ch 1, sk NEXT 2 hdc; [HPS in NEXT hdc; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 hdc] 2 times; HPS in NEXT hdc; ch 1, sk NEXT (ch-1 sp, hdc); [HPS in NEXT hdc; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 hdc] 3 times; HPS in NEXT hdc; ch 1, sk NEXT (hdc, ch-1 sp); [HPS in NEXT hdc; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 hdc] 3 times; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 dc, 40 HPS, 44 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 corner sp (100 total/25 per side)

Round 13 :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, * (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; ch 2, sk NEXT 2 dc; [long sc in NEXT ch-1 sp; ch 2, sk NEXT HPS] 10 times; long sc in NEXT ch-1 sp; ch 2, sk NEXT dc; ch 2, sk NEXT dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 8 sc, 44 long sc, 48 ch-2 sp, 4 ch-2 corner sp (148 total/37 per side)

Round 14 :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp; [{sk sc, (3 dc) in NEXT ch-2 sp} 2 times; sk sc, (2 dc) in NEXT ch-2 sp] 2 times; [sk sc, (2 dc) in NEXT ch-2 sp; {sk sc, (3 dc) in NEXT ch-2 sp} 2 times] 2 times, sk sc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 144 dc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (144 total/36 per side)

Round 15 :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp; sk dc, dc across to NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join and weave in ALL yarn ends. Counts: 156 dc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (156 total/39 per side)

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all yarn ends securely after finishing Round 15; trim excess and use a darning needle to hide tails within stitches for a clean finish.
  • Blocking: Wet block or steam block the finished square to reach final shape and size, opening up the stitches for even, defined texture.
  • If joining multiple squares into an afghan, align squares and use a preferred join (mattress stitch or slip stitch join) ensuring corners and petals align across seams.
  • Pin squares flat before joining to ensure edges and corners match; block again after assembly for a uniform final appearance.

Important Notes

  • 💡Instructions for each round start with a standing stitch and finish with an invisible join to the 2nd stitch of the round.
  • 💡Place a stitch marker in the 3rd BPsc where indicated (Round 10) to mark starting placement for later rounds.
  • 💡Cut yarn and invisible join between rounds when directed to maintain clean color changes and tidy round endings.
  • 💡Block your square after finishing to open stitches and achieve the final shape; be careful when steam blocking cotton yarn.

This Kinnedy Nichelle Square is designed to be a cherished addition to your handmade blanket or a decorative accent for your home. The layered petals, post stitches, and shells create beautiful texture and depth that invite touch and admiration. Whether you use vibrant or muted colorways, this square becomes a small heirloom with personality and charm. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Finished square size will depend on yarn tension and blocking; using the recommended yarn and hooks, expect a generous worsted-weight square suitable for blankets or decorative use.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight but the final size and texture will change and you should adjust hook size accordingly to maintain stitch definition.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of clusters, post stitches, and working in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, color changes, and whether you pause for blocking and finishing.