Last week I shared the Linen Stitch Manghan pattern with you. It was made using two-colour linen stitch squares, the instructions for which were specifically adapted to eliminate all but 4 tails of yarn. This week I am going to share the pattern for the regular linen stitch square with you.
Yes, I am aware of the fact that I have still used only 2 colours per square, but with these instructions you can change colours as little or as often as you like, using as many colours as your heart desires! Each round is a repeat of the previous round, but with one more linen stitch between corners.
The instructions below are for a 15 cm (5″) square, but you can continue to add rounds to create a giant linen stitch square, making this pattern perfect for a continuous stash-busting blanket. If you are interested in making a bigger linen stitch square, see ‘Related Patterns’ at the bottom of this post.
Regular Crochet Linen Stitch Square Pattern
Size
15 cm (6″) blocked.
Gauge
9 Linen Stitches and 14 rows per 10 cm (4″) square.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (I am using Scheepjeswol Stonewashed XL)
- 8 mm Clover Amour crochet hook (US 11/L)
Abbreviations
US Terminology
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single crochet
- Sl st – Slip stitch
- St/st’s – Stitch/stitches
- * and () – Repeat instructions between asterisks and parentheses the number of times specified
Special Stitches
Starting Corner
This is how you will make the first corner of each round.
- If you are going to use the same colour, sl st into the next ch-1 space. Ch 1. (Sc, ch 1) twice into the same ch-1 corner space. This is your first corner made.
- If you are going to use a new colour, join your yarn by making a standing single crochet in any ch-1 corner space around. (Ch 1, sc, ch 1) into the same ch-1 corner space This is your first corner made.
Corner
This is how you will make the rest of the corners for each round.
(Sc, ch 1) twice into the ch-1 corner space.
Suggestions and Notes
- Use a piece of scrap yarn or a stitch marker to mark the corner ch-1 spaces of your last round if you are going to have trouble identifying them later on.
- Linen stitches are made by making a (sc, ch 1) into the ch-1 spaces from the previous round. You will always work into the ch-1 spaces from the previous round, never into the single crochets. If you have trouble identifying the ch-1 space, see THIS TUTORIAL.
Instructions
Round 1
Make a magic ring. Ch 1 to secure the magic ring. This ch-1 does not count as a stitch. (Sc, ch 1) eight times. Join to the first sc with a with a sl st. {8 sc’s and 8 ch-1 spaces}
Round 2
*Make a corner. See Starting Corner above for instructions on making the first corner of the round. See Corner instructions above for instructions on making the subsequent corners of the round. (Sc, ch 1) into the next ch-1 space.*
Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join to the first sc with a sl st. { 12 sc’s and 12 ch st’s}
Round 3
*Make a corner. (Sc, ch 1) into the next two ch-1 spaces.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join to the first sc with a sl st. { 16 sc’s and 16 ch st’s}
Round 4
*Make a corner. (Sc, ch 1) into the next three ch-1 spaces.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join to the first sc with a sl st. { 20 sc’s and 20 ch st’s}
Round 5
*Make a corner. (Sc, ch 1) into the next four ch-1 spaces.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join to the first sc with a sl st. { 24 sc’s and 24 ch st’s}
Round 6
*Make a corner. (Sc, ch 1) into the next five ch-1 spaces.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join to the first sc with a sl st. { 28 sc’s and 28 ch st’s}
Round 7
*Make a corner. (Sc, ch 1) into the next six ch-1 spaces.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join to the first sc with a sl st. { 32 sc’s and 32 ch st’s}
Round 8
*Make a corner. (Sc, ch 1) into the next seven ch-1 spaces.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join to the first sc with a sl st. { 36 sc’s and 36 ch st’s}
Round 9
*Make a corner. (Sc, ch 1) into the next eight ch-1 spaces.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join to the first sc with a sl st. { 40 sc’s and 40 ch st’s}
Round 10
*Make a corner. (Sc, ch 1) into the next nine ch-1 spaces.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join to the first sc with a sl st. { 44 sc’s and 44 ch st’s}
Fasten off and work away your tails of yarn.
As you can see, the only thing that changes in each round is the number of (sc, ch 1) repeats between corners. By continuing this pattern, you can keep going and make as many rounds as you wish.
Things to Note
- The bigger your square gets, the more your central square will twist. If this bothers you, you can always turn at the end of each round instead of always working with the right side facing you.
- If you use the same colour for a lot of rounds, you will notice a slight ‘seam’, created by the sl st joins. To get rid of this seam you can join to the first ch-1 space instead of the first sc when closing each round. If you do decide to join to the ch-1 space instead, you will have to get rid of that floating single crochet in the next round. Here’s how:
- When you get to the last ch-1 space before the sl st join from the previous round, you will notice that the ch-1 space is ‘filled’ by the top of the first sc from the previous round. To eliminate that ‘fullness’, and to make the corner look as much like the other corners as possible, don’t just insert your hook into the ch-1 space. Insert it into the top of that first sc and make your next (sc, ch1) into it, encompassing the ch-1 space.
The look of your final square will depend as much on your colour choices as on the number of rounds you choose to use each colour for. I have made 5 sample squares so that you can see what it looks like if you change colours in different rounds.
Related Patterns
- Linen Stitch Manghan
- Two-colour Linen Stitch Square
- Linen Stitch Dishcloth
- Zoey’s Baby Blanket – a 36″ continuous Linen Stitch Blanket by Oombawka Design
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Kelly J Stamper says
Hi Dedri,
Is there a gauge swatch for this square?
Thanks!
Kelly
Jenny Lowman says
Hi Kelly. Dedri doesn’t have a gauge swatch for this square, just a final square size.
Janine says
Is there a video tutorial on how to start this? I’m having a really hard time. Thanks!
Dedri Uys says
Hi Janine. No video, I’m afraid. What are you finding hard? Maybe I can talk you through it?
Joyce Ryan says
Love the pattern and am anxious to crochet it. Are the instructions in UK or US terminology?
Dedri Uys says
I’m glad you like it :) US terms x
Julie says
Could this be sized down to make a 4 inch square? and done in solid colors? Would I just not do as many rounds?
Dedri Uys says
Yes it can :) You can use thinner yarn and a smaller hook, or make less rounds. It can def be done in a single colour too.
Katie says
Could this be done in cotton to make a coaster/potholder? (New to crochet) Beautiful pattern!
Dedri Uys says
Definitely. Thank you :)
Ella says
The linen Stitch square is my new obsession. Thank you for the excellent instructions.
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Ella :)
Nayla says
Hi there. Your obsession is my nightmare. Could you please help me to do the squares? I bought the kit but can’t figure it out
Thank you so much.
Nayla
Jenny says
Hi Nayla. What can’t you figure out, exactly? How to do this square, or the linen stitch manghan square?
I suggest maybe learning how to do linen (moss) stitch first via a video tutorial if that is the issue, then try to tackle either of Dedri’s two patterns.
Is this of any help?
BW Jenny :)
Wen says
Would love to see a video tutorial on how to make a linen stitch square. Makes it easy to learn a new stitch a you work along with the video.
Dedri Uys says
You can find a brilliant video tutorial by Marlybird here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3EtR6o4jpE
Rhondda says
Thank you for linking my baby blanket Dedri!!! So sweet of you :)
Dedri Uys says
You are most welcome, Rhondda x
Tonya says
Thanks for sharing Dedri!
I love the linen stitch squares
Minette says
Lief dit!