This easy blanket square crochet pattern features a center that reminds me of a windmill! The Holland square is the perfect pattern for a spring or summer throw, baby blanket or pillow cover. This little 6-inch square is a showstopper.

For this square, I used a 6mm crochet hook and a combination of Red Heart Super Saver and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn. You can use any worsted-weight yarn for this pattern. This is a great scrap buster project.

How to Use 6-inch Blanket Squares

This size granny square or blanket square is so versatile. You could make a bunch and sew or crochet them together to make a throw blanket, baby blanket, pillow cover, shawl/wrap, scarf or even a bag.

If you want to make a throw blanket you’ll need 80 squares. That’s a layout of 8 across and 10 tall. This will give you a blanket that is 48″ x 60″

For a baby blanket, you’ll want 36 for a square blanket 36″ square (6 across and 6 tall) or 42 (6 across and 7 tall) for a rectangle blanket 36″ x 42″

For more blanket sizes and tips see this post.

You could also join the Melange Crochet Along hosted by Marie from The Underground Crafter.

Melange Crochet Along Information

I designed this square as part of Maries year-long crochet along. A new 6-inch blanket square pattern will be released every week of the year by a different designer. I have browsed some of the already-released patterns and they are all awesome. Lots of different textures and plays on color.

At the end of the crochet along you’ll end up with a really special baby blanket. You’ll also have a chance to win some prizes!

GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE

Materials and Pattern Information

  • 30 yds worsted weight yarn.
    • Yarn Used in Samples
      • Grey Square: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Linen
      • Pink Square: Red Heart Super Saver in Lt Raspberry
      • Multi Square: Yarns listed above + Red Heart Super Saver in Frosty Green
  • 6mm crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle

Gauge and Sizing

  • Gauge: 2.75 in square after rnd 2
  • Finished Size: 6 in x 6 in 

Abbreviations

  • US Terminology
  • Ch(s): chain(s)
  • Slst: slip stitch
  • St(s): stitch(es)
  • Beg: Beginning
  • Sc: single crochet
  • Dc: double crochet
  • Dc2tog: double crochet 2 together
  • Dc3tog: double crochet 3 together
  • Bpdc: back post double crochet

Notes

  • Ch 3 counts as 1 dc
  • Ch 1 and 2 do not count as stitch unless otherwise stated
  • For 3-color square change color after rnds 2 and 3

Print + Crochet in Comfort

You can find a low-cost AD-FREE printable version of this crochet pattern in my shop. You can print it out or use it digitally on your devices.

You can also find this pattern on Ravelry or Etsy

Holland Blanket Square Written Instructions

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join to form ring. Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, *ch 3, dc 3. Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 3. Join to top of beg ch 3 with slst. (12 dc, 3 spaces)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc2tog over next 2 dc (counts as 1 dc3tog), *ch 3, sc in ch-3 space, ch 3, dc3tog over next 3 dc. Repeat from * 2 more times. Ch 3, sc in ch-3 space, ch 3, join to top of dc2tog with slst. (4 dc3tog, 4 sc, 8 spaces)

Square should measure 2.75 in square.

Rnd 3: Ch 3, *3 dc in ch-3 space, dc in next st, 3 dc in ch-3 space, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st. Repeat from * 2 more times, 3 dc in ch-3 space, dc in next st, 3 dc in ch-3 space, dc in same st as beg ch 3, ch 3. Join to top of beg ch 3 with slst. (Stitch count listed is for 1 side only for the rest of pattern. Corner spaces not included. 9 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, Bpdc in same st as ch 1, *Bpdc across to next ch-3 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, repeat from * 3 more times. Join to top of 1st Bpdc with sl st. (13 Bpdc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, *[Ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 5x. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1 **, dc in next.  Repeat from * 3 more times ending final repeat at **. Join to top of beg ch-3 with sl st. (11 dc, 6 spaces)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as ch1, *sc in each st and ch-1 space to corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space. Repeat from * 3 more times. Sc in next 3, sc in ch-1 space. Join to top of 1st sc with sl st. Finish off. Weave in ends. Block if desired.  (19 sc)

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