Here is the next one of my 6“ series for you. All squares are named and inspired by some great female musicians. While designing the squares, I listened to their music. For me, music is connecting people around the world just like crocheting. You just can understand it everywhere. That's what I really love about both of them. And if you like, you can hear their songs while working the squares. This time I listened to the great Miriam Makaba and one of my favorite songs of her, Malaika.
Pattern uses U.S. Terms
Size: 6“ by using aran weight yarn.
Skill level: advanced beginner to medium
Material:
yarn of your choice (aran weight for 6“)
5 mm hook
scissors
yarn needle
Notes:
the first st of a round is a standing st unless otherwise stated
every round ends with a slst to first st for joining
Note on Colour Placement:
I do not provide a specific
colour placement for this square, as different colour placement is
great for getting your own unique square. The only guideline is to
change colours after every round – this keeps the design vibrant
and highlights the structure of the stitches. If you prefer to work
the square in a single colour, please note that it only works well
for the last two rounds, as you can see in my example.
Abbreviations (in alphabetic order):
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
2dccl = two double crochet cluster
3dccl = three double crochet cluster
fo = fasten off
fpdc = front post double crochet
fpsc = front post single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
rd = round
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
Pattern:
Round 1
Ch 4,
close to a circle with sl st. Ch 1 (does not count as st). (2dccl, ch
3) x 4.
Sl st to first st, fo. (4 2dccl, 4 ch-3)
Round 2
Start at any 2 dccl. [fpsc around 2dccl, ch 1, 3dccl (around beginning ch-4, between 2dccl already there and in front of 2 rd 1 ch-3), ch 1] x 4. Sl st to first st, fo. (8 ch-1,4x 3dccl, 4 fpsc)
Round 3
Start at any fpsc. [(dc, ch 2, dc) in fpsc = corner made, hdc around ch-1, fpsc around 3dccl, hdc around ch-1] x 4. Sl st to first st, fo. (per side 2 dc, 2 hdc, 1 fpsc)
Round 4
Start in any corner ch- 2. [(hdc, ch 3, hdc) = corner made, (ch 1, sk 1, hdc) x 2, ch 1, sk 1] x 4. Sl st to first hdc, fo. (per side 4 hdc, 3 ch-1)
Round 5
Start in any corner ch- 3. [(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) = corner made, (fpsc around next hdc, dc in skipped st of Rd 3) x 3, fpsc around next hdc] x 4. Sl st to first sc, fo. (per side 4 sc, 4 fpsc, 3 dc)
Round 6
Start in any corner ch- 2. [(dc, ch 2, dc) = corner made, 11 dc (do not miss first hidden st)] x 4. Sl st to first dc, fo. (per side 13 dc)
Round 7
Start in any corner ch- 2. [(hdc, ch 2, hdc) = corner made, (ch 1, sk 1, 2dccl) x 6, ch 1, sk 1] x 4. Sl st to first hdc, fo. (per side 2 hdc, 6 2dccl, 7 ch-1)
Round 8
Start in any corner ch- 2. [(sc, ch 2, sc) = corner made, (fpsc, dc in sk st of Rd 6 in front of Rd 7 ch-1) x 7, fpsc] x 4. Sl st to first sc, fo. (2 sc, 8 fpsc, 7 dc)
Round 9
Start in any corner ch- 2. [(sc, ch 2, sc) = corner made, 17 sc (do not miss first hidden st)] x 4. Sl st to first sc, fo. (per side 19 sc)
Weave in all ends.
Yeah, you've finished this little square now!
Round by round pictures:
Thanks to Anne (Catinmylap on ravelry) and Lettice for testing. Your notes were really useful!
Copyright August 2025 by Loewenzahm
