Updated: Aug 18, 2023 by Jess Coppom ·

How to Crochet a Block Stitch Square

Learn how to crochet a square from the boxed block stitch in this detailed tutorial using one solid-colored yarn and one self-striping yarn.

An in-progress square crochet using the block stitch in two colors and worked in the round.

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Patterns Made With the Boxed Block Stitch

We love the minimalist, modern look of this easy crochet stitch. Once you've learned how to crochet the block stitch, put it to use in these free patterns:

This detailed photo tutorial shows how to start the crochet boxed block stitch in a square.

Round 1: This detailed photo tutorial shows how to crochet the boxed block stitch in a square using double crochet stitches.

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This detailed photo tutorial shows how to crochet the boxed block stitch in a square.

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Detailed photo tutorial showing how to switch colors in the crochet boxed block stitch while keeping the yarn attached. With this method, the yarn is not fastened off leaving fewer ends to weave in.

Round 3: photo tutorial showing the boxed block stitch worked in the round.

Round 3: photo tutorial showing the boxed block stitch worked in the round. (This is a double crochet round.)

Round 4: photo tutorial showing the boxed block stitch worked in the round. (This is a single crochet and chain round.)

Tutorial showing the crochet block stitch worked in the round to create a square without cutting yarn each round. (Double crochet round.)

Tutorial showing the crochet block stitch worked in the round to create a square without cutting yarn each round. (Single crochet/chain crochet round.)

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