Stained Glass Square

1/9/2019

It's time to come clean: I've been holding out on you. I have to confess that I've been holding onto this finished design for way too long. I was hoping to make something seriously impressive (like a blanket) with this pattern, but then everything snowballed and now it's suddenly 2019?!? Since I'm lucky to stay awake long enough to crochet a row or two of anything these days, I think it's only fair that I share this gorgeous square pattern with you all instead of making you wait for something bigger. Because this square right here is way too pretty to keep to myself anymore. So, without further ado, let me introduce you to the Stained Glass Square.

Stained Glass Square Free Crochet Pattern

I will admit that this isn't the simplest square pattern around (I'm pretty sure Queen Granny Square will forever hold that title; long may she reign). But it is doable! The key to getting these squares to turn out right is to be as precise as possible. The pattern will list specific locations where you should insert your hook or where you should start a round of stitches; I didn't just add those because I was feeling bored that day. So make sure you follow the pattern carefully! I did my best to illustrate each step with pictures (and arrows if needed) and wrote things out as clearly as I could. But if you're still stuck, don't panic. Feel free to ask questions and I'll do my best to help you out. Once you've got one finished, you'll see that it's not actually very intimidating. I believe in you!

I also have a couple of helpful tips before we begin:

Pay attention to your gauge, particularly to the height of your stitches. For most of this pattern, the gauge isn't super critical; it'll just impact the size of your finished square (mine is an 8" square as written). But you may run into issues in Round 9 when working the extended stitch. I tend to work tight stitches and find that I need to start with 4 loops on my hook to get the right height for the stitch. If you're a looser crocheter and find that the extended stitch is too tall, you can decrease its height by starting with 3 loops on your hook instead. The pattern should still work just fine.
I was just looking it up and apparently the multicolored yarn I used has been discontinued (which is super sad, because I love it). If you're not lucky enough to already have some in your stash, you can substitute another multicolored medium (4) weight yarn. Feel free to contact me if you're wondering if a certain yarn looks like a good match.
If you want the edges to be extra straight (for sewing together into a blanket, etc), I would recommend blocking your finished squares. I'm planning to block mine once I decide what I'm going to do with my squares/how many I'll need so I can block them all at once.
To reduce the number of ends you'll have to weave in at the end, I recommend crocheting over your yarn tails as you go.

If you'd like an ad-free printable PDF version of this pattern, you can find one on Ravelry.

Edit: I've redesigned Rounds 9 and 10 to help make the lining up of the triangles more foolproof, regardless of your gauge. The finished square still looks the same and has the same dimensions.

Materials:

Yarn Bee Aurora Borealis in Dusk Dance (I can make 7 squares from 1 skein)
I Love This Yarn! in Black
Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

Stitch Glossary:
st(s) = stitch(es)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = sc increase (work 2 sc into the same st)
fpsc = front post sc
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
dc inc= dc increase (work 2 dc into the same st)
fpdc = front post dc
tr = treble crochet (aka triple crochet)*
dtr = double treble crochet*
fptrtr= front post triple treble crochet* (the stitch begins by yarning over 4 times)
blo = back loop only

*Note: if you're not familiar with the taller crochet stitches, I recommend this blog post over on Moogly as a quick reference.

Gauge:
4" = 13 dc sts
4" = 8 rows of dc sts

Starting with the multicolored yarn:
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 2, work 12 dc into the circle, ss to the first dc and pull taut to close (12)
Round 2: ch 2, dc inc around, ss to join, fasten off (24)

Switch to the black yarn (you can attach it anywhere)
Round 3: [inc, sc] around, ss to join (36)
Round 4: ch 5, skip the first st, [dc in the next st, ch 2, skip the next st] around, ss to the 3rd ch to join (18 ch-2 spaces)
Remove the hook and insert a stitch marker into the working loop to hold it in place. We'll come back to the black yarn in a couple rounds.
Pay special attention to the skipped stitch (in the little "windows" you've created), since that's where we'll be working for the next round. I marked it with an arrow in the picture below just in case it's helpful.

Switch back to the multicolored yarn. You'll be working this round in front of the ch 2 spaces from Round 4
Round 5: Work a standing dc into the blo of one of the skipped sts from Round 4, dc in the same st in the blo, ch 1, [dc inc in the blo of the next skipped st, ch 1] around, ss to join, fasten off (36 dc, 18 ch-1 spaces)
At this point you may be thinking, "Hey! What happened to those cool little windows we just made? Why did we cover them up?" Fear not, my friend. they're about to be the MVPs of the next round.

For the next round, you'll be working fpdc stitches around the dc stitches from Round 4 as shown below. This will pull the black dc stitches to the front to set up the cool little rectangles.

Remove the stitch marker and move your hook back into the black loop to pick up the black yarn again.
Round 6: [fpdc around the dc from Round 4, sc in the next 2 sts of Round 5) around, ss to join, fasten off. (54)

Switch back to the multicolored yarn.
Round 7: Work a standing dc into the blo of one of the fpdc stitches from Round 6, dc in the same st in the blo, dc in the next 8 sts in blo, [dc inc in blo of next st, dc in blo of the next 8 sts] around, ss to join (60)

Round 8: ch 2, [dc inc, dc in the next 5 sts] around, ss to join, fasten off (70)

Switch back to the black yarn
Round 9: sc in the same st, sc in the next 2 sts, fptrtr into the black posts directly in front of and behind the black post directly beneath your last sc st (the posts you should work into are indicated with arrows in the picture below)...

...then sc in the next 8 sts. This will have created a little black triangle shape. Now you'll repeat the process by working fptrtr into the black posts directly in front of and behind the black post directly beneath your current sc (the black post behind will be the same black post you've already worked into), then sc in the next 8 sts...

...continue to [work 2 fptrtr into the black posts in front of and behind the black post directly beneath your last sc, then sc in the next 8 sts around] 1 more time, then work 2 fptrtr into the black posts in front of and behind the black post directly beneath your last sc, then sc in the next 7 sts around, then [work 2 fptrtr into the black posts in front of and behind the black post directly beneath your last sc, then sc in the next 8 sts around] 4 times, then work 2 fptrtr into the last set of front and back black posts, then sc in the last 4 sts, ss to join (9 triangles, 70 sc)

So, to recap (with less explanatory text): sc in the same st, sc in the next 2 sts, [work 2 fptrtr into the black posts, sc in the next 8 sts] 3 times, work 2 fptrtr into the black posts, sc in the next 7 sts, [work 2 fptrtr into the black posts, sc in the next 8 sts] 4 times, work 2 fptrtr into the black posts, sc in the next 4 sts, ss to join

Don't worry if your circle's a little wonky at this point. The fptrtr sts have a tendency to pull toward the center, but we'll straighten them out in the next round by working fpsc around the top point of the fptrtr "triangle" as shown below.

Round 10: ch 1, sc in the next 3 sts, [fpsc around the fptrtr sts from Round 9, sc in the next 8 sts] 3 times, fpsc around the frptrtr sts from Round 9, sc in the next 7 sts, [fpsc around the fptrtr sts from Round 9, sc in the next 8 sts] 4 times, fpsc around the fptrtr sts from Round 9, sc in the next 3 sts, inc, ss to join (80)

Doesn't that look better? Now we're going to square it off.
Round 11: ch 1, sc in the next 2 sts, hdc in the next 2 sts, dc in the next 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, dtr, [dtr twice, ch 1, dtr twice] in the next st to create a corner, [dtr, tr in the next 2 sts, dc in the next 2 sts, hdc in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 5 sts, hdc in the next 2 sts, dc in the next 2 sts, tr in the next 2 sts, dtr, {dtr twice, ch 1, dtr twice} in the next st to create a corner] 3 times, dtr, tr in the next 2 sts, dc in the next 2sts, hdc in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 3 sts, ss to join (92, 4 ch-1 spaces)
Round 12: ch 1, sc around, working [sc, ch 1, sc] into each corner space, ss to join (100 sc, 4 ch-1 spaces)
Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.

Whew! You did it! Give yourself a pat on the back and take a minute to admire your beautiful square. Well done!

I hope that the pictures and instructions were easy to follow. If you have any additional questions, feel free to comment in the comments section below, send me an email, or contact me on social media. Happy hooking!

Want to make sure you don't miss any future blog posts? Join my mailing list:

Subscribe to my mailing list

***You're welcome to do whatever you'd like to with finished products made from this pattern but if you do sell them, I ask that you link back to my page. You may not copy this pattern, repost it anywhere (either altered or in its original form), or claim it as your own. You may not use any photos on this site for your own use. ***

124 Comments

Sharyl

1/12/2019 12:20:36 pm

How can i print this off or buy a written copy. I am in my 70s use a cell phone and i need either youtube video to follow or written instructions. Would like to make this for my self to use on my sofa.

Erin

1/12/2019 01:52:54 pm

Hi Sharyl! You can get a printable version of this pattern on Ravelry. The download includes both a PDF version with the pictures and a PDF version with only the text so you can decide which you'd like to print. Here's the link to the Ravelry page where you can get the PDF: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stained-glass-square-2

Donna

4/20/2023 01:55:52 am

Where is round 7? I'm hoping it's just a typo

Susan Speerbrecher link

1/12/2019 04:05:39 pm

Hi! I'm confused! This looks like a great project, so I started reading the instructions to see if I can do it, and in round 3 you have 24 stitches, right? So, if you're increasing in every stitch, you should end up with 48 sts at the end of the round, not 36! Math is not my strong suit, but I'm pretty sure you have this printed wrong. Please tell me if I'm misunderstanding this or if i'm losing my mind!

1/12/2019 04:19:29 pm

Hi Susan! At the end of round 2, you should have 24 sts, like you mentioned. In round 3, you'll be working an [inc, sc] pattern, meaning that you inc in the first st, sc in the next st, then inc in the third st, then sc in the 4th st, etc. That'll give you a total of 12 inc sts in that round, so it'll go from 24 to 36 sts. You'd be correct if you were working just inc sts in that round, but since it's alternating inc and sc sts, the stitch count is correct. Hopefully that helps clear it up! Let me know if you have other questions :)

Tamara Cannon

7/30/2022 03:05:23 pm

But if you start with 24 sets and increase every other st you wind up with 48 sts, not 36. It you so next 2 sts then increase in next you are increasing every third st and you wind up with 36.

Robin Laskowski

6/7/2023 08:20:57 pm

It doesn’t say that though. It says inc, sc. which the direction say 2 sc in each stitch.

犀利士 link

6/16/2021 05:03:40 am

您的合作夥伴溝通。一定要定期和你的伴侶談談你們兩個如何保持身體親密。

Sophie

8/22/2022 09:54:09 am

Tamara: if you start with 24 stitches and increase in every single one, you do get 48. However the increase is in every other one, so you do a total of 12 normal stitches and 12 increases. This totals 36. Hope that helps.

威而鋼 link

6/16/2021 05:05:43 am

處理勃起功能障礙這種情況以及它可能對您的性生活和人際關係產生的任何影響提供情感支持。

Katrina

9/7/2021 09:56:51 pm

It was increased every other stitch.

Rox

1/15/2019 04:50:12 pm

I cant find the pattern on ravelry. This square is just what i need to make my sisters jacket. Its absolutely beautiful thankyou for sharing it

1/15/2019 07:14:53 pm

Thanks for your comment! I thought I had already added the link to the Ravelry page, but apparently it didn't update properly. But it's fixed now! You can find the direct link at the very beginning of the pattern in this blog post (right before the materials and stitch glossary). Or, if it's easier, you can just copy and paste the link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stained-glass-square-2

J. Anderson

1/17/2019 10:38:47 pm

Row 7 has 60 stitches. In row 8, there is one inc every 6th st. 60/6 = 10 60+10=70 so do I just squeeze in a couple extra stitches someplace to make the 72 you have in ()?

1/18/2019 09:07:08 am

Good eye! Thanks for catching the typo. Yes, it should be 70. Don't alter the pattern, just make it as written and it should work :) I've corrected the stitch count in the pattern above. Thanks!

1/18/2019 10:44:16 pm

Sorry to be a bother, but when I use 70, I’m having difficulty getting the next row to work. When I get to the end of row 9, I don’t have 5 st left to sc, only 3 (which I guess makes sense since I started with 2 less), but also my triangles don’t line up evenly with the previous posts. Love all your pics! Your triangles line up so nicely!

1/21/2019 02:08:13 pm

It's no bother at all. I always appreciate feedback. After fiddling around with it a long while, I'm pretty sure the triangles being off center comes down to differences in gauge. To make the pattern more foolproof for any gauge, I've redesigned rounds 9 and 10. Hopefully that solves all your problems!

Colleen link

1/9/2023 06:16:12 pm

Row 8 needs 72 stitches in order for the triangles to line up later (so, not a guage problem, but a math problem), if that is a goal of this pattern. To do that, put 4 (not 5) dc between each dc increase.

Then Row 9 will be far easier to do and will work out correctly. The top point of the fptrtr triangle can be lined up right above a black post, and you put 7 (not 8) sc between each set of fptrtr's.

With Row 10, it seems to me that you have two goals: pull the triangles taut, and insert increases again due to crocheting in the round. I think this would be far easier if you just put one sc per stitch all the way around, because the fptrtr's from Row 9 essentially added an extra stitch each. You'd end up with nine extra stitches, for a total of 81.

Then recalculate the squaring-off rows to line up with this corrected foundation. Except you'd have to figure out what to do with that extra stitch. 80 can be divided by four, but 81 cannot. But 81 can be divided by three, so I'm going to turn my circle into a triangle! :)

Laura

1/18/2019 09:13:34 pm

Thank you. So stunning!
Laura

GENUINE DOCS Jay

2/4/2025 02:17:12 am

Buy Genuine Driver Licence And Reinstate Your Suspended Or Revoked Driver License Without Exams Or Test In Just 5 Days https://genuinedrivinglicense.com/ – No Tests or Exams Required! At Genuine Driving License Center, we provide fast, discreet, and reliable services to help you obtain your driving license without the stress of exams or lengthy tests within five days. We understand the importance of convenience and efficiency, which is why our services are tailored for those who value their time. From international driver’s licenses to hunting permits and residence cards, we offer a comprehensive range of solutions customized to meet your individual needs.

1/21/2019 05:33:18 am

It's a nice pattern, but i've got the same problems in row 8 and row 9, just like J. Anderson.. Do you have a "fix" for this? Thank you for sharing this pattern. Have a nice day, gr. C.

1/21/2019 02:04:51 pm

Thanks for your feedback! I spent a long testing out different things and my best guess is that it comes down to a gauge issue. I'm a pretty tight crocheter, so even though the stitches were slightly off center at the end of the round, it's not noticeable. But to help solve the issue for every gauge, I redesigned rounds 9 and 10 to make it foolproof. Hopefully that resolves any issues with the look of your square :)

1/21/2019 04:49:47 pm

Thank you so much. Now I can crochet without thinking "what I' am doing wrong". I was only frogging and counting and make it again. (Sorry, mine Englisch is not very good.) Have a nice day . Gr C.

1/21/2019 08:23:08 pm

Thanks so much for the adjustments! I just gave it a try and am pleased with the results! After inc at the end of Row 10, I did ss to join, and also did ss to join at end of Row 11. (Hope that was right; it worked ok.)
May I just say how beautiful I think this pattern is; I am excited to continue working on it. I am amazed at how people can design such works of art in crochet, and I thank you for sharing with us!!!

Jenny Bolton link

2/6/2019 11:13:54 am

How many skeins of each yarn will I need please...?
I love this pattern!

2/8/2019 03:37:37 pm

Hi Jenny! It depends on how many squares you're planning on making. If you're just making one, then you'll need much less than a full skein for each color. If you're aiming to make a lot of squares, it'll depend on what yarn you're using. But if it helps, I was able to make the colored sections for 7 squares from a single 174 yard skein of Yarn Bee Aurora Borealis. I used less than 1 skein of I Love This Yarn! for the black sections of all those squares (those skeins are 355 yards total).

Sandy

2/7/2019 09:49:51 am

This is is beautiful! I can't wait to try it. But I have 4 WIP right now so it'll have to wait til ine ot ore are completed.

2/8/2019 03:39:27 pm

Thank you! I definitely know the feeling of having too many WIPs at once; I've got some knitting projects that are keeping me from new crochet designs at the moment. But I hope that you enjoy the pattern when you find the time for it! :)

Irene

2/7/2019 01:30:34 pm

I am 81 and would like to give my kids an heirloom item.
Can I use Worsted weight yarn for this square?

2/8/2019 03:32:16 pm

What a nice idea! You can absolutely use worsted weight yarn. The yarns I used for mine are worsted weight, so you shouldn't have any issues. :)

Gillian McMullen

2/7/2019 10:08:55 pm

Hello, is there a number missing here?

Round 7: ...[dc inc in blo of next sts, dc in blo of the next 8 sts] around, ss to join (60)

dc inc in blo of next HOW MANY sts ?

Thank you so much for help!

2/8/2019 03:30:49 pm

Whoops! Looks like you caught a typo. It should say "st" instead of "sts." So just 1 stitch :) Thanks for catching that!

Jaime

2/13/2019 09:23:47 am

Thank you!!! I'm super excited to try this pattern! I've been dying to make a stained glass throw forever but haven't found an easy to read pattern, let alone a free one. You're the best!!

Lidia Ciucianu

2/20/2019 04:10:50 pm

I want to thank you for sharing this square. It is easy and I enjoyed very much.

3/9/2019 10:21:40 pm

I have finished my squares! I was wondering what joining stitch you used and if you have a pic of your completed afghan?

3/12/2019 07:57:42 pm

Wonderful! Congrats on finishing your squares! I haven't joined mine yet, but my plan was to use the mattress stitch, since that usually works best for me when I'm joining pieces for afghans. I probably won't have time to come back to these squares until after the baby's born, but once I make a final project with them I'll be sure to share a picture :)

3/13/2019 03:09:43 am

Thank you for your personal response to my inquiry. I was considering a slipstitch/chain joining; I’d rather crochet than sew with needle! Best wishes for easy labor, happy & healthy baby!!!

Tuyet Phan

5/21/2019 09:53:48 am

I love your granny squares ! I have a question,how do I order online and get my lesson .Thank you !

5/21/2019 09:59:07 am

Hi Tuyet!

I'm so glad you like the pattern! You can find a printable PDF version of the pattern on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stained-glass-square-2

5/21/2019 08:55:00 pm

Did I tell you I completed my afghan using your Stained Glass pattern?! I received many compliments on it from the ladies at Needles’ Night at which we bring Show and Tell when we complete projects. I would send you pic if I could figure out how to attach!

5/26/2019 12:54:23 pm

How wonderful! I bet your afghan looks amazing! I'd love to see a picture. You can't attach images to the comment section here, but you can always send me an email or find me on social media :)

Heather

5/28/2019 04:56:01 am

I love this pattern and can’t wait to make it. However I see that this particular Yarn Bee yarn is discontinued. Do you have a recommendation for a substitute? Thanks so much for sharing your talents!

Carol St John

1/23/2024 12:47:00 am

Love the Stain Glass type yarn, butI this particular Yarn Bee yarn is discontinued. Do you have a recommendation for a substitute? Thanks.

Hilda

6/15/2019 09:07:17 am

No sé encuentran el paso a paso en español

6/21/2019 09:17:30 am

Es porque mi blog no es bilingue. Lo siento!

Pam Swift

7/28/2019 09:37:56 am

How big are the squares and how many are you using to make the Afghan. It is beautiful and I have wanted to make one for a while.

8/3/2019 03:07:17 pm

Hi Pam,

The squares are 8", using the original gauge. The number of squares you'll need depends on what size you want the finished piece to be and how big you want the border to be, etc. There are lots of charts online for typical afghan sizes (from child to adult) that should give you an idea of how many you'll need. I hope this helps! :)

Mary bushey link

11/18/2019 05:44:42 am

I am making these squares into an afghan for my 8 yr old grandson and I take it everywhere I go to work on it. I have had so many women literally gasp at the beauty and I thought you should know. Thank you so much for such a lovely pattern.

Shannon

1/21/2020 10:50:15 pm

It’s an awesome pattern! But I wish you had a video on how to make it. I can read a pattern but sometimes it doesn’t make since to me. And visuals help a lot.

Josie

3/24/2020 11:43:30 pm

Do you have a video for this square? This is the most beautiful square I've ever seen

Tricia link

4/1/2020 02:26:53 pm

I love this pattern and construction. I cannot wait to give it a try!

Kim

4/17/2020 08:46:04 am

I am also enthralled with this pattern but have the same problem as Heather from her 5/28/2029 post in that the Aurora Borealis is discounted. Do you have an alternate yarn suggestion? Thanks for share this beautiful project.

4/20/2020 11:16:05 am

Hi Kim,

What a bummer, right? I'm sorry the yarn's been discontinued. The good news it that this pattern will look awesome with just about any variegated yarn. I would recommend one with short color changes for maximum stained glass effect. But I've also seen people make this square with solid colors and it was still stunning, so you have a lot of flexibility. As far as a specific brand of yarn to use, I would recommend that you try to stick with the same yarn brand for both the black and the colored yarns. That way they'll be the same gauge and your square will work out better. It's still possible to do with different types of yarn, but this way you'll save yourself potential headaches by making it more fool-proof with equal weight yarns.

Hopefully that helps! If you want ideas of colorways for a specific yarn you want to use, just let me know and I can try to look them up and pass along my suggestions :)

4/20/2020 11:51:58 am

Thanks Erin, one more question though. How short should the color changes be? 6, 12, 15 inches?

4/24/2020 02:26:02 pm

Hi Kim,

Sorry for the delayed response. But any of those should work great! It'll just look slightly different, with more color changes or less frequent color changes. It should look cool either way.

Cerisa

10/7/2021 02:00:45 pm

Hi there! I've been searching for a while for a good yarn sub and I'm not finding anything that jumps out at me. Have you found any specific brands and colorways that look good? Thanks!

Kaitlyn

10/20/2023 11:39:05 pm

3 years later and I’ve just started crocheting recently and found this pattern but I did substitute the Aurora Borealis but I Love This Yarn color #494/Instant Classic from hobby lobby and so far it’s turning out pretty like the original

Franki

4/17/2020 03:45:35 pm

Row 5 after the standing dc and another dc in same stitch the directions in the bracket is dc in blo of next skipped stitch ch 1 Looking at the picture shouldn't it be 2dc in blo of next skipped stitch ch 1

Danatha

4/18/2020 01:14:52 am

Yes i also have this question as well. Looking at the picture it looks like there is 2 dc so im a bit confused and stuck

4/18/2020 11:51:32 am

reread row five it does say dc inc ch 1 s mu guess is that mean 2dc and ch1 in that skipped stitch around just a different way of saying it

4/20/2020 11:11:40 am

Hi Danatha,

I answered Franki's question below, but just in case you don't see it, there are 2 dc. If you look closely at the pattern, you'll notice it says "dc inc." Per the stitch glossary at the top: "dc inc= dc increase (work 2 dc into the same st)". Hopefully that answers your question :)

4/20/2020 11:10:11 am

Hi Franki!

If you look closely you'll see that that it actually says "dc inc." Per the stitch glossary at the top: "dc inc= dc increase (work 2 dc into the same st)". So yes, it is 2 dc. Hopefully that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions :)

Juli

5/29/2020 02:05:19 pm

I have made the squares and want to put them together. Do you have a pattern on how to do that?

6/3/2020 09:24:30 pm

Hi Juli! Sorry for the delayed response; we just moved cross country and it's been crazy. I don't currently have a pattern for joining them, since my squares are still sitting unjoined (terrible, I know). So feel free to use whichever joining method you prefer! A crocheted method might be fastest, but using something like the mattress stitch will be the most seamless looking.

Laurie

7/9/2020 11:26:32 pm

Hi Erin, I am really confused by row 5. Is there a video of this anywhere? As I followed the pattern I was left with dc inc floating in front of the previous row, only held in place by the blo. Is that correct?

7/10/2020 02:04:39 pm

Hi Laurie! Sorry, but I don't have a video for this (yet). I really need to learn how to make videos someday. But for now, I'll do my best to try to help you with your problem.

I'm having a hard time picturing the issue you're describing. Do you have an extra dc inc? (38 dc instead of 36?) Or is the question more about placement?

You can also take a picture and send it to me by email if that's easier than trying to describe it.

Sabrina

7/18/2020 10:37:33 am

Hello..just started this pattern last night. Now I am on round 9. I am stuck and don’t know exactly what to do after the first 3 stitches. I am confused on the Fptrtr’s and how to go back up and make the other stitches after them. Can give me the step by step how to start this round.

7/24/2020 11:36:29 am

Hi Sabrina,

I would love to show you in person, but since that's not possible, the best suggestion I have for you is to reference the picture. If you take another look at it, you'll see that there are 2 arrows showing you right where to work the first 2 stitches. After you've done it once, the other repeats should make more sense.

I hope that helps. I wish we could sit down together and work on it, but hopefully that'll be enough to get you started.

Mybisl2

8/20/2020 12:17:49 am

I'm so excited to start this! As I plan my materials, approximately how big is a finished square? Thank you!

8/20/2020 10:59:38 pm

Awesome! I hope you have fun with the pattern! My squares turned out about 8" wide.

Alejandra Jáuregui

8/28/2020 04:11:27 am

Hello, it is really beautiful this motif, I am trying with very thin yarn to make me a blouse. I'm pretty lost on row 9 and I wanted to know, to solve the mystery, if the stitch is reversible. Thank you very much and apologise my English that is not so good.

8/28/2020 11:32:29 am

I'm not the designer, but this sounds like a beautiful idea! Because this is an uneven number of rows it sounds like it might be on the "wrong" side for the blouse. Perhaps you could add another row of the multi colored yarn and then make the fptr taller by adding extra loops to reach the post stitches below. Then you would be back on the right side for your blouse.

8/31/2020 06:37:57 pm

Hi Alejandra!

That sounds like an awesome project! Unfortunately, this pattern is not designed to be reversible; it's designed with a specific front side and back side. So I don't know if it will work that way. But Mybisl2 gave you a great suggestion in the comments you can try. Good luck! I hope you can find a way to make it work! Let me know how it goes :)

Mariem

9/18/2020 08:39:36 pm

Hey,
Um just wanna ask if i can make it smaller, all goes will except in round 7!

I tried starting with 6 and 4 dc at the beginning instead of 12 but it always stucked in round 7 cause of the sequence of 8.. Could you solve it for me please?

9/25/2020 10:40:56 pm

Hi Mariem! Thanks for your question! Unfortunately, I don't really have a simple solution for you, short of redesigning the pattern, just because of the math involved in making all the stitches line up. If you want to make it smaller, I'd recommend using a smaller hook and thinner yarn. I hope you can find a way to make it work for you! :)

Tig

11/28/2020 01:04:13 pm

Your pattern is beautiful.

I’m a little confused at Rd 9. The 2 fptrtr I’m ok about where they go thanks to the excellent picture but unsure which you do first. Is it the front one (to left of post under sc) or the back one (to right of post under sc)?

Thanks,
Tig

11/28/2020 01:41:41 pm

Hi! I'm not the designer but I made these recently. Do your fptrtr around the back one first (to the right) if you are right handed (the opposite is true if you're a lefty). If you do the left one first, then the right, then you'll be going left again to continue the round and things will get a little twisted.

11/28/2020 05:28:54 pm

Thanks. That was my thoughts. Will see how I get on.

Barbara

1/4/2021 05:20:53 am

I am having a problem of joining back yarn at round 5, and working out the DC information
Round 5 is very confusing, whilst your diagrams are great its not clear were we should start
Help would be much appreciated
Love the design

1/26/2021 09:46:10 pm

Hi Barbara,

It shouldn't really matter which stitch you pick to start the round, as long as it's one of the skipped stitches from round 4. But any of them should work. Hopefully that helps! Let me know if you have other questions :)

Sarah Sadek

1/25/2021 06:10:52 am

How can I make a half of a triangle of the same design?

1/26/2021 10:05:35 pm

Hi Sarah,

That sounds like an interesting idea, but you'd essentially have to redesign the whole thing to make it that shape since the original is entirely circle-based (you would have to be able to work back and forth instead of using the joined rounds). It might not be too hard to tweak, but unfortunately, I won't have a chance to even think about pattern redesigns for a long while. But if you decide to give it a try let me know how it goes!

Shelley

4/21/2021 03:36:37 pm

This block is very beautiful. I found the pattern easy to follow (though at times tedious) until round 11. Round 11is very confusing to me. Overall not a fun block to make but very beautiful in the end. Thank you for sharing this for free

Rebecca Currie link

5/8/2021 05:16:43 am

Your design is beautiful. I made my grandson a "Granny Square" afghan and used black as the contrast color to all the other colors I used. This design looks so beautiful that, like everybody else, I want to also make it!

I am a computer-ish nerd. I like to take the patterns and print them out and into a single pattern book for MY own use (so I can have larger text for my old eyes). Would you be ok with me taking your pattern with coinciding pictures for the stitches, to Staples and paying them to print it for me? I have it already 'mocked up' in Microsoft Word and I have added your 'disclaimer' to the first page and last page of the document. I use Staples because they get better quality printings than I can.

Also. While I am here - Question about the square. Do you "block" your squares or leave them alone to do their thing?

Mow off I go to find the yarns I will be needing! Thank you in advance, for your response. ~Rebecca.

PS. I cannot click the 'Notify me of new comments to this post by email' box.. Is that shut off? Could you email me the response so I will get it faster? I know it's got to be annoying...

Rebecca Currie

5/8/2021 05:20:27 am

I'd like to note that all the pictures have your 'watermark' (aka name) still on them. I have not removed any of that. Everything is still yours with your name everywhere :) That way I can point others to your site and patterns / designs. Thanks again, for your consideration. ~R.

5/9/2021 11:55:59 am

Hi Rebecca! I've responded to your email :) Let me know if it doesn't go through for some reason.

Casse-bonbeca link

5/11/2021 01:32:14 am

wow, it's splendid. Thank you for the explanations and all the pictures.

OwlBunny link

6/1/2021 05:42:14 pm

I'm having trouble on round 9. No matter how I do it my work will not lay flat or look as round as yours. :( I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.

Molly

6/18/2021 04:34:26 pm

Hello! I have a really hard time reading instructions but this pattern is EXACTLY what I'm looking for! Would you consider making a YouTube tutorial? I'm dying to make it but I'm not experienced enough to follow these instructions. Really hope you consider it! :)

Marilyn

10/10/2021 06:06:36 pm

I made the square without too much of a problem. The pattern is complicated and a little wordy but I found if I read through each row of instructions a couple of times before I worked it, it wasn't that complicated. My only problem is I'm old and my eye sight isn't that good and working with black is a real pain. Makes it hard to count the stitches.

Christie

11/20/2021 03:01:21 pm

Hi, I am confused on round 11 when it gets to the DTR stitches. I cannot get an end result of 92. I know I’m reading the instructions wrong but cannot figure out how to decipher it to get the correct amount of stitches. I know my stitch count is correct on row 10. The way I am reading 11 is skip the stitch the chain is in and use the next to start the 2 SCs (1 in ea stitch). Then HDC once in the next 2 stitches, DC once in the next 2 stitches, TR once in the next 2, DTR once in the next, then DTR x2 - chain one - DTR x2 in the next stitch. Then (decreasing) DTR once in the next stitch, TR once in the next 2, DC once in the next 2, HDC once in the next 2 and then 5 SC and start over x 3. Please help.

Alex

5/12/2023 12:25:17 am

When you out DTR x2 does that mean , 2 DTR in one sts ? Because I have redo step 11. 15 times and I still can’t figure it out, the last corner starts overlapping the first corner.

10/23/2023 01:06:28 am

I am having the exact same problem with the 3rd corner overlapping the first corner and I can’t figure out how to square it off properly and I have frogged it 5 times already. Please tell me you figured it out :’)

Alicka

12/29/2021 02:25:36 pm

Thank you for this pattern it is sooooo ooo pretty and difficult! :D can you maybe carry the yarn somehow not to have so many ends to weave by the end? I am going to make a cardigan with this and despise of sewing ends (well not that much but sewing so many!) thank you :)

9/2/2022 05:06:23 pm

I was thinking this exact thing! Any word on it?

Claire

1/3/2022 10:14:51 am

The pattern was great until row 9!
The triangles don’t match up. The first one does by the 4th they are completely out of line think it is somewhere starting in the 6th row the black front posts as they don’t seem to line up either and it exacerbates the distortion in row 9. Also are you surprised to be skipping a stitch once you have done the front posts in row 9 ?

Pat Walls link

2/11/2022 04:35:37 pm

I finished row 8 at 54 like instructions indicate. On row 9, I'm only ending with 66, not 70. I have done it over several times. I chain 2, in the first stitch of prior row, I did 2 DC (dc inc) and then a DC in the next 5. What am I doing wrong?

Liz

3/22/2022 04:42:49 pm

Can you please take a look at this yarn:
Impeccable™ Ombre Yarn by Loops & Threads®
I found it at Michaels.com. I am hoping it might work in your Stained Glass Square pattern. I can't find one as muted and lovely as the one you used. But this might work. Please let me know what you think. I can't tell if the length of the colors will work well or not.
Thank you for such a beautiful pattern. I look forward to working it in the best colors I can find.
Liz

Goofis

3/26/2022 04:41:22 pm

I want to Thank You!!! For the beautiful pattern and excellent instructions, my 2nd time doing granny squares. I used Red Heart supper saver favorite stripe and got 16 squares out of 1 skein,I think it is gorgeous would have added picture but didn't know how 🤔
Thanks again and Have A Great Day

Christine

8/20/2022 02:58:35 am

How do I download this free pattern please?
I would love to make this but when I copy the link to printfriendly it only show the comment section.

Christine

Tammy link

8/20/2022 09:48:15 am

Thank you so much for this amazing pattern!! I recently used it to make my 'Tiffany turtle' (posted on tumblr, Instagram, and pinterest with credit to your stained glass square). I enjoyed your pattern so much that I purchased from your ravelry store. Thanks again and best to you! 🧶🥰❤

Julia McNeil

8/25/2022 06:17:36 pm

This is the first pattern I have attempted that came out perfect the first time. Your instructions and photos are very clear and helpful. I am half way through making up squares for an afghan for my mom. 5 squares across and 8 squares long are making a great throw for her to put across her lap. The only issue I have (and its me not the pattern) is I have trouble keeping tall stitches uniform all the way to the end. The tops of my triangles are quite saggy. So I put a hook behind and pull the loop up a bit before I fpsc around the tip of the triangle. Makes the tips look sharp. Kudos for writing such a lovely pattern and Thanks!

Billie

1/7/2023 11:02:51 am

In round 4, do we switch to the main
Color OR stay with black ?

Margo Campbell link

2/20/2023 09:47:09 pm

Beautiful pattern, thank you! Occasionally I ended up short a stitch or two, just did an increase and didn't worry about it. It came out beautifully.

Cissi

3/15/2023 07:46:02 pm

Hi, I'm wondering wether the triangle pattern will only be on one side of the square, or am I missing something?

Anne

5/11/2023 12:27:15 am

Thank you.
I have just converted this pattern using UK/Aus terms, your photos made it so much easier.
will update how it went soon.

jake link

5/22/2023 04:45:19 am

wondering wether the triangle pattern will only be on one side of the square

Gabriela

6/29/2023 08:29:32 am

I am grateful for your pattern. I had been fascinated with the stained glass concept for a while. I completed an afghan of 49 squares. It’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Damien

7/11/2023 06:17:12 am

Delighted to give this a try once I find a good yarn! I'm a sucker for stained glass and this is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

10/23/2023 01:09:33 am

I Love This Yarn #494/Instant Classic was a solid great choice for my stain glass afghan 😀

Anita

7/14/2023 06:43:07 pm

What is the approx finished size of the blocks?

when to repaint a deck link

7/19/2023 04:25:28 am

Wow! so colorful stained glass! I want this one!

ClearHolidays link

9/23/2023 08:20:09 am

Dear Author,

I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for generously sharing the "Stained Glass Square Free Crochet Pattern" on 1/9/2019. Your meticulous instructions and helpful tips make this square pattern not only aesthetically pleasing but also manageable for crochet enthusiasts like myself.

The way you presented each step with clarity, accompanied by images, made it an enjoyable and rewarding project. Your creative design and guidance are a testament to your dedication to the crafting community.

Thank you once again for your generosity and for inspiring creativity through your work.

Best regards,
Prateek karnadhar
CEO
ClearHolidays™

Meagan

12/30/2023 02:36:59 pm

Hi so the only yarn brands i can use are red heart, big twist, mainstays and bernat...do you know of any particular colorways in one of those that would resemble yours as close as possible?

SEO Company in India link

2/21/2024 03:06:52 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs. Thanks for a great blog!

Shop link

3/10/2024 02:18:29 pm

I tend to work tight stitches and find that I need to start with 4 loops on my hook to get the right height for the stitch. If you're a looser crocheter and find that the extended stitch is too tall, you can decrease its height by starting with 3 loops on your hook instead. The pattern should still work just fine.

Skye Paige

7/30/2024 11:43:11 am

I would love to use this pattern in a hexagon shape. Can you post how to do that?

Christine Bell

8/4/2024 09:46:17 pm

Can I buy the pattern instead of looking through all these ads to read it

GENUINE DOCS 1

2/4/2025 03:56:20 pm

SPORTS GRAIN link

2/5/2025 03:12:34 am

Get the most complete football news from all over the world with all match schedules, to match results that we present in full and only on our website. Come on, be the first to know about football news with us here https://sportsgrain.com/

modalclaim88 link

2/9/2025 05:44:09 am

<a href="https://modalclaim.com/">Modalclaim88</a> is an innovative platform that provides trusted solutions for users to make claims and investments online easily and comfortably. With advanced technology and reliable service support, ModalClaim allows users to access various profitable investment opportunities, while providing convenience in submitting claims quickly and effectively.

KUMPULAN GAME TOGEL 2D link

2/12/2025 06:38:03 am

Play your favorite lottery numbers now with us with all the most complete output that you can get only on our best website https://gametogel2d.id/

FOOTBALLCLUB MIAMI link

2/13/2025 07:40:35 am

Get the most complete news that we present in an updated and reliable manner, starting from the world of sports to crime news, we present everything in full. Come on, get the news for free on this website https://footballclubmiami.com/

giveawaypragmatic link

2/13/2025 08:22:58 am

Giveawaypragmatic is a trusted website that provides Pragmatic game cheat services to help Bosque reach the jackpot quickly. We offer a variety of convenient and efficient cheat options, allowing players to increase their chances of winning with easier methods.

Stained Glass Square

Leave a Reply.

Welcome!

Archives