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a crochet square featuring the phases of the moon
A granny square design with a crescent, half, and full moon motif in a grid layout, suitable for a blanket or pillow. The square is flat with each moon phase represented as a circle or partial circle in crochet stitches.
Overall Progress
0 of 23 rows completed
Materials
Yarn
Acrylic
Crochet Hooks
Additional Notions
Gauge
17 sts × 20 rows = 4in × 4in
in single crochet
Stitch Glossary
4 stitchesAbbreviations and descriptions for all stitches used in this pattern
Instructions
Square Background
Ch 35, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (34)
Sc in each st around. (34) Fasten off.
New Moon Circle / First Quarter (make 2)
Pick up 4 sc evenly around opening. (4) Fasten off, leaving 12-inch tail for sewing.
Waxing Crescent
Pick up 68 sc evenly around opening. (68)
[Sc 8, dec] repeat around. (61)
[Sc 7, dec] repeat around. (54)
[Sc 5, dec] repeat around. (46)
[Sc 5, dec] repeat around. (39)
[Sc 4, dec] repeat around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32)
Sc in each st around. (32) Stuff lightly. Fasten off, leaving 12-inch tail for sewing.
First Quarter
Same as New Moon Circle.
Waxing Gibbous
Pick up 4 sc evenly around opening. (4) Fasten off, leaving 12-inch tail for sewing.
Full Moon
Pick up 4 sc evenly around opening. (4) Fasten off, leaving 12-inch tail for sewing.