I had an such an amazing response to my Rainbow Puff Hexagon pattern, I thought I’d see if I could make a similar version – only as a square!
Here it is!

It’s very similar to the hexagon one, but I still hope you like it! 🙂
– Any DK/8ply yarn
I’ve used Spotlight’s 4 Seasons Flinders Cotton 8 Ply Yarn in colours: Snow (A), Deep purple (B), Aqua (C), Lime (D), Canary (E), Tangerine (F) and Dark red (G).
Alternatively, you could also use this rainbow colourway (currently my favourite combination):
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK* in colours: Paper White (A), Tea Rose (B), Washed Teal (C), Lime Green (D), Buttercup Yellow (E), Mandarin Orange (F), Bubblegum Pink (G).
– 3mm crochet hook

I’ve used a 3mm hook to avoid the second yarn peeking through stitches- the only down size to this is that it creates a stiff square. If you aren’t bothered by the yarn showing or intend to cut and rejoin your yarn at each colour change (all the ends!!!), I’d highly recommend a larger hook (3.5 or 4mm).
If you’re unfamiliar with working with two colours at a time/ tapestry crochet, I suggest you check this great resource out!
-Scissors
-Tapestry Needle
SPECIAL STITCHES:
(4DC) Puff stitch:
(Yarn over, insert hook into chain 2 space and pull yarn through) Repeat 4 times.
Yarn over and pull through 8 loops.
Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops.

SWITCHING BETWEEN COLOURS IN A ROUND
To change colours before a puff stitch:

To change colours after a puff stitch:

Pattern notes- please read before you start!
– I’ve indicated the colour being used by the colour of the text. The black font is Colour A (white/snow), which you use in all 8 rounds.
– If you find your work curling too much, go up a hook size.
– Try to keep your tension as consistent as possible to prevent the second yarn peeking through stitches.
– I’ve cut and rejoined my yarn for the square in the picture- you may also like to try out this method (all the endss!!)
PATTERN:
Working into a magic circle,
Round 1: USING COLOUR A
Chain 5 (counts as 1 DC and chain 2),
*3 DC into circle, chain 2**
Repeat from *to ** 4 times – omit 1 DC, chain 2 on final repeat.
Slip stitch into 3rd chain in beginning chain 5. (12 DC, 4x chain 2)
Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as 1 DC throughout pattern),
*(1 DC, Puff stitch, chain 2, Puff stitch, 1 DC) into chain 2 space, 1 DC in each of the next 3 stitches**
Repeat from *to ** 4 times – omit 1 DC on final repeat.
Slip stitch into beginning chain 3. (8 PUFF, 4x chain 2, 20 DC)
Cut COLOUR B
Round 3: Slip stitch into next 2 stitches.
Chain 3, *(1 DC, Puff stitch, chain 2, Puff stitch, 1 DC) into chain 2 space, 1 DC in each of the next 7 stitches**
Repeat from *to ** 4 times – omit 1 DC on final repeat.
Slip stitch into beginning chain 3. (8 PUFF, 4x chain 2, 36 DC)
Cut COLOUR C
Round 4: Slip stitch into next 2 stitches.
Chain 3, *(1 DC, Puff stitch, chain 2, Puff stitch, 1 DC) into chain 2 space, 1 DC in each of the next 11 stitches**
Repeat from *to ** 4 times – omit 1 DC on final repeat.
Slip stitch into beginning chain 3. (8 PUFF, 4x chain 2, 52 DC)
Cut COLOUR D
Round 5: Slip stitch into next 2 stitches.
Chain 3, *(1 DC, Puff stitch, chain 2, Puff stitch, 1 DC) into chain 2 space, 1 DC in each of the next 15 stitches**
Repeat from *to ** 4 times – omit 1 DC on final repeat.
Slip stitch into beginning chain 3. (8 PUFF, 4x chain 2, 68 DC)
Cut COLOUR E
Round 6: Slip stitch into next 2 stitches.
Chain 3, *(1 DC, Puff stitch, chain 2, Puff stitch, 1 DC) into chain 2 space, 1 DC in each of the next 19 stitches**
Repeat from *to ** 4 times – omit 1 DC on final repeat.
Slip stitch into beginning chain 3. (8 PUFF, 4x chain 2, 84 DC)
Cut COLOUR F
Round 7: Slip stitch into next 2 stitches.
Chain 3, *(1 DC, Puff stitch, chain 2, Puff stitch, 1 DC) into chain 2 space, 1 DC in each of the next 23 stitches**
Repeat from *to ** 4 times – omit 1 DC on final repeat.
Slip stitch into beginning chain 3. (8 PUFF, 4x chain 2, 100 DC)
Cut COLOUR G
Round 8: Chain 1, 1 SC in same space. 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches.
*(3SC) into chain 2 space, 1 SC in each of the next 27 stitches**
Repeat from *to ** 4 times – omit 3 SC on final repeat. (120 SC)
Fasten off COLOUR A
Weave in all ends and block if necessary.


If you have any questions, or notice errors in this pattern, please feel free to contact me at crochetbycraftycc@gmail.com
-Celine
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