Alphabet squares by Becky Skuse

Alphabet squares

Crochet
January 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
3.0 mm
both US and UK
English
This pattern is available for £4.00 GBP
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Crochet alphabet pattern pdf with 26 letter square charts from A to Z – perfect for personalised gifts!
Easy as ABC – use the quick colour blocks to make a blanket for a child or a new mum for a baby shower!
Beginner-friendly intarsia project includes UK & US crochet terms and is an instant digital download.

KEY FEATURES:
• Spell out words or create customised monogram effects using the capital letter graphs.

• Use the motifs to make a crib blanket, cushion, afghan, sweater, nursery playmat, educational baby cube and more. Perfect for DIY handmade presents for a newborn or any kids bedroom – graphghan-tastic!

• Great first colourwork project! I’ll explain how to use intarsia or Fair Isle techniques to work each motif from a simple chart using single crochet (US) or double crochet (UK) stitches in rows. Plus there are quick tutorials on how to change colour mid-row, work intarsia and use whipstitch to seam the squares.

• You need small amounts of 4ply yarn – choose colours you like to customise the finish (I used green and grey). I used West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (75% wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m), 1 ball each of Yarn A Poppy Grey (600), Yarn B Sour Apple (390).

• Finished squares measure 13.5cm (5.5in) – small/medium size is quick to make and combine with other letters.

MORE INFORMATION:
• A4 digital pdf download pattern is available instantly, forever, and is easily printable.

• English pattern is given in UK crochet terms first and then US crochet terms, so you only need to read the section that’s relevant to you.

• You’ll also need a 3mm (US C/2) hook. Pattern support is available from the designer if you need it – feel free to ask me questions!

• For a baby cube with more motifs, see my other listing here.

Designer Becky Skuse says: “You could use these monogram squares as coasters, or to create pockets on a garment for him or her, or make six and join into a cube as a cute baby gift. Or hook the whole alphabet and join the squares into a fun blanket. Alternatively, make a letter in a superchunky yarn for a big square that would make a nice mat or lap blanket. The possibilities are endless!”