Copper Shoals is a free crochet granny square pattern worked in the round using four shades of Cascade Heritage fingering weight yarn: Bachelor Button, Marine, Mango, and Pumpkin. Part of the Year of Color 2026 MAL, this square builds from a small center medallion outward through rings of fans and clusters, framed by solid borders that lock in the color sequence. Inspired by the Venus Allure square by The Lavender Chair.

The construction is classic granny square, worked one round at a time with a single color per round. The fan and cluster details add texture and visual interest without adding complexity. The square is worked in the round and lies flat.

The name comes from the shallow coastal waters where warm sandy tones meet the deep blue of open ocean. Same palette as Copper Tide, completely different structure.

Colors used in the sample (all Cascade Heritage):

• 5641 Mango
• 5646 Pumpkin
• 5603 Marine
• 5741 Bachelor Button

Gauge: After completing the second round of Pumpkin, the circle will measure 4-7/8”