I’m so excited to share with you the Maxine Square!

This pattern includes the Maxine Square pattern, an additional square pattern that can be used as a Cushion Back, and instructions for joining the two squares together to make a cushion. But if you’d rather not make a pillow, these squares can be used for blankets, bags, and whatever else you’d like.

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This written pattern has detailed instructions, as well as lots of of images, tutorials, and tips to help you make it. You’ll also get a print-friendly version.

The pattern does not have a video tutorial; however, you can find a video of the first 8 rounds of the Maxine Square in my Facebook Group to help get you started.

Size:
My finished squares measure 12.5 inches across, and my finished cushion measures approximately 14.5 inches across using a 14-inch pillow insert.

Depending on your tension, yours may come out bigger or smaller, even if you use the stated yarn and hook size. To adjust the blanket’s size, you can change your tension, yarn weight, and/or hook size.

Difficulty: This pattern is rated as Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate. However, it is written with many helpful tips, tutorials, and photos to help you throughout.

Materials Needed:
• DK yarn
• 4mm hook
• Cushion Insert (optional)
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

Yarn:
All yarn used is Stylecraft Special DK.
Colorway 1:
Maxine Square:
• Gold - 20-25 yds.
• Apricot - 16-21 yds.
• Shrimp - 32-37 yds.
• Sage - 52-57 yds.
• Teal - 55-60 yds.
• Parchment - 90-95 yds.
• Denim - 26-31 yds.

Cushion Back:
• Shrimp - 170-175 yds.
• Denim - 15-20 yds.

Colorway 2:
Maxine Square:
• Cream - 20-25 yds.
• Mushroom - 28-33 yds.
• Pale Rose - 58-63 yds.
• Raspberry - 42-47 yds.
• Duck Egg - 13-18 yds.
• Storm Blue - 23-28 yds.
• Petrol - 95-100 yds.
• Lincoln - 33-37 yds.

Cushion Back: Pale Rose - 190-195 yds.

Please also allow 10-15 yds. for joining your squares to make the pillow.

This pattern uses many Special Stitches, Starting Stitches, & Standing Stitches. Detailed instructions are provided for all of them.

At the beginning of the pattern, you will find important pattern notes, yarn & color placement information, a color placement worksheet, special stitch & technique instructions, starting & standing stitch instructions, and a lot more! Please be sure to read it before beginning.

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I’d love to see your projects on Instagram - tag me @KMWCrochet and use #MaxineSquare so I can be sure to see!

A HUGE thank you to my testers - Caroline T., Kailey K., Mel D., & Rosemarie A.