If you love textured granny squares with a modern colorwork effect, this crochet square is going to win your heart. Designed using the carried yarn technique, this pattern creates a beautiful geometric look while keeping the back neat and structured.
Crochet Square with Carried Yarn Technique
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This square is worked with four colors gold yellow, ballet red, leaf green, and natural — and uses a clever method of carrying the yarn across rows so there are no messy floats or unnecessary cutting between rounds. The final result is clean, professional, and perfect for blankets, bags, cushions, or even patchwork-style garments.
The finished square measures approximately 16 cm (6.3 inches) and works up beautifully in worsted weight cotton yarn. Let’s get started!
Crochet Square with Carried Yarn Technique
Skill Level
Intermediate (due to yarn carrying technique)
Finished Size
Approximately 16 cm (6.3 inches)
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn (#4 weight)
Color A: Gold Yellow
Color B: Red
Color C: Leaf Green
Color D: Natural
3.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Optional: small amount of fabric glue
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sp – space
st – stitch
MR – magic ring
Materials (Atualizado)
Worsted weight cotton yarn (#4 weight)
Color A: Gold Yellow
Color B: Red
Color C: Leaf Green
Color D: Natural
3.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Optional: small amount of fabric glue
Round 2 – Red (Color B)
Attach yarn in any corner (ch-3 space).
In each corner:
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
Between corners:
Ch 1
Repeat around.
To finish the round:
Instead of slip stitching, pull up a loop in the first dc, introduce Leaf Green (Color C) and pull through to complete the join.
Round 3 – Red & Green Colorwork
You will alternate between Red (for corners) and Green (for side clusters).
Important:
Do NOT pull the carried yarn tightly. Keep it relaxed so future stitches can be worked over it.
Corners (Red):
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
Last dc is finished with green.
Sides (Green):
3 dc in each side space
Last dc is finished with red.
Alternate colors at the last yarn-over of the third dc in each cluster.
Continue this pattern around.
Fasten off Red at the end of the round.
Round 4 – Introduce Natural (Color D)
Now we work with Green and Natural.
Corners:
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in Natural
Sides:
2 green clusters per side
When working side clusters, you will now crochet over the carried strands from previous rounds, catching the loose strand inside your dc stitches to lock it neatly in place.
Alternate colors as before by finishing the third dc with the next color.
Continue around.
Round 5 – Reduce Green
In this round:
Only 1 green cluster per side
All remaining stitches worked in Natural
Continue carrying yarn loosely and catching strands as you work.
At the end of the round, fasten off green.
Final Round – Natural Only
Work entire round in Natural.
In each corner:
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
On sides:
3 dc in each space
Ch 1 between clusters
Continue catching any carried strands from previous rounds to secure them.
Finish with invisible join as in Round 1.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in all ends securely.
If desired, apply a tiny drop of fabric glue inside the stitches for extra durability.
Trim excess yarn.
Your square is complete!
Design Tips
This square looks stunning in:
Earth tones (mustard, olive, cream)
Pastels for baby blankets
Bold retro combinations
Christmas colors
Neutral farmhouse palette
Because of the carried yarn technique, this pattern works especially well for structured projects like:
Patchwork blankets
Crochet tote bags
Pillow covers
Table runners
This square is a beautiful way to practice color transitions and yarn carrying while creating a clean, professional finish. Once you understand the rhythm of alternating colors at the last yarn-over, the pattern becomes relaxing and repetitive.
I hope you enjoy making your own version of this square. Try experimenting with different color palettes to create completely new effects!
Happy crocheting ✨
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