Crochet Alpine Peaks Square

The Crochet Alpine Peaks Square is a delightful pattern that combines intricate detail with a touch of coziness. With its charming peaks and valleys, this square truly captures the essence of a serene mountain landscape. Whether you're looking to add a unique touch to a blanket, pillow, or other crocheted project, this pattern offers a fun and engaging challenge. The rhythmic motion of creating each stitch is not only satisfying but also therapeutic, making it a perfect way to unwind after a busy day. So grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook, and embark on a crafting adventure with the Crochet Alpine Peaks Square — you'll be amazed by the beauty you can create stitch by stitch!

Skill Level: Easy – with knowledge of post stitches and color changes.

Measurements: 12” x 12”

Supplies:

• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight #4 – (MC)-White, (A)-Turquoise, (B)-Green
• Hook: US H/8 (5.00 mm)

Gauge: See measurements given at end of most rounds.

Abbreviations (in US terminology):

• beg – beginning
• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp – space
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side
• X – times

Special Stitches & Placement:

• 3rd blo – third back loop only: Insert hook in horizontal bar behind the V of the stitch.
• ehdc – extended half double crochet: yo, insert into designated st, yo, pull through, ch 1, yo, pull through 3 loops on hook.
• fpdc – front post double crochet: yo, insert hook from front to back, around stitch, and to front, [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 2x.

General Notes

• Written in US terminology.
• Ch-1 does not count as a stitch.
• Beginning Ch-2 does count as a dc stitch.
• Stitch counts are given at end of Rounds in brackets as (number of stitches).
• Carry the indicated Colors under the next Row, give a tug on the ends of each Row to straighten out the carried yarn, do not carry it across too tightly.
• White (MC) is always the sc rows, every other Row.
• Follow the color sequence or make the center square in a solid color for a more beginner friendly pattern, if you’re new to color changes or carrying yarn.

INSTRUCTIONS

Color (A)-Turquoise

Ch 25

Row 1: (RS) 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc sts), 1 dc in each st across, yo with Color (MC) on last yo of last st, carry Color (A) under next Row. (23 dc).

Color (MC)-White

Row 2: (WS) Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each st across, yo with Color (B) on last yo of last st, carry Color (MC) under next Row. (23 sc).

Note: Row 3 starts the Alpine stitch.

Color (B)-Green

Row 3: (RS) Ch 2 (counts as dc), turn, *1 dc in next st, 1 fpdc around next dc post st two Rows below*, repeat *-* across, end with 1 dc in last 2 sts, yo with Color (MC) on last yo of last st, carry Color (B) under next Row. (13 dc, 10 fpdc).

Color (MC)-White

Row 4: (WS) Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each st across, yo with Color (A) on last yo of last st, carry Color (MC) under next Row. (23 sc).

Color (A)-Turquoise

Row 5: (RS) Ch 2, turn, *1 fpdc around next dc post st two Rows below, 1 dc in next st*, repeat *-* across, end with 1 dc in last st, yo with Color (MC) on last yo of last st, carry Color (A) under next Row. (12 dc, 11 fpdc).

Color (MC)-White

Row 6: (WS) Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each st across, yo with Color (B) on last yo of last st, carry Color (MC) under next Row. (23 sc).

Rows 7-21:

Repeat Rows 3-6, ending on a Row 5 in Color (A).

Measures 8”x 8”.

End off all yarn, weave in ends or work over them in Round 1 below.

In The Round

Decide if you want the front or the back to be the right side (RS).

Sample shown with the front as RS on the finished square, but both sides are pretty.

Notes:

When starting a Round in a new Color, may use a standing stitch, or sl st and chains to begin, with a slip knot on your hook.

Adjust the final Round to measure 12×12”. To increase size, add additional Round or change to taller sts. To reduce size, omit a Round or change to shorter sts.

Color (MC) White

Round 1: *[sc, ch 1, sc] in corner, 1 sc in each st across*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg sc. (23 sc on each side).

Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 hdc, ch 2), hdc in same corner sp, *1 hdc in each st across, [1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc] in corner*, repeat *-* around, end with 1 hdc in each st across, sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch-4. (25 hdc on each side).

Measures 9”X9”. End off yarn.

Color (B) Green

Round 3: *[2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in corner, 1 ehdc in 3rd-blo in each st across*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg dc. End off yarn. (25 ehdc, 4 dc on each side).

Measures 10”x10”. End off yarn.

Color (A) Turquoise

Round 4: Repeat Round 3. (29 ehdc, 4 dc on each side).

Measures 11”x11”. End off yarn.

Color (MC) White

Round 5: *[1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc] in corner, 1 hdc in 3rd-blo in each st across*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg hdc. (37 hdc on each side).

Measures 11.5”x11.5”.

Round 6: Sl st to corner sp, ch 1, *[sc, ch 1, sc] in corner, 1 sc in 3rd-blo in each st across*, repeat *-* around, end with sl st to beg sc. (39 sc on each side).

Measures 12”x12”. End off yarn. Weave in ends.

End of Pattern.