Tricolor Square Free Crochet Tutorial

The Tricolor Square is a beautiful and vibrant crochet motif that brings life and texture to any project. By working with three contrasting yarn colors, this square creates a striking design with layered clusters, structured corners, and rich texture. It’s perfect for blankets, pillows, table runners, bags, and decorative pieces.

Although the final look appears intricate, the pattern is straightforward and suitable for adventurous beginners and intermediate crocheters. Below, you’ll find the complete, step-by-step written pattern using US crochet terminology.

⭐ Special Abbreviations
beg cl = beginning cluster made from 5 triple crochet (tr) stitches worked together
cl = cluster made from 6 triple crochet (tr) stitches worked together

Tricolor Square Free Crochet Tutorial

The Tricolor Square is a timeless crochet motif that combines simplicity, creativity, and stunning visual appeal. By working with three complementary colors, this square creates a lively design that instantly brightens any crochet project. Whether you are making blankets, pillows, bags, or decorative items, the Tricolor Square offers endless possibilities for customization and creativity.

One of the reasons crocheters love this pattern is its flexibility. You can choose bold, contrasting shades for a modern look or soft, harmonious tones for a more classic style. This square is also perfect for using leftover yarn from your stash, making it both economical and eco-friendly. It’s an excellent project for beginners who want to practice color changes, while experienced crocheters will enjoy experimenting with different color palettes and layouts.

Full Written Pattern

FOUNDATION RING
With yarn A, ch 8 and join with a sl st to form a ring.

ROUND 1
Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), work 5 tr into the ring.
* Ch 3, 6 tr into the ring. *
Repeat from * to * 3 more times.
Ch 3, join with a sl st into the 4th ch of beginning ch-4.

ROUND 2
Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), work beg cl over the next 5 tr.
* Ch 5, sl st into the 2nd ch of the previous round’s ch-3, ch 5, cl over the next 6 tr. *
Repeat from * two more times, then repeat from * to ** once more.
Join with sl st into the 4th ch of beginning ch-4.
Fasten off yarn A.

ROUND 3
Join yarn B to the top of any cluster.
* Into the next ch-3 space of Round 1, work:
3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr.
Sl st into the top of the next cluster. *
Repeat from * 3 times in total.
Join with sl st in the top of the first cluster.
Fasten off yarn B.

ROUND 4
Join yarn A into the sl st on top of any cluster.
Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr) and make 5 tr in the same stitch.
* Into the next ch-2 space work: 6 tr, ch 2, 6 tr.
** Work 6 tr into the sl st on top of the next cluster.
Repeat from * twice, and from * to ** once more.
Join with sl st in the 4th ch of beginning ch-4.
Fasten off yarn A.

ROUND 5
Join yarn C to the last sl st of the previous round.
Ch 1, sc in each of the next 6 tr.
Work 1 dc into the ch-1 space between three groups of Round 3.

*Sc in each of the next 6 tr, 3 sc in the ch-2 corner space.
** [Sc in each of the next 6 tr, dc in the ch-1 space from Round 3] twice.
Repeat from * twice, and from * to ** once more.

Sc in each of the next 6 tr, dc in the next ch-1 space from Round 3.
Join with sl st in the first sc.

ROUND 6
Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in each sc and dc around.
Work 3 dc in the center stitch of each 3-sc corner group.
Join with sl st in the 3rd ch of beginning ch-3.
Fasten off.

Tricolor Square

The Tricolor Square is a stunning and versatile crochet motif that allows you to explore endless color combinations. Whether you’re making a full blanket or adding accent squares to a pillow or bag, this pattern brings charm and visual interest to any project. Experiment with bright, pastel, or neutral palettes to make your creation truly unique!