Embrace Square Crochet Pattern. Instant digital download.

When designing this square I started with an idea which didn’t quite work how I wanted. I really liked how it looked though so I decided to embrace what the yarn wanted to do.

I embraced how it behaved, in that weird area that yarn seems to inhabit between liquid and solid, without knowing what would happen next. I added round after round until I felt it was finished and this is the result.
Honestly, it was quite a relaxing and fun adventure and I hope this square helps you embrace that same mindfulness.

Use this square for any granny square pattern you like.
Make a blanket, scarf, sweater or pouch/bag.
Play with single or multiple colours, change hook size and fibre content.

Embrace whatever is calling to you!


Level: Intermediate
The pattern uses mostly simple stitches and post stitches. Tutorial links and photos make it accessible for confident beginner crocheters who are happy concentrating a bit more on a pattern and can follow written instructions.

You'll need:
Approx. 40m (44yards) of DK weight yarn. I used Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply cotton and a 4mm hook.
Or ~33m (36yards) of Sport weight yarn. I used Yarn and Colors Must Have and a 3mm hook.
*You can use any yarn for this pattern with an appropriate hook though the finished size will vary.

Finished size using these yarns:
DK: 15cm square (6in)
Sport: 12cm square (4 3/4in)

Included in this 10 page PDF pattern:
25 tutorial photos
6 other photos (including a look at the square made in different yarns).
Links to 4 tutorials.
American English crochet terms used throughout.
Crocheted in the round.
Clear concise written instructions with a layout designed to make it easy to follow and not lose your place.
Text only printable pages so you can print the pattern on just 1 or 2 pages reducing paper usage.
Landscape layout that looks good on a laptop, tablet or phone (simply zoom in on half the page on your smart phone to see the pattern clearly in portrait mode).


As a secondary school English and language teacher I have extensive experience in writing learning resources that make information more easily accessible for all. So I encourage confident/intermediate crocheters to give this a try. I am also happy to help if anyone is in need of any assistance with this pattern.


*Digital download pattern only. No physical object will be sent.
*Due to the nature of this item I cannot accept returns so consider your purchase carefully.
*You may sell items created using this pattern. Please credit Mikaela Bates - Vivid Kreations for the design and consider linking to this pattern if selling online, and please price your items with respect for yourself and other makers.