🧶 31 Days of Squares: Day 3 – Cluster Cross Crochet Square

We made it to Day 3 of the 31 Days of Squares challenge! Today’s square is the Cluster Cross, and let me tell you... it was a bit of a bumpy start. But I finished it, and it’s looking pretty darn good if I do say so myself. 😅

This pattern is from the book Crochet Patterns & Projects, page 16. If you have the book, feel free to stitch along—and prepare for a tiny bit of head-scratching on Round 1.

📚 Pattern Review: Cluster Cross Square

Since this isn’t my design, I’ll give a quick review instead of reposting the pattern. Spoiler alert: the beginning was confusing. 😬

The instructions weren’t as clear as I’d hoped, and it took until Round 3 or 4 before I really “saw” the pattern emerge. If I make this again, I’ll start with a magic ring and adjust the chain count. I might even beef up the clusters—maybe swap in popcorn stitches next time for extra texture.

Once it clicked, though, it worked up almost like a granny square. I wouldn’t recommend it for beginners unless you’re up for a little puzzle-solving.

🧵 Materials Used

• Pattern Source: Crochet Patterns & Projects (page 16)
• Yarn: Scrap yarn stash to the rescue
• Hook: 5 mm (H-8) – my ride or die

✂️ Weaving In Your Ends (Again!)

I know, I say this every day, but seriously—don’t skip this step. Even if you wove in most as you went, give your square a once-over. Future-you will thank you when you’re not chasing down loose tails during blanket assembly.

💬 Did You Crochet This One?

If you stitched this square (or any others), tag me on Instagram or TikTok with #AnnsDailyCrochetSquares so I can cheer you on and admire your work!

📚 Resources

• Pattern: Crochet Patterns & Projects – page 16