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🧵 31 Days of Squares – Week 1 Roundup (Days 1–7)

Welcome to the first weekly roundup of my 31 Days of Squares series! This daily crochet challenge is a stashbuster, a stitch sampler, and a joyful creative nudge all rolled into one. Here’s a look back at the first 7 squares — a mix of beginner-friendly stitches, unexpected texture, and one fancy cable just for fun.

🧶 Day 1: The Simple DC Square

Stitches used: Double crochet
Vibe: Classic, clean, and the perfect foundation to launch the challenge.
A straightforward double crochet block to ease into the daily habit. It’s quick, relaxing, and makes a perfect go-to filler square for any blanket project.

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💚 Day 2: Emerald Asscher Afghan Square

Stitches used: Front post bobble stitch, single crochet
Vibe: Dimensional, gemstone-inspired, and soothing in tone.
This square introduced a little texture and interest without being overly fussy. The front post bobbles create a raised faceted effect that looks harder than it is!

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🧵 Day 3: Cluster Cross

Stitches used: Cluster stitch, crossed double crochets
Vibe: A bit sassy, a bit springy — totally worth the brain power.
Things got twisty on Day 3! This square plays with crossing over double crochet clusters to create an airy but complex visual that’s full of movement.

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🧶 Day 4: Modified Granny Square

Stitches used: Double crochet, chain spaces, magic ring
Vibe: Rebellious granny square energy with modern updates.
This square evolved into something uniquely its own — the center was reworked to eliminate the standard “holey” middle, and the corners use solid DC clusters for crisp shaping.

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🎣 Day 5: Fisherman's Ring

Stitches used: Center ring, textured ridges
Vibe: Nautical, knotted, and cozy like an old sweater.
Named for its central design and maritime charm, this square uses texture and shaping to evoke a vintage fisherman's cable knit — without actually using cables.

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💎 Day 6: Diamonds in the Round

Stitches used: DC mesh, shaping increases
Vibe: Geometric and hypnotic — perfect for tonal color play.
This one looks fancy but is built on a simple mesh foundation. The diamond motif appears as the rounds build, creating a hypnotic effect that looks great in gradients or solids.

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⭐ Day 7: Cabled Star

Stitches used: Front post treble cables, increases
Vibe: Showstopper. Fancy. The mic drop of squares.
This 8-pointed cabled star is the most dramatic square of Week 1 — and maybe the whole series. If you’ve never tried crocheting cables in the round before, this one’s a gorgeous challenge to try.

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🧶 Weekly Reflection

Week 1 was a strong start — easing in with familiar stitches, exploring texture, and pushing into bold design territory by Day 7. Some squares were simple palette cleansers, others were experimental little journeys. And best of all, they each took under an hour to make. That’s a win in my book. ✨

✨ Want to track your squares the fun way?
Download the free printable tracker for Week 1 and keep tabs on your progress, yarn choices, and stitch vibes — all in one tidy little sheet. Because checking boxes is almost as satisfying as finishing a square. 🧶✔️

📥 Download the Week 1 Tracker (Free PDF)

📌 Stay tuned for Week 2 — and don’t forget to check out the full 31 Days of Squares archive here.

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