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🧵 31 Days of Squares – Week 3 Roundup (Days 15–21)

Three weeks down, and we’re deep into the hooky groove! Week 3 of the 31 Days of Squares brought a whole new round of textures, heartwarming shapes, and a few “what stitch is this?” moments. Let’s take a look back at Squares 15 through 21:

💗 Day 15: Crochet Heart Square

Stitches used: Double crochet + heart motif shaping
Vibe: Soft, sweet, and totally giftable.
This heart-filled square is perfect for blankets with love woven right in. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, a baby blanket, or just because, this little motif is a feel-good hook session.

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🧇 Day 16: Is This the Waffle Stitch?

Stitches used: Front post double crochet + double crochet
Vibe: Toasty, textured, and just confusing enough to feel fancy.
A highly snackable square that *might* be a waffle stitch — but hey, it works. The grid-like texture is lofty and lovely and would be incredible stitched into a full pillow or winter throw.

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🔀 Day 17: Cable-Inspired Square by Dedri Uys

Stitches used: Post stitches, cables, texture twists
Vibe: Fancy CAL elegance in square format.
This pattern from the Last Dance on the Beach CAL (designed by Dedri Uys!) brings beautiful, subtle cables to the center stage. A solid pick for crocheters craving structure and stitch depth.

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✨ Day 18: Some Sort of Bobble Stitch Square

Stitches used: Bobbles + ??? (it’s a mystery)
Vibe: Lumpy, bumpy, and weirdly satisfying.
If this square had a name, it’d be “Textural Chaos (in the best way).” A very bobble-forward square that packs in 3D bounce with every row — perfect for tactile contrast.

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🌬️ Day 19: Wavey Wave Wave Square

Stitches used: Likely wave pattern (alternating stitch heights)
Vibe: Undulating, airy, and delightfully beachy.
A callback to earlier wave patterns, this square keeps the stitch tension playful and light. It’s a square with movement — perfect for breaking up dense blocks.

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💫 Day 20: The Sunburst Granny Square

Stitches used: Puff stitches, clusters, chain spaces
Vibe: Glowy, bold, and gloriously retro.
A modern favorite with vintage flair, the Sunburst Granny is a statement square. Center-heavy and full of flair, it’s perfect for color experiments and stash play.

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🧵 Day 21: A Solid Square for a Solid Blanket

Stitches used: Dense double crochet
Vibe: No-nonsense and totally essential.
A good solid square is like a sturdy base in your stitch wardrobe — not flashy, but endlessly useful. This one balances out the more detailed squares beautifully in a big project.

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🧶 Weekly Reflection

Week 3 has been a delightfully textured adventure — hearts, waffles, waves, and even CAL classics made an appearance. The halfway mark is in sight, and I can feel the rhythm of this project becoming part of my daily routine. And hey, if I can survive a possibly misidentified waffle stitch and “some sort of bobble,” I can survive anything. 💪

🧶 Want to track your squares as you go?
Download the free printable tracker for Week 3 to jot down your yarn choices, stitches, and triumphs. Perfect for blanket builders and list lovers alike.

📥 Download the Week 3 Tracker (Free PDF)

📌 On to Week 4 — and don’t forget, the full 31 Days of Squares archive is here if you need to catch up!

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