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🧵 31 Days of Squares – Week 4 Roundup (Days 22–28)

We’re officially in the home stretch! Week 4 of the 31 Days of Squares series bloomed with flowers, traveled through time (and CALs), and explored both classic and modern motifs. Let’s take a look at Squares 22 through 28:

🌹 Day 22: Crochet Rose Granny Square

Stitches used: Granny + rose motif
Vibe: Softly sentimental and sweetly floral.
Made in quiet memory of my mother, this rose-centered square is as meaningful as it is beautiful. It’s the kind of motif that turns yarn into memory.

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✈️ Day 23: Traveling Afghan Square #3

Stitches used: Pattern by Wilmade
Vibe: Adventure meets simplicity.
Part of the Traveling Afghan project, this square brings global collaboration into your blanket. Clean, modern lines with a balanced rhythm make this a peaceful, satisfying square.

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🪵 Day 24: Basket Weave Crochet Square

Stitches used: Front and back post double crochet
Vibe: Cozy, chunky texture with sweater vibes.
A classic basket weave brings structure and warmth. This one’s thick, tactile, and would make a fantastic addition to any project needing density and depth.

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🎉 Day 25: Granny Square Day 2020 by Sandra Gutierrez

Stitches used: Classic granny, updated layout
Vibe: Timeless with a twist.
This CAL square celebrates creativity in its most iconic form — the granny square. Sandra Gutierrez brings a little extra structure to a nostalgic favorite.

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🧳 Day 26: Traveling Afghan Square #23

Stitches used: Designed by Brianna Iaropoli (Life and Yarn)
Vibe: Light and breezy, like yarn on vacation.
A square that flows effortlessly. This one feels like a soft breeze in the middle of the series, and it's always fun stitching along with CAL designers.

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💜 Day 27: Grape Hyacinth Square (Kinda)

Stitches used: Bobble-style texture
Vibe: Floral-inspired and delightfully lumpy.
This one may not follow any specific pattern, but it channels the essence of spring blossoms. The texture alone is worth the stitches.

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🧶 Day 28: A Modern Take on the Granny Square

Stitches used: Likely DC clusters + clean corners
Vibe: Updated tradition with minimalist flair.
A square that bridges old and new — this modern granny square uses tighter spacing and more structured lines to give an old favorite a clean refresh.

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🧶 Weekly Reflection

This week felt like an ode to legacy. From CAL contributions and classic motifs to the personal touch of a rose square made in memory, the squares told stories beyond the stitches. It was a week for honoring the roots of our craft — and adding a few twists along the way.

🧵 Ready to log your progress?
Download the free printable tracker for Week 4 to check off your squares, note your yarns, and keep your blanket-building momentum going.

📥 Download the Week 4 Tracker (Free PDF)

📌 Final stretch ahead! Catch up or revisit any square in the full 31 Days of Squares archive and get ready for the last three days!

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