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🧶 Daily Crochet Squares – Day 13

This post is part of my original "365 Crochet Squares" challenge on annmalonesulsar.com, now updated as 31 Days of Squares here on Laughing Yarns.

Footprints in the Sand Square - Day 13

For Day 13, I worked up the Footprints in the Sand Square by Nerissa Muijs. This is part of the Last Dance on the Beach CAL, which has quickly become one of my favorite themed blanket projects. 🌊

This square features a unique texture thanks to the Seagull Stitch. Did I nail it on the first try? Nope. 😅 But the result still gives off those lovely beachy vibes.

Since this square is part of a gift blanket, I used white yarn for my daily square as a test run before committing to the full-color ones. It's the perfect way to practice without pressure.

📸 Watch It in Action

Here’s a quick video on Instagram that shows how this square looks in motion (and a peek at the stitchwork up close!):

Instagram Video – Footprints in the Sand Square

🧵 Double Check Your Ends

As always, take a minute to check for those sneaky yarn tails. A quick tidy now saves a headache later!

✨ Did You Crochet This?

I’d love to see your version of this square! Tag me in a TikTok or IG post and use #AnnsDailyCrochetSquares so I can find you. 🧶💛

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