Retro Squares Print C2C Crochet Pattern & Free Graph
New Graph: Retro Squares Print
Nostalgic designs like this Retro Squares Print crochet pattern always remind me of those good, old, simple times. Do you feel the same way? If so, you’ll love my latest design!
Many retro prints have stood the test of time and remain popular today, and I hope that this retro squares crochet design will be the same.
Bold geometric designs like this take me back to the colorful and fun styles of the 60s and 70s. So whenever I see this pattern, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the distinct fashion of the earlier years.
I tried to choose retro colors that pop like red and blue, then complete the design with a pale yellow background.
But with all the iconic colors of the past decades, I can’t wait to see your take on this pattern. I’m excited about what playful color combination you’ll use for your blanket!
Compared to Retro Circles Print and Retro Floral Leaf Pattern, my previous retro designs, this one requires fewer yarn colors and has a simpler print.
So, it’s a fantastic pattern for beginners who’d like to practice crochet colorwork—it’s enjoyable and provides just the right challenge if you’re new to crochet.
Since retro designs offer a unique style that sets them apart from modern designs, they are great if you wish to add color and character to your home.
You can use this pattern to make a crochet retro blanket that can be used as a decorative accent in a room. It can be draped over a couch or chair to add color and texture, or folded at the foot of a bed to add visual interest.
It’s also an ideal design to use for eye-catching tapestry wall hanging. You can display the handmade wall decor item in any room you’d like to add a unique and stylish touch.
And because it’s a multipurpose pattern that you can use for other crafts that require pixel graphs, it’s a handy design to make cross-stitch, Hama beads, and other DIY gifts.
But if you’re truly interested to make a blanket and want to learn C2C crochet, I have a detailed guide on corner-to-corner crochet you’d find helpful.
Like the rest of my patterns, I created this crochet retro design to be as easy to follow as possible. It comes with small and large graphs and is written in two ways.
The c2c pattern is perfect for making bedspreads and large blankets, while the row-by-row pattern works great for crocheting baby blankets and wall hangings.
I hope you enjoyed this design and if you’re ready to crochet something nostalgic, the free crochet retro graph awaits you below. Happy crocheting!
Retro Squares Print is a digital download (available in PDF format only) that you can use to crochet a blanket using various techniques, such as C2C, Mini C2C, SC, HDC, Tapestry Crochet, etc.
You can also use this design for other crafts such as knitting, cross-stitch, diamond beads painting, Hama beads, plastic canvas, and any other crafts that use pixelated images.
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Retro Squares Print – Pattern Details
Sizes
The size of the c2c graph is 100 squares high by 80 squares wide.
The finished size of your project depends on your technique, stitch of choice, hook size, yarn weight, and your work tension.
The yarn quantities used for each color depend on your technique and stitch of choice, hook size, yarn weight, and work tension.
Use the Finished Size & Yarn Quantity Calculator to get an idea of how much yarn you will need and how big your project will be.
Here are some approximate measurements to guide you based on the feedback from our pattern testers and customers
- Yarn: Aran / Worsted / #4
- Hook: US I / Metric 5.5mm
- Approximate Size: 72in x 96in / 180cm x 240cm
- Yarn: DK / Light Worsted / #3
- Hook: US 7 / Metric 4.5mm
- Approximate Size: 60in x 74in / 152cm x 188cm
Colors Used
This pattern uses the following colors. I’ve calculated the number of squares used by each color to make it easier for you to calculate how much yarn you will need to complete your project.
When you purchase the PDF Pattern from my shop, you will get:
- graph information (colors, links to calculators, contact info) and how to read the pattern
- digital image of the design on one page (digitally edited photo, not a picture of the finished item)
- the graph on one page
- written row by row pattern
- row by row color block pattern
- C2C written pattern with details such as working on the right or wrong side of the pattern, total square count per row, if you are making an increase or decrease row, etc.
- C2C color block pattern with color blocks that show you the number of squares to make and the squares’ orders
- the large graph split on multiple pages (4 or more pages)
Not included in the pattern file:
- yarn quantities – this depends on the yarn and technique you are using and it’s up to you and your taste if you want to do this design in c2c crochet, mini c2c, etc. Depending on the chosen technique, you will need different quantities of yarn which you can calculate using the yarn quantities calculators above.
- yarn and hook suggestions – this design can be made with any yarn brand and hook, the only difference will be the size of your project which you can calculate using the finished size calculators above.
- crochet tutorials such as how to c2c crochet etc – I might be linking to outside video tutorials to show you certain techniques, but this pattern is not designed to teach you how to crochet a certain technique.
Retro Squares Print – Free Graph
Right-click on the image to download the Retro Squares Print Chart on one page in PNG format.
You can use it to create your own finished pattern by keeping track of your progress on the graph.
If you need the full row-by-row written pattern and the large graph on multiple pages, you can buy it from Magic Yarn Pixels Etsy Shop.
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Copyright
The pattern and images in this blog are the property of Magic Yarn Pixels, don’t use them to advertise your own creations. They are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only.
You can sell the items made with this pattern on a small scale if you made them yourself (e.g. handmade to order or sold at fairs etc). Mass production of items using my designs is not allowed without my written approval. You may not distribute or sell this pattern under any circumstances.
