A 9 inch square afghan block variant of the Blizzard Warning! hexagon. Use the first six rounds of the hexagon pattern then come back here to turn it into a square.
Now available in Dutch! Click here for the Dutch translation.
NEW!!! Now watch the video tutorial for the 9 inch Blizzard Warning Square here:
Click here for a suggestion on how to turn this 9 inch block into a 12 inch block.
Click here for text only printable instructions for the Blizzard Warning! square.
A color placement sheet for the 9 inch square is coming soon!
This pattern is free for personal use only. Please see my Copyright page for more details on what that means.
Materials and Size:
- For a 9 inch afghan square: use worsted weight yarn and a 5.5mm hook (use a 5.0mm hook for bulkier ww yarns)
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
r(#) = round number
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
slst = slip stitch
sp = space
st = stitch
tr = treble crochet
yo = yarn over
Special Stitches:
- V: dc, ch1, dc
- Beg V: ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), dc
- Beg puff stitch: pull the current loop on your hook up to about the height of a dc and then proceed with puff stitch instructions
- Puff stitch: (yo, insert hook into indicated sp and pull up a loop) 4 times, yo and pull through all 9 loops on hook, ch1 (Note: the ch1 at the end of the puff creates the “eye” of the puff and does not count towards any additional chs that may come after the puff stitch.)
- Picot V: dc, picot, dc
- Picot wide V: (dc, ch1, picot, ch1, dc) into same stitch or space
- Beg picot wide V: (ch3 (counts as first dc) or standing dc, ch1, picot, ch1, dc) into same stitch or space
- Picot: ch3, slst into first ch
- Picot fan: (dc, picot) 3 times, dc
- Tr picot fan: (tr, picot) 3 times, tr
Commence Pattern
Follow rounds 1 through 6 of hexagon pattern.
Round 7: Continuing with color A. Ch1, sc in same ch as join. (Sc in next st or ch1 sp) 6 times. Place a st marker in the 4th sc made so far. *^2sc in next ch1 sp (the ch1 sp before the puff), sk puff, 2sc in next ch1 sp,^ (sc in next st or ch1 sp) 7 times, place st marker in the 4th sc of the 7 just made.* Repeat from * to * 4 times and from ^ to ^ once more. Slst to first sc to join. Fasten off.
66 sc
Circle, not hexagon
Note: In r8 you don’t sk any st. The increase is made by making the dcs into the picots, but you don’t sk the hidden sc that is behind the dc.
Round 8: With color B. Standing sc in same st as any st marker. *^Dc into middle picot of picot fan from r4,^ sc in next 11 st (the last st will fall in a st with a marker).* Repeat from * to * 4 times and from ^ to ^ once more. Sc in last (10) st. Slst to first sc to join. Fasten off.
6 dc, 66 sc
Note: If you’re using your own color placement strategy and plan on changing colors for round 9, pay special attention to your stitch placement. Your very first stitch should be made into the sc from r8 that was made into the stitch immediately before a dc. Your second sc will be made into the dc.
Round 9: Ch1 and sc in same st as join . Sc in next 2 st. *^Hdc in next 3 st, dc in next st, (sk next st, V in next st) 3 times, sk next st, dc in next st, hdc in next 3 st,^ sc in next 3 st.* Repeat from * to * twice and from ^ to ^ once more. Slst to first sc to join.
12 V stitches, 8 dc, 24 hdc, 12 sc
When round 9 is correct the points of the snowflake will line up as above
Round 10: Ch1 and sc in same st as join. Sc in next 4 st. *^Hdc in next 2 st. Working only in ch1 spaces of V sts and sk all dcs of V sts: picot V in ch1 sp of next V, tr picot fan in ch1 sp of next V, picot V in ch1 sp of next fan. Hdc in next two st,^ sc in next 7 st.* Repeat from * to * 2 times and from ^ to ^ once more. Sc in last 2 st. Slst to first sc to join. Fasten off.
4 tr picot fans, 8 picot V stitches, 16 hdc, 28 sc
Round 11: With color A. Standing sc in first hdc of any side. Sc in next 10 st. *^Working behind st from r10 and into r9: dc into sp between dc and next V, ch1, V into sp between that V and next V, ch3, V into next sp between 2 V, ch1, dc into sp between last V and next dc.^ Working back into st of r10: starting with first hdc of side, sc in next 11 st.* Repeat from * to * twice and from ^ to ^ once more. Slst to first sc to join.
8 V stitches, 8 dc, 44 sc, 4 ch3 sp, 8 ch1 sp (2 Vs, 2 dc, and 11 sc per side)
top – with tr picot fan folded down; bottom – normal view
Round 12: Ch1 and sc in same st as join. Sc in next 11 st (last sc will fall into dc). *^2hdc into next ch1 sp, 3dc into ch1 sp of next V, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) into ch3 sp, 3dc in ch1 sp of next V, 2hdc into next ch1 sp, sk next dc,^ sc in next 12 st.* Repeat from * to * twice and from ^ to ^ once more. Slst to first sc to join. Fasten off.
16 tr, 24 dc, 16 hdc, 48 sc, 4 ch2 sp (26 st per side, plus corner ch2 sps)
View of corner with tr picot fan folded down
Round 13: With color B. Standing sc in the frist tr of any side (the tr immediately after the corner ch2 sp). Sc in the next 4 st. *^Dc into the picot of the picot V directly below, sk the next hdc (now hidden behind the dc you just made), sc in next 14 st, dc into the picot of the picot V directly below, sk the next hdc, sc in next 5 st, sc in corner ch2 sp, tr into middle picot of tr picot fan, sc into same corner ch2 sp,^ sc in next 5 st.* Repeat from * to * twice and from ^ to ^ once more. Slst to first sc to join.
4 tr, 8 dc, 104 sc (28 st per side, plus corner tr)
View of corner completed
Round 14: Ch1 and sc in same st as join. Sc in next 26 st. *^(Sc, ch2, sc) in corner tr,^ sc in next 28 st.* Repeat from * to * twice and from ^ to ^ once more. Sc in last st. Slst to first sc to join. Fasten off.
120 sc, 4 ch2 sp (30 st per side, plus corner ch2 sps)
Weave in all ends and block if necessary.
Well, that’s that! I hope you love this square and find fun wintery things to make with it. Please, please, share your creations on Ravelry or Every Trick on the Hook on Facebook. I just love seeing your beautiful work!
Copyright Polly Plum 2015. Click here to see full copyright information.
Wow….so stunning and gorgeous. I cant thank you enough.
First of all the pattern is gorgeous. I have crocheted several patterns that are challenging, however I have never needed to figure how much yarn to buy for a project. Do you have any clues on how to figure the amount of yarn needed. Thank you for the pattern and your help.
Thank you! I will get an estimate for you later tonight. It’s a step I usually take, but I’ll admit to cutting a few corners to make my release date 😉
thank you so much!!!!! this is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you send out email newsletters or updates to your site?
I was looking for a subscribe, but did not find one…HOW can I sign up to receive updates, please? I’ve just found you today – and LOVE your Blizzard Warning and many other patterns.! Lovely………and i’d like to get more when you post…
Please tell me there’s a way to do this…
Hi Carol! I don’t have a newsletter yet, but I’m definitely working on that next as I’ve had several requests 🙂
It’s something I’ve been meaning to get to, but after this pattern release I realize I am going to have to jump on. So stay tuned.
Thank you for this pattern & Merry Christmas, early! It’s beautiful and will make the perfect gift for family members who have this color of blue in their living room–wondering if these would make nice coasters…?
I’ve never experimented with coasters myself. I think they would work. There’s a lot of texture, though. I’m not sure how much is too much for a coaster. Fortunately, coasters are small. It would be easy to make just one and try it out.
Polly, thank you very much for sharing this gorgeous pattern! I had just finished Wishful Thinking; Fan Dance right before that. Your patterns are so deliciously intricate and challenging, but so worth the effort!
beautiful can i print it”??
For yourself? Yes! Absolutely.
I just love the different patterns you have. Ive bought several from you. How would you make this into a 12 inch square by adding more rows.
Thank you so much! I wrote another blog post with a suggestion for making the Blizzard Warning! square into a 12 inch square. You can find it here: http://wp.me/p6oTOQ-5R. And I’m glad you asked because I needed the reminder to add a note in the above pattern. So thanks!
I think you are an absolute genius to figure out how to take the hexagon shape to a circle and then a square. I have worn my little brain to a frazzle trying to figure out how to do this! And, you have done it so beautifully!
Why, thank you so much!!! I’m flattered. 🙂
Beautiful square, and I’ll probably make an afghan with a number of them; I just wish there had been a photo of at least a few of the squares joined together so we could see the resulting pattern.
Hi Joyce! I understand, it’s helpful to see it, not just try and imagine what it will look like. Fortunately, a couple have been made already and photos have been shared on Ravelry. Check out the projects here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blizzard-warning/people?page=1&view=cards
Specifically, click on Ravelry user nessiesparklepony’s project. She made a small afghan after adding a few extra rounds and a lacy joining method.
Then check out LurkingKnitter’s project. She’s got an afhgan started and a few of the squares laid out next to each other.
I hope this helps.
This pattern is absolutely stunning. I have a horrible time following patterns due to vision limitations. Is there a video tutorial for this? I must say I generally dislike motif squares, however this is an exceptional motif! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Linda! I’m so glad you like the pattern. At this time there is not a video tutorial for it. I do hope to expand my patterns to include these in the not too distant future, but for the time being I cannot set a date.
Hi Polly!
I’ve just found your blog and am trying to figure out how to sign up for your blogs email updates.
I’ve scanned several pages and don’t find a way to sign up?
Can you help me out…would LOVE to hear from you every time you update.
Your work is just beautiful! Thank you for these gorgeous blocks – and your tutorials look great!
I haven’t tried any of these yet (trying to finish up Christmas presents first) but believe that your patterns will be fairly simple to follow….and THANK YOU FOR THAT!
How can I be added to your email list?
Hi Carol! I don’t have a newsletter yet, but I believe there is a way you can sign up to get email notifications of new blog posts. I think I just need to turn it on. Hang in there while I figure it out. Thanks 😀
Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern! I’m a big fan.
This motif is lovely. Nice job!
Beautiful! I can’t wait to finish what I’m working on and then try this!
Round 9 is absolutely kicking my butt. I can’t seem to get my snowflake to line up with the points. I have no idea what I’m doing wrong. I love this pattern though! So beautiful! !
I know exactly what you mean. Round 9 almost got me tonight too, and I not only have made this pattern a dozen or so times, but I designed it! Turned out I had made a mistake in round 8. So, first thing to do is make sure your stitch count is correct in round 8. You should have 11 sc between each point. With the points you’ll have 72 stitches around. Your first stitch of round 9 should be made into the sc right before one of the points. Your second stitch of round 9 will be made into one of the points. If you start in the right place and don’t have any errors in round 8 you should get the points aligned correctly. Let me know how it goes and if I can help any more.
Hi Polly, thanks so much for the pattern. I’m having problem with round 8/9. Can pls explain further? I’ve done a few and all gaving extra 2 sc
Hi, I love your blizzard warning block. I practice do magic ring with 6 puffs. It is my first time. I know how do crochet or knit. I want make blizzard warning blocks afghans for myself.
Thank you so much for the video tutorial. I am very much a visual learner but found the pattern before the video was listed. While your written instructions are very good my first attempt by reading was ok but the second attempt done by following the video is perfect. Thank you again!
HI Polly again, Im so struggling with yarns because Caron yarn are too soft and not stiff. Also red hearts yarn too. What brand yarns you use? My Caron and red hearts puffs are too loose. I tried small hook but too small. Help.
Hi Glorie! My samples were made with Stitch Studio by Nicole, Storybook Lullaby yarn and a 5.5mm hook. It’s one of my favorites. I have also made the square with Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, another favorite, and it came out nicely. Puff stitches can be a problem though. I recommend practice. Have you seen my tutorial for puff stitches? Maybe it will help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GKRhC8z–s
Good luck! Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Hi again, I made to 9 round, I’m so struggling to follow you on 9 round. Grr. Can you draw on 9 round? I can’t catch what you doing in 9 round. Umm if you can’t. I will keep watch until I get it. Glorie
I want to show you a picture of my motif. It seem not right. I need your email so I can show you a picture. I did 9 round finally but it look different. Glorie
Hi Polly,
Just found your square on pinterest, i was intrigued! I had to try that, and simultaniously translate it into Dutch at the same time. You have made an incredible tutorial….. More than an hour worth:) i think i will make a blanket in black, grey and white with this square.
Once again, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful pattern!
(I know a bit about designing crochet and knitting myself, it involves a lot of frogging, *sigh*)
Hyke
Would love to try this. Thanks so much for pattern. This is so beautiful.
Thank you very much, I am heading to dig out yarn from my treasure chest of yarns, I can’t sleep until I try this , it is simply beautiful and thanks a bunch for sharing.
Im so excited THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
It is probably somewhere but I missed it but how much yarn did you use for an afghan and what size was the afghan. Thank you
This motif is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Your video is so helpful.
This is stunning !! I want to start it right now ! Just love it !
Thank you for sharing it’s gorgeous i am going to try and make.
Thank you for sharing your genius work.
I could make a crochet blanket for the first time forever.
Namaste!
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I think this is one of the most beautiful squares I’ve ever seen. I did rounds 1-8 with no problems but ripped out round 9 four times before going to this post and reading about the error on round 8 which then throws off round 9. Okay – finished round 9 but my stitches still don’t line up even though the stitch count is spot on. I continued on to round ten but the snowflake is crooked to the border. I have never made one of these gorgeous projects like you have so generously shared (and so many others,too), but I have to admit, it’s extremely frustrating if the pattern is not correct. I feel like a heel complaining about a free gift you were so kind to share with, (I really am super sorry), but may I make a helpful suggestion? I bought the crocodile flower pattern designed by Joyce Lewis and she stated that she has three very experienced crochet friends that try her pattern first. It’s incredibly helpful in that patterns can be read and interpreted differently . A perfect example is your V stitch. I read it as dc, ch, dc – in the same stitch! I couldn’t get it to come out correctly until I did dc, ch and then dc in the next stitch. (at least that’s how I think it’s supposed to be). I’m not a professional crocheter in that I don’t crochet for a living but I am a passionate amateur and create some really beautiful things. I would personally volunteer to crochet any pattern that you come up but right now I’m just working on writing down adjustments to make this square as gorgeous as yours. Thank you so kindly for your generosity- you are exceptionally talented and I’m a huge fan! – Cynthia Upton, Browns Mills, NJ
Thank you for your wonderful creativity. I’d like to make a Blizzard Warning afghan. I’ve read the earlier posts to see if you’ve already answered this question. I was wondering if you’ve calculated the amount of yarn, by color, using your 2- color design, for an afghan, and can you tell me the size you are assuming for the afghan as well as the square (9 or 12)? Thanks again.
Your tutorial was so easy to follow, I just used it and never looked at the written pattern to make the 9 inch square. It turn out beautifully, and I am planning on working on 34 more to make an afghan. Good project for the summer months, working on the squares; no blanket on your lap! Thanks!!
I love the blizzard warning pattern,,i am a little late getting started on this, but I have enough squares made to make 2 blankets, but I cant find a pattern for it.i have seen a couple of different ones, but no pattern. could u please send me on email on where I can get one, don’t mind paying for it..i love u patterns..
I am interested in the name of the color yarn you used for this pattern. I love it and my daughter wants me to make one for her. Thank you!
Hi Mary! I used a yarn exclusive to AC Moore – Stitch Studio by Nicole, Storybook Lullaby in Florina and Sheep White. If that yarn isn’t available to you, a nice medium (not too dark) teal and white will give you the same effect.