This pattern can be found for free online at http://jessieathome.com/crossed-square/

This square may be labeled intermediate due to the post stitches, but it’s actually pretty easy! The varying stitch height creates a fun color pattern, and the post stitches give the square some texture. Try playing with colors, or even making the whole thing in one color. Just have fun with it.

Size:
12″ square after blocking

Yarn:
Lion Brand Heartland (100% acrylic, worsted weight) in 3 colors

Hook:
US-J/10, 6.0mm

Gauge:
13 sts x 7 rows = 4” 10 cm in dc

Other supplies:
yarn needle

Stitches and Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fptr – front post treble crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)