Textured Ridge Square
The Textured Ridge Square is a beautifully balanced, beginner-friendly design that combines simplicity with subtle detail. Worked in neat, even rows, the stitch pattern creates a softly woven effect with gentle ridges and a lovely, tactile finish. The structure is firm yet flexible, making it ideal for blankets, cushions, and modular projects.
Crochet Skills Used
- A simple pattern using UK double crochet, half treble crochet and chains.
- Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed.
Finished Size (approx.)
Sample measures approximately 11.3cm square using DK yarn and a 4mm hook.
Materials
Yarn of your choice with the corresponding hook size.
This sample used the following:
Yarn: Paintbox Simply DK
Hook: 4mm
Crochet Terminology & Abbreviations
Terminology:
UK crochet terms are used throughout.
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- htr – half treble crochet
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- […] – repeat pattern stated number of times
Stitch description and UK to US conversion:
UK term | US term | Description |
|---|---|---|
Double Crochet (dc) | Single Crochet (sc) | Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch (2 loops on hook), yarn over hook, pull through remaining two loops to leave 1 loop on the hook |
Half Treble Crochet (htr) | Half Double Crochet (hdc) | Yarn over hook. Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook, pull through remaining three loops to leave 1 loop on the hook |
Slip Stitch (ss) | Slip Stitch (ss) | Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch and through loop |
Chain (ch) | Chain (ch) | Yarn over hook, pull through loop |
Special Terms:
- Back bumps – the horizontal loops on the back of the foundation chain, worked into to create a neat lower edge
- Turn – turn your work to begin the next row
- Fasten off – cut yarn and secure the final loop
Pattern Notes
- Turning chains do not count as stitches unless otherwise stated.
- Stitch counts are given at the end of each row in parentheses.
- To adjust the width of your square, begin with an even number of chains.
- To make your square longer, simply work additional repeats of Rows 2 and 3, ending with a dc row.
Pattern
Foundation row: Ch 18
Row 1: This row is worked in the back bumps. 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (17 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, 1 htr in first st, [skip next st, 2 htr in next st] 8 times. Turn. (17 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, 1 dc in each st to the end. Turn. (17 sts)
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have worked a total of 15 rows, ending with a dc row. Fasten off.
Choosing Your Right Side
You may notice that the texture of this square looks slightly different on each side. One side highlights the ridged texture created by the half treble rows, while the other shows the double crochet rows more prominently.
With the dc rows facing With the htr row facing
There is no fixed right or wrong side — you can choose whether you prefer the dc rows facing or the htr rows facing as the front of your work. When joining multiple squares, simply stay consistent so the texture flows beautifully across your finished project.
This square works beautifully in a single colour to emphasise the texture, or you can experiment with multiple colours to highlight the ridge pattern.
What did I make with my squares?
If you would like to see what I did with my squares, see Textured Ridge Square Blanket.