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Taryn Afghan Square – Free Crochet Pattern in 12 Sizes | Easy Tunisian Simple Stitch Square

September 16, 2022

This is a free crochet pattern and video tutorial showing how to crochet my Taryn Afghan Square, which is an easy, basic Tunisian Simple Stitch Afghan Square including 12 sizes.

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Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a printer-friendly, ad-free PDF on Ravelry by clicking here. Short on time? Pin it for later.

Throw pillows are one of my favorite things to make. So small in the scheme of things, but so versatile, and so easy to dress up a room with. Check out all my free throw pillow crochet patterns, and some reviews too.

Before the pillow comes to be, it starts off with an afghan square made to your desired size, so this Taryn Afghan Square is just that – the beginning. It’s not only that though!

What Can I Make with an Afghan Square?

  • make a pillow as I will be
  • make a bunch and sew together to make a scarf, blanket, table runner or rug
  • string the squares up using twine to make a bunting, or on a dowel to use as a wall hanging
  • use the square as a doily on a table
  • use the square as the star of the show for a cardigan or top, and build around it
  • sew two together on three sides and add a strap to make a tote bag
  • AND SO MUCH MORE! Looking for a tutorial on any of these ideas? Drop me a line below!

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What Supplies Do I Need to Crochet a Tunisian Simple Stitch Afghan Square?

  • 15 (30, 50, 80, 115, 155, 200, 250, 310, 370, 440, 560) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Super Saver in the Aran Fleck colorway
  • J10/6mm Tunisian Crochet Hook
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Soft Tape Measure (if gauge is essential for your project)

Material Notes:

Similar Yarns: Caron’s One Pound, Bernat’s Super Value.

I like Red Heart’s Super Saver for my home projects because it’s affordable, durable, and machine washes well.

Hook: I have the Clover Set of Interchangeable Bamboo Tunisian Hooks, but you can also buy just the interchangeable hook and the interchangeable cord. Depending on your project size, you may or may not need a cable.

Depending on your project, gauge may not be essential, and if so, you can use any yarn in your stash with respective crochet hook. I will be using my 14″ square to create a throw pillow, so gauge is essential for this so it comes out to fit my pillow form.

The yardage has been tested with the 14″ size, and the rest are estimated based on this.

Measurements:

I’ve got instructions to make squares that are around these sizes: 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″, 12″, 14″, 16″, 18″, 20″, 22″, 24″, and 27″.

The actual finished sizes with border are listed below:

  • 4″: 4″
  • 6″: 6.13″ (6 1/8″)
  • 8″: 7.88″ (7 7/8″)
  • 10″: 10″
  • 12″: 12.13″ (12 1/8″)
  • 14″: 14.13″ (14 1/8″) by 14″
  • 16″: 16″ by 16.13″ (16 1/8″)
  • 18″: 18″
  • 20″: 20.13″ (20 1/8″)
  • 22″: 22″ by 21.88″ (21 7/8″)
  • 24″: 24″
  • 27″: 27.13″ (27 1/8″)

Gauge:

  • 16 TSS = 4.13″ (4 1/8″) Wide;
  • 14 Rows (forward pass + return pass = 1 row) = 4.5″ (4 1/2″) Tall immediately…
  • …OR 14 Rows 4.25″ (4 1/4″) Tall after resting (see Pattern Notes)

Abbreviations (US Terms):

  • TSS – Tunisian Simple Stitch (the forward pass)
    • How to Tunisian Simple Stitch: (insert hook behind the front vertical bar, yarn over and pull through leaving the previous loop on the hook) as needed to end of row
  • Return Pass
    • How to Return Pass: (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) as needed to end of row
  • SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)

Pattern Notes:

Instructions for smallest size – 4″ shown with 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 27 in parenthesis.

If making adjustments to the finished size, keep in mind that the slip stitch row adds 0.13″ (1/8″) to the finished height, and the border adds 0.5″ (1/2″) to the overall size.

When taking measurements, keep in mind that as the fabric “rests” over time, it will shrink up a little bit. After working a swatch or sample, I like to leave it overnight, and come back the next day to check. If I want to work with it sooner, I still try to leave it for several hours. In working this square up, I found that for every 14 rows, the sample shrunk about 0.25″ after resting so you’ll want your immediate measurement to be a little taller then needed in the end.

Your square will curl – it is the nature of the stitch pattern so don’t be alarmed. You can block it if you like, but I’m not going to for mine because as soon as I seam up the throw pillow I’m making, there won’t be a curl anymore. You can also add more rounds to the border.

If you’re curious, for the photos, I basted it onto another afghan square I had so it would lay flat for the photos.

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Taryn Afghan Square, aka Basic Tunisian Simple Stitch Afghan Square, Video Tutorial:

Taryn Afghan Square, aka Basic Tunisian Simple Stitch Afghan Square, Written Tutorial:

Chain 13 (19, 29, 36, 44, 52, 60, 67, 75, 83, 90, 102). TSS across, then return pass. [13 (19, 29, 36, 44, 52, 60, 67, 75, 83, 90, 102 TSS]

  • How to TSS: (insert hook behind the front vertical bar, yarn over and pull through leaving the previous loop on the hook) working all the way across the row
  • How to Return Pass: yarn over, pull the yarn through 1 loop (this is to chain 1 for the start of the row), then (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) working all the way across until you have just one loop on the hook.

R2 – 11 (18, 24, 31, 37, 44, 51, 57, 64, 70, 77, 87): TSS across, then return pass. [13 (19, 29, 36, 44, 52, 60, 67, 75, 83, 90, 102 TSS]

Border: Chain 1. [SC along the side of the square working into the next 13 (19, 29, 36, 44, 52, 60, 67, 75, 83, 90, 102) stitches, chain 3 (to form a corner), then SC across working into the next 13 (19, 29, 36, 44, 52, 60, 67, 75, 83, 90, 102) stitches] chain 3 (to form a corner), then repeat [ … ] one time, chain 2 (to form final corner). Slip stitch join to the first SC. Fasten off, and weave in ends.

Want to work more border rounds? Simply begin with a chain that corresponds with your desired stitch pattern (ie chain 1 for single or half double crochet, 2 for double crochet, etc), and then work around in your desired stitch making sure to increase in the corner stitches. At the end, slip stitch join to the first stitch.

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  1. Carol says

    September 24, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    This afghan square is classic in its simplicity. I like the neutral colors you chose. It looks versatile, too, as it could become part of an afghan or a pillow cover individually.
    Thank you for participating in Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 34.
    Carol
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    • Alexandra says

      October 12, 2022 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks, Carol! I feel the same way. I will be turning mine into a throw pillow, but already thinking of other projects for it.

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