It’s time to learn a new stitch! I am so excited to show you the Bavarian Square because it looks complicated but it really isn’t, once you get the hang of it. There aren’t many tutorials that go into full detail so I tried my best to provide that for you. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Crocheting!
Bavarian Square Tutorial
Materials:
- DK or Worsted weight yarn in several colors (If using DK yarn, your project will come out smaller than it would with worsted weight. I used DK for this example.)
- Size H Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissor
Abbreviations:
tr – treble crochet
bptr – back post treble crochet
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sk – skip
sc – single crochet
Instructions:
Step 1: Ch 6. Sl st to form a ring. Ch 1, sc into the ring.
Step 2: Ch 5
Step 3: Tr into the ring, leaving the last loop on the hook (Do not complete the tr. We are going to make a cluster of 4 tr together.)
Step 4: Tr into the ring once more, without completing the last part of the stitch, leaving the last loop on the hook. You should now have 3 loops on your hook.
Step 5: Tr into the ring once more, without completing the last part of the stitch, leaving the last loop on the hook. You should now have 4 loops on your hook.
Step 6: Tr into the ring one last time, without completing the last part of the stitch, leaving the last loop on the hook. You should now have 5 loops on your hook.
Step 7: Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on your hook.
Step 8: Ch 5
Step 9: Sc into the ring.
Step 10: Repeat steps 2-9, three more times. Join in beginning sc.
Step 11: Ch 1, sc in the same st (sc from previous round.), ch 2.
Step 12: We are now going to work into the top of the 4-tr cluster. You will see there is a little “eye.” That’s where you will crochet into.
Step 13: 4 tr into the top of the 4-tr cluster from previous round. (ch 1, 4 tr) twice into the top of the 4-tr cluster.
Step 14: Ch 2.
Step 15: Sc into the the sc from previous round.
Step 16: Repeat steps 13-15, three more times. Fasten off.
Step 17: Join the next color in any ch 1 space from previous round. Ch 1, sc into ch-1 space.
Step 18: Ch 5.
Step 19: We are going to bptr 4 together. Bptr around the tr from previous round, leaving the last loop on the hook. You should have 2 loops on your hook.
Step 20: Bptr around the next tr from previous round, leaving the last loop on the hook. You should now have 3 loops on your hook.
Step 21: Bptr around the next tr from previous round, leaving the last loop on the hook. You should now have 4 loops on your hook. Bptr around the next tr from previous round, leaving the last loop on the hook. You should now have 5 loops on your hook.
Step 22: Yarn over, pull through all 5 loops on hook.
Step 23: Ch 5
Step 24: Sc into the ch-1 space from previous round.
Step 25: Ch 5. Bptr 8 sts together (see photo). Ch 5.
Step 26: Sc into the next ch-1 space.
Step 27: Repeat steps 18-25, all the way around. Join in the beginning sc.
Step 28: Ch 1, sc into the same st (sc from previous round.)
Step 29: 4 tr into the top of the 4-tr cluster from previous round. (ch 1, 4 tr) twice into the top of the 4-tr cluster. Sc into the sc from previous round.
Step 30: 4 tr, ch 1, 4 tr into the top of the 8-tr cluster. Sc into the sc from previous round.
Step 31: Repeat steps 29-30 around.
To make a larger square, follow steps 17-30, making sure to add a set 8-tr clusters to each side of the square as you go along. To make an 8×8 square, you would need to crochet 6 rounds (in DK yarn, less for worsted weight). You can add an edging to square it off but I didn’t since I’m making this into a larger afghan.
There are a lot of steps but don’t let them intimidate you. It’s an easy stitch pattern once you get the hang of it. Enjoy!
Kathleen Fuller says
April 20, 2018 at 10:50 PMYou did an excellent job explaining this! I tried following another tutorial but I got lost. You’re right, once you get the hang of it it’s easy. Thank you so much!
Gwen R. says
November 17, 2017 at 10:49 AMHi Amy,
Congratulations! Happy birthday to your new son.
I love this beautiful stitch and this is a great tutorial. But I have to be a little thick headed sometimes and I am confused about step #29. Is this all done in the same/ first tr crochet?
Amy Ramnarine says
November 28, 2017 at 1:38 PMHi Gwen! You will work the 4 tr into the cluster from the previous round. It is the bptr 8 sts together.
Debra Lenoy says
November 7, 2017 at 6:16 AMAll the patterns are set out so easy to follow thank you
Leanne says
July 1, 2017 at 8:52 PMThis is a great tutorial. Can’t wait to get started on this awesome stitch. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent.
Amy Ramnarine says
July 4, 2017 at 11:04 AMThank you so much Leanne! I am so glad you enjoyed my Bavarian Square tutorial!
Robin Riley says
January 28, 2017 at 5:55 AMHi Amy,
Just wanted to say you’ve done an awesome job with this tutorial by combining detailed instructions with accompanying pictures for each step. Very easy to follow. Thanks for taking the time and sharing.
Amy Ramnarine says
January 30, 2017 at 2:31 PMThank you so much for your kind words Robin! I am so glad that you enjoyed the tutorial 🙂
Julie says
September 27, 2016 at 7:47 AMHi Amy! Love this stitch! I would like to know if treble is english or american? Thank you!!
Amy Ramnarine says
October 11, 2016 at 10:35 AMHi Julie! This is written in US terms 🙂
Chelle says
August 19, 2016 at 3:21 AMI have seen books for BavarianCrochet at the craft stores. I have been wanting to try the pattern, but didn’t want to spend so much money to buy one without first trying the basic stitch. Thank you so much for your tutorial. I am looking forward to trying the pattern!
Mari says
June 28, 2016 at 11:32 AMThe step by step pictures are great. Thankyou for posting this. I’ve bookmarked it for future reference.
Rebecca says
May 26, 2016 at 6:42 PMAmy – I stumbled on your website via a friends FB page. I just love the variety of patterns and tutorials you’ve listed! I can’t wait to try them. BTW – I just saw the comment above on the ‘print-friendly’ format. I’ve been copying into Word…..LOL…anyway. Live and learn :-/
Linda says
April 4, 2016 at 9:24 AMThank you so very much for this pattern!!! I’ve recently ordered an afghan kit using this stitch…..I’m saving your directions in case I have trouble….Can’t wait to get started…..Thank you again!! ( so glad you are a stay at home mom, right choice!!)
Amy Ramnarine says
April 7, 2016 at 11:52 AMHi Linda! You’re welcome! I hope the tutorial helps you out! And thank you. I love being at home with my babies 🙂
Kelly McPhail says
March 14, 2016 at 11:31 PMThank you so much for sharing this tutorial! Theeps are so clear and well written and the matching photos are fantastic : ) This is too good not to share, so I posted your link to Google+ and pinned it on Pinterest. Great job!!!
Amy Ramnarine says
March 17, 2016 at 12:09 PMThank you so much for the feedback Kelly! 🙂
Debbie says
December 30, 2015 at 5:42 PMIs 13 14 & 15 out of order? Mine is puckering & not laying flat. Or am I just doing it too tight?
Amy Ramnarine says
December 31, 2015 at 11:02 AMHi Debbie! It sounds like a tension issue. When I started mine, it was puckering as well so I had to loosen up on my tension and it worked out.
G.S.Iyer says
September 23, 2015 at 1:18 AMThanks for sharing the beautiful pattern, though it looks tricky, once you start doing it is easy to continue.
Amy Ramnarine says
September 26, 2015 at 11:51 AMYou’re welcome! It does look tricky but once you get into the rhythm of the pattern, it’s pretty easy 🙂
Maria says
September 11, 2015 at 11:28 AMnicely elaborated, thanks for sharing
Amy Ramnarine says
September 13, 2015 at 1:21 PMThank you Maria!
Anna Steinke says
September 7, 2015 at 9:22 AMHave you made the blanket pattern yet?
thank you, Anna
Amy Ramnarine says
September 9, 2015 at 7:18 PMHi Anna! I have not but I am dying to. I have the square sitting and calling my name. I am hoping to start it soon.
Judy M says
August 31, 2015 at 9:17 AMI have been looking for weeks for a unique stitch to use for a gift I want to make. I’ve seen this around and really was interested but without decent instructions I decided to keep looking..
This is amazing – – you have a real gift for illustrating the process. I’ve actually pinned it for my friends to benefit from as well.
My utmost thanks for allowing me to finally make the decision – – I can now go plan the colors!!!
Amy Ramnarine says
August 31, 2015 at 2:13 PMThank you so much Judy! I am so glad my tutorial is helpful and that you are able to follow along and create your gift 🙂
Joy Johnson says
August 14, 2015 at 9:47 AMThis is a beautiful tutorial! I’m just getting in to crochet & I really like the photos and clear instructions. Also the colors are gorgeous as well! I can’t wait to give this stitch a try!
Amy Ramnarine says
August 15, 2015 at 11:47 AMThank you so much Joy!
Di says
August 3, 2015 at 11:42 PMThis is my favourite post because have never tried the Bavarian Square and it looks amazing!
So with the help of your detailed tutorial, I think I might give it a go 😀 Thank You!
Amy Ramnarine says
September 7, 2015 at 12:42 PMThat’s so great to know! I hope you do try the tutorial! I bet your will love the Bavarian square when you’re all done 🙂
Helen Blank says
May 26, 2015 at 6:26 AMIs the first eye triple a long stitch? I can not seem to make a shorter stitch from the center of the previous stitch all the way up to the eye.
Amy Ramnarine says
May 28, 2015 at 6:30 PMHi Helen, the stitches used in this pattern are treble crochets. It’s a taller stitch than a double crochet or single crochet. What “eye” are you referring to and why do you want to make a shorter stitch?
janet c campbell says
May 6, 2015 at 11:28 AMThank you. This is the best tutorial ever. Thank you
Amy Ramnarine says
May 9, 2015 at 10:20 AMThanks Janet!! Enjoy!
Jennifer says
May 6, 2015 at 3:14 AMI love your work and tutorial , please how can I purchase your videos for this lessons please?
Amy Ramnarine says
May 9, 2015 at 10:21 AMHi Jennifer! I currently don’t have any video tutorials but I will be working on some soon 🙂
Teresa Martin says
May 5, 2015 at 1:52 PMHi,
Absolutely love this Bavarian Square! On one of your posts in Janaury you replied to another post saying you had a blanket pattern in the works. Would love to have that pattern! Never done this but would love to try.
Thanks,
Teresa
Amy Ramnarine says
May 5, 2015 at 9:28 PMHi Teresa! I actually had to put the blanket project aside for now since my baby boy is due to arrive any time now. I will be working on the blanket in the future when I have some more time and posting the pattern.
Glory Lennon says
March 26, 2015 at 4:32 PMI love that! Next afghan I make for sure it will use this design! Thanks much for the lesson!
Amy Ramnarine says
March 27, 2015 at 8:53 PMThank you Glory! I have a blanket pattern in the works with this same stitch pattern 🙂
Donna says
February 17, 2015 at 5:37 PMHi! Beautiful pattern and the photos explain it better than just words. I read the “How to Print” section but don’t see a “printer friendly” tag any where on this tutorial. Or am I missing something? thanks!
Amy Ramnarine says
February 17, 2015 at 8:38 PMHi Donna! You can click on the light green circle at the top or bottom of the post. That is the print friendly button 🙂
towanda says
January 23, 2015 at 7:50 AMgood morning Amy, thank you for sharing the Bavarian Square Stitch, do you have a pattern for a blanket /poncho using the Bavarian Square Stitch?
Thank you
Amy Ramnarine says
January 24, 2015 at 8:48 PMHi Towanda! Unfortunately I do not have a pattern for a poncho using this stitch but I am working on a blanket pattern that I hope to release soon.
Ulrika says
January 18, 2015 at 1:58 PMThere is a problem with step 21 to step 22. It says to pull through 4 loops on hook, yet if you do the 4 trebles as indicated you will be pulling through 5 loops. It shows this in the picture. Confused?
Amy Ramnarine says
January 21, 2015 at 10:38 AMHi Ulrika. There was a typo that has been corrected. The instructions above are now correct.
Emily says
January 18, 2015 at 1:37 AMLove this!! I’m working on a chevron crochet blanket right now, but I want to try this for my next project!! pinned.
Amy Ramnarine says
January 18, 2015 at 6:46 PMI love chevrons! They are one of my favorite blankets to make 🙂 Thanks for pinning!
Penny says
January 17, 2015 at 9:37 PMI’m just curious about the Bavarian square stitch. If you wanted to make it into an afghan, would you just keep repeating steps 17-30 till you got the size you wanted?
Amy Ramnarine says
January 18, 2015 at 6:48 PMHi Penny, yes you would just follow steps 17-30, making sure to add a set 8-tr clusters to each side of the square as you go along.
Barbara Klees says
January 16, 2015 at 7:01 PMWould love to have those 2 patterns but can’t figure out how this is all new to me
Amy Ramnarine says
January 19, 2015 at 9:00 AMHi Barbara. I am unsure of what you mean. Are you trying to print this tutorial or download it to a PDF?
Betty says
January 12, 2018 at 8:43 PMI would like to print. I didn’t see where I could do that. I love the squares.
Amy Ramnarine says
January 14, 2018 at 11:55 AMHi Betty! At the top of the post you will see a green printfriendly button. You can click on that to print the tutorial or File -> Print from your browser.