Alpine Steps Crochet Square, Pattern + Video

Alpine Steps Crochet Square


The Alpine Steps Crochet Square is a fun to crochet mitered square with an interesting corner detail.  Multicolor stripes allow the stitches to really stand out as well.  

Watch the full video tutorial for the Alpine Steps Crochet Square here:

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Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn of your choice. I used Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease in Seaspray, Natural Heather, Violet, Dark Rose Heather, Gray Heather, Eggplant
  • J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry Needle
Alpine Steps Crochet Square

Instructions for the Alpine Steps Crochet Square:

Note: Work one row of each color.

Ch 4 and join with a sl st in the ch farthest from the hook.

Row 1:

Ch 3 and in the center of the ring, work a dc, ch 2, then 2 dc.

Row 2:

Ch 3 (counts as a dc) and turn.  Work a fpdc, then in the corner space (ch 2 space from previous row), 2 dc, ch 2, 2dc all in the same space. Work a fpdc into the next dc, then work a dc into the turning chain space.

Row 3:

Chain 3 and turn your work (counts as the first double crochet).  In the next double crochet, work a fpdc.  In each of the next two dc, work a bpdc.  Into the corner (ch 2 space from previous row), work 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc all in the corner space.  Work a bpdc in each of the next two dc.  Work a fpdc in the next dc, and a dc in the turning chain space.

Row 4: 

Ch 3 and turn (counts as the first dc).  In each of the next 3 dc, work a dc.  In each of the next two dc, work a fpdc.  In the corner space (ch 2 space from previous row), work 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc all in the corner space.  Work a fpdc in each of the next two dc.  Work a dc in each of the next 3 dc, and a dc in the turning chain.  See diagram below:

Row 5:

Ch 3 and turn (counts as the first dc).  In each of the next 5 dc, work a fpdc.  In each of the next two dc, work a bpdc.  In the corner (ch 2 space from previous row), work 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc all in the corner space.  Work a bpdc in each of the next two dc.  Work a fpdc in each of the next 5 dc, and a dc in the turning chain space.

Repeat rows 4 and 5 until square is desired size (square pictured is 12 inches). As you work each row, each side of your mitered square will grow by two stitches, but the corners are always worked the same way.  Just be sure to stop at those 2 dc before you reach the corner, and work it as indicated in the instructions to achieve that “stair step” corner appearance.  Finished square shown is 12 inches square.

Alpine Steps Crochet Square

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7 thoughts on “Alpine Steps Crochet Square, Pattern + Video

    1. Thanks so much! It has all been great fun…I think my favorite part is seeing all of the fun color combinations people come up with in the CAL!

  1. I'm thinking the corner stitch and stripes would make a beautiful poncho, Just need to figure out how, any ideas?.

  2. Hi! These are all beautiful patterns! I was able to find the patterns for 2 of them, but can't find the others. Can you help me please?

  3. I am using this pattern to make a blanket for my niece. As I am going I am noticing it isn't quite a square. Where I am "working the corners" seems to stretch out farther than where you "work in the turning chain". Is this suppose to happen? I have watched the video multiple times and don't think I'm adding extra stitches but I am concerned I am doing something wrong.

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