Welcome the Hype Square, Block 22 in the Riverwood Square CAL 2025 – Modern Version! This square blends classic comfort with modern texture using basic stitches, Back Loop Only (BLO), Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc), and the Extended Single Crochet (esc). It brings a satisfying structure while staying smooth and rhythmic to work up.

Whether you’re right on track with the CAL or just picking this one up as a standalone project, the Hype Square is a calming addition that quietly builds interest with texture and flow.

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📌 Balanced Texture Meets Clean Design

The Hype Square introduces light surface dimension with FPdc while keeping the overall fabric balanced using BLO and rows of extended single crochet. It’s a great blend for crocheters who enjoy stitch variations that are easy to memorize but still give a fresh look.

This square is especially satisfying in solid yarns, where the stitch placement takes center stage. It’s the kind of design that grounds a layout — subtle yet stylish — while still offering a bit of movement for the eye.

Don’t miss out—start your Riverwood Square CAL journey with us today!

Hype Square ~ Crochet Square

Requirements

• US Terminology

Level of Difficulty

• Beginner/Intermediate

Yarn

• #4 worsted weight
• These images display Red Heart Super Saver in Sage. 20 yards (roughly)
• Yarn brands I recommend for this project include Red Heart Super Saver, Red Heart with Love, Hobby Lobby’s “I Love this Yarn”, and Vanna’s Choice.

Hook and Notions

• Size Hook: I/9 (5.5 mm)
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers (optional, for marking the beginning of rounds)
• Blunt Needle

Measurement

• 9 inches (Roughly)

Gauge

• 4″ = 17 dc on Round 7 (Using Red Heart Super Saver yarn)

Abbreviations

• Sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(s)
• sp(s) = space(s)
• ch/chs = chain/chains
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• FPdc = front post double crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• Exsc = extended single crochet

Notes

• Ch 1 at beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.
• 1st Corner – work (3dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
• 2nd Corner – work (2dc, ch 2, 2dc)

Get the Hype Square Crochet Pattern

You can grab the pattern from my online shops below: perfect for blankets, cushions, or other crochet projects!

• 🛒 Grab from the American Crochet Shop

What’s Next?

📏 Finishing & Blocking

To prepare your square for joining:
✔ Pin to a blocking mat, shaping the edges evenly.
✔ Lightly mist with water or steam block for a polished look.
✔ Allow to dry completely before joining with other squares.

💬 Engage with Us!

The Hype Square plays with stitch height and placement to build gentle texture and flow.

👉 Have you used extended single crochet in your projects before? Do you like the subtle stretch it gives compared to a standard single crochet? Let us know in the comments or tag us in your progress!

📸 Tag @AmericanCrochet and use #RiverwoodSquareCAL to share your square — we love seeing what you create!

Looking Ahead

Now that we’ve completed the Hype Square, we’re truly in the final stretch! The last few blocks of the Riverwood Square CAL will bring everything together — reinforcing familiar stitches while introducing subtle new details. Whether you’re caught up or still stitching your way through, now’s a great time to start planning your final layout and join method. The finish line is in sight!

Happy Hookin!
XO, Mistie