Hi Everyone! Welcome to the Bois D’Arc Square, the eighth block in the Riverwood Square CAL 2025 – Modern Version! This square continues the theme of texture and stitch variation, blending fundamental stitches with thoughtful placements to create an eye-catching design. Each stitch is carefully selected to add both depth and flow, making it a rewarding piece for your crochet-along journey.
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Whether you’re making the entire Riverwood Square CAL or just looking for a standalone crochet square, the Bois D’Arc Square is a versatile addition to your collection. Its combination of structured stitches and openwork details brings balance, making it both enjoyable to crochet and visually appealing.
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The Bois D’Arc Square is designed with advanced beginners in mind, offering a mix of basic stitches alongside subtle textural elements. The incorporation of herringbone double crochet, third loop stitches, and back loop-only techniques makes this square both engaging and meditative to create. Whether you use it as part of a larger project or as an accent square in your home decor, its structured yet airy design is sure to stand out.
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This is an afghan block that is quick and easy to crochet. The stitches are simple enough to learn that even a confident beginner could crochet a blanket with them. You will need to know how to single crochet, double crochet, and half-double crochet.
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The Bois D’Arc Square ~ Crochet Along
REQUIREMENTS
- US Terminology
Level of Difficulty
- Beginner/Intermediate
Yarn
- #4 worsted weight
- These images display Red Heart Super Saver in Denim. 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.
Hooks and Notions
- Size Hook: I/9 (5.5 mm)
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers (optional, for marking the beginning of rounds)
- Blunt Needle
Measurement
- 9 inches across (Approximately)
Gauge
- 17 dc = 4-inches (Round 7) (Using Red Heart Super Saver yarn)
Abbreviations
- Ch/chs = chain/chains
- Sc = single crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- Sl st = slip stitch
- Sp(s) = space(s)
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- FPdc = front post double crochet
Pattern Notes
- Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count unless otherwise stated.
- 1st Corner – work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
- 2nd Corner – work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
Tips for Crocheting the Bois D’Arc Square
- Stitch Tension: Be mindful of your tension to keep your square the right size. Adjust your hook if needed.
- Blocking: Once you’ve finished your square, block it to ensure it stays in perfect shape, especially for the larger project you’ll be working toward!
Customizing Your Bois D’Arc Square
This Bois D’Arc Square is perfect for customizing! You can experiment with color changes, to give it your own unique touch.
Bois D’Arc Square Instructions
Make a Magic Ring
Round 1: Ch 1 (See Notes), *[dc, chain 1] 12 times; join with a sl st into 1st dc. (12 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)
Round 2: Sl st into ch 1 sp, ch 1, hdc in same sp, ch 2, *sk next dc, hdc in next ch 1 sp, ch 2,* repeat from *to* around; join with a sl st in 1st hdc. (12 hdc, 12 ch 2 sps)
Round 3: Ch 1, dc in same st as join, *work 2 tr in next skipped dc on ROUND 1, dc in next st,* repeat from *to* around; join with a sl st in 1st st. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in same st as join, *hdc in next 2 sts, work 2 hdc in next st,* repeat from *to* around; join with a sl st in 1st hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 5: Ch 1, BPdc around same st as join and in the next st, *FPdc around the next 2 sts, BPdc around the next 2 sts,* repeat from *to* around; join with a sl st in 1st BPdc. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same st as join, (FIRST CORNER), *[ch 3, sk 3 sts, sc in next st] 2 times, ch 3, sk 3 sts, (FIRST CORNER) in next st*, repeat from *to* around 2 more times; join with sl st into 1st dc. (4 corners, 8 sc, 12 ch-3 sp)
Round 7: Ch 1, dc in next 3 dc, (SECOND CORNER), *dc into next 3 dc, work 4 dc into next ch 3 sp, dc in next sc, work 5 dc into the next ch 3 sp, dc in the next sc, work 4 dc into next ch 3 sp, dc into next 3 dc, work (SECOND CORNER),* repeat from *to* 2 more times; join with a sl st into 1st dc. (100 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Round 8: Ch 1, dc in same dc, BLO dc in next 4 dc, *(SECOND CORNER), BLO dc in each dc across,* repeat from *to* 3 more times; join with a sl st in 1st dc. (116 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 6 sts, *work 3 hdc in ch-2 sp, hdc in each st across,* repeat from *to* around; join with a sl st in top of 1st hdc. (128 hdc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Looking Ahead
Congratulations on completing the Bois D’Arc Square – the eighth square in our Crochet Along! Stay tuned for next week’s pattern, where we’ll be adding even more exciting designs to your crochet project. The fun has just begun, and we’re thrilled to crochet along with you every step of the way.
Get the Bois D’Arc Square Pattern
You can grab the pattern from my online shops below: perfect for blankets, cushions, or other crochet projects!
Happy Hookin!
XO, Mistie
