Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.
A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.
Designed by Laurinda Reddig for the Moogly CAL, this advanced beginner pattern combines four coordinating colors to highlight the pinwheel's spinning motion. The square foundation rounds transform the dimensional petals into a sturdy, flat block perfect for joining into larger projects.
I absolutely love how this pattern challenges you to work in unconventional directions while creating such a striking visual effect. The way each petal builds upon the last without ever turning your work feels almost magical, and watching the pinwheel take shape is incredibly satisfying. I'm captivated by how the color changes enhance the spinning motion, making each square a miniature work of art. The dimensional texture adds depth that flat squares simply can't achieve, and I find myself running my fingers over the raised ridges constantly. What really makes me excited is how this technique opens doors to understanding construction methods you won't find in typical patterns, expanding your crochet repertoire in unexpected ways.
I love experimenting with color combinations to give this Pinwheel Square completely different personalities. Try working all twelve petals in ombre shades that gradually shift from dark to light for a stunning gradient effect. For a bold modern look, I alternate between just two high-contrast colors like navy and bright yellow. Sometimes I use variegated yarn for the petals with a solid neutral border, letting the yarn do the color work for me.
I've also played with texture by substituting fuzzy mohair blend for one of the colors to create a soft, touchable petal that stands out. For holiday versions, I use traditional red and green with metallic gold accents, or winter whites and silvers for an elegant frosty effect. The four-color format makes it perfect for using up yarn scraps, too.
When making multiple squares for a blanket, I sometimes rotate every other square 90 degrees before joining to create a kaleidoscope effect. I've even worked the border rounds in all one color for a framed appearance, or used the same color progression as the petals to maintain the spinning motion throughout. The possibilities truly are endless, and I encourage you to trust your color instincts and create something uniquely yours!
Create a mesmerizing Pinwheel Square blanket piece that spins with vibrant color and dimensional texture. This unique pattern features petals worked outward from a center ring, then reversed back without turning to form raised edges. The innovative technique combines reverse single crochet with back loop only stitching, creating a captivating whirlwind effect perfect for blankets, pillows, or statement pieces.
With Color A, ch 14
Join with sl st in 4th ch from hook to form ring (place stitch marker in center of ring)
Work into remaining chs: sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, htr in next ch, 2 htr in next ch, tr in next ch, 2 tr in next ch, tr in last ch, place stitch marker in back loop of last tr made
Do not turn, working back in the other direction, revsc in the flo of each stitch across to ring (14 revscs), sl st in center of ring, do not turn
Working in unused back loops of previous petal, sc in first sc changing color to B, hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, dc in next hdc, 2 dc in next dc, htr in next dc, 2 htr in next dc, tr in next htr, 2 tr in next htr, tr in next htr, leave remaining 4 sts unused
Do not turn, working back in the other direction, revsc in the flo of each stitch across to ring (last stitch will be in prev color), sl st in ring, do not turn
Repeat for 10 more Petals, changing to color C for third Petal, then alternating colors A, B, and C around for a total of 12 petals
Fold First Petal down so wrong side is facing you. Join last Petal to unused loops of beginning chain on First Petal with sl sts worked across, inserting hook from wrong side through both layers. Finish off all three colors
Join color D with a sc in blo of third unused tr (stitch before marker), *ch 2, sc in unused blo of next tr of same petal, sk to next Petal, tr in same back loop as last tr worked into next Petal, [dc in blo of next tr, hdc in blo of next tr, sc in blo of last 2 trs, sk to next Petal, dc in same back loop as last tr worked into next Petal] 2 times, dc in blo of next tr, hdc in blo of next tr**, sc in blo of next tr; Rep from * 2 more times; Rep from * to ** once, join with sl st in first sc (60 sts and 4 ch-2 sps)
Ch 2 (does not count as st), dc in first sc, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 7 sts, hdc in next 2 sts**, dc in next 2 sts; Rep from * 2 more times; Rep from * to ** once, dc in last st, join with sl st in first dc (76 sts and 4 ch-1 sps)
Ch 2, dc in first 3 dc, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, dc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts**, dc in next 5 sts; Rep from * 2 more times; Rep from * to ** once, dc in last 2 dc, join with sl st in first dc. Finish off color D (92 sts and 4 ch-1 sps)
Join color B with sl st in second dc of prev rnd, ch 2, dc in same dc as join, *3 tr in next dc, dc2tog, hdc2tog, [dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st] 3 times**, dc in next dc; Rep from * 2 more times; Rep from * to ** once, join with sl st in first dc. Finish off color B (120 sts)
Join color C with sc in second tr of prev rnd, 2 sc in same tr, *sc in each of next 5 sts, [3 sc in next tr, sc in next 2 sts, sc3tog, sc in next 2 sts] 3 times**, 3 sc in next tr; Rep from * 2 more times; Rep from * to ** once, join with sl st in first sc. Finish off color C (128 sts)
Join color A with sc in second sc of prev rnd, *hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, (dc, tr) in next sc, 2 tr in next sc, (tr, dc) in next sc, dc in next sc, hdc in next sc, [sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, tr3tog, dc in next sc, hdc in next sc] 3 times**, sc in next sc; Rep from * 2 more times; Rep from * to ** once, join with sl st in first sc. Finish off color A (116 sts)
Join color D with sc in first sc of prev rnd, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next tr, ch 2, 2 sc in next tr, *sc in next 27 sts, 2 sc in next tr, ch 2, 2 sc in next tr; Rep from * 2 more times, sc in next 22 sts, join with sl st in first sc. Finish off color D and weave in all ends (128 sts)
This stunning Pinwheel Square pattern was designed by Laurinda Reddig for the Moogly CAL to challenge crocheters with innovative construction techniques. The mesmerizing spiral effect comes from working petals outward then reversing direction without turning, creating beautiful dimensional texture. With clear instructions and helpful pattern notes, you'll master reverse single crochet and directional working while creating a showstopping 12-inch square perfect for blankets, pillows, or wall hangings. The four-color design allows endless customization possibilities. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🧵✨
If you're a left-handed crocheter, your pinwheel will naturally twist in the opposite direction, which is completely normal and correct. The designer is also left-handed and flipped the image in the main photo to avoid confusion for right-handed crocheters.
Place a stitch marker in the back loop immediately after making the last treble crochet on each petal. If you forgot to mark it, look for any loop at the top of that stitch and use it consistently throughout the pattern.
Yes, but you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly and your finished square will be a different size. Work a gauge swatch first and measure to determine your final dimensions. DK weight yarn with an H hook will create a smaller square, while bulky yarn with an L hook will create a larger one.
When changing colors between petals, lift the unused yarn colors up and position them between your hook and the working yarn. This brings them to the right position for easy access when you need them next and prevents tangling behind your work.
This is normal before adding the square border rounds. The border rounds (1-7) worked into the back loops of the petal edges will flatten and square up the pinwheel. Blocking after completion will also help achieve a perfectly flat 12-inch square.
Absolutely! After completing round 7, continue adding rounds of single crochet, half double crochet, or double crochet, working corner increases in the ch-2 spaces. Add 2-3 stitches between corners on each round to maintain the square shape.
