🐥 The Barnyard Squares Afghan just got a splash of cuteness…say hello to the Duck Square! Originally created for C2C, this waddling wonder is now available in Single Crochet (SC) and Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)! Whether you prefer the cozy texture of SC or the smooth style of TSS, this delightful duck is ready to paddle its way into your farm-themed afghan. 🧶💛
For those new to written row-by-row instructions, here’s how it works! 🧶✨ Each row is written out in detail, making it easy to follow along stitch by stitch.
➡️ Right-handed crocheters will read each row left to right.
⬅️ Left-handed crocheters will read each row right to left.
This ensures that your stitches flow naturally in the direction you're working, no matter which hand you crochet with! Happy stitching! 😊
Duck Square - SC
Starting at the bottom, working towards the top
With Fern, chain 73
SC in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across (counts as row 1)
At end of each row chain 1 and turn
Row 2 (>>) Fern x72
Row 3 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 4 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 5 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 6 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 7 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 8 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 9 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 10 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 11 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Orange x6, Carolina x2, Orange x6, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 12 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x31, Orange x6, Carolina x2, Orange x6, Carolina x23, Fern x2
Row 13 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x24, Orange x5, Carolina x3, Orange x5, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 14 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x31, Orange x3, Carolina x5, Orange x3, Carolina x26, Fern x2
Row 15 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x26, Orange x3, Carolina x5, Orange x3, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 16 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x31, Orange x3, Carolina x5, Orange x3, Carolina x26, Fern x2
Row 17 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x25, Sunny x15, Carolina x28, Fern x2
Row 18 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x27, Sunny x17, Carolina x24, Fern x2
Row 19 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Sunny x19, Carolina x26, Fern x2
Row 20 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x25, Sunny x21, Carolina x22, Fern x2
Row 21 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x23, Carolina x24, Fern x2
Row 22 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Sunny x26, Carolina x19, Fern x2
Row 23 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x18, Sunny x28, Carolina x22, Fern x2
Row 24 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x30, Carolina x17, Fern x2
Row 25 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Sunny x10, Orange x11, Sunny x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 26 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x19, Sunny x11, Orange x14, Sunny x9, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 27 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x16, Sunny x11, Carolina x18, Fern x2
Row 28 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x17, Sunny x12, Orange x16, Sunny x8, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 29 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x16, Sunny x13, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 30 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x20, Orange x10, Sunny x8, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 31 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x8, Sunny x22, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 32 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Sunny x24, Orange x7, Sunny x8, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 33 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x5, Sunny x12, Carolina x28, Fern x2
Row 34 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x29, Sunny x13, Orange x3, Sunny x8, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 35 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x2, Sunny x13, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 36 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x31, Sunny x22, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 37 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x22, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 38 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x32, Sunny x20, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 39 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x17, Sunny x18, Carolina x33, Fern x2
Row 40 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x34, Sunny x16, Carolina x18, Fern x2
Row 41 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Sunny x11, Carolina x37, Fern x2
Row 42 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x37, Sunny x10, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 43 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Sunny x11, Carolina x34, Fern x2
Row 44 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x33, Sunny x12, Carolina x23, Fern x2
Row 45 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Sunny x13, Carolina x32, Fern x2
Row 46 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x31, Sunny x16, Orange x6, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 47 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Orange x5, Sunny x16, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 48 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x30, Sunny x17, Orange x4, Carolina x17, Fern x2
Row 49 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x18, Orange x3, Sunny x17, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 50 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x30, Sunny x17, Orange x2, Carolina x19, Fern x2
Row 51 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x17, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 52 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x30, Sunny x17, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 53 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x2, Black x1, White x1, Black x1, Sunny x12, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 54 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x30, Sunny x12, Black x3, Sunny x2, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 55 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x2, Black x3, Sunny x12, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 56 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x30, Sunny x17, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 57 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x16, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 58 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x31, Sunny x16, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 59 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x22, Sunny x14, Carolina x32, Fern x2
Row 60 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x33, Sunny x13, Carolina x22, Fern x2
Row 61 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Sunny x11, Carolina x34, Fern x2
Row 62 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 63 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 64 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 65 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 66 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 67 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 68 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 69 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 70 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 71 (<<) Fern x72
Row 72 (>>) Fern x72
How to Follow the Graph
When using the graph, you will work back and forth in rows. Each square on the graph represents one stitch in your chosen technique. Below are instructions for both Single Crochet (SC) and Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS), with guidance for both right- and left-handed crocheters.
Single Crochet (SC) Instructions
For Single Crochet, you will be working back and forth in rows.
➡️ Right-handed crocheters:
Odd-numbered rows are worked from right to left
Even-numbered rows are worked from left to right
⬅️ Left-handed crocheters:
Odd-numbered rows are worked from left to right
Even-numbered rows are worked from right to left
Each square on the graph represents one single crochet stitch. Simply follow the graph row by row, and your design will take shape as you go.
Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) Instructions
For Tunisian Simple Stitch, you will be working in forward and return passes, always moving in the same direction on the forward pass.
➡️ Right-handed crocheters:
Forward pass: Work right to left, picking up loops.
Return pass: Work left to right, closing the stitches.
⬅️ Left-handed crocheters:
Forward pass: Work left to right, picking up loops.
Return pass: Work right to left, closing the stitches.
Each square on the graph represents one Tunisian stitch. Keep an even tension, and your design will come to life as you progress through the rows.
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Pack
Save when you buy a 4-pack of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn! This pack includes 1 multi-shade skein with 3 complementary solid colors, making it easy to create perfectly coordinated projects.
- 100% acrylic, #4 worsted weight yarn
- Solids: 7 oz (198g), 364 yd (333m) per skein
- Prints/Multis/Heathers: 5 oz (141g), 236 yd (223m) per skein
- Machine washable and Oeko-Tex certified
- Perfect for home décor, wearables, and crafts
Duck Square - TSS
Starting at the bottom, working towards the top
Row 1 (<<) Fern x72
Row 2 (<<) Fern x72
Row 3 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 4 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 5 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 6 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 7 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 8 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 9 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 10 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 11 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Orange x6, Carolina x2, Orange x6, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 12 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Orange x6, Carolina x2, Orange x6, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 13 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x24, Orange x5, Carolina x3, Orange x5, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 14 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x26, Orange x3, Carolina x5, Orange x3, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 15 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x26, Orange x3, Carolina x5, Orange x3, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 16 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x26, Orange x3, Carolina x5, Orange x3, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 17 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x25, Sunny x15, Carolina x28, Fern x2
Row 18 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x24, Sunny x17, Carolina x27, Fern x2
Row 19 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Sunny x19, Carolina x26, Fern x2
Row 20 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x22, Sunny x21, Carolina x25, Fern x2
Row 21 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x23, Carolina x24, Fern x2
Row 22 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x19, Sunny x26, Carolina x23, Fern x2
Row 23 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x18, Sunny x28, Carolina x22, Fern x2
Row 24 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x17, Sunny x30, Carolina x21, Fern x2
Row 25 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Sunny x10, Orange x11, Sunny x11, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 26 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x9, Orange x14, Sunny x11, Carolina x19, Fern x2
Row 27 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x16, Sunny x11, Carolina x18, Fern x2
Row 28 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x16, Sunny x12, Carolina x17, Fern x2
Row 29 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x16, Sunny x13, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 30 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x10, Sunny x20, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 31 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x8, Sunny x22, Carolina x15, Fern x2
Row 32 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x7, Sunny x24, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 33 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x5, Sunny x12, Carolina x28, Fern x2
Row 34 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x3, Sunny x13, Carolina x29, Fern x2
Row 35 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x8, Orange x2, Sunny x13, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 36 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x22, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 37 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Sunny x22, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 38 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Sunny x20, Carolina x32, Fern x2
Row 39 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x17, Sunny x18, Carolina x33, Fern x2
Row 40 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x18, Sunny x16, Carolina x34, Fern x2
Row 41 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Sunny x11, Carolina x37, Fern x2
Row 42 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x10, Carolina x37, Fern x2
Row 43 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Sunny x11, Carolina x34, Fern x2
Row 44 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Sunny x12, Carolina x33, Fern x2
Row 45 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Sunny x13, Carolina x32, Fern x2
Row 46 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Orange x6, Sunny x16, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 47 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Orange x5, Sunny x16, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 48 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x17, Orange x4, Sunny x17, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 49 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x18, Orange x3, Sunny x17, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 50 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x19, Orange x2, Sunny x17, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Pack
Save when you buy a 4-pack of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn! This pack includes 1 multi-shade skein with 3 complementary solid colors, making it easy to create perfectly coordinated projects.
- 100% acrylic, #4 worsted weight yarn
- Solids: 7 oz (198g), 364 yd (333m) per skein
- Prints/Multis/Heathers: 5 oz (141g), 236 yd (223m) per skein
- Machine washable and Oeko-Tex certified
- Perfect for home décor, wearables, and crafts
Row 51 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x17, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 52 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x17, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 53 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x2, Black x1, White x1, Black x1, Sunny x12, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 54 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x2, Black x3, Sunny x12, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 55 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x2, Black x3, Sunny x12, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 56 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x17, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 57 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x16, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 58 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x21, Sunny x16, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 59 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x22, Sunny x14, Carolina x32, Fern x2
Row 60 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x22, Sunny x13, Carolina x33, Fern x2
Row 61 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x23, Sunny x11, Carolina x34, Fern x2
Row 62 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 63 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 64 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 65 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 66 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 67 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 68 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 69 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 70 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 71 (<<) Fern x72
Row 72 (<<) Fern x72
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