🚜 The Barnyard Squares Afghan, originally designed for C2C, is now available in Single Crochet (SC) and Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)! That means even more versatility for creating your perfect farm-themed afghan. Whether you love the texture of SC or the smooth look of TSS, you can now stitch up your favorite barnyard squares in the technique that suits you best! 🧶
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! 😊
Tractor Square - Single Crochet
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 x68, Fern x2
Row 12 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 13 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 14 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 15 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 16 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 17 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Black x11, Carolina x19, Black x8, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 18 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x13, Black x10, Carolina x16, Black x15, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 19 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x13, Black x17, Carolina x14, Black x12, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 20 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x4, Lemon x4, Black x4, Carolina x13, Black x19, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 21 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x19, Carolina x13, Black x3, Lemon x6, Black x3, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 22 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x3, Lemon x6, Black x3, Carolina x12, Black x8, Lemon x5, Black x8, Carolina x11, Fern x2
Row 23 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x7, Lemon x7, Black x7, Carolina x12, Black x3, Lemon x6, Black x3, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 24 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x3, Lemon x6, Black x3, Carolina x12, Black x6, Lemon x9, Black x6, Carolina x11, Fern x2
Row 25 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x6, Lemon x9, Black x6, Fern x12, Black x4, Lemon x4, Black x4, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 26 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x12, Fern x12, Black x6, Lemon x9, Black x6, Carolina x11, Fern x2
Row 27 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x6, Lemon x9, Black x6, Fern x13, Black x10, Carolina x13, Fern x2
Row 28 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Black x8, Fern x14, Black x7, Lemon x7, Black x7, Carolina x11, Fern x2
Row 29 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x8, Lemon x5, Black x8, Fern x22, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 30 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Fern x10, Black x3, Fern x12, Black x19, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 31 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x19, Fern x12, Black x3, Fern x10, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 32 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Fern x10, Black x3, Fern x13, Black x17, Carolina x13, Fern x2
Row 33 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Black x15, Fern x14, Black x3, Fern x10, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 34 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Fern x10, Black x3, Fern x16, Black x11, Fern x2, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 35 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Fern x28, Black x3, Fern x8, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 36 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Fern x8, Black x3, Fern x27, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 37 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x27, Black x3, Fern x8, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 38 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Black x8, Carolina x2, Fern x8, LGray x6, Fern x8, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 39 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x8, LGray x6, Fern x8, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 40 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Black x8, Carolina x2, Fern x8, LGray x6, Fern x8, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 41 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 42 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Black x8, Carolina x2, Fern x3, LGray x11, Fern x2, LGray x3, Fern x3, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 43 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 44 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Black x8, Carolina x2, Fern x3, LGray x11, Fern x2, LGray x3, Fern x3, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 45 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 46 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x22, Black x3, Carolina x5, Fern x3, LGray x11, Fern x2, LGray x3, Fern x3, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 47 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x5, Black x3, Carolina x22, Fern x2
Row 48 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x22, Black x3, Carolina x5, Fern x3, LGray x11, Fern x2, LGray x3, Fern x3, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 49 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x5, Black x5, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 50 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x20, Black x5, Carolina x5, Fern x3, LGray x11, Fern x2, LGray x3, Fern x3, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 51 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x22, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 52 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x30, Fern x22, Carolina x16, Fern x2
Row 53 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x22, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 54 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x31, Fern x20, Carolina x17, Fern x2
Row 55 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x18, Fern x18, Carolina x32, Fern x2
Row 56 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x33, Fern x16, Carolina x19, Fern x2
Row 57 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 58 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 59 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 60 (>>) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 61 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, 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.
TSS Written Instructions
For those who prefer written row-by-row instructions, you can follow along with the stitch counts below instead of using the graph. Each row lists the number of stitches per color, making it easy to track your progress.
Rows are worked from bottom to top.
Each row includes stitch counts for the forward pass.
Follow the color changes as listed, keeping even tension for the best results.
This method allows you to focus on your stitches without needing to check the graph constantly.
Tractor Square - TSS
Starting at the bottom, working towards the top
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 x68, Fern x2
Row 12 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 13 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 14 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 15 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 16 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 17 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Black x11, Carolina x19, Black x8, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 18 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Black x15, Carolina x16, Black x10, Carolina x13, Fern x2
Row 19 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x13, Black x17, Carolina x14, Black x12, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 20 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x19, Carolina x13, Black x4, Lemon x4, Black x4, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 21 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x19, Carolina x13, Black x3, Lemon x6, Black x3, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 22 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x8, Lemon x5, Black x8, Carolina x12, Black x3, Lemon x6, Black x3, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 23 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x7, Lemon x7, Black x7, Carolina x12, Black x3, Lemon x6, Black x3, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 24 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x6, Lemon x9, Black x6, Carolina x12, Black x3, Lemon x6, Black x3, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 25 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x6, Lemon x9, Black x6, Fern x12, Black x4, Lemon x4, Black x4, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 26 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x6, Lemon x9, Black x6, Fern x12, Black x12, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 27 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x6, Lemon x9, Black x6, Fern x13, Black x10, Carolina x13, Fern x2
Row 28 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x7, Lemon x7, Black x7, Fern x14, Black x8, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 29 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x11, Black x8, Lemon x5, Black x8, Fern x22, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 30 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x19, Fern x12, Black x3, Fern x10, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 31 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x12, Black x19, Fern x12, Black x3, Fern x10, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 32 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x13, Black x17, Fern x13, Black x3, Fern x10, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 33 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Black x15, Fern x14, Black x3, Fern x10, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 34 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x14, Fern x2, Black x11, Fern x16, Black x3, Fern x10, Carolina x12, Fern x2
Row 35 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x15, Fern x28, Black x3, Fern x8, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 36 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x27, Black x3, Fern x8, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 37 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x27, Black x3, Fern x8, Carolina x14, Fern x2
Row 38 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x8, LGray x6, Fern x8, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 39 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x8, LGray x6, Fern x8, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 40 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x8, LGray x6, Fern x8, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 41 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 42 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 43 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 44 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 45 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x2, Black x8, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 46 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x5, Black x3, Carolina x22, Fern x2
Row 47 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x5, Black x3, Carolina x22, Fern x2
Row 48 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x5, Black x3, Carolina x22, Fern x2
Row 49 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x5, Black x5, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 50 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x3, LGray x3, Fern x2, LGray x11, Fern x3, Carolina x5, Black x5, Carolina x20, Fern x2
Row 51 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x22, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 52 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x22, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 53 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x16, Fern x22, Carolina x30, Fern x2
Row 54 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x17, Fern x20, Carolina x31, Fern x2
Row 55 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x18, Fern x18, Carolina x32, Fern x2
Row 56 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x19, Fern x16, Carolina x33, Fern x2
Row 57 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 58 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 59 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 60 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, Fern x2
Row 61 (<<) Fern x2, Carolina x68, 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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