This is a two-color tapestry crochet square (also called mosaic / pixel crochet) made with single crochet stitches, changing colors to form the pattern. I’ll explain it step by step in a simple way so you can follow even without a chart.
TWO-COLOR TAPESTRY CROCHET SQUARE
(Like the picture)
1️⃣ Materials (Important)
- Yarn Color A (teal/green – main color)
- Yarn Color B (yellow – design color)
- Crochet hook 3.5–4 mm
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Scissors
👉 Use smooth yarn (cotton or acrylic) so the pattern looks clean.
2️⃣ Crochet Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- yo = yarn over
- st = stitch
- turn = turn your work
3️⃣ Very Important Rules (Read First)
✔ Use single crochet ONLY
✔ Always carry the unused yarn inside the stitches
✔ Change color on the last yarn over of the stitch
✔ Count stitches every row (very important)
4️⃣ How to Change Color (Step-by-Step)
- Insert hook into stitch
- Yo with old color, pull up loop (2 loops on hook)
- Drop old color
- Yo with new color
- Pull through both loops → color changed
👉 Always keep both yarns behind your work
5️⃣ Start the Square (Foundation)
Row 1 (Base row)
- With Color A
- Chain 26
- Sc in 2nd chain from hook
- Sc in each chain across
- Total = 25 sc
- Ch 1, turn
6️⃣ Pattern Breakdown (Yellow Blocks)
Each yellow shape is made from:
- 1 sc
- 2 sc
- 3 sc
- stacked over several rows
This creates the small diamond/flower look.
7️⃣ Detailed Row-by-Row Instructions
Row 2
- Ch 1
- Sc 4 (A)
- Sc 2 (B)
- Sc 4 (A)
- Sc 2 (B)
- Repeat across
- End with A
- Turn
Row 3
- Ch 1
- Sc 3 (A)
- Sc 1 (B)
- Sc 6 (A)
- Sc 1 (B)
- Repeat across
- Turn
Row 4
- Ch 1
- Sc 2 (A)
- Sc 3 (B)
- Sc 2 (A)
- Sc 3 (B)
- Repeat across
- Turn
Row 5
- Ch 1
- Sc 3 (A)
- Sc 1 (B)
- Sc 6 (A)
- Sc 1 (B)
- Repeat across
- Turn
Row 6
- Ch 1
- Sc 4 (A)
- Sc 2 (B)
- Sc 4 (A)
- Sc 2 (B)
- Repeat across
- Turn
Row 7 (All A – separation row)
- Ch 1
- Sc in every stitch with Color A
- Turn
8️⃣ Repeat Pattern
Repeat Rows 2–7
until the piece becomes a perfect square
👉 Usually 6–8 repeats depending on yarn size
9️⃣ Border (Optional but Nice)
- With Color A
- Sc evenly around all sides
- In corners: 2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc
- Join and fasten off
🔟 Common Problems & Fixes
❌ Fabric curling
✔ Use larger hook
❌ Yellow shows through too much
✔ Pull carried yarn slightly tighter
❌ Uneven blocks
✔ Count stitches EVERY row