Porcupine Critter Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern

ByMelissa

If you’re into woodland-themed crochet projects, you’ll love my Porcupine Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern! This cute mini C2C pattern measures 5 by 5 inches and is perfect for adding a touch of forest charm to your creations.

Whether you’re a beginner or have more experience with crochet, this pattern is easy to follow and so much fun to make. Let’s get started and add this adorable porcupine to your collection of woodland-themed crochet squares! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Lovable Loops free crochet porcupine pattern

Free Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern

This Porcupine crochet square is perfect for all your woodland-themed projects! Use it to create cozy baby blankets with a forest theme or add it to a pillow for a rustic touch in your home.

It also works great as part of a woodland-themed wall hanging or a fun tote bag. Whether you’re decorating a nursery or making a gift for someone who loves nature, this porcupine square is sure to bring a smile! I used it for my woodland wall hanging pattern.

Crochet Project Materials Needed

  • Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in white, brown, tan, and black.
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

Printable PDF Version

View this crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: Crochet Porcupine Pattern

Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern Information

Skill Level

Advanced beginners. This mini porcupine square is made using the C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.  

Finished Measurements

My mini porcupine square measures 5 inches by 5 inches.

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

  • sc = single crochet
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch

C2C Crochet Technique

  • The pattern is made using the C2C technique of making “squares” in diagonal rows. You start in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
  • Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
  • Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
  • You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
  • The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.

C2C Video Tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

C2C Crochet Pattern Notes

  • The pattern is written in US terms. 
  • ↙ You are working on the “right side”.
  • ↗ You are working on the “wrong side”. 

Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern Instructions

Crochet the porcupine square following the picture graph or the written pattern.

Graph

Download the porcupine square picture graph .

Written Instructions

↙ Row 1: white x 1 (1 square) 
↗ Row 2: white x 2 (2 squares) 
↙ Row 3: black x 1, white x 2 (3 squares) 
↗ Row 4: white x 2, tan x 1, white x 1 (4 squares) 
↙ Row 5: white x 1, tan x 3, white x 1 (5 squares) 
↗ Row 6: white x 2, brown x 1, tan x 1, white x 2 (6 squares) 
↙ Row 7: white x 2, tan x 1, brown x 2, white x 2 (7 squares) 
↗ Row 8: white x 1, tan x 1, brown x 4, white x 2 (8 squares) 
↙ Row 9: white x 3, brown x 4, white x 2 (9 squares) 
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends 
↗ Row 10: white x 1, brown x 5, white x 2 (8 squares) 
↙ Row 11: white x 2, brown x 4, white x 1 (7 squares) 
↗ Row 12: brown x 4, white x 2 (6 squares) 
↙ Row 13: white x 2, brown x 3 (5 squares) 
↗ Row 14: brown x 2, white x 2 (4 squares) 
↙ Row 15: white x 3 (3 squares) 
↗ Row 16: white x 2 (2 squares) 
↙ Row 17: white x 1 (1 square) 

Use black yarn to stitch an eye for the porcupine.

Border for the Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Finishing the Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.

Lovable Loops free crochet porcupine pattern

Exploring Pixel Art in Crochet

When I design my corner to corner (C2C) crochet designs, I create pixel charts. These charts are super helpful and are also known as “graphs”, “alpha patterns”, and “grids”.

What’s cool is that you can use these pixel crochet pdf pattern free downloads not just for crochet but also for knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, beadwork, and even pixel art.

They make creating beautiful crafts easier, especially if you’re using easy pixel art templates or looking for pixel drawing grid art ideas. Whether you want a big project or something smaller, my small pixel art grid easy and pix art pixel grid crochet pattern are perfect for all craft lovers!

Looking for more Free Crochet Patterns?

Are you ready to start your next project? You may also like these free c2c crochet patterns: pumpkin, witch hat, jack-o-lantern, f bomb, turtle, heart, tree, Frankenstein, pencil, paw print, tooth, apple worm, cactus, music note, American flag, peace sign, dog, and mushroom.

Let’s Connect!

I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media- Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!

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