C2C crochet rainbow pattern free

Add a splash of color to your crochet projects with my Rainbow Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern! This mini C2C pattern measures 5 by 5 inches and is perfect for bringing a touch of brightness and joy to your creations.

Whether you’re new to crochet or have lots of experience, you’ll find this pattern easy to follow and a delight to make. Let’s get started and add this cheerful rainbow square to your collection of crochet squares! The free crochet pattern is below.

Free Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern

The Rainbow crochet square is perfect for adding color and happiness to a variety of projects! Use it to create a vibrant blanket, a fun pillow, or a joyful wall hanging.

It’s also great for making tote bags, coasters, or even adding a splash of color to a baby’s nursery. This square is a wonderful way to celebrate bright and positive vibes in your crochet projects, making it perfect for any cheerful creation!

Crochet Project Materials Needed

Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in white, blue, green, purple, and pink. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in white, aqua, lime, purple, & rose.
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 Rainbow Pattern

C2C crochet rainbow pattern details

Skill Level

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

Finished Measurements

My mini rainbow 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”.

C2C crochet rainbow pattern instructions

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

Graph

Download the rainbow square picture graph.

Written Instructions

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

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 colorful rainbow mini c2c crochet square pattern

More free C2C crochet patterns

You can find more graph-style projects in my collection of free C2C crochet patterns. If you’re new to reading written instructions, my guide on how to read a crochet pattern can help with abbreviations, repeats, and pattern notes.

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📌 Don’t forget to pin this pattern for later!
Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa