Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Things to Make: Granny Square Pattern



As promised, here is my free Granny Square Pattern! I actually took these pictures and wrote this one myself! If you have any questions feel free to ask them in the comments section!

Materials needed:
Crochet Hook size “G”, or size needed to obtain gauge
Worsted weight yarn, any color
Scissors
Yarn needle



Gauge:
5 rows = 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 inches

Abbreviations:
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
beg = beginning
sp = space
dc shell = 3dc

Foundation Row: ch 5; sl st in 1st ch to form ring.



Row 1: ch3, 2dc in ring, ch2; * 3dc in ring, ch 2*; Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Sl st in top of beg ch.




Row 2: ch3, 2dc in same sp; * 3dc in next ch2 sp, ch2, 3dc in same sp*; Repeat from * to * 2 more times, 3dc in last sp, ch2; sl st in top of beg ch.





Row 3: ch3, 2dc in same sp; * 3dc in next sp; 3dc in next ch2 sp, ch2, 3dc in same sp*; Repeat from * to * 2 more times; 3dc in next sp; 3dc in last sp, ch2; sl st in top of beg ch.




Rows 4 & 5: Repeat pattern by making dc shell in each sp, remembering to dc shell twice in corners with ch2 between.



To Finish: Fasten off yarn, weave in all ends.

To Alternate/add colors: Fasten off at the end of each row and attach new color in the corner of the previous row, beginning with ch 3.

Have fun with this pattern...it's a great way to use up leftover yarn that you can't use for anything else...the result is always so fun! Good luck!

(I will be sending a shipment of granny squares to Australia at the end of February, for the Crochet A Rainbow project...if you are interested in sending squares to me to include them in my shipment please send me an email!)


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