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The granny square is something special to me because my mother taught me how to make one as the first thing I ever learned how to crochet. That one square led to several more and eventually turned into a scarf that I gave as a gift. I don’t have any pictures of that but if you go to my Ravelry page or see my Instagram page, you can see a lot of different things I’ve created.
Free Pattern Friday is still going on. It’s a lot of fun, I enjoy sharing with everyone, and I’m going to make these as beginner friendly and easy to understand as possible. And please feel free to contact me, either in comments or email, if you have any questions or concerns.
This is a pattern that is pretty simple. And only a few different supplies. I use American terms. The pattern here is completely free. Here is some shameless self promotion for my Etsy shop! There are more crochet patterns there, as well as some other items.
The great thing about the granny square is it can be used to make a great many things. Scarves, blankets, hats, and more!
18” Doll Granny Square Dress Pattern
By Koala Loves Yarn
American Crochet Terms :
ch : chain
st : stitch
sl st : slip stitch
sk st: skip stitch
sk ch: skip chain
ch sp: chain space
SC : single crochet
DC : double crochet
TR : triple crochet
BLO : back loop only
FLO : front loop only
Dec : decrease (join 2 stitches into one)
Inc : increase (two stitches into a single stitch)
X : times
Supplies :
H/8 – 5mm crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn of choice – I love Caron Simply Soft
Yarn needle
Scissors or yarn cutter tool
Stitch markers, if desired
Note:
Help is available from the creator at rachelmedic@gmail.com. Please feel free to contact me.
Pattern
Granny Square
1. Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form loop, ch 2
2. 3 DC in loop, ch 2, 3X, sl st in first st(makes last ch sp), ch 2 (12)
3. 3 DC in last ch sp, *3 DC in next ch sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same ch sp, 3X*, 3 DC in next/last ch loop, where the first 3 DC on this round are, ch 2, sl st in first DC, ch 2. (24)
4. 3 DC in last ch sp, *3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same ch sp, 3X* 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in same ch sp as first 3 DC in row, ch 2, sl st in first st, ch 2 (36)
5. 3 DC in last ch sp, *3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3DC in next ch sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same ch sp, 3X* 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in same ch sp as first 3 DC in row, ch 2, sl st in first st, ch 2
6. 3 DC in last ch sp, *3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3DC in next ch sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same ch sp, 3X* 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in same ch sp as first 3 DC in row, ch 2, sl st in first st, ch 2
7. 3 DC in last ch sp, *3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3DC in next ch sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same ch sp, 3X* 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in same ch sp as first 3 DC in row, ch 2, sl st in first st, ch 2
8. 3 DC in last ch sp, *3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same ch sp, 3X* 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in same ch sp as first 3 DC in row, ch 2, sl st in first st, ch 2
9. 3 DC in last ch sp, *3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same ch sp, 3X* 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in next ch sp, 3 DC in same ch sp as first 3 DC in row, ch 2, sl st in first st, ch 2
🐨Done with the granny square here❤️
The granny square is great because you can use them kind of like building blocks. You can make several in a row and it will make a scarf. You can also make blankets and clothes. But don’t feel bad if you have trouble with granny squares. There are people who crochet beautiful items for years before attempting this.
Here is more shameless self promotion for my Etsy shop! There are more crochet patterns there, as well, if you’re so inclined.
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