#74 Granny Square

#74 Granny Square

This is #74 Granny Square in Leisure Arts Book "99 Granny Squares". I made it for knit-a-square.com which is why I used the colors. They are based in Africa so we were challenged to use those shades of color related to Africa.

If you ever have spare time to help orphaned children in Africa please visit the site at the link above.

To download the instructions from HERE. It's available immediately. 

This pattern is written out 2 ways. 

One will be with the repeats and the one after it has one written out without the repeats. I remember doing a granny square for the first time and the repeats can be really confusing even though the Granny is easy to do.

Hook Size: J

Finished Size: 7 rows = 9 inches

Stitches Used: Puff Stitch, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet

Puff Stitch:

*YO, insert hook into stitch/space indicated, YO and pull up a loop even with loop on hook, repeat from * 2 times MORE. Then YO and draw through all 7 Loops on hook

Abbreviations:

• * to * = Repeat instructions from the astericks
• YO = Yarn Over (Wrap yarn around the hook 1 time)
• DC = Double Crochet
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• ch = chain
• ch1sp, ch3sp = chain 1 space, chain 3 space
• beg = beginning

Pattern with repeats

The beginning chain 3 counts as the first DC

Chain 6 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring

Row 1: (Work 1 Puff st in ring, chain 1)8 times in the ring, Join with a slip stitch to the top of the 1st Puff Stitch. Cut yarn and finish off. (8 puff stitches)

Row 2: Do (1 Puff, ch1) x2 in the same spot and in each ch1sp all the way around

Row 3: Ch3, Do (2DC, ch3, 3DC) in the same space., ch1, *2HDC in next ch1sp, ch1, 2SC in the next ch1sp, ch1, 2HDC in the next ch1sp, ch1. Do (3DC, ch3, 3DC) in next ch2 space, ch1. * Repeat * to * 2 times more, then do 2HDC in next ch1sp, ch1, 2SC in the next ch1sp, ch1, 2HDC in the next ch1sp,ch1 and join in the top of the beg chain 3 and join at the top with a slip stitch.

Row 4: ch3, *(3DC, ch3, 3DC) in the next corner space, Do 1DC in each stitch til you get to the next corner ch3space* Repeat from * to * then do (3DC, ch3, 3DC) in the next corner space and do 1DC in each stitch til you get to the beg ch3 and join at the top with a slip stitch.

Row 5: Do ch3 (3Dc, ch3, 3DC) in the next corner space. *Do 1DC in each stitch till you get to the next corner space* repeat * to * then do (3DC, ch3, 3DC) next corner space then do 1DC in each stitch til you get to the beg chain 3 and join at the top with a slip stitch.

If you need to do more rows just do your chain 3 to start and do 1DC in each stitch and keep the corners the same.

Pattern without repeats

The beginning chain 3 counts as the first DC

Chain 6 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring

Row 1: (Work 1 Puff st in ring, chain 1)8 times in the ring, Join with a slip stitch to the top of the 1st Puff Stitch. Cut yarn and finish off. (8 puff stitches)

Row 2: Do (1 Puff, ch1) x2 in the same spot and in each ch1sp all the way around

Row 3: Ch3, 

Do (2DC, ch3, 3DC) in the same space., ch1,

-Do 2HDC in next ch1sp, ch1, 2SC in the next ch1sp, ch1, 2HDC in the next ch1sp, ch1. Do (3DC, ch3, 3DC) in next ch2 space, ch1.

-Do 2HDC in next ch1sp, ch1, 2SC in the next ch1sp, ch1, 2HDC in the next ch1sp, ch1. Do (3DC, ch3, 3DC) in next ch2 space, ch1.

-Do 2HDC in next ch1sp, ch1, 2SC in the next ch1sp, ch1, 2HDC in the next ch1sp, ch1 and join with a slip stitch to the top of the beg ch3.

Row 4: ch3,

Do (2DC, ch3, 3DC) in the same space, do (2DC in the next ch1sp)x4

Do (3DC, ch3, 3DC) in next corner space, do (2DC in the next ch1sp) x4

Do (3DC, ch3, 3DC) in next corner space, do (2DC in the next ch1sp) x4

Do (3DC, ch3, 3DC) in next corner space, do (2DC in the next ch1sp) x3

Now join with a slip stitch to the top of the beg ch3

Row 5: ch3 (this will be the last dc),

Do (3DC, ch3, 3DC) in next corner space, do 1DC in each stitch until you get to the corner spand &

Do (3DC, ch3, 3DC). Do 1DC in each stitch til you get to the next corner and

Do (3DC, ch3, 3DC). Do 1DC in each stitch til you get to the next corner and

Do (3DC, ch3, 3DC). Do 1DC in each stitch til you get to the beg ch3 and join with a slip stitch to the top of it.

If you need to do more rows just repeat row 5
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Heather

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#15 Granny Square

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS HERE, Fixed Error 8/23/12, or see them below.

This is an 8 inch Granny Square that I made for the August Challenge at Knit-a-square.com which is why I used these specific colors. There is another photo at the end of the post with different colors.

This is #15 Granny Square in the Leisure Arts Book "99 Granny Squares".

Hook Size: G
Finished Size: 8 in square
Stitches Used: Single Crochet, Double Crochet
Rows: 9 rows = 8 inches

Abbreviations:
 * to  * = Repeat the instructions between the astericks as directed
sc = Single Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
ch3space - chain 3 space

Notes: From row 2 and on you will start each row in any of the corners. It doesn't matter which one you pick. I always pick one close to where I cut the previous row's yarn because I  like to weave that tail in as I go. IF you're using different yarns for each row just do as I said above but if you're using 1 yarn you can just slip stitch to get to the next corner. 

PATTERN: Chain 5 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring
Row 1: Chain 3 (counts as 1st DC throughout), 2dc in ring, chain 3, ( [3dc in ring, chain 3) x3]; Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3.   (12dc)

Row 2: Join yarn in any corner ch3space and chain 1, (1sc, ch3) twice in the same space and in each chain 3 space (corner), Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.

Row 3, 5, 7, 9:   Join yarn in any corner ch3sp and chain 3 (2dc, chain 3, 3dc) in same space, chain 1 (3dc in the next chain3sp, chain 1) across to the next corner ch3space  *(3dc, chain 3) twice in corner ch3space, (3dc in next ch3space, chain 3) across to the next corner ch3space. Repeat from * 2 MORE times then join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3.

Row 4, 6, 8: Join yarn in any corner ch3space and chain 1, (1sc, chain 3)x2 in the same space, Do (1sc in the next ch3space, chain 3 )across to the next corner ch3space, *(1sc, chain 3) twice in the corner chain3sp, (1SC in next ch1space, chain 3) across to the next corner chain3sp; Repeat from * 2 MORE times. Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.

Just repeat 3 and 4 if you want to continue. I completed 9 rows.

You can download the instructional PDF HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Heather

Versitile Seed stitch Caron Tank Top / Vest

Video on the Seed Stitch alone go HERE

Download Tank top / Vest pattern HERE

This is a Crocheted Tank Top  / Vest that I made for Knit-A-Square. 've never ventured into socks. You can knit or crochet items.

When I do the seed stitch I like to use more then 1 yarn so you can see the design it creates. But if you want it a solid color it will still look great! All you need to be able to do is a single crochet and double crochet. 

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It consists of 2 rectangles and straps. The instructions are below but you can also download the instructions at the link below this.

For the video on the seed stitch alone go HERE

Stitches Used: Single and Double Crochet

Front and Back, width = 13.5 inches x 17 inches (before straps)

Straps = 3.25 wide x 8 inches tall
Completed Rows: 42 rows = 17 inches high
Worsted Weight Yarn: Caron 1 Pound, Blue and Tan or any soft yarn
Gauge: 3.05 stitches per inches and 2.5 rows per inch
Hook Size: I / 5.5 mm
Chain 41 for front and back

The basic seed stitch pattern calls for an odd number of stitches.

Pattern:

Row 1: do 1 SC in second chain from hook,* 1 DC in next chain, 1 SC in the next chain* Repeat across the row

Row 2: chain 1, turn… skip 1^st stitch (normally you don't but for this pattern you have an unused stitch every other stitch), *1SC and 1DC in next stitch, skip 1 stitch*    repeat across the row.
When you have 2 stitches left skip 1 and 1sc and 1dc in the last stitch

Repeat row 2

Thanks for looking today,

Heather

Please download the instructions here

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