Crochet granny square is are fun and colorful! They're small squares made by crocheting, and you can use them to make blankets, scarves, or even a cozy sweater. Each square can have different colors, so you can mix and match them however you like. It’s like building with blocks, but with yarn! Whether you’re just starting or already love to crochet, making granny squares is a wonderful way to get creative and enjoy your craft time.
Crochet Granny Square Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Yarn of four different colors (color A, B, C, and a fourth color)
- Yarn needle
- Two beads
- Zipper
- Scissors
- Crochet hook of 2.5 mm
Pattern Instructions:
Round 1 (with color A):
- Create a slip knot and chain four.
- Insert the hook into the first chain to form a ring with a slip stitch.
- Chain three (serves as the first double crochet).
- Make 15 more double crochet stitches into the ring.
- Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain three.
- Cut the yarn and fasten off.
In Round 2 (with color B):
- Join color B to the top of any double crochet with a slip stitch.
- Create a puff stitch pattern: chain 3, yarn over, pull through loops, create spaces, then complete 16 puff petals around by repeating the puff stitch process.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first puff stitch.
- Cut yarn and fasten off.
Round 3 (with color C):
- Make a slip knot, then join to any chain space with a slip stitch.
- Chain two (counts as the first half double crochet).
- Start creating a petal pattern with chains, half double crochet, and clusters to complete the round as the pattern repeats.
- Cut yarn and fasten off.
Round 4 (with color D):
- Join color D with a slip stitch.
- Chain three (counts as first double crochet).
- Work a pattern of double crochet clusters and treble crochets to form corners of the square.
- Join with a slip stitch to the chain three at the start of the round.
- Cut yarn and fasten off.
Squaring the Circle:
- Over the next several rounds, continue adding stitches to each side of the resulting square to build the shape, including chain spaces at the corners.
- After each round, join with a slip stitch, cut yarn and fasten off.
- Make four of these squares.
Joining Squares:
- Use the needle to sew two squares together at the back loops to form the front part of the pouch.
- Repeat for the remaining two squares for the back part of the pouch.
- Attach the zipper to both joined square parts at one end.
Final Assembly:
- Use the crochet hook to slip stitch the sides of the pouch closed.
- Add a tassel by wrapping yarn around your fingers, threading a needle to create it, and attaching beads.
- Sew the tassel to the pouch.
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