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Thanks for visiting my page! A staple crochet pattern for any crocheter out there is the granny square! I bring you my version of the Basic Granny Square pattern!
There's a reason its one of the first patterns most crocheters start out making. It's a easy pattern to follow and once you get into the groove of the pattern it's also fun!
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Here is the free pattern/tutorial:
Materials:
Yarn – Any yarn will work – I used Medium/DK weight for my example square
Crochet hook – Any hook will work – I used a I hook for my example square – 5.5 MM
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Notes:
I Fasten Off each row to change colors: Video tutorial here, step by step photo tutorial here!
To keep your square straight, flip your work every row
Crochet Stitches Needed:
Chain – CH
Stitch – ST
Skip – SK
Playlist Featuring How to Start a Circle techniques here!
Slip Stitch (SL ST):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Double Crochet Stitch (DC):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Pattern:
Pick your favorite way to start a circle or square, playlist above!
Row 1: Make circle, CH 3, 2 DC into center of circle, CH 3, *3 DC into circle, CH 3, Repeat from * 2 more times, SL ST into first DC stitch made in this row
You’ll have 4 sides of 3 DC and 4 corners of CH 3
Row 2: (Start at any corner space) CH 3, 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC all into that corner space, *CH 1, SK 3 STs, 3 DC into the next open space, CH 1, SK 3, (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC) into the next corner space, repeat from * around, SL ST into the 1st CHs made in this row
Row 3: (Start at any corner space) CH 3, 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC all into that corner space, CH 1 to skip over any block of 3 DC, then 3 DC into any open space, the corners will all be: (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC)
Repeat Row 3 for how big you want your square
This will be the same pattern throughout. In each open space on any side you will do 3 DC. In-between any 3 DC on the sides you will CH 1. In each corner space you will make 3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC into the same corner space.
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You can find this free pattern here in my Ravelry shop!
Video tutorial on Youtube here!
Full step by step photo tutorial for this square here!
Let me know what you think of this pattern! Enjoy! 🙌
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Check out this playlist featuring more free Square Patterns here!
Here are some more free square patterns to check out:
Sunburst Granny Square, tutorial here!
Blocked Granny Square, tutorial here!
Open Concept Granny Square, tutorial here!
You can find video tutorials from me here!
More crochet patterns from me here!
& photo tutorials from me here! 💗
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