Round 2: Ch 3 (this counts as first st) and in this corner ch 4 sp, make *3 DC for the first petal, ch 3, turn, 1 DC in each st of the petal, ch 4 (mark this as the corner for the next round), turn, 4 DC for the second petal, ch 3, turn, 1 DC in each st of the petal, ch 4, turn*. Rnd 5: ch3, *dc in each st to ch-2-sp, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2-sp**, rep from * to ** 3 times, dc in rem sts to end of rnd, slst in third ch of initial ch3.

dc-popcorn into the back of the last popcorn, ch 2, sk ch-2-sp and slst into the back of the 1st popcorn to close the rnd. Commonly, when you are crocheting a granny square, you will work double crochet clusters (or three double crochets) into one stitch to create a traditional granny square. This heart cushion is a project from Craftycc and you can find the written instructions for this free crochet pattern here. The humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this collection of 100 3D granny square crochet patterns. He previously worked as Digital Assistant for Simply Crochet magazine and is our in house video editing pro.The eBook contains PDF patterns of all 6 squares including the premium Lily’s Sunset Blanket pattern. There are some more complex granny squares as well for those that want to try something different with their square project. Scroll on down to learn more about the granny square, why it is a favorite crochet pattern of makers, and what you’ll need to make one, as well as patterns for all skill levels from beginners to more advanced. Each sheep square is approximately 13 cm x 13 cm and a standard crib blanket is approximately 100 cm x 150 cm.

Here’s a more complex square design that combines some simple stitches, front and back posts stitches, and the playful popcorn stitch! A gorgeous crochet granny square motif perfect for heirloom quality blankets, bags, scarves or wherever else you’d like to use a beautiful granny square crochet pattern. My big question that I can’t seem to find the answer to-maybe be of the small, faint text in places-is—-what size are the blocks when created with the cotton dk? From its boom in the 1960s and 70s with super-colourful granny square outfits, granny squares have consistently gone in and out of fashion, even appearing regularly in catwalk collections by fashion designers since the millennium. Choose your favorite from one hundred different designs including flowers, animals, food and drink, and motifs, whether it’s a fragrant rose, a cherry pie, or a jellyfish.

As a beginner, you may find it hard to control the tension gauge as you’re still exploring how to grip your hook. What started as a hobby a decade ago led to Matt developing a passion (and then a career) with crochet. Secondly, the use of front post treble crochet stitch gives the effect of the different rounds bleeding into each other.