I am still deeply in love with that sweet daisy goodness.
In the last few days I stole a minute here and a minute there and tried a little different color combo than the one I used for the 3D flower blanket before.
Since my soul totally speaks the color pink and all its shades, I really like the result. And this time, I think I will turn these flowery squares into a little cushion.
Which actually leads me to an idea that a tiny little cushion together with a blanket could make a really cute gift.
The only thing I need now is for the days to last about one hundred hours…
Love,
Petra
P.S.: You can find the pattern for the blanket HERE.
(Update: To see more of my patterns, please visit my ONLINE SHOP!)
Let me introduce my new addiction to you.
It’s crocheted granny squares, everybody.
This is what I am talking about.
If you come somewhere these days and find about 20 squares like these lying around you will know I must have been there.
What I like about them?
They are colorful.
They are cheerful.
And they can be easily transformed into awesome things like coasters, rugs, or purses.
And in my world those things rule.
So far I’ve made a few coasters and plan to make a purse.
Actually, the purse is half-finished and I can’t wait to show it to you.
But until then, here’s a little picture tutorial showing how to make a very simple granny square.
You’ll need 4 different colors of yarn and a hook.
1. With first color, CH 4 and join to first ch with a SL ST to form a ring.
2. CH 3 (counts as first double crochet now and throughout), 2 DC in ring, CH 1,*3 DC, CH 1 in ring three times. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first ch 3.
Finish off.
3. With a second color (I am using blue here) join yarn with a SL ST (or any way you prefer) to any ch 1 space.
4. CH 3, 2 DC in ring below, 1 TC, 3 DC, CH 1 in same space. *3 DC, 1 TC in ring below, 3 DC, CH 1* in each chain 1 space around. Join with a SL ST to top of first ch 3.
Finish off.
5. With third color (I am using red here) join yarn with a SL ST to any tc stitch. CH 3, 2 DC, CH 1, 3 DC, CH 1) in same stitch [this is starting the corner of your square]. *Skip next 3 dc, in ch 1 space 3 DC, CH 1. 3 DC, CH1, 3 DC in next tc. CH 1.*
Repeat *…* two more times.
Skip next 3 dc, in ch 1 space 3 DC, CH 1. Join with a SL ST to top of first ch 3.
Finish off.
6. With the first color join with a SL ST to any corner ch 1 space. In same space CH 3, 2 DC, 1 TC, 3 DC, CH 1.
*Skip next 3 dc, in ch 1 space 3 DC, CH 1 two times. In corner ch 1 space 3 DC, 1 TC, 3 DC, CH 1. Repeat from * two more times. Skip next 3 dc and crochet 3 DC, CH 1 in two next chain 1 spaces. Join with a SL ST to the top of first ch 3.
Finish off.
7. With fourth yarn (I am using black here) join with a SL ST to corner tc stitch. In same stitch CH 3, 2 DC, CH 1, 3 DC, CH 1.
*Skip next 3 dc set, 3 DC, CH 1 in ch 1 space; repeat two more times. 3 DC, CH 1, 3 DC, CH 1 in corner tc stitch. Repeat from * two more times.
Skip next 3 dc set, 3 DC, CH 1 in ch 1 space; repeat two more times. Join with a SL ST to the top of first ch 3.
Finish off.
And that’s it.
Here I’ve made a square using a slightly different color scheme.
Though I haven’t strayed too far from the previous one.
I am sure that once you create your first granny square you won’t be able to stop. Just like me.
It is such a relaxing and satisfying activity.
Bye for now, dear friends.
Next up – Granny Square Purse.
Love,
Petra
(Update: To see more of my patterns, please visit my ONLINE SHOP!)
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