Time to use up your odd balls of stashed yarn, discontinued yarn and odd colours. One of the best ways to use up that stash of yarn is to start making some colourful granny squares.
I am making my DAISY GRANNY squares using Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca yarn. I had some remnants of black and cream, as well as 1 x 200g ball of Geranium and 1 x 200g ball of Fawn.
I am not sure how long it will take me to finish my squares because whilst I am travelling, I don't get much time to crochet.
So, to get you all started here is the pattern for DAISY GRANNY square A. (Square B is available in the download pdf pattern)
You can mix and match your colours, alternate the squares or choose either Square A or Square B for your project.
The DAISY GRANNY Pattern is written below OR you can download the FREE pdf PATTERN from my online stores:
DAISY GRANNY SQUARE FREE PATTERN
PATTERN DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY: Easy
MEASUREMENT: Rowan square 4.5in (11cm) ● Katia square 4.5in (11cm) ● BWM square 5in (12.5cm) ● Size will vary depending on yarn and hook used
YARN USED: Rowan Bamboo Soft ● 100% Bamboo ● 50g 112yd (102m) OR Katia Swing ● 70% Acrylic 30% Cotton ● 50g 178yd (163m) OR Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca ● 100% Alpaca ● 200g 437yd (400m)
YARN SUBSTITUTE: Any yarn and recommended hook
TENSION: Not critical for this pattern
NOTIONS: 7 (4.5mm) hook, Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES: Daisy Granny square is worked in the round. Each round is completed before changing colour. Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) squares, square A using four (4) colours, square B using three (3) colours. Squares can be made using two (2), three (3) or more colours. This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.
SQUARE A
With MC and 7 (4.5mm) hook
Rnd 1: Magic ring, Ch1, 7sc in ring, join. (8sts)
Rnd 2: Ch3, dc in same st, ch1, *(2dc, ch1) in next st, rep from * around, join.
CHANGE TO CC1
Rnd 3: Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 3dc in same sp, ch1, *(4dc, ch1) in next ch1-sp, rep from * around, join.
CHANGE TO CC2
Constructing corners
Rnd 4: Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 5dc in same sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, [6dc in next ch1-sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1] 3 times, join.
CHANGE TO CC3
Rnd 5: Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, *ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, 1sc in ch1-sp, ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1-sp, rep from * around, ending with ch2, join with sl st in top of ch3.
Rnd 6: Sl st in ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, *[3dc in next ch2-sp] 4 times, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch1-sp, rep from * around, join. Fasten off and hide ends.
With MC and 7 (4.5mm) hook
Rnd 1: Magic ring, Ch1, 7sc in ring, join. (8sts)
Rnd 2: Ch3, dc in same st, ch1, *(2dc, ch1) in next st, rep from * around, join.
CHANGE TO CC1
Rnd 3: Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 3dc in same sp, ch1, *(4dc, ch1) in next ch1-sp, rep from * around, join.
CHANGE TO CC2
Constructing corners
Rnd 4: Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 5dc in same sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, [6dc in next ch1-sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1] 3 times, join.
CHANGE TO CC3
Rnd 5: Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, *ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, 1sc in ch1-sp, ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1-sp, rep from * around, ending with ch2, join with sl st in top of ch3.
Rnd 6: Sl st in ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, *[3dc in next ch2-sp] 4 times, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch1-sp, rep from * around, join. Fasten off and hide ends.
USA - American Crochet Terms
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Abbreviation
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Description
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work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
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*
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repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
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( )
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work instructions within brackets as directed, different sizes, total stitches
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approx
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approximately
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beg
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begin/beginning
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CC
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contrast colour
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ch
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chain stitch
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cm
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centimetres
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cont
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continue
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dc
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double crochet
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in
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inches
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MC
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main colour
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rep
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repeat
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rnd(s)
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round(s)
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sc
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sl st
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slip stitch
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st(s)
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stitch(es)
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