3D Granny Squares: 100 crochet patterns for pop-up granny squares

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Granny Square Day takes place on the 15th August every year (put it in your diaries) and is our crochet highlight of the year. These delicate lacy crochet squares use the join as you go technique so you don’t have to make a pile of squares… It’s square but at the same time, it’s a spiral! This unusual granny square design is made with 4 different colors but you can easily follow the instructions with 2 colors if you prefer.

Lucy from Attic24 has designed us this beautiful Flora granny square pattern, and has also created it as a full step-by-step photo tutorial to help you with every round! Rnd 4: ch3, dc in same st, ch2, 2dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, *2dc in next st, ch2, 2dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts**, rep from * to ** twice, slst in third ch of initial ch3, slst in next st, slst in corner sp. [44sts, 4ch-2] Crochet granny square is such a humble make. It is usually one of the first projects every beginner crocheter starts with. The patterns are typically written in abbreviations and punctuations, teaching you how to work each round or row. On the other hand, some designers prepare their patterns in crochet diagrams made up of symbols. These can be extremely useful for visual learners as you can see how your project will turn out. Diagrams can also help you understand patterns from creators in other countries, as crochet symbols are universal. THE BASIC SUPPLIES Now that you’ve looked over the materials needed to make a square, then you are ready to get started browsing through all these fantastic square designs below.While a few of the squares use double crochet stitches, there are some below that will use a variety of stitches instead. Crochet Stitches in a Granny Square You can join them together to make granny square crochet afghans, a crochet square pillow or scarf!

Stitch Markers: Stitch markers help mark your stitches and place in a pattern. If you would like to be extra sure of what stitch count you are on or where your first stitch is, then these are a good to have on hand. As you can see, by using 2 colors inside the solid granny square, you can create amazing geometric shapes! This heart cushion is a project from Craftycc and you can find the written instructions for this free crochet pattern here. 12. Star Granny Square Pattern Star Granny Square I hope the list above gives you some more inspiration and your fingers are itching to get your hook and yarn and start crocheting some of the examples above!I am slowly working through your patterns in the 3D granny square book as I am making a blanket for my grandchild due in October but I am not at all sure that I have done the sheep square correctly. All my popcorn rows stand up in the air as they seem to be too tight to lie flat so the finished square is very raised and if you turn it over, there is a big space under the head. Is this correct or not? Reply As you can see it uses crochet puff stitch for some gorgeous texture. The other stitches used in this pattern are double crochet and even treble crochet. Hello! Yes, there are two options. Either the Solid Granny Square or the Polka Dot Square (either worked all in one color, or with 2 colors, as per the pattern pictures). Hope that this helps! Happy stitching. Reply