Granny Square Love
From Granny Square Love by Sarah London, 2011; courtesy of F&W Media
pillowcase trim You’ll be amazed what a difference a few granny squares will make to your bed linens. Trim a pair of pillowcases with a line of crocheted granny squares for a truly unique look.
square Make 5.
yarn 3 skeins worsted weight yarn, 1 each of 3 colors (A, B and C) The trim shown here was made using Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian highland wool, 3.5oz/100g, 220yd/201m) in colors #8339 (A), #8010 (B) and #9469 (C).
crochet hook
With color A, ch 5, join with a sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3, work 2 dc into the ring, * ch 2, work 3 dc into the ring; rep
from * twice more, ch 2, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner sp. Rnd 2: Ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into corner sp, * ch 1, work (3 dc, ch 2,
3 dc) into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * twice more, ch 1, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner sp. Fasten off A. Rnd 3: Join color B into any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into
U.S. size G/6 (4mm)
corner sp, * ch 1, work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * twice more, ch 1, work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner sp. Fasten off B.
notions Vintage pillowcase
Rnd 4: Join color C into any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into
Yarn needle
corner sp, * ch 1, [work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * twice more, ch 1, [work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner sp. Fasten off C.
Sewing needle Clear monofilament thread
finished measurements 31⁄2" × 171⁄2" (9cm × 44.5cm), or desired length
finishing Join squares in a long strip using preferred method. With color C, work 1 rnd of sc evenly around outside edges. Weave in ends. Block if desired. With sewing needle and monofilament thread, stitch trim to edge of pillowcase.
From Granny Square Love by Sarah London, 2011; courtesy of F&W Media
FINISHING 4 3 2 1
Color Commentary from Sarah London A hot pink pillowcase sets the scene for this project! I based all of my color decisions on the color of my pillowcase. The squares begin with a center of petrol blue, followed by cream for definition. A final round of pink matches the squares to the pillowcase and draws the look of the project together.
From Granny Square Love by Sarah London, 2011; courtesy of F&W Media
pillowcase trim You’ll be amazed what a difference a few granny squares will make to your bed linens. Trim a pair of pillowcases with a line of crocheted granny squares for a truly unique look.
square Make 5.
yarn 3 skeins worsted weight yarn, 1 each of 3 colors (A, B and C) The trim shown here was made using Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian highland wool, 3.5oz/100g, 220yd/201m) in colors #8339 (A), #8010 (B) and #9469 (C).
crochet hook
With color A, ch 5, join with a sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3, work 2 dc into the ring, * ch 2, work 3 dc into the ring; rep
from * twice more, ch 2, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner sp. Rnd 2: Ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into corner sp, * ch 1, work (3 dc, ch 2,
3 dc) into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * twice more, ch 1, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner sp. Fasten off A. Rnd 3: Join color B into any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into
U.S. size G/6 (4mm)
corner sp, * ch 1, work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * twice more, ch 1, work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner sp. Fasten off B.
notions Vintage pillowcase
Rnd 4: Join color C into any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into
Yarn needle
corner sp, * ch 1, [work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * twice more, ch 1, [work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next 2 sts and into the corner sp. Fasten off C.
Sewing needle Clear monofilament thread
finished measurements 31⁄2" × 171⁄2" (9cm × 44.5cm), or desired length
finishing Join squares in a long strip using preferred method. With color C, work 1 rnd of sc evenly around outside edges. Weave in ends. Block if desired. With sewing needle and monofilament thread, stitch trim to edge of pillowcase.
From Granny Square Love by Sarah London, 2011; courtesy of F&W Media
FINISHING 4 3 2 1
Color Commentary from Sarah London A hot pink pillowcase sets the scene for this project! I based all of my color decisions on the color of my pillowcase. The squares begin with a center of petrol blue, followed by cream for definition. A final round of pink matches the squares to the pillowcase and draws the look of the project together.
From Granny Square Love by Sarah London, 2011; courtesy of F&W Media
