The Traditional Basic Granny Square
The Traditional Basic Granny Square Description The Traditional Basic Granny Square is a classic pattern is the foundation of millions of afghans that have been made throughout history. They are quick and easy to make and great for using small scraps of yarn. They can be used for everything from blankets, to scarves, to pillows, and even pants!
Stitch Details Skill Level Easy
Row Count Number of Rows: Variable
Pattern Repeat Ch 4, joined into ring
Abbreviations ch - Chain Stitch sc - Single Crochet dc - Double Crochet
Pattern Instructions Foundation Chain: Ch 4, joined into ring Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in the loop,* ch 2, 3 dc in the chain loop, complete 3 times total from*, ch 1, sc in beginning ch 3. This will put you at the center of your chain space. Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch sp, *ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch sp, Complete 3 times total from *. Ch 1, sc in beginning ch 3 to join. Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch SP, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, complete 3 times total from *. Ch 1, sc in beginning ch 3 to join.
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Round 4 *Optional*:Ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, complete 3 times total from *. Ch 1, sc in beginning ch 3 to join. Round 5 *Optional*:Ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, complete 3 times total from *. Ch 1, sc in beginning ch 3 to join. You can continue enlarging the square as much as you want.
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Stitch Details Skill Level Easy
Row Count Number of Rows: Variable
Pattern Repeat Ch 4, joined into ring
Abbreviations ch - Chain Stitch sc - Single Crochet dc - Double Crochet
Pattern Instructions Foundation Chain: Ch 4, joined into ring Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in the loop,* ch 2, 3 dc in the chain loop, complete 3 times total from*, ch 1, sc in beginning ch 3. This will put you at the center of your chain space. Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch sp, *ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch sp, Complete 3 times total from *. Ch 1, sc in beginning ch 3 to join. Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch SP, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, complete 3 times total from *. Ch 1, sc in beginning ch 3 to join.
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Round 4 *Optional*:Ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, complete 3 times total from *. Ch 1, sc in beginning ch 3 to join. Round 5 *Optional*:Ch 3, 2 dc in the same ch sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, complete 3 times total from *. Ch 1, sc in beginning ch 3 to join. You can continue enlarging the square as much as you want.
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