THE VERSATILE GRANNY SQUARE
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Materials:
•4-ply worsted weight yarn
•12 or more ounces of black
•
Assorted colors for multicolored squares
•Aluminum crochet
hook, size H
Granny Square:
Make desired amount of squares, changing colors for each
round. For a classic multicolored afghan, use black for rnd
4 throughout.
Ch 6, join with sl st to form ring.
•Rnd 1: Ch 3 for first dc, 2 do in ring, ch
2, (3 do in ring, ch 2) 3 times. Join to top of ch 3. Cut
yarn.
•Rnd 2: Join new color in any ch 2
space, ch 3 for first dc, in same space work 2 dc, ch 2, 3
dc, (ch 1, in next corner work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) 3 times,
ch 1, join to top of starting ch. Cut yarn.
•Rnd
3: Join new color in any corner, ch 3 for first
dc, in same space work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, *ch 1, 3 do in
next ch 2 space, in corner work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc; repeat
from * 2 more times, end ch 1, 3 do in next ch 2 space, ch
1, join to top of starting ch. Cut yarn.
•Rnd
4: Join new color in corner, ch 3, for first dc,
in same space work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, *(ch 1, 3 do in next
ch 1 space) 2 times, ch 1, in corner work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc;
repeat from * 2 more times, end (ch 1, 3 do in next ch 1
space) 2 times, ch 1, join to top of starting ch.
Finishing: Work in all loose ends using a
tapestry needle. Sew squares together working through one
or both loops as desired. For a smoother edge, work 2 rnds
of sc around entire afghan.
TIPS
•Variegated yarn is a lot of fun to
work with when making the baby or the giant granny afghan.
The color changes for you as you work, which makes a nice
pattern without cutting and joining new colors.
•Put a drop
of clear fingernail polish on knots and let it dry in order
to seal them.
•For a more finished look, work a single
crochet evenly around the outside edge or work in double
crochet for a different look.
•For pillows and afghans, you
may add fringe at the corners or all the way around.
•Wash
your crocheted item using the directions on the label of
the skein of yarn.
Not Just for Winter
With Spring around the corner and warm weather on the way,
it's a good time to mention that crocheting isn't just for
winter. However, it isn't the time to put away your crochet
hook; it's time to learn how to make things with a finer
thread called "crochet cotton:" This cotton, which looks
like string and comes in a variety of colors, can be
purchased in different weights (which actually means that
they come in different plys, like yarn). So start thinking
about doing projects that you can easily carry along during
the busy summer months.
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