This is a free quick and easy crochet granny square motif that uses three stitches, slip stitch, single crochet and the double crochet. this makes it perfect for the beginner.
I love granny squares first because they are s versatile and what you can make with them is always beautiful. They are a classic that every crocheter must have. Once you have mastered working in squares you can easily design your own motifs.
This motif can be used to make blankets, scarves, shawls or even beautiful tops ideally for summer. The possibilities are almost limitless.
Materials
Yarn: Stylecraft DK Aster 100g, 100% Acrylic (Aster and sunshine shades)
Hook: 4.5m
Finished measurement: 5.5 inches square
Gauge is not important for this project
Abbreviations
ch- chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
nxt – next
rep – repeat
Steps to make the free quick and easy granny square motif
create magic ring or ch3 sl st to form loop or your favourite method
R1: work 12 dc into ring, join with sl st to form circle ch 3 (counts as dc)
R2: work 2dc into each dc, join to form circle (24 dc)
R3: *(ch 5, sk 2dc, sc into next dc) rep (*) around (8 loops)
R4: (7dc, ch 3, 7dc) into 1st ch5 loop, sc in nxt loop, rep around, sl st in 1st dc
Well done! By now, you have a square motif this can be considered complete if you please, but I decided to add two more rows.
R5: ch 8 (counts as 1 dc and 5 chains), sc in next ch 3 space, *(ch 5, dc in sc, dc in next st) rep (* ) until last dc, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 8, see below
R6: 7dc in nxt ch5 sp, (dc, ch2 dc, in next sc) (V st formed), *(7dc in nxt ch5 sp sk 2dc, 7dc, Vst in next sc) rep (*) sl st on 1st dc.
weave in ends.
Hope you enjoyed making this.
Other free patterns for you here Cream Blocks Baby Blanket- Free Pattern or the Adorable Free Crochet Shells Scarf Pattern or the Easy Beginner Crochet Griddle Stitch Hat
Happy crocheting!
