Add a little twist to the traditional granny square by adding in features of a solid square with the Crazy Granny square.
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Table of Contents
The Yarn
I used two different types of worsted weight yarn to make my Crazy Granny squares. The green solid square I used Craftsmart Value in the colorway Leaf Green. The square that has two colors I used Lion Brand Pound Of Love in colorways White and Oxford Grey.
Supplies Needed
- 95-100 yards worsted weight yarn
- H/5.00mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Yarn needle
- Blocking materials (optional)
Stitches Used
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
MC – Magic Circle
Sc – Single Crochet
Sdc – Starting Double Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(es)
Stitch Definition:
Starting Double Crochet – (also known as Long Chain Double Crochet or Chainless Starting Double Crochet.) Pull up your loop to the height of your usual Double Crochet. Yarn over, insert into the 1st St, yarn over, pull through the Stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.
Gauge & Finished Size
Gauge: 14 Sts x 7 rows = 4” of Dc
Finished Size: 12” x 12” square
Pattern Notes
Written in US crochet terms.
Sdc can be substituted with a Ch 3.
Worked in the round.
A stitch count is provided at the end of each round.
Blocking isn’t necessary but advised.
Included in the Fall 2023 Granny Blanket CAL by MadameStitch.
Color changes are optional.
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The Pattern
With Color A:
1.) In MC, Sdc, 2Dc, Ch 3, *3Dc, Ch 3, repeat from * 2 more times. Join to Sdc with a Sl St. (12 Dc, 4 Ch 3 Sps)
2.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, *Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 3 Sts, (2Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 3 Sts, 2 Dc in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 3. Join to Sdc with a Sl St. (26 Dc, 2 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)
3.) (Sdc, 2 Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 7 Sts, (2Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 7 Sts, 2Dc in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 3. Join to Sdc with a Sl St. (40 Dc, 4 Ch 1 Sps, 3 Ch 3 Sps)
Fasten off and change to Color B.
4.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 11 Sts, (2Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, 3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 11 Sts, 2 Dc in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 3. Join to Sdc with Sl St. (54 Dc, 6 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)
5.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, repeat from * two more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 15 Sts, (2Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, repeat from * two more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 15 Sts, 2Dc in Ch 3 Space, Ch 3. Join to Sdc in Sl St. (68 Dc, 8 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)
Should measure 6” across.
Fasten off and change to Color A.
6.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3 repeat from * three more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 19 Sts, (2Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, repeat from * three more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 19 Sts, 2Dc in Ch 3 Space, Ch 3. Join to Sdc in Sl St. (82 Dc, 10 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)
7.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3 repeat from * four more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 23 Sts, (2Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, repeat from * four more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 23 Sts, 2Dc in Ch 3 Space, Ch 3. Join to Sdc in Sl St. (96 Dc, 12 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)
Should measure 8” across
8.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3 repeat from * five more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 27 Sts, (2Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, repeat from * five more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 27 Sts, 2Dc in Ch 3 Space, Ch 3. Join to Sdc in Sl St. (110 Dc, 14 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)
Fasten off and change to Color B.
9.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3 repeat from * six more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 31 Sts, (2Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, repeat from * six more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 31 Sts, 2Dc in Ch 3 Space, Ch 3. Join to Sdc in Sl St. (124 Dc, 16 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)
Should measure 10” across.
10.) (Sdc, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3 repeat from * seven more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 35 Sts, (2Dc, Ch 3, 3Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, *3Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 3, repeat from * seven more times, (3Dc, Ch 3, 2Dc) in Ch 3 Sp, Dc in next 35 Sts, 2Dc in Ch 3 Space, Ch 3. Join to Sdc in Sl St. (138 Dc, 18 Ch 1 Sps, 4 Ch 3 Sps)
11.) Ch 1, Sc in same St and next 39 Sts, 3Sc in next St, Sc in next 41 Sts, 3Sc in next St, Sc in next 41 Sts, 3Sc in next St, Sc in next 41 Sts, 3 Sc in next St, Sc in next St. Join to Sc with Sl St. (176 Sc)
Should measure 12” across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Block finished square to make connecting to other squares easier.
Availability
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