Friday, August 22, 2014

We did it!

Here are all mine!  Let's see all yours!  And congratulations to Karen who not only sent me the most squares out of all of you, but is the winner of the drawing for the $25 Michaels Gift Card!  


Square #100: Birds of the Air Square




Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: For my very last square, I put a bird on it. Actually two. 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Square #99: Soft Flower Square




Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: Just follow the directions and you'll be fine! 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Square #98: Baby Ball Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: This is a great primer in color changing! To change colors in a stitch, remember to change the color on the last yarn over of the stitch. 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Square #97: Puff Flower Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: More puffs! Actually I sort of hate puffs. But this square isn't so bad I don't think. Same reminder about counting and puff stitches from yesterday! 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Monday, August 18, 2014

Square #96: Heart Block Square




Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet

Notes: This is a bit girly for my taste but here it is. Be sure to count, count, count. And make sure you keep 19 stitches in the row. Don't be tempted by crocheting into the puff stitch! 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Square #95: Amber Waves Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: This pattern is very straightforward! It had double trebles and I'm not sure if we have done them before but here's a tutorial: http://crochet.about.com/c/ht/00/07/How_Double_Treble_Stitch0962932609.htm

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Square #94: Crochet N More Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: I did DC for the last two rows because I really just wanted to finish the square and move on with my day. The long single crochets are cool though! And the way it's worked in rows and rounds! 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Square #93: 16 Circles Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: We are finishing up with some pretty easy ones. Except for this one. It takes a little study of the directions but the pattern is full of pictures to help you out! 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Square #92: Simple Rows and Rounds Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: This one is easy peasey but it turns out very lovely! 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Square #91: Jungle Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes:  Jungle Granny doo doo doo doo doo doo I don't know how this ended up a little crooked but oh well. 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Square #90: Granny Spike Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes:  This square is very easy and basic BUT it has a twist! The fun spikes into the lower rounds. I'm a fan! This square should work up pretty quickly! 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Monday, August 11, 2014

Square #89: Silja's Flower Square

Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  at least two colors medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: This one is  really easy and really great! 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Square #88: Dutch Granny Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes:  Hey!  This pattern is in Dutch!!  Oh no!  What will you do???? You'll follow these directions I have helpfully google translated, then attempted to edit so they make sense.  And don't say things like, "make sticks in loop."  Thanks, google.  The pictures on the pattern are top notch and I recommend following along with them as well. 

Rd 1: ch 6, join to 1st ch with sl st to form circle. 
Rd 2: ch 3, 15 dc into circle, join with sl st to 1st sc. (16 dc) 
Rd 3: Work (2 dc cluster + ch 1) between each dc from previous round, join with sl st. Fasten off color. 
Rd 4: Join new color in any ch 1 sp from previous round, 3 dc + ch 1 in each ch 1 space from previous round.  Fasten off color. 
Rd 5: Join with sc in any ch 1 space from previous round. *ch 3, sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 3, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 3, sc in ch 1 sp, ch 7, sc in same sp* repeat from * to * around, ch 3, join with sl st.     
Rd 6: *4 dc in ch 3 loop, sk next sc, 4 dc in ch 3 loop, sk next sc & loop, (6 dc, ch 2, 6 dc) in ch 7 loop, sk next loop*  Repeat from * to * around, join wtih sl st. Fasten off color. 
Rd 7: Join new color in same space, *ch 3, sk 4 dc, sc in sp, ch 3, sk 4 dc, sc in sp, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner, ch 5, sc in sp* repeat from * to * around. 
Rd 8: *4 dc in ch 3 loop, 4 dc in ch 3 loop, 6 dc in ch 5 loop, (dc, ch 2, dc) in corner, 6 dc in ch 5 loop* repeat from * to * around, join with sl st. 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Square #87: Pinwheel Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: This square was really pretty hard. Where I really struggled was row 9. But once I figured out that the two double crochet cluster is really dc2tog and corner means the point of the star, it changed everything.  Well except for on that one side where it's still a little uneven . Over all though huge thumbs up to this square. Really lovely. 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Square #86: Flower Day Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Square #85: Kitty Square





Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  at least 2 colors medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 double crochet

Pattern: 
1. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in remaining 3 ch – 4 sts.
2. Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next sc. You’ll work both sides of the starting ch so: 2 sc in next (bottom) sc, sc in the next 3 sc, join with sl st to 1st sc. - 12 sts.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next two sc, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in the next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc, join with sl st to 1st sc. – 18 sts.
4. Ch 1, turn, sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in last sc, join with sl st to 1st sc. – 24 sts.
5. Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, join with sl st to 1st sc. – 30 sts.
6. Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc, join with sl st to 1st sc.  – 36 sts.
7. Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, sl st in next st, hdc in next st, ch 1, dc in same st as hdc, ch 1, tc in next st, ch 1, dc in next st, ch 1, hdc in same st as dc, sl st in next st (one ear made), sc in next 4 sc, sl st in next st, hdc in next st, ch 1, dc in same st as hdc, ch 1, tc in next st, ch 1, dc in next st, ch 1, hdc in same st as dc, sl st in next st (second ear made), sc in next 2 sc, join with sl st in 1st sc. –52 sts.
8. Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sc, skip sl st, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, skip sl st, sc in next 4 sc, skip sl st, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, skip sl st, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, join with sl st to 1st sc.  Fasten off. –56 sts.
9. With new color, join with a sl st to center sc of the three sc that form the top of right ear.  Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st, sc in next 5 sc, skip 1 sc, sc in next 2 sc, skip sc, sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, join with sl st to 1st sc. –60 st.
10. Dc in each st around with 3 dc in corner st until square is desired size.

Add face with french knots for eyes, and other embellishments as desired. 

Notes: Sorry this photo is a little dark.  I hope you can see what I was going for.  Spoiler alert: it's a cat.

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Square #84: Versailles Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  at least 1 color medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes:  I used a bunch of little scrap yarns on this one. Hence the craziness. At 6 (ish) inches it's hard to really get into the pattern but maybe you can  make it out a bit. 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Square #83: Velvet and Lace Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  2 colors medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes:  I think this square is really very pretty! 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Square #82: Foolin' Around Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  at least 2 colors medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: I like this one.  It's simple and to the point and the pattern has variations for all different sizes! I did the 6" but didn't add the last row in the directions because it was already 6" and I liked how it looked.

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Square #81: Nordic Star Square



Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, tape measure or ruler

Yarn needed:  at least 2 colors medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, single crochet,
 half double crochetdouble crochettreble crochet


Notes: Apparently I've just given up worrying about making it 6".  This is probably at least 10'. In retrospect I should have stopped after the red and skipped to the last two rows.  But for some reason I just kept going.  On my 81st square, I think it's fair that I blame granny fatigue. 

As always, if you have any questions, comment below or e-mail me at crochetwithanna@gmail.com.