Square #34: Flower in a Granny Square

FLOWER IN A GRANNY SQUARE

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

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

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

Pattern: http://createcrochet.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/flower-in-a-granny-square-free-pattern/

Notes:  I only did two rounds and the border to make this the size I wanted.  You may need to do more. I crochet pretty loosely. 

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

Abbreviations:

Sk= skip

Sc= single crochet

Dc= double crochet

Sp= space

Sl st = slip stitch

Square #33: Mini Mandala Square

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

Yarn needed: up to 6 colors of medium (4) worsted weight yarn

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

Pattern:  http://signedwithanowl.blogspot.com/2012/10/mini-mandala-block-tutorial.html

Notes:  This has some double crocheting together but there’s a description in the pattern.  Basically all you do is start a dc but don’t finish it, and keep making as many as it wants you to (here 3 or 4) and then finish them all at once.  It will make more sense when you read the directions!   Sorry I was late getting this one up today guys.  I have World Cup Fever. 

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

Square #32: Easy Daisy Square

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

Yarn needed: 4 colors medium weight (4) yarn

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

Pattern: http://crochetmaryellen.blogspot.com/2007/06/easy-daisy-granny-square.html

Notes:  Okay this is the best one.  Even my boyfriend loves this one and he's basically reacted to the rest of them with a mixture of support and disbelief. 

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

Abbreviations:

ch= chain
sc= single crochet

dc= double crochet
tr= treble crochet

sl st= slip stitch

Square #31: Citrus Smoothie Square

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

Yarn needed: medium (4) worsted weight yarn.  I used 6 colors, but you don’t have to.  The pattern only calls for 4.  Apparently I was just feeling fancy!

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

Pattern: http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Granny-Square-Afghans/Citrus-Smoothie-Throw

Notes:  Now we’re going to put together some of the stuff we’ve done lately (working in only one loop, long dcs) into one square.  When people dig through my granny square box, this one never gets the love it deserves.  This is one of my favorites!

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

Abbreviations:

ch= chain

sc= single crochet

dc= double crochet

sl st= slip stitch

Yarn and Tools for June 15 to June 21

We are using up to 4 different colors of yarn this week!

Important: one day is a daisy square, and one day is a palm tree square.  I don't want to stifle your creativity but keep that in mind when you're selecting your yarn!

Square #30: Long DC Square

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

Yarn needed: 3 colors medium (4) worsted weight yarn

Skills needed: chain, slip stitch, double crochet

Pattern: http://www.crochettoday.com/how-to/how-make-long-dc-stitch

Notes:  This is my favorite square.  I love the way the Long DCs work.  The pattern link has a very in-depth guide to making this stitch, but ultimately it’s only a DC that you make in a slightly weird place. 

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

Abbreviations:

ch= chain

dc= double crochet

sl st= slip stitch

Square #29: Stash Bustin' Sunflower Square

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

Yarn needed: 3 colors medium (4) worsted weight yarn

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

Pattern: http://stitch11.com/stash-bustin-sunflower-in-a-square/#more-2050

Notes:  If you just look at the square, it seems hard.  But it’s not hard at all.  The pattern is also fantastic and clear.  This one is tons of fun and perfect as the summer flowers start to make their appearance this week!

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