Crochet a solid color granny square is a delightful way to spend your time and add a splash of color to your day. With just a hook and yarn, you can whip up something cozy and beautiful.
Crochet Solid Color Granny Square
Materials Needed:
- DK weight yarn (The example uses color Coral Reef from Kenyarn.com)
- 5mm hook
Pattern Overview:
- This tutorial is for those who have some experience making granny squares. It's a method to create a perfectly square, solid granny square using a single color or variegated yarn.
Pattern Steps:
Starting the Square:
- Make a slip knot on your hook.
- Chain 3.
- Slip stitch in the fourth chain from your hook to form a center ring.
First Round:
- Chain 2 (counts as your first double crochet).
- Double crochet 2 more times into the center ring.
- Chain 1 to form the corner, then 3 double crochets into the center ring.
- Repeat the process to create the first square. After forming the square, chain 1 for each corner and add sets of 3 double crochets into the center until four corners are formed.
- Slip stitch to the top of the first double crochet to close the round, not into the initial chain 2.
Second Round:
- Chain 2 and turn your work so the reverse side faces you.
- Into the first chain-1 space, work 2 double crochets.
- Chain 1, then 3 double crochets into the same chain-1 space to form your corner.
- Continue around the square: 3 double crochets, chain 1, 3 double crochets in each chain-1 space, ending by slip stitching into the top of the starting double crochet.
Subsequent Rounds:
- Continue as per the second round instructions, turning the work at the end of each round to maintain the square appearance.
- For corners, always work: 3 double crochets, chain 1, 3 double crochets.
- Work 3 double crochets into the spaces between the corners on the sides of the square.
Joining Rounds:
- If adding the square to a project, use the join-as-you-go method from the fourth round onward.
- For a standalone square, continue to add rounds by following the pattern and turning at the end of each round.
Tips:
- Flipping the square at the end of each round helps maintain a perfect square shape.
- The video suggests using chain 1 in the corners for apparel to avoid too large gaps, but you can adjust according to your project (chain 2 for blankets, for example).
- You may adjust the size by adding more rounds, always working in the pattern of 3 double crochets for sides and corner patterns.
Ending Your Work:
- Once the desired size is reached, finish off by cutting the yarn, pulling it through the last loop on your hook, and weaving in the ends securely.
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