Welcome, everyone, to this exciting granny square release for Granny Square Day 2024! If you haven't already heard about Granny Square Day, it's a fantastic online event organized by @simplycrochetmag on their Instagram account. It's a day filled with creativity and community spirit as we unite to share pictures of our beautiful granny squares, cropping them to fill the screen and build an enormous virtual online blanket together!
If you would like to read more about it, there is more detailed information through the link below https://www.gathered.how/knitting-and-crochet/crochet/granny-square-day
This pattern is also availble as a free download from Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-elixir-square
This Pattern is written in US terms and is for an adventurous beginner...
Stitches
ch – Chain
chsp(s) – Chain Space(s)
cluster(s) - yarn over, insert hook into st/between sts, pull up a loop, yarn over pull through first two loops, rpt 2 more times, yarn over pull through all 4 loops on the hook
dc(s) – Double Crochet(s)
fpdc – front post double crochet
rpt – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc(s) – Single Crochet
slst – Slip Stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
…… - Repeat instructions inside the symbols
[……] – Repeat instructions inside the symbols
Tools
· Any yarn – I used DK Acrylic (any brand – I used scraps) Roughly 17g
· Any hook – I used a 5mm hook
· Tapestry needle – for weaving in ends
· Scissors
Notes
· Ch3 and Ch2 counts as a st.
· Ch1 does not count as a st.
· If you would prefer to start your round with a standing st, then that is fine.
· I changed colour every round – this is optional.
· Weave in ends as you go!
· The beauty of this square is that you can stop on any round that you wish! You can keep it small or add lots of rounds to make a huge square!
I ended my square after Round 7. My finished square after blocking measured 16cm x 16cm. This was achieved by using a 5mm hook and DK acrylic yarn scraps.
Pattern
You will be turning your work after each round.
Ch4, slst into 1st ch to create a loop. You can use a magic ring if you prefer.
TIP – If you started with a ch4, make sure you crochet over the centre yarn tail so you can pull the tail at the end of this round to close the centre loop.
Round 1 - RS
Ch3, 2dc in the loop, ch2, *3dc in the loop, ch2* - rpt this 2 more times so that you end up with 4 sets of 3dc, slst to top of ch3 to join. (4 sets of 3dc and 4 corner chsps)
Pull the loose tail from the beginning to tighten the centre ring.
Round 2 – WS
Turn, slst into corner chsp, ch3, 1dc in same corner chsp, *fpdc in every st along the edge, 2dc – ch2 – 2dc in corner chsp* - rpt 2 more times, fpdc in every st along the edge, 2dc in final corner chsp, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (4dcs + 3fpdc on each side)
Round 3 - RS
Turn, slst into corner chsp, ch3, 1dc in same corner chsp, ch1, sk next st, [*cluster in next st, ch1, sk next st* - rpt until you reach the next corner chsp, 2dc – ch2 – 2dc in corner chsp] – rpt 2 more times, ch1, sk next st, cluster in next st, ch1, sk next st - rpt until you reach the final corner chsp, 2dc in final corner chsp, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (4dcs + 3 clusters + 4 chsps on each side)
Round 4 – WS
Turn, slst into corner chsp, ch3, 1dc in same corner chsp, [1fpdc around next 2sts, *1dc in chsp, ch1, sk st* - rpt until 1 chsp remains, 1dc in chsp, 1fpdc around next 2 sts, 2dc – ch2 – 2dc in corner chsp] – rpt 2 more times, 1fpdc around next 2sts, *1dc in chsp, ch1, sk st* - rpt until 1 chsp remains, 1dc in chsp, 1fpdc around next 2 sts, 2dc in final corner chsp, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (8dcs + 4fpdc + 3 chsps on each side)
Round 5 - RS
Turn, slst into corner chsp, ch3, 1dc in same corner chsp, *1dc in every st and chsp along this edge, 2dc – ch2 – 2dc in corner chsp* – rpt 2 more times, 1dc in every st and chsp along this edge until you reach the final chsp, 2dc in final corner chsp, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (19dcs on each side)
Round 6 - RS
Turn, slst into corner chsp, ch3, 1dc in same corner chsp, *1fpdc around every st along this edge, 2dc – ch2 – 2dc in corner chsp* – rpt 2 more times, 1fpdc around every st along this edge until you reach the final chsp, 2dc in final corner chsp, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (4 dcs + 19fpdc on each side)
Round 7 - RS
Turn, slst into corner chsp, ch3, 1dc in same corner chsp, ch1, sk next st, [*cluster in next st, ch1, sk next st* - rpt until you reach the next corner chsp, 2dc – ch2 – 2dc in corner chsp] – rpt 2 more times, ch1, sk next st, *cluster in next st, ch1, sk next st* - rpt until you reach the final corner chsp, 2dc in final corner chsp, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (4dcs + 11 clusters + 12 chsps on each side)
I stopped after this round, but you can add as many rounds as you wish!
I will write out one more round and if you wish to continue making your square bigger, you will just keep repeating Rounds 5-8 until you are happy with the size of your square.
Round 8 – RS
Turn, slst into corner chsp, ch3, 1dc in same corner chsp, [1fpdc around next 2sts, *1dc in chsp, ch1, sk st* - rpt until 1 chsp remains, 1dc in chsp, 1fpdc around next 2 sts, 2dc – ch2 – 2dc in corner chsp] – rpt 2 more times, 1fpdc around next 2sts, *1dc in chsp, ch1, sk st* - rpt until 1 chsp remains, 1dc in chsp, 1fpdc around next 2 sts, 2dc in final corner chsp, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (16dcs + 4fpdc + 11 chsps on each side)
As mentioned above, keep repeating Rounds 5-8 until you are happy with the size of your square.
Fasten off and weave in any ends.
That’s it, you’re all done!!!
I strongly suggest that your block your work once completed as it really helps to transform it into a beautiful square.
I would love to see you’re your square or any progress pics! Please tag me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or TikTok @craftandacuppa #theelixirsquare #elixirsquare
Copying, redistributing, or reselling this pattern is prohibited. Kindly refrain from using my images. You are allowed to sell products made from my patterns. It would be appreciated if you give credit to me as the designer, Craft and a Cuppa.
Make use of your squares to make a blanket or turn them into clothing! I provide various granny square patterns in my shop as well as on my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7AKyc1QQunxGFbhlloOVQ
Be sure to explore my playlists, where you can find a variety of garment tutorials. If you see a tutorial that includes a granny square, you can also watch along to understand how to make the basic granny square, as I include it in all my granny square tutorials!
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