For part 8 of Learn to Crochet, we are finally going to crochet some solid granny squares! The video tutorial is on my YouTube channel, and the pattern is also written out below for reference.
Stitch Abbrevations
In U.S. terms (translated to UK in parentheses)
st= stitch
sp= space
ch = chain (chain)
ss = slip stitch (slip stitch)
dc = double crochet (treble)
[ ] indicate that the stitches are worked into the same space
{ } indicate that the the stitches are repeated later in the pattern
Starting Stitches
The chain 3 at the beginning of a round counts as the first double crochet stitch.
The Pattern
Foundation ring: Ch 4, ss into the first ch to create a ring.
Round 1: Ch 5 (counts as first dc + ch2-sp). {3 dc into the ring. Ch 2}. Repeat {} 2 more times. 2 dc into the ring. Ss into the 3rd ch of the ch 5. (12 sts + 4 ch2-sps).
Round 2: Ch 3. In the ch2-sp, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc]. {3 dc. In the ch2-sp, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] }. Repeat {} 2 more times. 2 dc. Ss into the top of the ch 3. (28 sts + 4 ch2-sps).
Round 3: Ch 3. 2 dc. In the ch2-sp, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc]. {7 dc. In the ch2-sp, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] }. Repeat {} 2 more times. 4 dc. Ss into the top of the ch 3. (44 sts + 4 ch2-sps).
Round 4: Ch 3. 4 dc. In the ch2-sp, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc]. {11 dc. In the ch2-sp, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] }. Repeat {} 2 more times. 6 dc. Ss into the top of the ch 3. (60 sts + 4 ch2-sps).
To continue: Each round begins with a ch 3. Then dc into each dc st of the previous round. In the ch2-sps, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc]. At the end, ss into the top of the ch 3.
At the end of the video, I quickly explained how to make the rounds different colors. This process is also written out with some pictures in the part 4 blog post:
Up next:
How to begin with a magic circle
See you next week!