The Granny Square Book: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square (36 page)

SIZES MEDIUM AND LARGE ONLY:

Work same as size Small row 1, working 2 dc in each row-end dc on each added row on side motifs (231 [239] dc).

ALL SIZES:

ROW 2:
Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), sk next st, *dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, rep from * to last st, dc in last st, turn.

ROW 3:
Ch 3, dc in each st and ch-1 sp across. Do not fasten off. Rotate piece to work across right front edge.

FRONT AND NECKLINE BORDER

ROW 1:
With C/2 hook, ch 1, work 3 sc across edge of bottom border, work 15 sc across each motif to neck edge, work 3 sc in corner sp, work 20 (22, 24) sc evenly spaced to shoulder seam, work 36 (40, 42) sc evenly spaced across back of neck to shoulder, work 20 (22, 24) sc across to top of left front, work 3 sc in corner sp, work 15 sc across each motif of left front edge, work 3 sc across bottom border, turn (268 [276, 284] sc).

ROW 2:
Ch 1, sc in each st to corner, 3 sc in center corner sc, sk next sc, sc in each next 16 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in each sc to shoulder seam, working along back of neck, *sc in next 4 (6, 4) sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts, rep from * across back of neck to shoulder seam, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 16 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in each sc to corner sc, 3 sc in corner sc, sc in each sc across right front edge to bottom corner, turn.

ROW 3:
Ch 1, 1 sc in each next 2 sts, *ch 3, sk next 2 sts (buttonhole made)**, sc in next 13 sts, rep from * 5 times, rep from * to ** once, sc in each sc to corner sc, 3 sc in corner sc, sk next sc, sc in each sc across to first sc before next corner sc, sk next sc, 3 sc in corner sc, sk next sc, sc in each sc across left front edge, turn.

ROW 4:
Ch 1, sc in each sc to corner sc, 3 sc in corner sc, sk next sc, sc in each sc across to first sc before next corner sc, sk next sc, 3 sc in corner sc, *sc in each sc to next ch 3 sp, 2 sc in ch-3 sp, rep from * across, sc in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.

ROW 5:
Sc in each sc to center corner st, 3 sc in corner sc, sk next sc, sc in each sc across to first sc before next corner sc, sk next sc, 3 sc in corner sc, sc in each sc across to end, do not turn.

ROW 6:
Working from left to right, ch 1, rev sc in each st across right front, neck, and left front edges. Fasten off.

BOTTOM EDGING:

ROW 1:
With C/2 (2.75 mm) hook, join MC in bottom left-hand corner, ch 1, sc in each st across bottom edge. Fasten off.

SLEEVE (MAKE 2)

With MC and C/2 (2.75 mm) hook, ch 61.

ROW 1:
Working in back loops of ch sts, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (60 sc).

ROWS 2 AND 3:
Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

ROW 4:
Change to D/3 (3.25 mm) hook, ch 1, dc in each sc across, turn.

Continue working in dc, inc 1 dc on each side of every 4th (3rd, 3rd) row, 10 (12, 14) times (80 [84, 88] dc). Work even in dc until sleeve measures 16 1/2" (17", 17 1/2") (42 [43, 44.5] cm) from beg. Fasten off. Sew sleeve seam.

SLEEVE EDGING:

ROW 1:
With right side facing, and D/3 (3.25 mm) hook, working across opposite side of foundation ch, join MC at sleeve seam, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each ch around, join with a SI st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

ROW 2:
Ch 4, sk next st, *dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, rep from * around, join with a SI st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.

ROW 3:
Ch 3, dc in each st and ch-1 sp around, join with a SI st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

ROW 4:
Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a SI st in first sc.

ROW 5:
Ch 1, working from left to right, reverse sc in each sc around, join with a SI st in first reverse sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Pin sleeves in place and sew into armholes.

Sew buttons to left front opposite buttonholes.

If blocking is necessary, lay garment on a padded surface, spray lightly with water. Pat into shape and allow to dry. Do not press with iron as this will ruin texture of flowers.

*ADD STITCHES TO SIDES OF THESE SQUARES BEFORE ASSEMBLY FOR MEDIUM AND LARGE SIZES.

FIESTA BAG

Here’s a fun, colorful bag to brighten up any outfit. I’m a big fan of this cotton yarn because it is so easy to work with and it comes in so many vivid colors. Try different combinations of three colors to see what you like. A fabric lining peeks through the holes in the squares and keeps small items from dropping through.

SQUARES

Make 20 #64 Erica Squares (
page 99
) in color sequence as follows:

4 solid A

4 solid B

4 solid C

2 using A as color 1, C as color 2, B as color 3, A as color 4

2 using B as color 1, C as color 2, B as color 3, A as color 4

4 using C as color 1, a as color 2, B as color 3, A as color 4

Sew squares together following diagram.

SIDE EDGING

Using B, working along short sides, work 2 rows of dc on each side, picking up 20 dc along each square.

Block piece by laying on a flat surface, spray with water, pat into shape, allow to dry.

FINISHING

When dry, cut lining at least 1" (2.5 cm) bigger than piece, pin in place folding edges 1/2" (1.3 cm) under, sew in place. Fold bag in half, sew side seams one and one half squares, leaving one half square at top open.

TOP BORDER

ROW 1:
With B, join in top corner, work 1 dc in every other st along top, ch 1, turn.

ROW 2:
Work 1 sc in every other dc, fasten off, leaving a 2 yd (1.85 m) end for sewing to handle.

Rep rows 1 and 2 on other side.

Thread the 2 yd (1.85 m) of yarn onto a tapestry needle and working around the handle, attach handle to last row of sc, fasten off securely.

PENDANT EARRINGS

These earrings are crocheted using super fine metallic braid, following the directions for the #68 Gracie Square with some changes. By eliminating some of the chains between groups the square becomes a little smaller and the center pops a little to give them dimension.

First 3 rounds of this pattern are worked from the wrong side.

FOUNDATION:
With A, ch 4, join with a SI st to form a ring.

RND 1 (WS):
With A, ch 5, * 1 dc in ring, ch 2, rep from * 6 times more, join with a SI st to 3rd ch of beg ch-5 (8 ch-2 sps).

RND 2:
With A: *SI st into next ch-2 sp, 2 dc, 1 SI st in same sp, rep from * 7 times more, 1 SI st into same place as first SI st.

RND 3:
With A: ch 6 *1 dc between the two SI sts, ch 4, rep from *6 times more, join with a SI st into 3rd ch of beg ch-6, pick up a loop with B, fasten off A, turn work around.