The Granny Square Book: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square (37 page)

RND 4 (RS):
With B, ch 6, *3 dc into each of the next two ch-4 loops, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, rep from * twice more, 3 dc in each of the next two ch-4 loops, ch 3, SI st into 3rd ch of beg ch-6.

RND 5:
With B *ch 4, 1 SI st in the first of 6 dc group, ch 7, 1 SI st in the last of the 6 dc group, ch 4, 1 SI st in dc, rep from * 3 times more, ending the last SI st into same place as first SI st, pick up a loop with C, fasten off B.

RND 6:
With C, ch 2, 4 hdc in next ch-4 sp, *5 hdc, ch 3, 5 hdc in next ch-7 sp [4 hdc in next ch-4 sp] twice, rep from * twice, 5 hdc, ch 3, 5 hdc in next ch-7 sp, 3 hdc in next ch-4 sp, join with a SI st to 2nd ch of beg ch-2, fasten off.

JEWEL COVER

With A, ch 5, join with a SI st to form a ring, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1) *1 dc, ch 1 in ring, rep from * 11 times more, fasten off leaving an 8" (20.5 cm) end for sewing. Place jewel in center of circle just made, using a tapestry needle, gather up around jewel encasing it in the yarn, attach to bottom of earring. Attach hook to top of earring.

BRIGHT COLORS BACKPACK

This backpack was designed and made by my granddaughter, with a little help from her mom. Nicole says it’s perfect for taking all her gear to ballet lessons, and the bright colors against the denim blue background work great with jeans. The backpack is worked on a small hook so that stitches will produce a tightly woven fabric, preventing small items from slipping through.

Made with 4 colors: A, B, C, and D.

FRONT

Follow the directions for #45 Flower Garden XII Square (
page 79
) to make 9 squares in color combinations as follows. Always use denim mist (D) for rnd 4.

2 Foundation and Rnd 1: A, Rnd 2: C, rnd 3: B

1 Foundation and Rnd 1: A, Rnd 2: B, rnd 3: C

2 Foundation and Rnd 1: B, Rnd 2: A, rnd 3: C

1 Foundation and Rnd 1: B, Rnd 2: C, rnd 3: A

2 Foundation and Rnd 1: C, Rnd 2: B, rnd 3: A

1 Foundation and Rnd 1: C, Rnd 2: A, rnd 3: B

Sew squares together in 3 rows and 3 columns, using the photo as a guide.

BACK

Worked vertically.

FOUNDATION ROW:
With D, ch 52, starting in 3rd ch from hook, work 1 dc in each ch across row (51 dc), turn.

ROW 1:
Ch 2 (counts as dc), sk first dc, 1 dc in each of next 49 dc, 1 dc in turn ch, turn.

Rep row 1 till 13 1/2" (34.5 cm), do not fasten off.

Holding wrong sides together, working through both thicknesses, work sc around sides and bottom of backpack, do not fasten off.

TOP BORDER

Ch 3 (counts as a dc, ch-1), *sk 1 st, 1 dc, ch 1 in next st, rep from * all around top edge, end with a SI st to 2nd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Cut nylon cord into two lengths and thread through ch-1 sps at top, one through front and one through back.

Thread ends together through border corners, back to front. Tie together in large knots.

Blocking not necessary.

TWEEN HOODED VEST

My granddaughter chose to use the #6 Jeannine Square for a hooded vest. She likes the textures of the square but decided to downplay the multicolor aspect a bit and use only two colors per square. By crocheting only the first three rounds of the pattern, she made squares that are smaller and more proportionate to her size. I helped her design the layout of the squares, the size adjustments, and the finishing touches.

VEST

Each square uses the first 3 rounds of Jeannine Square (
page 36
).

The same number of squares are made for each size; rows of dc are added at underarm to change width, rows of dc are added at bottom for length.

Rounds 2 and 3 for all squares and all finishing use MC.

Sew squares right sides together through back loops.

FOR BODY AND HOOD, MAKE:

20 squares using A for foundation and rnd 1.

16 squares using B for foundation and rnd 1.

30 squares using C for foundation and rnd 1.

HOOD

Assemble hood following the diagram,
page 145
.

BOTTOM HOOD BORDER

Join MC in bottom left square of hood, right side facing, work as follows:

ROW 1:
Ch 3, work 1 dc in each st and in each corner sp along bottom of hood, turn.

ROW 2 (wS):
Ch 4, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, sk 2 dc, 1 dc in next sc, rep from * around, end 1 dc in tch, turn.

ROW 3:
Ch 3, 1 dc in each st and in each sp across row.

FOR SIZE 12:
Work another row of dc.

FOR SIZE 14:
Work 2 more rows of dc.

Set hood aside.

BODY

For size 12, before assembling add 1 row of dc on each side of each underarm square.

For size 14, before assembling add 2 rows of dc on each side of each underarm square.

Assemble body, following the diagram,
page 145
.

BOTTOM BODY BORDER

Join MC in bottom left corner, right side facing, work bottom border as follows:

ROW 1:
1 dc in each st and in each corner sp all along bottom to Right front, turn.

For size 12 only, work 1 more row dc.

For size 14 only, work 2 more rows dc.

BEADING ROW (ALL SIZES):
Ch 5, sk 2 dc, *1 dc in next St, ch 2, sk 2, rep from * across row, end 1 dc in tch, turn.

All sizes, work 1 row dc, fasten off.

Pin hood to body, centering back of hood at center back, and front of hood halfway on front squares. Sew in place.

FRONT AND HOOD BORDER

Join MC at bottom of right front. Right side facing, work 1 row sc, working 1 sc in each dc along front to top corner, work 3 sc in corner, cont sc along right top square, around hood, along left top square to corner, 3 sc in corner, cont down left front. Do not fasten off, do not turn, work 1 reverse sc all around front edge. Fasten off.

SLEEVE BORDERS

Join MC at underarm, work 1 row sc, 1 row reverse sc all around armhole, fasten off.

TIE

Using 3 strands of MC and 9/1 (5.5 mm) hook, chain 150 (156, 162), fasten off. Thread tie through open row of stitches at bottom of vest.

FINISHING

Sew on buttons, using ch sps in squares as buttonholes.

If blocking is needed, lay on a padded surface, spray with water, pat into shape, allow to dry.