I'm Going to Do a DoOver on My Squares--Square 1 -- Traditional & Square 2 -- Rose and Lattice

I wasn't happy with my squares for my sampler afghan so I'm doing them over again.

 

I decided to do a 7 inch square with 35 SC on each side of each row.
I am also making 3 different afghans.
I think by just changing colors it makes the squares look so different.

 

My instructions probably aren't very clear and I apologize for that in advance.

I'm writing them out in my own way mainly for me to go back and make more squares for another afghan, but I will be more than happy to try to help you understand my way of writing if you are interested in making some of these squares. 

 Just leave a comment or email me.

 

So Square 1 is still the traditional Granny Square,

 

but

 

I added and extra row of double crochets

and then went around the square with HDC (2 HDC, 2 ch, 2 HDC in each corner)

 to equal 31 on each row

and my final row is 35 SC on each

side with 2 SC, 2 ch, 2 SC in each corner.

 

 

 

 

 

Square 2

 

I made this next square based on the pattern

by Melinda Miller that I found on Ravelry.

 

 

 

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ladys-rose---6-square

 

I altered it a little to make it fit the squares that I making.
So here's my square. 

 

 

 

 

 



I started off using the pattern as written on rows 1-9 but made changes on row 10 and added rows 11-13.

 

For Row 10:  I changed to color C and I put 2 DC, ch 2 , 2 DC in each corner and on the sides I crocheted 12 DC (16 DC for each side)

 

For Row 11: (White)  2 SC, 2 ch, 2 SC in each corner.  1 SC in the first DC of Row 10 and then ch 4, sk 2 SC and then SC....repeat across.  (5 ch 4 spaces on each side, 10 SC on each side, 2 ch in each corner)

 

Row 12: (Pink)  2 SC, 2 ch. 2 SC in each corner.  Each side has 4 ch and then a SC in the previous rows ch 4 space (6 ch 4 spaces on each side and 10 SC on each side with a ch 2 in each corner) 

 

Row 13: (White)  2 SC, 2 ch, 2 SC in each corner and then 1 SC in the first  SC of the previous row and then ch 4, Sc in each ch 4 space of the previous row. (7 ch 4 spaces, 12 SC)

 

Row 14:    2 SC, 2 ch, 2 SC in each corner and then 3 SC in the first  3 SC of the previous row and 3 SC in each ch 4 space, sk each SC for a total of 31 SC on each side.

 

Row 15:  (Blue)  2 DC, 2 ch, 2 DC in each corner, sides have 4 DC, ch 1 and then DC in the middle stitch of each set of ch 3's of previous row. (19 DC and 8 ch on each side plus the 2 ch in each corner)

 

Row 16:  2 SC, 2 ch, 2 SC in each corner and then on each side 1 SC in each of the DC in the previous row for a total of 6 sc then 2 SC in the first ch space, 1 SC in the DC, 2 DC in the 3 ch spaces and then a SC in the next DC, 2 SC in the next 3 ch spaces, 1 SC in the next DC, 2 SC in the next ch space and then SC in the next 6 DC and then  the corner.  (35 SC per side)

 

 



 My squares are 6 inches and I use an H hook.

I'm also using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

 

All of my squares have 35 SC on each side with 2 ch in each corner.

 

 

My instructions probably aren't very clear and I apologize for that in advance.

I'm writing them out in my own way mainly for me to go back and make more squares for another afghan, but I will be more than happy to try to help you understand my way of writing if you are interested in making some of these squares. 

 Just leave a comment or email me.

 

 

 

 



Square 3 - Basket Weave Square

For Square 3 I used one of my overall favorite stitches.

 

I used a Front-Post Double-Crochet alternating on a Back-Post Double Crochet for my square.
I love the textured of this stitch.
I changed it up a little from the way I usually make this square by adding a chain 3 space in the middle of Row 4 so that the square doesn't pull so bad. 
I like the look it gives it with the little slots.

My instructions probably aren't very clear and I apologize for that in advance.

I'm writing them out in my own way mainly for me to go back and make more squares for another afghan, but I will be more than happy to try to help you understand my way of writing if you are interested in making some of these squares. 

 Just leave a comment or email me.
 

 

I started off with a ch 6 sl st to make my circle

 

Row 1:  (orange)  Start off like a traditional granny square.  ch 5, 3D C, ch 2, 3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC, ch 2, 2 DC and sl st into ch 3.

 

Row 2-3:  2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner and then alternate a FPDC and a BPDC on each of the DC of the previous row.

Row 4: 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner then on each row do an FPDC, BPDC, FPDC and BPDC in the first four from the previous row.  Ch 3, sk 3 and then continue the FPDC, BPDC sequence again for each side.  (12 DC, 3 ch in row)

Row 5:  2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner then on each row do the FPDC, BPDC until you reach the ch 3 and then put 3 DC in the ch 3 space and then continue your FPDC, BPDC for a total of 19 DC on each side.

Row 6:  2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner then on each row do an FPDC, BPDC, FPDC and BPDC for a total of 23 DC on each side.

 Row 7:  (white) 2 HDC, ch 2, 2 HDC in each corner and a HDC in the BL of each DC of row 6. (27 HDC)

Row 8:  (light blue) 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner and 1 DC in the BL of each HDC across  (31 DC)

Row 9:  (darker blue) 2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC in each corner and a SC in the next 31 stitches. (35 SC)

I did have to lightly steam the back of this block to make it more square shaped.



 My squares are 7 inches and I use an H hook.

I'm also using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

 

All of my squares have 35 SC on each side.

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Square 2

I made this next square based on the pattern

by Melinda Miller that I found on Ravelry.

 

 

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ladys-rose---6-square

 

I altered it a little to make it fit the squares that I making.
So here's my square.

 

 

 

I started off using the pattern as written on rows 1-9 but made changes on row 10 and added rows 11-13.

 

For Row 10 I changed to color C and I put 3 DC, ch 3 ,3 DC in each corner and on the sides I crocheted 6 DC, ch 1, 6 DC making each row have 18 DC with one chain in the middle.

 

For Row 11-13 I did each row in SC with 2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC in each corner and Row 11 has 23 SC on each side, Row 12 has 27 SC and Row 13 I changed to color D and crocheted 31 SC.  Each round has ch 2 in the corner.

 

 



 My squares are 6 inches and I use an H hook.

I'm also using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

 

All of my squares have 31 SC on each side with 2 ch in each corner.

 

 



Crocheted Patchwork Afghan - Square 1

I saw this 365 square a day granny square afghan and fell in love.



 

 

I've seen some before but got discouraged and never made one,

but I'm going to give it a try this time...

except it's mid March and I won't have 365 squares done in time for Christmas,

 

so this one will be a "However Many Squares This Granny Can Get Done Afghan".

 

So I started off with a traditional granny square.

 

Always a great way to start and one of the first things my grandma

taught me how to make.

 

My squares are 6 inches and I use an H hook.

I'm also using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

 

All of my squares have 31 SC on each side with 2 ch in each corner.

 

Watch for my progress.

I can't wait to see the finished product!

Bright and Colorful Crocheted Baby Blanket

I just have to finish sewing my ends in and this baby blanket will be done.

 

 

Phew!

No, it really wasn't hard.  It's just a series of 2 chains and 2 DC.

Tucking in my strings is the worst part!!!

 

Anyway, enough whining.

 

This blanket was inspired by this fabric

 

 

I used the colors in the fabric and then with all the polka dots I liked this stitch.

 

I'll show you in a couple of days the rest of the stuff

I'm making to go with the blanket to make a gift set.

 

Happy Crafting!



Free Standing Fabric Buckets

I made this fabric bucket for a friend of ours baby

 

I LOVE the fabric and the bucket is cute

but

 it didn't stand up on it's own quite as well as I wanted it to.

 

So now that I've had some more time I've been playing around

and I came up with a method that I like.

 

The buckets are free standing yet flexible.

 

 

I came up with 3 different sizes. 

 

The largest size does stand up by itself

but

it does bend easier than the smaller ones.

 

Anyway,

I really like making them and think they are cute.

I'm thinking I might do a tutorial on how I make them

because I'm planning on making LOTS more of them!!