Crochet Lover's Cross Granny Square
If you're a crochet lover, the Crochet Lover's Cross Granny Square is a must-try pattern that will captivate your creative spirit! This charming design combines the timeless elegance of the granny square with the intricate details of the cross motif, resulting in a truly unique and eye-catching project. With its appealing mix of texture and color, this pattern offers a delightful challenge for both beginner and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you choose to create a blanket, pillow, or even a wall hanging, the Crochet Lover's Cross Granny Square is sure to become a beloved addition to your handmade collection. So grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook, and get ready to immerse yourself in the joy of crafting something truly special!
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors.
- Size H/8 or 5mm aluminum crochet hook.
- Yarn needle
- Gauge: 4dc=1"
- Yarn Thickness 4mm
- Finished Size: 6" x 6"
- Skill Level: Easy
Instructions RND 1: With red. Ch4, join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3. Dc in ring. Ch3. *2dc in ring. Ch3. Rep from* 2 times more. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off red.
RND 2: Join white in same st as slst. Ch3. Dc in next dc. [2tr, ch3, 2tr in beginning ring in front of ch3 sp of rnd 1.] *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Rep bet [ ]. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off white.
RND 3: Join red in same st as slst. Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. [2tr, ch3, 2tr in beginning ch3 sp of rnd 1, in front of ch3 sp of rnd 2.] *Dc in each of the next 6 sts. Rep bet [ ]. Rep from * around. Dc in each of the last 2 sts. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off red.
RND 4: Join white in same st as slst. Ch1, Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Sk next st. [2tr, ch3, 2tr in beginning ch3 sp of rnd 2, in front of ch3 sp of rnd 3.] Sk next st. *Dc in each of the next 8 sts. Rep bet [ ]. Rep from * around. Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Sk last st. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off white.
RND 5: Join red in same st as slst. Ch1, Sc in each of the next 6 sts. [2tr, ch3, 2tr in beginning ch3 sp of rnd 2, in front of ch3 sp of rnd 3.] *Dc in each of the next 12 sts. Rep bet [ ]. Rep from * around. Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Join w/slst to ch1. Do not fasten off.
RND 6: Ch2. Hdc in each of the next 7 sts. [Sc in next st. 2sc, ch2, 2 sc in next ch3 corner sp. Sc in next st.] *Hdc in each of the next 14 sts. Rep bet [] once. Rep from * around. Hdc in each of the next 9 sts. Join w/slst to top of ch2.