Crochet Hip Fancy Circle Granny Square
The Crochet Hip Fancy Circle Granny Square is a fun and modern twist on the classic granny square pattern. With its intricate circle motif and stylish design, this pattern is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to your crochet projects. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is sure to inspire creativity and bring a sense of joy to your crafting. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting!
Supplies/Materials:
- Yarn –Moya 100% Cotton Double Knit (cotton yarn) assortment of colors and grams.
- Weight – DK (11 wpi)
- Hook – 3, 50 mm (E) – Clover
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations: US Terminology
- CH – chain
- SL ST – slip stitch
- SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
- HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
- DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
- RS – right side
- WS- wrong side
Gauge:
- Not necessary for this project to be perfect.
- However if you use a different yarn and/or hook sizing will differ.
- Using the SAME hook and yarn will ensure your squares are consistent in size.
Pattern Notes:
Stitch count is important!
For completing the blanket – correct stitch count will ensure a successful joining of squares
Size:
Square – 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm)
Colors:
Approx – 62 – 65 yards (57 – 59 m) for complete square
A – Natural
B – Butternut
C – Pomegranate
D – Kiwi
Hip Vintage Granny Throw:
A – Natural (4g)
B – Geisha (3g)
C – Sepia (4g)
D – London Sky (4g)
Special Stitches:
Starting Popcorn:
CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 4 double crochet (dc) stitches in the same stitch.
Drop the loop from your hook.
Insert your hook from front to back into 3rd CH of 3 CH.
Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch.
Chain 1 to lock your popcorn stitch.
Popcorn:
Work 5 double crochet (dc) stitches in the same stitch.
Drop the loop from your hook.
Insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group.
Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch.
Chain 1 to lock your popcorn stitch.
Instructions:
With A – CH 4; SLST into first to form a ring;
RND 1: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work 11 DC into ring; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(12 DC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
With B – join into any DC
RND 2: CH 5 (counts as 1 DC and 2 CH space); *work 1 DC into next DC; CH 2.**
Repeat from * to ** 10 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 5 CH.
(12 DC; 12 x 2 CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
With C – join into any DC – this is important otherwise the following round will not work.
RND 3: Work 1 SC into 2 CH space; CH 2; work 1 SC into next DC; CH 2.
*Work 1 SC into next 2 CH space; CH 2; work 1 SC into next DC; CH 2.**
Repeat from * to ** 10 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(24 SC; 24 x 2 CH spaces)
RND 4: *Work [1 SC; 1 DC] into next 2 CH space; CH 1; work [1 DC; 1 SC] into next 2 CH space.**
Repeat from * to ** 11 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(12 x petals)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
With D – join into any 1 CH space;
RND 5: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work [2 DC; CH 2; 3 DC] into same 1 CH space; CH 1; (work 3 HDC into next 1 CH space; CH 1) twice.
*Work [3 DC; CH 2; 3 DC] into same 1 CH space; CH 1; (work 3 HDC into next 1 CH space; CH 1) twice.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(24 DC; 24 HDC)
RND 6: SL ST into next 2 DC; *work [1 HDC; 3 CH; 1 HDC] into next 2 CH space; CH 1; (work 3 HDC into next 1 CH space; CH 1) 3 times.**
Repeat from * to ** 3 more times; SL ST into first HDC worked.
(44 HDC)
RND 7: SL ST into next 3 CH space; CH 3 (counts as 1 DC); work [2 DC; CH 2; 3 DC] into same space; CH 1; (work 3 DC into next 1 CH space; CH 1) x 4 times.
*Work [3 DC; CH 2; 3 DC] into next 3 CH space; CH 1; (work 3 DC into next 1 CH space; CH 1) x 4 times.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into 3rd of 3 CH.
(72 DC; 24 x CH spaces)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
With B – join into any corner 2 CH space
RND 8: Work Starting Popcorn; CH 1; work 1 DC into each DC and 1 CH space until next corner; CH 1.
*Work Popcorn into next corner; CH 1; work 1 DC into each DC and 1 CH space until next corner; CH 1.**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times; SL ST into top of Starting Popcorn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
(4 corner Popcorns; 23 DC = [92 STS excluding corner Popcorns])
With C – join into any FIRST DC of any side;
RND 9: *Work 1 SC into each ST until 1 CH space; work 1 SC into 1 CH space; work 1 FPSC around Popcorn; work 1 SC into 1 CH space.**
Repeat from * to ** 3 more times; SL ST into first SC worked.
(23 SC on each side = 92 SC; 4 corner FPSC; 8 corner SC = 104 STS in total)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
