Bulky Popcorn Crochet Granny Square

Bulky Popcorn Crochet Granny Square

Video Tutorial: Bulky Popcorn Crochet Granny Square

Written by Teresa Richardson

Abbreviations
PC - Popcorn
SL ST - Slip Stitch
CH - Chain
DC - Double Crochet
PC - Popcorn

( ) Parenthesis - For this pattern, the parenthesis are used for repeating the stitches along the sides of the pattern.

* Asterisk - This is used to repeat the pattern an amount of times from the *asterisk

Popcorn Stitch - Chain 1, pull up a loop, work 5 Double crochet in the same chain space. Slip stitch around the back of the 5 stitches to the first double crochet. This will complete the popcorn stitch. This creates a raised set of stitches.

Elongated Front Post Double Crochet - For this pattern the post stitch will be worked two rounds below. Insert the hook to right side of the stitch, (left side for left hand), bring it up to the opposite side around the post of the stitch.  Pull the yarn up with a good tug so it is not pulling downward. Complete the double crochet.

Round 1: CH 3, 2 DC through CH loop. *Chain 2, 3 DC, complete 3 times total from *, CH 2, SL ST in the beginning stitch to join. Cut the yarn and change color.

Round 2: Slip stitch the new color in the corner chain 2 space. Chain 1, pull up a loop, work 5 Double crochet in the same chain space. Slip stitch around the back of the 5 stitches to the first double crochet. The abbreviation for popcorn is PC. This will complete the popcorn stitch. CH 2, work another PC in the same space. CH 2, *in the next CH 2 space work a PC, CH 2, PC, CH 2. Complete 3 times total from *. Slip stitch to the beginning popcorn stitch to join the round. Cut the yarn and change color.

Round 3: Attach the new color yarn in the corner space. CH 3, 2 DC through CH loop. Ch 2, work another set of 3 DC in the same CH 2 space. CH 2, Work 1 DC in the next chain 2 space. Work an elongated front post double crochet around the center stitch of round 1. See abbreviations for full description.Work one more double crochet in the same chain 2 space. CH 2, * work 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the next(corner) chain 2 space. CH 2, Work 1 DC in the next chain 2 space. Work an elongated front post double crochet around the center stitch of round 1. See abbreviations for full description. Work one more double crochet in the same chain 2 space. CH 2. Complete 3 times total from *. Join with a slip stitch to the beginning stitch.

Round 4: Slip stitch the new color in the corner chain 2 space. Chain 1, pull up a loop, work 5 Double crochet in the same chain space. Slip stitch around the back of the 5 stitches to the first double crochet to complete the first Popcorn stitch, CH 2, work another PC in the same space, CH 2, work a PC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2 work a PC in the next CH 2 space. CH 2, *work a PC, CH 2, PC in the next(corner) CH 2 space. CH 2, work a PC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2 work a PC in the next CH 2 space. CH 2. Complete 3 times total from *. Join with the beginning stitch to join.

Round 5: Attach the new color yarn in the corner space. CH 3, 2 DC through CH loop. Ch 2, work another set of 3 DC in the same CH 2 space. (CH 2, Work 1 DC in the next chain 2 space. Work an elongated front post double crochet around the center stitch of round 1. See abbreviations for full description. Work one more double crochet in the same chain 2 space. CH 2, Complete 3 times total in the CH 2 spaces). * work 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the next(corner) chain 2 space. CH 2, Work 1 DC in the next chain 2 space. (CH 2, Work 1 DC in the next chain 2 space. Work an elongated front post double crochet around the center stitch of round 1. See abbreviations for full description. Work one more double crochet in the same chain 2 space. CH 2, Complete 3 times total in the CH 2 spaces). Complete 3 times total from *.Join with the beginning stitch.

Crochet Solid Rectangle

Crochet Solid Rectangle

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet Solid Rectangle


The starting length can be any length to adapt to various size afghans.

Foundation: There are two ways to start.

1. I used the foundation single crochet, with 12 stitches in the video.
   
2. You can also use a chain if you prefer. which will be a chain of 13. You will be working around the chain.

Round 1: Chain 3, Work 2 DC in the end stitch. Chain 2, Work 3 more DC in the same end stitch. Work 1 DC in each of the next 10 stitches, Work 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, all in the end stitch. Work 1 DC in each of the next 10 stitches. Work 3 DC in the end stitch. SC in the beginning stitch to join.

Round 2: CH 3, Work 1 DC in the same space below. Work 1 DC in each of the next 3 DC, In the corner, work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC all in the same space. Work 1 DC in each of the next 16 DC, In the corner, work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC all in the same space. Work 1 DC in each of the next 3 DC. In the corner, work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC all in the same space. Work 1 DC in each of the next 16 DC. Work 2 DC in the next space, SC to join with the beginning stitch.


Round 3: CH 3, Work 1 DC in the same space below. Work 1 DC in each of the next 7 DC, In the corner, work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC all in the same space. Work 1 DC in each of the next 20 DC, In the corner, work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC all in the same space. Work 1 DC in each of the next 7 DC. In the corner, work 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC all in the same space. Work 1 DC in each of the next 20 DC. Work 2 DC in the next space, SC to join with the beginning stitch.

Continue on making your rectangle as large as you want it to be. It will continue to get larger as long as you are adding the 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the corner. If the edges start to wave, you may be crocheting to loosely. If your corners start to curl up, you may need another stitch in the corner so you can modify to a 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in your corners.

Rectangle Crochet Granny Square

Rectangle Crochet Granny Square

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Rectangle Crochet Granny Square

Abbreviations
SC - Single Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Long Side - This represents instructions for the long side within each round. There will be 3 DC, CH 1 in each chain 1 space across the long side.


Work 13 foundation single crochet.

The Multiple is 3 if you want to work a chain or add more stitches for a longer rectangle.

Round 1: CH 3, Work 2 DC in the same Space. CH 2, Work 3 DC, CH 2 3 DC in the same end stitch. (This creates the corners) *CH 1, skip 2 SC, work 3 DC in the next, Continue across from *. CH 1, work 3DC, CH2, 3DC, CH2, 3DC all in the same stitch at the end. (This creates the corners). *CH 1, skip 2 SC, work 3 DC in the next, Continue across from *. SC in the beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 2: CH 3, 2 DC in the same space. 
Long Side 1:*CH 1, 3 DC in the next CH 1 space. Continue across from *. Corner- 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the same chain 2 space. Chain 1, Next Corner - 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the same chain 2 space.
Long Side 2: *CH 1, 3 DC in the next CH 1 space. Continue across from *. Corner- 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the same chain 2 space. Chain 1, Next Corner - 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the same chain 2 space. SC in the beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 3: CH 3, 2 DC in the same space. 
Long Side 1:*CH 1, 3 DC in the next CH 1 space. Continue across from *. Corner- 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the same chain 2 space. CH 1, DC in the next CH 1 space, CH 1, Next Corner - 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the same chain 2 space.  
Long Side 2: *CH 1, 3 DC in the next CH 1 space. Continue across from *. Corner- 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the same chain 2 space. CH 1, DC in the next CH 1 space, CH 1, Next Corner - 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the same chain 2 space.  SC in the beginning CH 3 to join.

Continue with each round to make the rectangle larger.

Swag & Spike Granny Squares

Swag & Spike Granny Square

Video Tutorial:  Swag & Spike Granny Squares

Written by Teresa Richardson

Abbreviations
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
DC - Double Crochet
EA - Each
LP - Loop
SC - Single Crochet
FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet

Front Post Double Crochet Modified - This stitch will be worked around the lower round and completed in the next stitch to be worked, which is securing the stitch in place. Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the crochet hook to the right of the stitch, around the back and to the front on the left of the stitch. Wrap the yarn over the hook and pull around the stitch. Push the strand of yarn behind the hook. Insert the hook through the stitch on the previous round and complete the double crochet.

Chain 4, join.

Round 1: CH 1, pull loop up, 3 DC through CH loop. *Chain 2, 3 DC, complete 3 times total from *, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 2: CH 1, pull loop up, 2 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 3 times total from *, 2 DC in beginning CH, CH 2 SL ST to join. Cut yarn and change color. (7 Double Crochet Total on each side)

Round 3: CH 1, pull loop up, 2 DC in same CH space. *1 DC in ea of next 2 ST. FPDC around the first stitch on round 1, DC in next stitch. FPDC around the last stitch on round 1. 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in CH 2 SP. Complete 3 times total from *, 2 DC in the CH 2 SP. CH 2, SL ST to join. Cut yarn and change color. (11 Double Crochet Total on each side)

Round 4: CH 1, pull loop up, 2 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 11 DC, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 11 times total from *,2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join. (15 Double Crochet Total on each side)

Round 5: CH 1, pull loop up, 2 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in each of the next 4 ST's. 1 FPDC around 3rd stitch on round 3. 1 DC in ea of next 2 St's. 1 FPDC around 6th stitch on round 3, 1 DC in ea of next 2 St's. 1 FPDC around 9th stitch on round 3, 1 DC in each of the next 4 ST's. *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC, 1 DC in each of the next 4 ST's. 1 FPDC around 3rd stitch on round 3. 1 DC in ea of next 2 St's. 1 FPDC around 6th stitch on round 3, 1 DC in ea of next 2 St's. 1 FPDC around 9th stitch on round 3, 1 DC in each of the next 4 ST's. Complete 3 times total from *, 2 DC in CH 2 space, CH 2, join with SL ST in beginning stitch.

Alternative Round 5: CH 1, pull loop up, 2 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in each of the next 7 ST's. 1 FPDC around 1st and 11th stitch on round 3. They will be joined at the top. 1 DC in each of the next 7 ST's. *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC, 1 DC in each of the next 7 ST's. 1 FPDC around 1st and 11th stitch on round 3. They will be joined at the top. 1 DC in each of the next 7 ST's. Complete 3 times total from *, 2 DC in CH 2 space, CH 2, join with SL ST in beginning stitch.

Streamer Crochet Square

Streamer Crochet Square

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Streamer Crochet Square

Materials
Size 1/5.5mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
This pattern stitch can be made with a variety of crochet hooks and yarn.

Skill Level - Beginner/Intermediate

Abbreviations
SC - Single Crochet
CH - Chain
DC - Double Crochet
SK - Skip


Row 1: Work one double crochet in the 5th chain from the hook. CH 1, Skip 1 chain, DC in the next chain. *CH 1, Skip 1 chain, DC in the next chain. Continue across from * ending with a DC in the last chain.

Row 2: CH1, SC in the next chain 1 space skipping over the double crochet. CH 1. *Single crochet in the next chain, chain 1. Continue across from * ending with a slip stitch in the top of the last double crochet.

Row 3: Chain 4, this will count as the first double crochet chain 1. *Skip the next sc, work a double crochet right over the chain of the previous row and right in to the top of the double crochet below. Chain 1, continue across from* ending with a double crochet right of the slip stitch and into the top of the double crochet.

Crochet Wheel Stitch Square - Catherine's Wheel

Crochet Wheel Stitch Square - Catherine's Wheel

Video Tutorial: Crochet Wheel Stitch Square - Catherine's Wheel

Written by Teresa Richardson

Joined Stitches - The joined stitches will be done by wrapping the yarn around your hook twice, insert the hook through the stitch, pull the yarn through the stitch, wrap the yarn over your hook, pull through two loops, wrap the yarn over, pull through two loops. Leave the last loop of each stitch on your hook. There will be 5 loops on the hook for the corner joined, 8 loops on the hook for the flat edge joined.

NOTE:

1. The wheel stitch with the back post is a heavier stitch using more yarn. It will make a nice and warm afghan.
2. The wheel stitch square can be modified and used with double crochet.
3. The wheel stitch can be easily modified to use more stitches in each wheel
   

CH 5, Join.
Round 1: *CH 3, work 4 TC joined, CH 1 to secure, CH 3, SL ST in the CH. Complete 4 times total from *. See diagram for stitch placement.

Round 2: * 10 TC in the center eye of the corner joined stitch, SL ST between stitches, Repeat around from *. See Diagram (There will be 4 corner shells at this point. This is the foundation, setting up the square to expand and get larger)

Round 3: Skipping 3 TC on the corner, *SL ST in to the next ST, CH 3, work 4 joined TC across 4 stitches, ch to join, CH 3, SL ST in the same stitch you just completed. Flat Edge Valley - CH 3, Work 7 joined triple crochet across the 3 previous TC, SL ST , 3 TC. CH 3. Repeat from * 4 times total. See Diagram. (There will be 4 corner clusters of 4 TC joined and 4 clusters of 7 TC joined)

Round 4: * 10 TC in the center eye of the corner joined stitch, SL ST between stitches, 6 TC in center joined stitch of the flat edge. Repeat around from *. See Diagram (There will be 4 corner shells with 10 TC and 4 shells on the flat edge of 6 TC)

Rounds 3-4 will be repeated to make the square larger. You can do the traditional triple crochet or a back post triple crochet for the ridge effect as in the image above.

There will be 1 additional wheel stitch on each side as you progress with each round.

Sun Beam Crochet Granny Square

Sun Beam Crochet Granny Square

This is the square that I sent for the Project Linus Squares. If you are interested in participating with Project Linus you can find more information for a local chapter in your area @ http://www.projectlinus.org/

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Sun Bean Crochet Granny Square

Abbreviations
EA - Each
SP - Space
SL ST - Slip Stitch
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SC - Single Crochet
BPDC - Back Post Double Crochet

Long FPSC -Will be worked around RND 1 HDC. Insert the hook from the front right of the stitch, around the back, and to the front left of the stitch. Wrap the yarn over the hook and pull up. Making sure that all loops are behind the crochet hook, complete single crochet in the HDC of the previous round.

Behind Chain: If you look closely at the chain, it is made up of 3 loops for each chain, it will have 3 loops that make up each chain. There are 2 at the top front and 1 on the bottom back. The loop worked in for round 6 is the single loop on the back of the chain.

CH 4, Join.

Round 1: CH1, pull up, this will not count as a stitch. Work 12 HDC through the center of the CH 4, join. (12 HDC total)

Round 2: CH1, pull up, this will not count as a stitch. Work 2 HDC in ea HDC around, join. (24 HDC total) Cut yarn and change color.

Round 3: CH1, pull up, this will not count as a stitch. *Work 1 HDC in the next ST. Work 2 HDC in the next ST. Repeat around from * . (36 HDC total) Cut yarn and change color.

Round 4: The elongated front post single crochet for this round with be worked around round 1. CH 1, *Long FPST(see abbreviations for description), 1 SC in ea of the next 2 sts. Complete 12 times total from *. Join in beginning single crochet. (36 Stitches total)

Round 5: CH 1, pull up long, this will not count as a stitch. *2 DC in the same st. 1 HDC in ea of the next 2 sts. 1 SC in ea of the next 3 sts. 1 HDC in ea of the next 2 sts. 2 DC in the same st. CH 2, complete 4 times from *. Join to beginning DC. Cut yarn and change color.
Round 6: Ch1 pull up long stitch, *2 HDC in loop behind CH, 1 BPDC around each of the next 11 Sts. 2 HDC in loop behind CH, complete 4 times total from*, join.