Weve seen crochet make a comeback in fashion, from The Series and Free Peoples modern looks to Busy Philipps popular crochet granny squares
Published on Thursday May 04, 2023 updated 04/05/2023 às 13:22
by crochetandloveWeve seen crochet make a comeback in fashion, from The Series and Free Peoples modern looks to Busy Philipps popular crochet granny squares
Tackling a full sweater or blanket made up of granny squares may seem daunting and time consuming for a beginner But dont let that deter you from exploring this fun craft!
Begin by making this simple throw pillow using two large granny squares and a single crochet stitch to join them!
We think this project is a great chance to make a bold and eye-catching color scheme! Alternating colors, blocks, ombré, or even a rainbow - the possibilities are endless
We blended neons, pastels, and jewel tones to pay homage to the three crochet kit colorways We used Omegacryl yarn, pulling from the center and exterior tails at the same time But you can
For this project, make sure to choose a hook size that matches the thickness of your yarn; we suggest a 5mm Size H hook
Constructing two big granny squares is the main part of this project If youre new to crocheting them, watch this video tutorial and follow the pattern
To achieve a seamless look, make sure the pillow insert is almost the same size as the granny squares If you wish to use different color patterns for the two squares, end both with the same
Once your squares are done, its time to join them! Place one on top of the other with the wrong sides facing each other Match up the holes around the outermost row and periodically place
Choose your border yarn color and attach it to your hook with a slip-knot Next, join the two squares together with a single crochet stitch
If you want a seamless border, use the same yarn for the last row of both squares For Omegacryl, double up your ends and pull from both interior and exterior tails to make a slipknot
Pull up a loop, then insert your hook into the corner space of the second square and pull up another loop
Yarn over and draw through both loops on your hook Single crochet around the outside edge of the squares, joining them together until you reach the end Then, fasten off and weave in the en