Monday, February 20, 2012

~ Squircle v-3 ~

~ version 3 ~

Materials:
- 4-ply ww acrylic yarn

   - small amount for circle
   - small amount soft white
- J hook

Size: 5"

Notes:
- ch 2 at beginning of Rnds 1 and 2 do not count as a stitch
- I crochet tight, so you may want to adjust the size of your crochet hook

Directions:
Rnd 1: With circle color ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to 1st dc. (12 dc)




Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around. Join as before. (24 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2. *sc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.


Rnd 4:  Join soft white with a sl st into any ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space.  Ch 1, skip next 2 ch-2 spaces, 3 sc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next 2 ch-2 spaces.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next 2 ch-2 spaces, 3 sc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next 2 ch-2 spaces.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. 

Rnd 5:  Ch 3, dc in each dc, sc and ch-1 space around with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join as before.

Rnd 6:  Ch 1, sc in each dc around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***The link for the joining rounds is over on the right sidebar - it says 'joining grannies'.

***Debi Y's version***
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76 comments:

  1. Ooo these are beautiful... I love the frilly little edges! :)x

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  2. Debi, how are these joined together? It's very pretty!

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  3. I like this one very much; thank you for sharing!

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  4. Thanks ladies. :)

    Marla - over on the right sidebar is a link for 'joining grannies' - click on that link and it will take you to the site that explains how to do it. :)

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  5. Very pretty! Love the circles and the pastels are a beautiful choice.

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  6. What a cool square and I love the look when it's joined!

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  7. Great colours, thankyou for sharing your pattern with us :))
    Have a great week :))

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  8. Very pretty Debi. The border you are using to attach them compliments them nicely. I like your new background and font you are using on your blog too. :-)

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  9. Hi Mrs Debi....this is so cute.Love it.Love your squares.have a wonderfull week.

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  10. I love these! I am making some for the Pinterest challenge! Thanks for the pattern:0)

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  11. I saw this on Pinterest via Wee Folk Art. So cute. Definitely a great project.

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  12. Another winner! Love Pinterest, they also have so many great ideas.
    Thanks for sharing the written pattern Debi.
    Susanne :)

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  13. Thanks so much for this lovely pattern. I saw it on Pinterest. I'm having a go right now :)

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  14. Oh, I like this a lot. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern. Even the middle flower part could be made for gift toppers and such. So pretty. :)

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  15. Beautiful squares Debi.
    Could you let me know please how you put the printable version on your blog?
    sueatpigsty@talktalk.net
    Thank you. I thought it might be a good idea for SIBOL.
    Of course I am behind with tech things!
    Hope you are well. Beautiful day here in the UK.
    Love and thanks Suex

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  16. Very cute!! I like your joining method too! And I love the cream around each color! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Beautiful Squares! Thank you for making a tutorial, I think I might just have to make a new blanket with these :)

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  18. You can use cotton yarn and make coasters or make it a little bigger and then you can have a dishcloth cute

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  19. Thanks for all the lovely comments ladies. :)

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  20. I just found your site, on facebook, you have a great site, and great patterns, I will visit often. thankyou

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    1. Thank you very much - glad to have you visit. :)

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  21. I was looking for exactly this way was very nice bi motive for making bag thank you very much for sharing .. the hands of health ..
    I visited my friend liked it very much I saw through a block bi studies all have very beautiful ..
    I got followed by audience
    I wait for my blog ..
    :) I do not want to miss a friend like you who weave warping
    Best regards ..

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  22. Just found you Debi, love this squircle and look forward to spending this rainy day exploring your blogsite :)

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  23. Hoola!! me encanta este circulo, gracias por compartir el tutorial!, estaba buscando algo parecido, tu blog es muy bonito
    abrazos!

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  24. I am enjoying the challenge of this square but would have a much easier time if the directions were in a more readable font.

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  25. Thanks loopy59 and Isa. :)

    Sarah - sorry you had problems reading my free pattern.

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  26. Thank you for sharing this amazing block. Mine are neon colored centers with the white being neon green...looking like a beautiful flower bed.

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  27. Thank you for sharing those are very pretty.

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  28. I love the clean look of this pattern, do you have a pic of your finished product? I know doing the flat braid is going to be a challenge for me as I intend to make a afghan. :)using your block.

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    1. Thanks Michelle. I have a baby blankie made with these motifs posted here:

      http://hooksandyarns.blogspot.com/2012/03/baby-blankie-19b.html

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  29. I am using your block pattern to make an afghan, I know doing the flat braid will be a challenge, I love how simple and clean it looks :)

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  30. Love it have made it a bit larger for a wash cloth

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  31. How many skeins of yarn would you need for a Lap Afghan

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    1. The circles are made with scrap yarns and if I remember correctly, I used less than 16 oz. of the soft white.

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  32. Hi Debi, started making these lovely squircles ... just love them. Have them mentioned on my blog! Blessings.

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  33. These are so Pretty! I am new to Crocheting! Do you happen to have a Video showing how to make these? That would help me so much. Thanks for Sharing! :0)

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    1. Thank you. :) I'm sorry, but I don't have a video for these squares.

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  34. maybe im missing something, how did you do the last row to make the circle edges?

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    1. Hi there. The link for the joining rounds is over on the right sidebar - it says 'joining grannies'. :)

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  35. This is exactly the pattern I was looking for to start my new afghan! Thank you.

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  36. Hi Debi,
    I have problem with Round 5.I am not really understand the instruction.could help me to explain more about Round 5?

    Thanks :)

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    1. Hi Shaili. For Round 5 - ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, *dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 space, dc in next 3 sc, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space. Repeat from * 2 more times. Dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 space, dc in next 3 sc, dc in ch-1 space. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

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  37. Kathryn Reilly NussbaumOctober 9, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Thank you for this wonderful pattern!! I love it!

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  38. Can I clarify please are these American Terms? I am in UK. Should I be actually doing Trebles where it states (dc) and then a double where it states (sc)?? Thanks. Sarah

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    1. Hi Sarah. Yes - my patterns are in American terms. Sorry it took a little while to get back to you - I was out. :)

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  39. I have done 4 of these now. Thank you so much. I hope to make enough to make a patchwork bag. I would love to upload a pic of mine to show you. So chuffed for a newbie. xx

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    1. You're welcome yummymummy. I'd love to see a picture of your squares. :)

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    2. Do you have an email or way I could send you a pic. Or is there a way on here and I am just being dim. xx

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  40. I have 36 squares done. I used 6 different colors. Should I do 6 rows by 5 rows or 6 by 6 for a baby afghan?

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    1. Hi there. I think 5 squares by 6 squares would be nice. :)

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    2. Oh thank you for replying so quickly! I was afraid 5 rows would be too narrow, but I think the flat braiding will make up for almost another square. Thank you for this pattern. I am making two afghans for my niece who is having twins! So I have another 30 squares to make now, but it didn't take me very long to make the first 36 so I am Ok with that! Thank again!

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    3. You're very welcome. Congratulations to your niece and family on the twins!! :)

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  41. I just found you on pinteret while searching for a granny pattern for afgan for my niece as a bday gift in December. And I love it.

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    1. Thank you - I hope your niece likes it too. :)

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  42. I'm having a problem with finishing the square part. I'm finding I have extra holes left over even when I space them out correctly. Any advice?

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    1. Hi Sheila. I'm sorry you're having a problem - can you send me a picture of the square you're making so I can see how to help? My email is dlyrs@juno.com

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  43. Is there maybe a pattern instead of a written version? I'm beter with that ☺️ and love the granny... Thanks for letting me know.

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    1. No I'm sorry - I only have the written pattern.

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    2. Could you perhaps create one Sibylla? I haven't mastered patterns. Mind you I struggle with written instructions too. 😆

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  44. Thank you soooooooooooooo much for sharing the pattern!! So many nice things on the internet but no patterns, if they don't want to share why bother wasting my time, so again thank you xo

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  45. Hi! This maybe stupid question but I have the circle part done but where is the part to do it out to make the square? Thank you?

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    1. Hi Jeannie - Rnds 4, 5, and 6 will make it into a square. :)

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  46. These are so pretty, love the joining. Feeling ambitious....thinking this would make a wonderful scrap bedspread :)

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  47. I have been an avid lover of this pattern for many years and still not got round to finishing my patchwork bag, but I have just featured you Debi on my new website as I love your work.

    www.mamiskilts.co.uk

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  48. How would I go about creating a half square for your squircle square? I would like to make a vest, but it calls for half squares (triangularly), and I don't know how to make one.

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    1. I don't think this square can be a triangle because of the chain loops. I think you would have to make a plain triangle. :)

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  49. Hi could you point me to joining instructions cant see anything .. maybe because im looking on my phone and doesnt show up. Thanks

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    1. Hi Helen. Here's the link for the joining:
      https://knitting-crochet.wonderhowto.com/how-to/join-granny-squares-with-crochet-flat-brain-joining-233233/

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