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Friday, June 1, 2012

~ square in a square ~


Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used Loops & Threads Impeccable)
   - yellow
   - soft white
- J hook

Size:  5 1/2"

Note:  I crochet tight so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With yellow ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times in same ch.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 2:  Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next 2 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space, sc in next 3 dc, ch 5, skip ch-1 space.  *sc in next 3 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space, sc in next 3 dc, ch 5, skip ch-1 space.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

Rnd 4:  Join soft white with a sl st to any ch-5 space, (ch 3, 3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in same space, ch 2, sc in corner ch-2 space, ch 2.  *(4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-5 space, ch 2, sc in corner ch-2 space, ch 2.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 5:  Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2.  *dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.

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

***Debi Y's pattern*** 

61 comments:

  1. Angélique June 1, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    That's a very nice one!
    I'll save it; I can imagine that I will use this pattern once. Thank you very much!

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  2. Angélique June 1, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    I've pinned it on Pinterest, thank you again!

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  3. BarbaraJune 1, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Oh wow, that's very cool! I think I've never seen something like this before, thanks for sharing!

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  4. glorJune 1, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Wow Debi, I love this! Thank you for sharing the pattern. I will be making this.

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  5. glorJune 1, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Not sure if my comment took so I will leave another! I love this square. I have to make these, thanks for the pattern.

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  6. Little Orphan SkeinJune 1, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Wow. I love this. The picture popped up and I even said WOW out loud. Cant wait to try this out.

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  7. danaJune 1, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    How cute... I have printed it to try in a few weeks as soon as I finish my current project. Thank you Debi for sharing

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  8. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Awesome square Debi. I am going to try it this weekend. Thanks for the pattern sweety...

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  9. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Were you reading my mind again??? I was thinking that I'd like to use some of your square patterns in my next blanket and WAHLA! here's another one. I love it!!!!! Thanks!

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  10. hooksandyarnsJune 1, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Ladies - you're all so kind - thank you very much. :)

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  11. Sharon MarieJune 1, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Very pretty square.

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  12. SusanneJune 2, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    This is sure a pretty square, so different too. You are remarkable!
    Sending a big (((HUG))) your way, and hope you have a great weekend.
    Susanne :)

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  13. Heather - The Good LifeJune 2, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Looks great Debi. The yellow and white looks sunny and cheerful together. Enjoy your weekend. :-)

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  14. Katie BJune 2, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Very nice square! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. ANNAJune 3, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    The square is wonderful. Do you agree, I translate the pattern in Dutch and show it on my blog, making a link to your blog? The pattern is not difficult but it has a great effect! Thank you in advance for reply!

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    1. hooksandyarnsJune 3, 2012 at 8:09 AM

      Thank you Anna. Yes - you have my permission to translate this pattern and post it on your blog with a link to here. Thank you for asking. :)

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    2. AnnaJune 4, 2012 at 1:33 PM

      Dear Debi,

      Thank you very much for your reply and permission to translate the pattern in Dutch from a square in a square. I do like this pattern and I think all Dutch crocheting ladies. I will make a link to your blog! The open shell pattern also is very nice.
      Lovely greetings from Anna (Holland).

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  16. Yarn-MadnessJune 3, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Gosh, I love it. How do you get all these lovely ideas? :D

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    1. hooksandyarnsJune 3, 2012 at 9:14 AM

      Thanks Madeleine. Sometimes they just pop into my head and sometimes I have to do a little thinking. :)

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  17. ElisabethAndréeJune 6, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Hello Debi,
    Again a good pattern of a pretty square! Thank you for sharing this with us:)

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  18. K @ Aurora BlytheJuly 7, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Saved this pattern to do in future. Lovely!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 10, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    The printable version of your pattern is really well done. Thanks for making it so easy to borrow your pattern. Margaret

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  20. Mattea FoyFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    I love this pattern. I pinned it a few weeks ago and now I am using it to make my husband a Tetris blanket. I gave you the credit on my blog. http://mymethodtothismadness.com/

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    1. hooksandyarnsFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:32 AM

      Thanks Mattea. I went and looked at your blanket - it's looking very nice. :)

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  21. hooksandyarnsFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Thanks ladies. :)

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  22. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Debi, Thanks to Pinterest I discovered this lovely design. I was working on something vaguely similar for a shamrock granny on my new craft blog (just what we need - another craft blog). I like your design so much I used it instead and would like permission to post it on my blog with a direct link to this post. I will not post the directions on my blog, as it's silly (and bad art) to re-write perfectly good pattern directions. Besides, I want people to be sure to see your blog. The goal of my blog is to help my friends learn new craft skills and part of that is to provide connections to quality sites like yours. Sincerely, Niki - thelittlecrafthouse.blogspot.com

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    1. hooksandyarnsFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:48 PM

      Thank you so much for your kind words Niki. Of course, you have my permission to post about the square on your blog - I'm glad that you like it so much. (I'm going to pop over to your blog for a visit.) :)

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    2. hooksandyarnsFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:54 PM

      I can't seem to find your blog Niki - I did a google search and nothing comes up.

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  23. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Ahhhhh. I'm sorry. I didn't give you my blog's correct address. It is thelittlehandcrafthouse.blogspot.com. (I left out the word "hand"). I am just starting this one, so there isn't much on it yet. I did become a follower of your blog today. Have a lovely weekend.

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  24. Lee AnnAugust 11, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    What a pretty square! Thank you very much! :)
    ___
    Lee Ann

    Crochet...Gotta Love It! Blog

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  25. UnknownAugust 11, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Thank you for sharing the pattern. My sister in laws church make squares for afghans to give to needy families and I offered to make some because I love to crochet and try new things and these squares will make a nice Afghan. Thank you again and God bless

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  26. hooksandyarnsAugust 11, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Thank you Lee Ann and Kimberly. :)

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  27. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Nice

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  28. TomtanAugust 12, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Nice!!!

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  29. MaikeDecember 18, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Hi, i`m a member of a crochet group in Holland and with a few lady`s we crochet every week a different granny for a year.May i translate this pattern and join it with the other lady`s? It is so lovely!!!

    Greetings from Holland
    Maike

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    1. hooksandyarnsDecember 18, 2013 at 11:27 AM

      Hi Maike. Yes, you may translate this pattern and share it with your group. I'm glad you like it. :)

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  30. UnknownFebruary 9, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Gorgeous work! Thank you for the pattern! ♥

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. I love it. Going to give it a trial run a little later today!

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  32. LeArtaFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    Do you have any special instructions for joining these lovely blocks together. Might use this for the new grandbaby who is on the way.

    Thanks for sharing.
    LeArta W.

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    1. hooksandyarnsFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:20 PM

      Hi LeArta. This is my favorite way to join squares:

      http://knitting-crochet.wonderhowto.com/how-to/join-granny-squares-with-crochet-flat-brain-joining-233233/

      you have to watch all 4 videos. :)

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Love this! :-)

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    okay .. so I see the square.. where is the rest of the pattern?

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    1. hooksandyarnsFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:55 PM

      The yellow square is the square within the white square - hence the name 'square in a square'.

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  35. darskiFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    I love this square - I like a lot of your stuff. This might just be the square I need for a new lapghan. So pretty.

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  36. UnknownFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    i wonder if you could send me the instructions on celtic lace joining?

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    1. hooksandyarnsFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:51 PM

      Hi Patrice. I had no idea what celtic lace joining was, so I googled it. Here is a link to the instructions:

      http://babylovebrand.net/2013/11/20/celtic-lace-join/

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  37. hooksandyarnsFebruary 14, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    Thanks ladies. :)

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  38. DianaFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    What perfect timing that I came across your blog and this particular pattern today - I am in need of a new pattern and just found the prettiest colors ON SALE that I wanted to use in a baby blanket - thank you, thank you, thank you! :)

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  39. kat4dogsFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Oh how pretty! I love it...thank you for sharing your talent. :)

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    In MY DAY, I have made many blankets & BABY blankets using this GRANNY SQUARE pattern.

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    1. hooksandyarnsFebruary 14, 2014 at 11:49 PM

      Unless 'your day' was in 2012, I seriously doubt that. Thank you.

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    2. PatriciaFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:38 AM

      Actually I used this pattern in the early 90's. These patterns are always going around. But a beautiful blanket.

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    3. hooksandyarnsFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:06 AM

      Hi Patricia. I would very much like to see a picture of the square that you used.

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  41. Adventures of Returning to College in your 50'sFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    Back in the early 90's I made baby blankets like this.... My grandmother patterns are never knew just refurbished. Nice blanket!!

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    1. hooksandyarnsFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:08 AM

      Hello. I would very much like to see a close-up picture of the square that you crocheted back in the 90's.

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  42. UnknownMay 25, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Thank you for sharing your pattern, what a great square to do.

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  43. NJ GiGiJuly 12, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Thank you for a lovely square. I am using it as part of a sampler blanket for a new Great Granddaughter. I've adapted it to be an 8" square in keeping with what I am using. Keep them coming.

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  44. Hitch and ThreadJuly 24, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    This is a lovely pattern. I nade it in one colour and it's turned out really nice. Thank you.

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  45. TigerKimNovember 14, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    Thank You!

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  46. LorrieJune 29, 2016 at 8:59 AM

    Thank you a beautiful square that I intend to use in white Aran for a bedcover.

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