Pages

▼

Thursday, February 14, 2013

~ simply pretty ~


Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- I hook

Size:  6" square

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

Directions:

Rnd 1:  Ch 4 (make your 1st ch a little looser), 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2.  (3 dc, ch 2) in the same ch 3 more times.  Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 4.

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

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in the same sc as the joining st, ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc, ch 3, skip next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch-2 space.  *(ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc) 2 times, ch 3, skip next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch-2 space.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Ch 3, skip next sc, join with a sc to 1st sc.

Rnd 4:  Sl st into the 1st ch-3 loop, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same loop, ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 loop.  *ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 loop.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Ch 1, join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. 

Rnd 5:  Ch 1, sc in the same ch as the joining st.  Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  

Rnd 6:  Ch 1, sc in the same sc as the joining st, ch 3.  *(skip next sc, sc in the next sc, ch 3) across side.  (sc, ch 3, sc) in the corner ch-2 space, ch 3.  Repeat from * 3 more times.  (ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc) across side to beginning.  Ch 3, join with a sl st to the 1st sc.

Rnd 7:  Sl st into the 1st ch-3 loop, (ch 3, 2dc) in same ch-3 loop, ch 1.  *(skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1) across side.  (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the corner ch-3 loop, ch 1.  Repeat from * 3 more times.  (skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1) across to beginning.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 8:  Repeat Rnd 5.

Rnd 9:  Repeat Rnd 6.  

***Debi Y's pattern***

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This square can be made into a large square for a blankie - just continue to repeat Rnds 7, 5 and 6 of the pattern.  This is one I'm working on now.  :)

       
I've made a video for a rectangle 'simply pretty'.

50 comments:

  1. Angélique February 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    A realy beautiful square! Thank you for sharing.
    I'll pin it on my Pinterest board.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Lillie and MossFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Wow! a very pretty square. I have been hooked on different squares for a while now and I must tell you....I am in love with this one. Thank you so much for the pattern. I am going to use this in my latest blanket I am working on.!
    Your the best!
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    xoxo, Shari

    ReplyDelete
  3. Gramma RitaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Oh, Debi...I like!! :D I'm going to "Pin" this for future references. Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Fresh Off My HookFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Debi, this is a beautiful square, and I just love the afghan version. Thanks for sharing the pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  5. JolandaFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Pretty blanket, thank you for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  6. lindaFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    I'ts beautiful Debi, thank you for sharing the pattern :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. BarbaraFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Thanks for sharing, Debi! The little square looks nice, but your new baby blankie looks awesome! Love the color-combo, too!

    ReplyDelete
  8. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Your crochet square is beautiful thanks for sharing the pattern.. Do you take special rockers for your crochet hooks with the lovely pink swirls??? Hugs Judy

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. hooksandyarnsFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:51 PM

      Thanks Judy. No, sorry - I don't sell my crochet hooks, but there are quite a few sellers on Etsy who create beautiful hook handles. :)

      Delete
  9. Elaine B.February 14, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    LOVE IT, LOVE IT

    ReplyDelete
  10. homemade@myplaceFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    this square is really nice!!
    thank you for sharing Debi!!!
    xxxx Ale

    ReplyDelete
  11. KateFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    What a perfect name :-) Thank you for sharing the pattern; it's beautiful and so is your afghan.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Anabel LunaFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    This is so beautiful,great pattern and a beautiful blanket.Like this one very much!
    Have a great weekend !

    Xo,Xo,Xo

    ReplyDelete
  13. HindustankaFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Beautiful!!! Thanks for the pattern, Debi :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. UtaFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Thanks for sharing that amazing pattern, Debi :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. LammisFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Very nice pattern, i have to try. thanks :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. cristinaFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Hi, Debi! How quickly you write me a comment on my blog!
    thanks for all!
    Lovely tutorial!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    So pretty, Debi! You are always coming up with something new and wonderful. Best wishes for a great weekend. Tammy

    ReplyDelete
  18. K @ Aurora BlytheFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    What a beautiful idea! Thank you so much for sharing this delightful pattern, Debi! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  19. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Thank you fir then pattern to your purple square. Your blankie is very pretty I love the stitches

    ReplyDelete
  20. AstriFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I love this pattern. Your work is so perfect...can't see the joins at all. The color combination of the one your are working on is so appealing.

    I crochet tight too. What is that all about? Good thing I have crochet to get out all that tension. haha. ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  21. asekncFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    What a lovely blanket and pattern! Thank you so much for your generosity and sharing it with us Deb! Hugs ♥Anita

    ReplyDelete
  22. ColeFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    I love how this looks as a blanket! Thanks for sharing :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. Lee AnnFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    How pretty!! Thank you very much! :)

    ______
    Lee Ann H
    http://cgli.us (Crochet...Gotta Love It!)
    Blog: http://crochetgottaloveit.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  24. HollyFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Debi - I loved this square when you first shared a picture, but I couldn't figure out what I could do with it if you shared your pattern (I'm not huge into multi-square blankets just yet) - this one large square is PERFECT! thanks for the pattern, and great idea. Definitely adding to my list of "to-do" in the future projects!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Witchy LizardFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this pattern-and for sharing so many lovely square patterns. You make them so easy to follow and they really are fantastic :-)

    ReplyDelete
  26. Ms. GFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Debi, This is gorgeous as always!! Definitely have to add this to my to do list, which is already filled with blankets inspired by your posts. I love them all!!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Chain Stitch CrochetFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    This is awesome Debi! Thank you for sharing it. I am definitely going to make one. I just started on a never ending granny but Mikey from the Crochet Crowd. It's the 7 strand. Oddly my crochet 'impatience' I think is changing. I don't know, we'll see what happens. But I'm loving the colors I picked (except I changed one, and unfortunately it was the first one I started with and that is the only round with that color but I have an idea to cover it up).

    ReplyDelete
  28. AnonymousOctober 15, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Debi, I was introduced to your site and this pattern yesterday; downloaded and tried the pattern last night. FINALLY figured out the problems with it today. You need to check your written instructions for Rnds 3 and 4 (rnd 5 also but it is just a case of saying SC when you mean DC). Had I not had the picture and also been an experienced crocheter, I would probably have never figured out what you did on those two rounds. Everything else so far looks fine; I am loving the way the square is turning out; will probably do a baby blanket out of this one. I do thank you for sharing this pattern; it may easily become a favorite for me. Marie

    ReplyDelete
  29. Janis Godwin SpearNovember 2, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    YAAY! Thanks for this. Have a wonderful weekend (what's left of it). :)

    ReplyDelete
  30. UnknownMarch 1, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    I think this is a most beautiful square. I am a relative newbie when it comes to reading patterns. I'm having trouble with the instructions. My square is puckering or something. Has anyone done step-by-step tutorial with pictures? Thanks. Bg

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. hooksandyarnsMarch 1, 2014 at 4:06 PM

      Hi Brenda. If I remember correctly, this square will pucker a tiny bit after the ch 3 rounds, but will straighten out when you crochet the granny stitch round. (I didn't do a step-by-step with pictures.) :)

      Delete
  31. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Hi Debi, I also had problems with the same rounds Marie is talking about so I had to come back to this site and now I think I can figure it out. I am using size 3 Aunt Lydia's thread and a small steel hook and making the prettiest coasters. I will be giving them for a bridal shower. Thank you for sharing. Roberta

    ReplyDelete
  32. AnonymousApril 11, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    I would like a draw of the pattern. it would be easier. I can not understand the explanation. thanks

    ReplyDelete
  33. AnonymousApril 28, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    BEAUTIFUL & EASY AND DIFFERENT THANKS

    ReplyDelete
  34. UnknownJuly 10, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    This is the prettiest and most versatile square I have ever seen. You can make a blanket with less gaps than a traditional granny. Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  35. DaisyApril 27, 2016 at 10:47 AM

    Hello Debi, my mum and I both love this pattern. Unfortunately our native language isn't English. So I tried to puzzle a little bit and made a drawing of your pattern. You can find it on pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/519110294530283901/
    I've made a reference to this blog post. Please let me know if you agree or if I should remove the drawing. Regards Daisy

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. hooksandyarnsApril 28, 2016 at 1:29 PM

      Hi Daisy. You have my permission to use the drawing of my square. It's very nice by the way. I'm sure a lot of crocheters will appreciate the drawing instead of having to follow a written pattern. :)

      Delete
  36. TwigbymegJune 18, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Debi, I love this pattern. I've used it a number of times to make different projects and it always turns out well. I am about to teach a beginners crochet class for the first time and I was hoping you would give me permission to use it as a project option. There is a charge for the class but my income (if any) from it will be small. I would make sure it is clear that the pattern is your work, and encourage the students to come and look at your blog. I think it would make a great confidence builder for students as it is so lovely, yet it is simple to learn.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. hooksandyarnsJune 19, 2016 at 8:52 AM

      Hi Twigbymeg. Of course you have my permission - thank you for asking. I'm happy that you enjoy this pattern so much that you would like to share it with others. I hope you have a great class. :)

      Delete
  37. MesaBearJuly 4, 2016 at 4:05 PM

    This square is REALLY pretty. I love the blanket you made. I will definitely give it a go! Thank you so much for writing out the pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Created For You And MeFebruary 8, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    This is a very pretty crochet square pattern. Would like to try make a blanket out of this someday soon.

    ReplyDelete
  39. GeetaJuly 15, 2017 at 12:48 AM

    Hey Debi!

    I love this pattern. Your video tutorial is very good. Thanks for sharing this really pretty pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  40. UnknownAugust 23, 2017 at 1:08 AM

    Beautiful. Will try this. Thanks for posting

    ReplyDelete
  41. UnknownFebruary 18, 2018 at 11:42 AM

    Hi is it possible to join you for newsletters if you do them please

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. hooksandyarnsFebruary 19, 2018 at 5:39 AM

      Hello there. I don't have newsletters, sorry, but thanks for your interest. :)

      Delete
  42. UnknownSeptember 17, 2018 at 3:40 AM

    This's a wonderful diy project.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for taking the time to leave a message - it always puts a smile on my face. If you have a question - post it here and check back - I will always answer you. :)