This 12” square block is a fun make for crocheters, featuring the traditional Granny stitch in a different format.

The simple stitches and interesting construction make this an enjoyable relaxing make and an excellent portable project to carry with you on the go. It offers the chance for stash-busting to use small quantities of your favourite leftover yarn scraps turning your squares into an album of your favourite craft memories.

30cm/12” inch squares are a popular size for crochet designs and Granny’s Gift could be incorporated into a traditional blanket as a repeated motif or along with other patterned and plain blocks as a sampler blanket. It could also feature in accessories, homewares or garments.

Sizes: 30cm/12” Square in aran/worsted yarn

Tension: 14 sts x 7.5 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” measured over Granny stitch centre using 5 mm hook, after blocking.

Working method: The square is worked in joined rounds from the RS with increases at the corners to keep it flat as it grows. It is never turned. Ribbons are worked in the round along either side of a foundation chain and sewn in position.

Finished measurements
a. Square: 30cm/12”
b. Bow Ribbons: 45cm/18”
c. Bow Securing Ribbon: 35cm/14.”

Requirements
Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream aran/worsted (100% cotton; 109m/119yd per 70.9g/2.5 oz) or similar yarn
Sample in:
Colour A Countryside Ombre (02235): 1 ball/109m/120yd
Colour B Hot Purple (01317): 0.5 ball/50m/55yd
Colour C Ecru (00004): 0.5 ball/50m/55yd
5mm (US H/8) hook
Yarn needle and scissors
Optional: locking stitch markers if you like to mark start of round or corner chsp
Pins, clips or locking stitch markers to secure bow during assembly

Both UK terminology and US terminology versions are supplied. Please be sure you are using a copy in your preferred terminology. I recommend that you read through the pattern before starting.

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