Star Motif Granny Square & Bunting by Jo Jones

Star Motif Granny Square & Bunting

Crochet
July 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
78 - 95 yards (71 - 87 m)
both US and UK
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £2.40.

This Star Square Motif is inspired by the month of July can be worked up quickly and easily into a beautiful blanket or pillow.

This is a PDF DOWNLOAD PATTERN ONLY NOT for finished/completed items

Granny squares are fantastic they have many uses so you are not limited to making blankets, they can be made up into rugs, scarves, coasters, wraps, shawls, cushions, bags and clothing.

The granny square is a great introduction for beginner crocheter, as it is something that can be learnt quickly. Each square gives the opportunity to learn a new a new skill or stitch. This pattern also includes a bunting pattern to give the special touch to parties, gardens and home decor.

PDF Details:
This pattern is for 1 motif only.
The pattern is written in English, using both UK & US terminology.
My patterns have step by step written instructions, including photos when necessary.

Size: Squares work out as 5 Inches or 13 cm and triangles as 6 Inches or 16 cm minimum.
Materials: DK yarn in a variety of colours, 4mm or G6 hook, scissors, darning needle and sewing needle.
Skill level: easy to intermediate.
Techniques: used reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, yarn over, chain stitch, slip stitch, work in rounds, increase, finish/fasten off and weave ends.
UK Terms: double, half treble, treble, double treble & triple treble crochet.
US Terms: single, half double, double, treble & double treble crochet.

Decreasing: double treble crochet 2 together = dtr2tog (UK) or treble crochet 2 together = tr2tog (US). To see this stitch in more detail see the step by step instructions on my website https://joscrochetpad.blogspot.com/2021/06/uk-double-treb...
Alternatively you can watch the following quick video.
Right Handed: https://youtu.be/pfxhZIUOl7k
Left Handed: https://youtu.be/jN6JbOUMzIc

Back Loop Only: back loop only. To see this stitch in more detail see the step by step instructions on my website https://joscrochetpad.blogspot.com/2021/06/front-back-loo...
Alternatively you can watch the following quick video.
Right Handed: https://youtu.be/wWMBxjEfVmU
Left Handed: https://youtu.be/hM8_hks_TsE

Specialist techniques: extended treble crochet = etr (UK) or extended double crochet = edc (US) and extended double treble crochet = edtr (UK) extended treble crochet = etr (US) don’t be scared they sound complicated but they are really quite simple when you are completing the stitch you create an extra yarn over to make the stitch a little taller. To see this stitch in more detail see the step by step instructions on my website https://joscrochetpad.blogspot.com/2021/06/uk-extended-tr...
Alternatively you can watch the following quick video.
Right Handed: https://youtu.be/lLJsXqInfMA
Left Handed: https://youtu.be/4y36c3fcFvA

If your new to crochet why not check out my complete beginners crochet workshop series which is available on my website https://joscrochetpad.blogspot.com
Written in an order that flows naturally
Giving you the right skill at the right time
Incorporating the differences in terminology e.g. UK & US
Where relevant each workshop contains a right and left handed versions
Workshops provide instructions step by step with photos
Complimented by video demonstrations to satisfy most learning styles giving you the skills to continue your journey

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Thanks and happy crocheting!