Bunny Granny Square

Important notice: This written pattern has been reviewed and updated on June 1st, 2021.

Hi everyone! I think it's obvious by now how much I love crocheting animal-themed granny squares, as It has become something of a tradition for me to make one inspired by the Chinese zodiac every year. I have also made other animals before, and will keep on designing as many of these as I can. I will try to keep them as simple and minimal as possible, and I will maintain the same measurements, so that -if wanted- they can be used together in one bigger project, like a blanket, for example.
This time, I wanted to design an Easter Bunny granny square. I looked up a lot of bunny references online; real, drawn, embroidered, or crocheted, in order to make the best facial features and ear shape that can both fit inside the square, and still look like a bunny. I went through more trials than you can imagine, and in the end, I decided to let the ears be long and go outside the square -for maximum cuteness haha-. If you intend to make this as a blanket unit, it will still looks nice, just make sure not to position it at the boarders.

I hope you all have fun making this one, and happy Easter.

Skill level: Easy

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Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection: 

Puppy | Frog | Koala | Chick | Kitty | Chicken | Mouse | Ox | Tiger | Duckling

Materials: 

• Yarn: any cotton yarn in the following colors and quantities: one white skein, one light green skein, a few yards (meters) of pink and yellow yarn, one yard (meter) of peach and black yarns, and one yard (meter) of black embroidery thread. Suggested yarn: D.M.C Happy Cotton, 0.7 oz (20 g), 47 yards (43 m).
• Crochet hooks, sizes D/3 (3 mm) and E/4 (3.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Embroidery needle.

Measurements of the square: 6" x 6" (15 cm x 15 cm) approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 12 round = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet.

Yardage: 64-66 yards (58-60 m).

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.
• sc2tog: single crochet 2 together.
• sc3tog: single crochet 3 together.

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Instructions:

Granny square base:

Note: ch 1 and ch 3 at the beginning of rounds count as sc and dc respectively.

With the white yarn, make a magic circle, work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic circle, sc 7, sl st into the first ch. (8 sts).

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc 2 in each st, sl st into the first ch. (16 sts).

Round 3: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st, *dc 2 in st, dc in st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (24 sts).

Round 4: repeat row 3. (36 sts).

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st twice, *dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (48 sts).

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st three times, *dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (60 sts). 

Cut off white yarn and weave in loose ends. With light green yarn make a knot and at the eighth st after the end of last round, work as follows:

Round 7: (ch 4, tr, ch 2, tr 2) in the first st, *tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in st, repeat from * 3 times, tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, sl st into the fourth ch of the first ch4.

Round 8: ch 3 in the first st, dc in st, *(dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Rounds 9 and 10:  ch 3 in the first st, dc in each st to the first ch 2 space, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

 
Cut off light green yarn and weave in loose ends.

 

Ear (make 2):

Outer ear:

With white yarn and 3.5 mm hook make 3 ch [leave 4" (10 cm) for sewing ears in place], then work as follows:

Row 1: ch 1, sc in each ch to end.

Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st to end. (3 sts)

Rows 3-6: ch 1, sc 2 in the first st, sc in each st to end. (7 sts)

Rows 7-9: repeat row 2.

Rows 10-13: ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each st to end. (3 sts)

Row 14: sc3tog, cut yarn, weave in loose end.

Inner ear:

with pink yarn and 3.5 mm hook chain 2 sts, [leave 4" (10 cm) for sewing ears in place], work as follows:

Row 1: sc 2 in the second chain from hook. 

Row 2: ch 1, sc 2 in the first st, sc in the second st. (3 sts)

Rows 3-4: ch 1, sc in each st to end. 

Rows 5-6: ch 1, sc 2 in the first st, sc in each st to end. (5 sts)

Rows 7-8: repeat row 3.

Rows 9-10: ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each st to end. (3 sts)

Row 11: sc3tog, cut yarn, weave in loose end.

Eye (make 2): 

With black yarn, make a magic circle, ch 1 and sc 5 into it, sl st in the first ch, cut yarn, leaving enough yarn to sew eye in place.

Flower:

With yellow yarn and 3 mm hook, make a magic circle (or ch 5 and sl st to the first ch),

work as follows: 

Round 1: ch 1, sc 9 into the circle, sl st to the first ch.

Round 2: sl st to next st, *ch 2, (dc 3, ch 2, sl st into the same st), sl st 2, repeat from * to end, sl st to ch 1 of previous round, cut yarn, leaving enough yarn to sew flower in place.

Flower center:

With peach yarn and 3 mm hook, ch 3, make a popcorn st and cut yarn, leaving enough yarn to sew in place.

Assembly:

• With black thread embroider nose and mouth.
• Sew outer ears on the outer line of the bunny head as shown in picture. Sew inner ears on the base of outer ears line, sew the top point of inner ears to outer ears.
• Sew flower and flower center on the base of right ear.
• Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Valentine's Coaster

Hi everyone! what a fast paced year, it's already February! This means two wonderful events are upon us; Valentines first, then the Chinese New Year. It took me a while to figure out what my contribution for this year's Valentines will be, and It's all about love and gifts, reminding our nearest and dearest that they are always in our hearts, so I thought "hearts it shall be!". One of the simplest and quickest pieces that you can work for this occasion is making a coaster set, It has a personal touch, could be gifted to whoever you fancy, whether young or old, far or near. So a coaster with a cute heart pattern seemed like the best idea, since it requires no time to make, a few yards of material is all you'll need, and a verity of versions can be made. Happy Valentines day to you and all your family members and loved ones.

Skill level: Easy

Materials

• Yarn: you can use any light worsted yarn. I used Nako Vizon, 100% premium acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 213 yards (195m). You can use white yarn plus any colored yarn you like.
• Crochet Hook: 6 US (4 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: 5.5" x 5.5" (14 cm x 14 cm) approx.

Gauge: 20 sts x 10 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.

Yardage: 33 - 35 yards (30 - 32 m).

Crochet Terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• ss: slip stitch. 
• dc: double crochet.

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Instructions:

With white yarn make a magic ring:

Round 1: ch 2 (count as one dc), dc 2, ch 2, *(dc 3, ch 2) repeat 3 times, sl st into the second ch of the first ch 2.

Round 2: ch 3 (always count as one dc), dc in st twice, *with colored yarn (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, with white yarn dc in st 3 times, repeat from * 3 times, with colored yarn (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, sl st into third ch of the first ch 3.

Round 3: ch 3, dc in st twice, *with colored yarn, dc in st twice, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, dc in st twice, with white yarn dc in st 3 times, repeat from * 3 times, with colored yarn, dc in st twice, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, dc in st twice, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Round 4: ch 3, dc in st twice, *with colored yarn, dc in st 4 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, dc in st 4 times, with white yarn dc in st 3 times, repeat from * 3 times, with colored yarn, dc in st 4 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, dc in st 4 times, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Round 5: ch 3, dc in st three times, *with colored yarn, dc in st 5 times, with white yarn, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, with colored yarn, dc in st 5 times, with white yarn dc in st 5 times, repeat from * 3 times, with colored yarn, dc in st 5 times, with white yarn, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, with colored yarn, dc in st 5 times, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.
With white yarn only (don't cut colored yarn):

Round 6: ch 3, *dc in each st to next ch 2 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, repeat from * 4 times, dc in each st to first ch 3, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.
Cut white yarn, with colored yarn:

Round 7: ch 1, make a reverse sc in first st and in each st around, and 2 reverse sc into each ch 2 space, sl st to first ch. Cut yarn. Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Mouse Granny Square

Hello friends! this granny square is a continuation to my Zodiac Animals inspired granny square collection. I have previously designed a Puppy/Dog and Chicken, and this time I came up with a Mouse/Rat one. I'm planning on posting patterns for many more animals in the near future, so stay tuned and I'll see you in the next post.

Level: Intermediate

Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection: 

Puppy | Frog | Koala | Chick | Kitty | Chicken | Bunny | Ox | Tiger | Duckling

Materials: 

• Yarn: schachenmayr, catania 100 % cotton (50 g / 125 m), one skein of colors: pearl white, gray and yellow, few meters of black.
• Black embroidery thread.
• Crochet hook, size 3 mm/ US D 11.

Measurements of the square: 13 cm X 13 cm / 5.25" X 5.25" approx.


Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tc: treble crochet. 

Pattern:

Note: ch 1 and ch 3 at the beginning of rounds count as sc and dc respectively.

With the gray yarn, make a magic circle, work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic ring, sc 5, sl st into the first ch. (6 sts).

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc 2 in each st, sl st into the first ch. (12 sts).

Rounds 3-4: ch 1 in first st, sc in each st, sl st into the first ch. (12 sts).

Cut off gray yarn and weave in loose ends, with pearl white yarn work next rounds:

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in first st, dc 2 in each st to end, sl st into the third ch of first ch 3. (24 sts).

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in first st, dc in st, *dc 2 in st, dc in st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of first ch 3. (36 dcs).

Round 7: ch 3 and dc in first st, dc in st twice, *dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat from * to end, sl st in the third ch of first ch 3. (48 dcs).

Round 8: ch 3 and dc in first st, dc in st three times, *dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat from * to end, sl st in the third ch of first ch 3. (60 dcs). 

Cut off pearl white yarn and weave in loose ends. With yellow yarn work next rounds:

Round 9: ch 1 in first st, *hdc in st twice, dc in st twice, tc in st, ch 2, tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st twice, sc in st five times, repeat from * three times, hdc in st twice, dc in st twice, tc in st, ch 2, tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st twice, sc in st four times, sl st to first ch.

Rounds 10-12: ch 3, *dc in each st to ch 2 space, (dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, repeat from * four times, dc in each st to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Cut off yellow yarn and weave in loose ends. Embroider eyes with black yarn, and the mustache with black thread.

Ears (make 2):

With gray yarn, make a magic ring, work as follows:

Round 1: ch 3 into the magic ring, dc 15, sl st into third ch of first ch 3. (16 sts)

Cut off gray yarn and weave in loose ends. with pearl white yarn work next rounds:

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in first st, dc 2 in each st, sl st into third ch of first ch 3. (32 sts)

Round 3: ch 1 in first st, sc in st three times, sc in front loops of each st to last 4 sts, sc in each st to end, sl st into the first ch. (32 sts)

Cut off yarn leaving 15 cm/ 6" long for sewing. Weave in loose ends.

Sew ears in place as shown in the picture above.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Granny Square Wreath

This is my second contribution for this year's Christmas season. It is a granny square prototype that can be used by itself as a coaster (with the plastic ring), or you can crochet many (without the plastic ring) and assemble to make a doily, a blanket, or any other Christmas themed home decoration. It is a little bit different than the wreath ornament I've made in the previous post, though they have the same concept. I hope you like it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Level: Intermediate

Materials

• Yarn: Schachenmayer, Catania, 100% cotton, yarn weight: sport. 50 g/ 1.75 oz. 125 m/ 137 yds. one skein of each: White 106, apple green 205, red 115, forest 244
• Crochet Hook: US: E-4, 3.5 mm.
• Plastic ring: 5.5 cm/ 2.25" diameter, 0.7 cm/ 1/4" thickness
• Tapestry needle

Measurements: 5" x 5" / 12.5 cm x 12.5 cm square

Gauge: 28 st x 12 row in dc

Yardage: 80 - 85 m/ 85- 95 yds


Crochet terms

• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• fpdc: front post double crochet
• picot: ch 3, ss in first ch.

 

Instructions:

With white yarn, make a magic ring, or ch 4 and ss to first ch:

Round 1: ch 3, dc 11, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (12 sts)

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in first st, dc 2 in each st around, ss to third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn, weave in loose ends. (24 sts)

Round 3: with apple green yarn, make a standing dc in any st with the plastic ring inside the dc, dc in the same st, dc 2 in next st and all around, ss to first dc. (48 sts)

Round 4: ch 1, sc in the same st and every st around, ss to first sc, cut yarn. (48 sts)

Round 5: with forest green yarn, sc in any st, *make a picot, sc in next st, fpdc in the dc of round 3 aligned with the previous sc, sc in next st, repeat from * to last st, make a picot, st in last st, fpdc in the dc of round 3 aligned with this last st, ss to first sc, cut yarn.

Note: in next round, work in the back two loops of each fpdc only.

Round 6: with white yarn, make a standing tr in any fpdc, ch 2, tr in the same fpdc, *ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next fpdc, repeat from * to shape three sides of the square, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, ss to first tr.

Round 7: ch 3 in tr, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in tr, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in sc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in tr, repeat from * three times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in tr, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in sc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, ss to third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn.

Round 8: with red yarn, make a standing dc in any ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, *dc in dc to next ch 2 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, repeat from * three times, dc in dc to end, ss in third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn, weave in loose ends, block, enjoy.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.


Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram to see my upcoming projects @wiams_crafts.

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Red Heart Cushion Cover

Hi Friends! It's March! and I love this month that brings the first signs of spring, especially after a very long winter.

My mind is swarming with ideas, but time cuts my work just like a sharp sword. I like the C2C technique and the pixelated drawings, and from time to time I make a project inspired by it.

And since I have boxes and boxes of scrap yarn in my rack (and on top of my wardrobe, basically, It taking over all the storage space in my house), I've designed and crocheted a cushion cover using some of these left-overs. I also came up with another version that can be worked as scarf ends, and another as a coaster.

Level: Easy

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Mandala Rays Coaster

Hello everyone! I love Mandalas. There is something very soothing about making them. I make tons each year, but I have never made my own design. I thought I’d give a try the other day, and this is what I came up with. Hope you like it.  

Materials

Yarn: Alize “diva silk effect” yarn, 100% Microfiber Acrylic (100 g), one skein of:

Rose 354 (A)

Cream 01 (B)

Light cream 62  (C)

gray 355 (D)

Hook size 3 m.

Tapestry needle.

The coaster is about 10 1/8” (26 cm) diameter

The instructions are written in US terms

Intermediate level

Making the Mandala

With yarn B, make a magic ring.

Round 1: ch 4 (counts as dtr st), 35 dtr, sl st to 4^th ch of first ch 4. (36 tr)

Round 2: (ch 3 and dtr2tog) in first 3 st, ch 5 * dtr3tog, ch 5, repeat from * to end of round, sl st to first 3dtr cluster, cut yarn.

With yarn A, join in any ch 5 space.

Round 3: ch 1 *(sc 1, hdc, dc, tr, ch 1, tr, dc, hdc, sc 1) in ch 5 space. repeat from *in each ch5 space.  sl st to first sc, cut yarn.

With yarn D, join in any ch 1 space.

Round 4: ch 1, sc in ch 1 space, ch 7, *sc in next ch 1 space, ch 7, repeat from * to end, sl st to first sc.

Round 5: sl st to ch7 space, ch 3, dc 8 in the same ch 7 space, * dc 9 in next ch 7 space, repeat from * to end, sl st to 3^rd  ch of first ch 3, cut yarn.

With yarn C, join in 3^rd  dc of any 9 dc cluster.

Round 6: (ch 3 dtr4tog), ch 4, tr in the 7^th dc of the 9 dc cluster, tr in 3^rd  dc of next 9 dc cluster, ch 4, * dtr5tog in the middle five dc of previous round, ch 4, tr in the 7^th dc of the 9 dc cluster, tr in 3^rd  dc of next 9 dc cluster, repeat from * to end, sl st first (ch 3 dtr4tog) cluster, cut yarn.

With yarn A, join in any ch 4 space to left of dtr5tog cluster.

Round 7: ch 1 *(sc, hdc, dc, tr, 2 dtr) in ch 4 space, (2 dtr, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in next ch 4 space, repeat from* to end, sl st to first ch 1, cut yarn.

With yarn D, join in between 2 scs over dtr5tog of round 6.

Round 8: ch 5 (count as dc and ch 2 space) and dc in the same st, ch 2, sc in tr of previous round, ch 2, sc in space after 2 dtr, ch 2, sc in tr of previous round, ch 2, *(dc, ch 2 dc) between next 2 scs, ch 2, sc in tr of previous round, ch 2, sc in space after 2 dtr, ch 2, sc in tr of previous round, ch 2,  repeat from * to end, sl st to 3^rd ch of first ch 5, cut yarn.

With yarn C, join in any ch 2 space, right of (dc, ch 2, dc) cluster.

Round 9: ch 1, *sc in the ch 2 space, *9 dtr in ch 2 of (dc, ch 2, dc) cluster, sc in next ch 2 space, ch 7, sc in the next ch 2 space, repeat from * to end, sl st to first sc after last ch 7, cut yarn.

With yarn A, join in 5^th dtr of 9 dtr cluster.

Round 10: (ch 4 ((counts as dtr)), dtr, ch 3, 2 dtr) in the same st, ch 3, sc in ch 7 space, ch 3, *(2 dtr, ch 3, 2 dtr) in 5^th dtr, ch 3, sc in ch 7 space, ch 3, repeat from * to end, sl st 4^th ch of first ch 4, cut yarn.

With yarn D, join in ch 3 space of (2 dtrc, ch 3, 2 dtrc) cluster.

Round 11: (ch 4 ((counts as dtr)), 2 dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in the ch 3 space, ch 4, (dc, ch 2, dc) in sc, ch 4, *(3 dtr, ch 3, 3 dtr) in ch 3 space, ch 4, (dc, ch 2, dc) in sc, ch 4, repeat from * to end, sl st 4^th ch of first ch 4, cut yarn.

With yarn C, join in ch 3 space.

Round 12: (ch 4 ((counts as dtr)), 3 dtr, 1 picot st, 4 dtr) in the ch 3 space, ch 6, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 3 space, ch 6, *(4 dtr, 1 picot, 4 dtr) in ch 3 space, ch 6, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch 3 space, ch 6, repeat from * to end, sl st 4^th ch of first ch 4, cut yarn.

Weave in loose yarn and block the mandala.

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