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Easter Chick Granny Square

By Wiam's Crafts March 27, 2021 // 3 comments

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

While I was on Pinterest, getting ideas for my Bunny Granny Square of this year's Easter, many lovely pictures of chicks popped up in front of me, in the form of amigurumi, coasters and granny squares. So, as soon as I finished designing my previous one, I started planning this new granny square. As a whole, I'm proud of my animal themed granny squares set so far, and I hope the future ones will be as cute and easy to make too.

I wish you all a joyful time crocheting this project, and happy Easter again to all of you who celebrate it. Don't forget to stay safe and healthy, and take care of yourselves.

Skill Level: Easy

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Materials:

Yarn: any cotton yarn in the following colors and quantities: one yellow skein, one green skein, few yards (meters) of white yarn, one yard (meter) of orange and black yarn. Suggested yarn: D.M.C Happy Cotton, 0.7 oz (20 g), 47 yards (43 m).
Crochet hook, size D/3 (3 mm).
Tapestry 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.
dc2tog: double crochet 2 sts together.
dc3tog: double crochet 3 sts together.

Instructions:

Granny square base:

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

With the yellow 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 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 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 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 first ch 3. (60 sts).

Cut off yellow yarn and weave in loose ends. With 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 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 first ch4.

Round 8: ch 3 in 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 third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 9 and 10: ch 3 in first st, dc in each st to 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 first ch 3.

Cut off green yarn and weave in loose ends.

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.

Eggshell hat:

With white yarn make 28 sts and work as follows:

Row 1: dc in the third ch from hook, (dc, dc2tog) three times, dc in ch, dc3tog, (dc, dc2tog) four times, turn.

Row 2: sl st twice, ch 2 and dc in st, d in dc three times, dc2tog twice, dc in dc three times, dc2tog in st, turn.

Row 3: sl st twice, ch 2 and dc in st, dc2tog twice, dc in dc, cut yarn leaving 6" (15 cm) to sew the shell in place.

Beak:

With orange yarn, make a magic circle:

Round 1: ch 1 and sc 5 into it, sl st in the first ch.

Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st, sl st in the first ch, cut yarn, leaving enough yarn to sew beak in place.

Assembly:

With orange yarn embroider feet.
Sew eggshell on the outer line of the chick as shown in the picture.
Sew eyes in place.
Sew beak in place.
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.

Year Of The Ox Granny Square

By Wiam's Crafts February 17, 2021 // 13 comments

Important notice: This written pattern has been reviewed and updated on June 9th, 2021. A chart has also been added.

Hi everyone! It's an every year contribution I've been doing, to come up with a granny square that has the face of the current year's Chinese zodiac animal. So far I've made the chicken, the dog, the rat, and now the ox. And I've also enjoyed making other animal granny squares, such as the cat and the frog, and have a few in the making (a rabbit and other animals) that I'm going to post in the future.
The only hard part for me when designing these granny squares is to show as many face traits as possible, while keeping the square easy to make. I think I've nailed it this time. So enjoy making this cute ox as a granny square unit for a baby blanket perhaps, plus, you can totally change the colors to make it look like a cow.
Stay safe and healthy, and happy (belated) Chinese new year!

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection:

Materials:

Yarn: any fine cotton yarn, one skein of the following colors: dark brown, light brown, yellow, and a yard (meter) of black and white. Suggested yarn: D.M.C Happy Cotton, 0.7 oz (20 g), 47 yards (43 m).
Crochet hook, size US D (3 mm).
Tapestry needle.

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

Yardage: 40-42 yards (36-38 m).

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

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.
hdc2tog: half double crochet 2 together.
dc2tog: double crochet 2 together.
tr2tog: treble crochet 2 together.
tr3tog: treble crochet 3 together.

Instructions:

Granny square base:

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

With the dark brown 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 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 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 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 first ch 3. (60 sts).

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

Cut off the yellow yarn and weave in loose ends.

The nostrils:

With light brown make 7 ch, work as follows:

Round 1: sc 5 in second ch from hook, sc in each ch to last ch, sc 5 in last ch, sc into other side of each ch to end, sl st to first ch.

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in first st, dc 2 in st 4 times, dc in st, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st, dc 2 in st 5 times, tr in st 5 times, sl st to the third ch of the first ch 3. Cut yarn leaving 8"/ 20 cm for sewing the nostril in place.

Right ear:

With dark brown ch 12, hdc in third ch from the hook, dc2tog, tr3tog, dc2tog, hdc2tog. Cut yarn leaving 4"/10 cm for sewing the ear in place.

Left ear:

With dark brown ch 7, hdc in the third ch from the hook, dc 2 in st, tr 3 in st, dc 2 in st, hdc 2 in st. Cut yarn leaving 4"/10 cm for sewing the ear in place.

Right horn:

With light brown ch 15, hdc2tog in the second ch and third ch from the hook, dc2tog 3 times, tr2tog three times. Cut yarn leaving 4"/10 cm for sewing the horn in place.

Left horn:

With dark brown ch 7, hdc 2 in the second ch from hook, dc 2 in st 3 times, tr 2 in st twice. Cut yarn leaving 4"/10 cm for sewing the horn in place.

Eye (make 2):

With black yarn make a magic circle, work as follows:

Round 1: sc 7, sl st to first sc. Cut yarn leaving 4"/10 cm for sewing the eye in place.

Round 2: with white yarn and at any st, ch 1, sc 2 in st three times, sl st in next st, cut yarn, weave in loose ends.

Nose Ring:

with yellow yarn make a simple I cord 5" (13 cm) long, cut yarn leaving 4"/10 cm for sewing the two ends together to make the ring.

Sew the nostril, the two ears and the two horns in place as shown in photo. Sew the two eyes in place, pull the I cord through the nose openings and make it a ring. 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.

Valentine's Coaster

By Wiam's Crafts February 05, 2021 // No comments

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.

Frogy Granny Square

By Wiam's Crafts May 15, 2020 // 6 comments

Hello Friends! Another post for my Animal Granny Square Collection. This time it's a froggy face. Have fun making this cute granny square, and don't forget to come back for my next post.

Skill level: Intermediate

Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection:

Get printable PDF for this pattern: or

Materials:

Yarn: any cotton yarn in the following colors and quantities: one green skein, one yellow skein, a few yards (meters) of white and black yarn. Suggested yarn: D.M.C Happy Cotton, 0.7 oz (20 g), 47 yards (43 m).
Crochet hooks, sizes D/3 (3 mm).
Tapestry 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: 60- 62 yards (55- 58 m) approx.

Crochet terms (US):

ch: chain
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet

Instructions:

Granny square base:

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

With the green 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 green yarn and weave in loose ends. With yellow 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 yellow yarn and weave in loose ends.

Eyes (make 2):

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

Round 1: ch 3 into the magic ring, dc 9, cut black yarn. with white yarn dc 2 into the magic ring, sl st into third ch of first ch 3. (12 sts)

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in first st, *sc 2 in st, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to last st, sc in st st, sl st into first ch of first ch 3. (18 sts)

Cut white yarn and weave in loose ends. with green yarn work next round (through back loops only):

Round 3: ch 1 and sc in first st, *sc in st, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to last sc, sc in st sl st into the first ch. (27 sts)

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

Sew eyes in place as shown in the picture above. Embroider nostrils and mouth with black yarn.

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.

Kitty Granny Square

By Wiam's Crafts May 11, 2020 // 1 comment

Hello Friends! Another post and another animal granny square to add to my collection. This time it's a kitty face. I've included pictures in the instructions to make the steps clearer so I hope it makes it easier to make. Have fun making this cute granny square, and keep an eye for my next post.

Skill level: Intermediate

Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection:

Materials:

Yarn: schachenmayr catania 100 % cotton (50 g / 125 m), one skein of colors: pearl white, green, and yellow, few meters of black.
Crochet hook, size US D 11/ 3 mm.
Embroider thread in black color for the mustache.
Stitch marker.

Measurements of the square: 5.25" x 5.25" (13 cm x 13 cm), approx.

Yardage: 55- 60 yards (50- 55 m), approx.

Gauge: 29 sts x 12 round = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet.

Crochet terms (US):

ch: chain.
st: stitch.
sl st: slip stitch.
sc: single crochet.
hdc: half double crochet.
dc: double crochet.
tc: treble crochet.
picot: ch 3, sl st to first ch.

Pattern:

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

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

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

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

Round 4: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc 2 in each st to end, sl st into the third ch of first ch 3. (24 sts).

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in the first st, *dc in dc, dc 2 in dc, repeat from * to last dc, dc in dc, sl st into the third ch of first ch 3. (36 dcs).

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in the first st, *dc in dc twice, dc 2 in dc, repeat from * to last 2 sts, dc in dc twice, sl st in the third ch of first ch 3. (48 dcs).

Round 7: ch 3 and dc in the first dc, {dc in dc three times, dc 2 in dc}, repeat between {} three times, dc in dc three times, (dc, ch 1, dc) in dc, repeat between {} twice, dc in dc three times, (dc, ch 1, dc) in dc, repeat between {} three times, dc in dc three times, sl st in the third ch of first ch 3. (60 dcs).

Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Bind on the green yarn and work as follows:

Round 8: ch 1 in the first st (you can make a standing sc instead), 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.

To create the Ear base, Work the next set of sts through back loops only: {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 between {} through back loops only for the other Ear base, sc in st five 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 sc.

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

Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Ears:

Work one ear into each (front loops sts group) in round 7 as follows:

Row 1: bind on yellow yarn In the 3rd st of right side of any ch 1, sc in the same st, skip 2 sts, (dc 4, ch 1, dc 4) in ch 1 space, skip 2 sts, sc in the front loop of next st, cut yarn.

Row 2: bind on pearl white yarn in the first st of the group, ch 1 and sc in the same st, sc in each dc of row 1, sc in ch 1 space, make 1 picot, sc in every dc, ch 1, sc in last st of the group, cut yarn, weave in loose ends.

Repeat rows (1-2) for the second ear.

Nose:

With yellow yarn, make a knot and ch 3, sc in second ch, dc in third ch, cut yarn leaving 10 cm/ 4" to sew the nose in the center of the cat's face.

Embroider the mustache using the black thread.

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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