Squares and Blocks
The Iris stitch is another one of my favorite stitches. It has a flower-like look, it creates a “Holey” fabric and still has more of a modern look. It's a great stitch to use in blankets or as a border. The stitch consists of dc’s and chain which makes it very easy and is what makes it also works up really fast, which is a bonus! When you work a blanket from the middle out, it gives you more freedom to decide the blanket’s size as you go."
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Iris Stitch In A Rectangle
Squares and Blocks
"The Iris stitch is another one of my favorite stitches. It has a flower-like look, it creates a “Holey” fabric and still has more of a modern look. It's a great stitch to use in blankets or as a border. After designing the Iris stitch in a square, many have asked me if there's also a way to make this stitch in a rectangle, so I had to make another tutorial! This pattern enables you to decide the dimensions of the rectangle by changing the number of the initial chains. "
Flower Power Granny Square
Squares and Blocks
I'm celebrating the granny square day with my crochet flower granny square! Granny Square Day is an international online celebration of this iconic make on Instagram. I have designed a crochet flower granny square especially for this day! It consists of a sweet flower motif in the middle. The subsequent rounds are then worked to the back of the flower making it pop out and 3D. Lastly, it has a couple of rounds of lacy crochet stitches to finish it off.
Primrose and Proper Ruffled Granny Square Pattern
Squares and Blocks
This simple, but beautiful crochet granny square pattern takes the Primrose and Proper stitch pattern you know so well and re-imagines it in a completely new way. A delicate ruffle frames the center of the square giving it plenty of romantic charm. This square would make a great addition to any sampler afghan, or it can be used as a stand-alone square if you prefer. There is a matching bonus square at the bottom of the post.
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Stitches Used:
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
BPsc = back post single crochet
Additional Terms
Working in the 3 Loop of hdc - Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways V, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another V. You'll be working into the back loop of that V, this is called the 3rd loop. When working in rows, this loop will be facing you!
Gauge:
16 hdc in 4
Measurements:
12 by 12 when blocked
Windows Border
Squares and Blocks
The Windows Border is an easy two round pattern that can work with just about any pattern, but it is particularly suited when you're bordering squares or blocks that have been joined by one of the loopy methods, where chain loops are made all the way around the square. This would include the Tight Braid Join, Scallop Join, Flat Braid Join, and more! And I think it looks like little windows with pretty curtains - but the modern, graphic style will work with tons of patterns! For the hook and yarn, use whatever you've been using for the rest of your project.
