Squares and Blocks
Most commonly referred to as the block stitch, but sometimes called the mosaic stitch or dot stitch, this square features little pops of color between rounds of the classic granny stitch. After steam blocking, the finished square measures 6 inches x 6 inches, however, this project can be made larger or turned into an afghan by continuing the pattern repeats. Made in worsted weight yarn in two or more colors; 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the gauge yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Crossed Afghan Square
Squares and Blocks
From the blogger: "This square may be labeled intermediate due to the post stitches, but it's actually pretty easy to crochet! The varying stitch heights create a fun color pattern, while the post stitches give the overall square some texture. Try playing with different colors or even making the whole thing in one color. Just have fun with it. Once you finish the stitches, cut the yarn and weave in all ends. The finished piece after blocking should measure to be a 12” square. Enjoy!
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Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Crochet Hook: J/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge; 13 sts x 7 rows = 4” [10 cm] in dc
Finished Size: 12″ square after blocking
Magic Granny Square
Squares and Blocks
From time to time, I sit down between large projects experimenting new small crochet pieces, such as coasters and granny squares. Sometimes nothing interesting comes out. But I think this time it really turned out well. A magic granny square that turned from circle to almost square without the usual angles made of number of chain stitches. Materials Yarn: Alize cotton baby soft, 50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 100 g. / 270 mt. (3.53 0z. /295 yds), four skeins of color winter sky 514, two skeins of color light yellow 643. Hook: 5 mm, US. H/8 Tapestry needle Level: easy Granny square dimensions: (5.5 * 5.5) “2, (14 * 14) cm2 approx. Blanket dimensions: (32 * 25) “2, (84 * 64) cm2 approx.
Hexi Askew Square
Squares and Blocks
This 12 (30.5 cm) square starts with a hexagon. Crossed double crochet and popcorn stitches add texture. This square was designed for the sixth annual Moogly Crochet Along. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch, treble (triple) crochet Crocheting in the round, increasing, crocheting into chain spaces, skipping stitches, crocheting into skipped stitches, crocheting in the back loop only Special stitches: cdc, cl, and popcorn (with video tutorials linked in the pattern) Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size Motif: 12 (30.5 cm) square. Materials Red Heart With Love yarn (100% acrylic, 7 oz/198 g/370 yd/338 m) - 1 skein each in 1502 Iced Aqua (CA), 1803 Blue Hawaii (CB), and 1441 Light Gray (CC), or approximately 55 yd (50.5 m) in CA and 32 yd (29 m) each in CB and CC in any medium weight yarn. US Size J-10/6 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn needle. Stitch markers (optional). Gauge Motif = 12 (30.5 cm) square in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project
Crochet Snowman Granny Squares Blanket
Squares and Blocks
A couple of years ago I made the Snowman Granny Square. And updated the pattern this year (2016) with my newest blanket pattern I made using these squares together. These smiling snowy faces can stay looking at each other in this Christmas all the time! Attaching these Snowman Granny Squares together, you can make any size blanket or afghan. It means this is a free size pattern. And also Snowman Granny Square Blanket can be worked with your favorite yarn weight. I used sport weight and made 20 squares. These all squares I joined with Join As You Go (JAYGo) method.
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Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Crochet Hook: G/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge: 20 dc x 7.5 rows = 4” with 4mm crochet hook.
Finished Size: Finished size of one granny square: 4.5″ x 4.5″
Materials List
Materials (for one square)
sport weight yarn (16 WPI)
Blue color (13 yards)
White color (17 yards)
Small amount of black and orange color
4 mm crochet hook
Ocean Granny Square Afghan
Squares and Blocks
The Ocean Granny Square Afghan is made by crocheting solid granny squares in 3 different shades of blue and white. The following appliques are made: octopus, jelly fish, puffer fish, star fish, shark, dolphin, sea turtle, sea horse, sting ray, coral, tropical fish, clown fish, sea shell, whale, and crab. The appliques are sewn onto the surface of half of the granny squares and arranged in a checkered pattern. The afghan measures 30" x 36" making a baby sized blanket. However, the afghan may be made larger by making more squares.
