Next, these lovely amazing squares are a marine-themed, highly textured building block to incorporate into your projects. To summarize, this is a small square, 4″ on a side, which will be great to incorporate into afghans, blankets or other projects. However, the block itself is quite thick and will give a larger project a lovely drape.
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Woodland Deer Granny Square
The Woodland Deer Granny Square is a part of the Woodland Afghan Series by Maria's Blue Crayon. The afghan is comprised of 10 Woodland themed squares joined together with solid granny squares. The Woodland Deer Granny Square is a great addition to the afghan or can be used along to create a deer themed afghan. On the website, there is a photo tutorial of how the antler is created. You will also find all other themed squares on the website.
Sand Dollar Afghan Block
"This simple afghan block uses just a few simple stitches and some back post only rows to create an embossed sand dollar in the center of the square. This gorgeous beachy themed block is perfect for making a blanket on its own, or gorgeous paired with other simpler textures. The afghan block pattern here is a traditional 12" square, so it's easy to pair it with other styles of crochet afghan blocks for the perfect beach themed blanket for your home."
New Beginnings Afghan Block | Secret Garden Add-on
"This beautiful 12" afghan block has a simple center edged with a flower petal design. Use it as a contrast square to tone down a highly textured blanket, or by itself to create an afghan that is beautiful and unique. You will need to know how to crochet post stitches, cross stitches, and shells. This block looks its best and most elegant in a solid color, but feel free to change it up and make it your own! "
Sugar Sand Afghan Block
"This easy crochet afghan block uses a simple crochet texture stitch to create the effect of little seashells nestled in the sugar sand of my favorite beach. Perfect for adding just a bit of texture to an afghan! You can use this block on its own, or combine it with other blocks for a fun quilted look. You'll need less than a skein of worsted weight yarn for this pattern. It creates a beautifully textured 12" crochet afghan block, perfect for making crocheted afghans of any size, and in any color."
The Ultimate Granny Square
This basic motif is the building block of the more complex granny square variations. Granny Square Patterns are not only made into functional afghans and crochet blankets but can actually be used to create booties, skirts, purses, etc. They are so fashionable and versatile!
