This adorable and cozy lovey is perfect for keeping little ones warm and comforted. The Granny Square design adds a touch of nostalgia and handmade charm to this special blanket. Choose your favorite colors and yarn textures to make it truly unique and personalized for the recipient. Whether you're making it for a baby shower gift or for your own child, this Granny Square Lovey is sure to be treasured for years to come. The Granny Square Lovey is a great way to practice your crochet skills while also making a thoughtful and handmade gift for a loved one. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun and rewarding project, the Granny Square Lovey is a wonderful choice that will bring joy to both the maker and the recipient.
Size: Size shown is 36" x 36" (Pattern is easy to adjust to a larger size.)
Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Baby, worsted or cotton yarn (Caron Cakes
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Hook size: K/6.50 mm
(Adjust your hook according to yarn weight.)
Abbreviations:
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
JOIN = sl st to first stitch of round
MR = Magic Ring
RND = Round
SK = skip
SL ST = slip stitch
SP = space
Gauge:
6 dc = 2" across
3 rows = 2" height
Notes:
First three chains at beginning of each round count as first double crochet of the round in this pattern.
Slip stitch to the third chain at the beginning of each round to join.
Pattern:
MR
Rnd 1: In MR, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 2] 3 times. Sl st to beginning of rnd, sl st next 2 stitches, sl st in ch 2 space. (12 sts)
Rnd 2: In ch 2 space (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1). In next ch space (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), repeat around.
Sl st to beginning of rnd, sl st next 2 stitches, sl st in ch 2 space. (24 sts)
Rnd 3: In ch 2 space (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1). *[In next ch space (3 dc, ch1). In next ch space (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)], repeat from * around.
Sl st to beginning of rnd, sl st next 2 stitches, sl st in ch 2 space. (36 sts)
Rnd 4 - 22: For remaining rounds of granny square lovey, continue pattern in the same manner. Work (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in each corner and [In next ch space (3 dc, ch1)] across to each corner.
A Granny Square Lovey I crocheted, changing colors every four rows.
Optional Border:
*To form picot: ch 3, sl st to 1st ch
Join yarn. Ch 1, (1 sc, picot, 1 sc,) in corner, *(sc 5, picot), repeat from * to next corner, (1 sc, picot, 1 sc,) in corner. Repeat this pattern around entire edge of project.
I like to place a picot in each corner so I mess around with my single crochet count until it all fits together. I used to be a perfectionist about stitch count but when my washcloth is finished I won't notice.
Finish, weave ends.
