Crochet Badger Granny Square
Crochet Badger Granny Squares are absolutely adorable and bring a unique touch to any project. These playful squares usually feature a charming badger design that adds a whimsical and cozy feel to your crocheted items. Whether you're working on a blanket, pillow, or even a fashionable accessory, incorporating these granny squares will surely make your creation stand out. Plus, they can be a fun way to add a personal touch to gifts for loved ones who appreciate handmade crafts. So, grab your crochet hook, some yarn in earthy tones, and let your creativity flow as you bring these sweet badger granny squares to life!
Materials
Dk / weight 3 yarn I used Paintbox Simply DK in Slate Green for the background colour (276 metres per 100g) and various different colours for the animals.
4ply yarn in black and white for the eyes on the 4, 5 and 6.5”
3 and 4 mm crochet hooks
Needle
Scissors
Written in English US terms
sc =single crochet (double crochet UK)
hdc =half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)
dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)
tr = treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)
sc2tog / sc3tog = sc 2/3 stitches together (double crochet 2/3 stitches together)
slst = slip stitch
blo = back loop only (crochet into the back loop of the stitch
[ ] = in the same stitch
* * = repeat between
ch = chain
Loop stitch
Gauge
9 dc x 4 rows = 2” x 2”
Eyes
If making small, medium and large use a 3mm hook and black 4 ply yarn.
If making extra large use dk black yarn and 4mm hook
Round 1: In a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)
Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew one white line for small, medium and large and two white lines for extra large.
Badger
Make the circle white
Small 4” / Medium 5” square
EARS
Make two starting with black
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, pull tight. (6) Turn
Change to white
Round 2: ch1, sc 1, [2 sc] in the next 4, sc 1. (10) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
EYE PATCH
Make two using black
Row 1: ch4, sc in the second chain from the hook, sc 2. (3) Turn
Row 2-3: ch1, sc 3. (3) Turn
Row 4: ch1, sc2tog, sc 1, sc2tog. (3) Turn
Row 5-6: ch1, sc 3. (3) Turn
Row 7: ch1, sc2tog, sc 1. (2) Turn
Row 8: ch1, sc2tog. (1) Fasten off with a long end for sewing. Sew the eyes onto the patch, then sew in place.
NOSE
Using black
Make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (6) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
Large 6.5” square
EARS
Make two starting with black
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 8 sc into the circle, pull tight. (8) Turn
Change to white
Round 2: ch1, sc 1, [2 sc] in the next 6, sc 1. (14) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
EYE PATCH
Make two using black
Row 1: ch5, sc in the second chain from the hook, sc 3. (4) Turn
Row 2-3: ch1, sc 4. (4) Turn
Row 4: ch1, sc2tog, sc 2. (3) Turn
Row 5-6: ch1, sc 3. (3) Turn
Row 7: ch1, sc2tog, sc 1. (2) Turn
Row 8-9: ch1, sc 2. (2) Turn
Row 10: ch1,sc2tog. (1) Fasten off with a long end for sewing. Sew eyes onto the patch, then sew in place.
NOSE
Using black
Make a magic circle, ch1, 8 sc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (8) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.