Crocheting a beautiful granny square can be a delightful and rewarding experience. The repetitive yet soothing nature of creating each stitch allows you to immerse yourself in a calming and creative activity. With a variety of colors and textures to choose from, you can let your imagination run wild and design a unique square that reflects your personal style. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, granny squares are a timeless classic that never fail to impress with their charm and versatility. So grab your hook, pick your favorite yarn, and enjoy the meditative process of crafting a beautiful granny square that you can be proud of!
Materials:
D, F, and G hook
Red Heart Blue, Caron Soft Light Blue, Purple, and Yellow yarn or whatever yarn you prefer
Abbreviations:
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single crochet
ch=chain
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
Start the Granny Square, G hook
Chain 6 and join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring.
rnd 1. Start with dark blue yarn, ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times, join with a sl st to top of first ch‑3. Fasten off.
rnd 2. Join in light blue yarn, with a sl st in first ch space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space to form corner, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc all in next ch‑2 space) 3 times for 3 more corners, ch 1, join with a sl st to top of first ch‑3. Fasten off.
rnd 3. Join in dark blue yarn, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, work (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch‑1 space along straight edge and (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch- 2 space for corner, ch 1, join with a sl st to top of first ch ‑3. Fasten off.
rnd 4. Join with light blue yarn, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, for this and every foll round work (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch‑1 space along straight edge and (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch‑2 space for the corners, ch 1, join with a sl st to top of first ch‑3. Fasten off. Repeat this step until its a square.
Butterfly, D and F hook
Body, Using yellow yarn, D hook, ch 3,
row 1. Base row, 2 sc in 3rd ch from hook, Turn.
rows 2–3. Next two rows, 2sc increase at the beginning of row and sc in each stitch across, Turn.
rows 4–11. sc in each stitch across, turn, Repeat this row 8 times.
row 12. Ch 1, skip first sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Fasten off.
Small wings, Start with yellow yarn. Make 2, G hook
**ch 4 and join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring.
rnd 1. ch 1, 7 sc in ring, join with a sl to first ch. Fasten off.
rnd 2. Join with purple yarn with a sl st, ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 dc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, join with a sl st to first ch. **Fasten off.
Large Wings, Make 2
Work as for small wings from ** to **
rnd 3. ch 1, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, join with a sl st to first ch.
Fasten off.
Sew body to the Granny Square, and sew on antennae above the body.
