Crochet Crooked Center Granny Square
Crocheting the Crooked Center Granny Square can be a fun and creative addition to your projects! This unique twist on the traditional granny square pattern adds an extra level of personality and charm to your finished piece. The process of creating this square involves starting with a crooked center and then building upon it with various stitches and techniques to achieve a beautifully crooked design. Don't be intimidated by its name - embrace the crookedness and let your imagination run wild with color choices and embellishments. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to try something new, the Crooked Center Granny Square is a delightful project that will surely stand out in your collection of handmade goodies. Happy crocheting!
Materials Needed
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in cream and coffee brown
Size H/8 aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Yarn Thickness: 4mm
Gauge: 4dc = 1"
Finished Size: 6" x 6"
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructions
RND 1: With cream. Ch8. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3, 2dc in ring. Ch2. *3dc in ring. ch2. Rep from * 2 times more. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 2: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. (3dc around post of last dc made. Sc in next ch2 corner sp. Ch3.) *Dc in each of the next 3 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off cream.
RND 3: Join brown in same st as slst. Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. (Ch2. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. Ch3. Sk next ch3 sp.) *Dc in each of the next 4 sts. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 4: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3dc. (Ch2. 2dc in ch2 sp. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. 3dc in ch3 sp. ) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 5: Join cream in same st as slst. Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3dc. (2dc, ch2, 2dc in ch2 sp. dc in each of the next 8 dc.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off color 1.
RND 6: Join color 2 in same st as slst. Ch1. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. (Hdc in each of the next 2 dc. 2hdc, ch2, 2hdc in next ch2 corner sp. Hdc in each of the next 2 dc. Sc in each of the next 8dc.) *Sc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off color 2. Weave ends into back of work.