Crochet Orange Granny Square
The crochet orange granny square is a charming and sunny addition to any project. Its vibrant color brings a warm and welcoming touch, perfect for brightening up your creations. With its intricate design and cozy feel, this granny square is sure to add a pop of personality to your handmade items. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, working with this cheerful orange square is bound to bring a smile to your face and a sense of pride in your craft. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's create something beautiful together with this delightful crochet orange granny square!
You will need:
- Rico Ricorumi, DK, 100% cotton, 25g balls, (or other DK cotton yarn).
- 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) crochet hook.
- Stitch markers.
- Embroidery needle.
Abbreviations
RRound
chChain
dc Double crochet
htr Half treble
tr Treble crochet
dtr Double treble crochet
sl st Slip stitch
st (sts)Stitch(es)
ch sp Chain space
R 1Make a magic ring in very light yellow, 6dc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6sts)
Fasten off and join light orange.
R 2 2dc in each st around. (12sts)
R 3(2dc in next st, 1dc) 6 times. (18sts)
R 4 (2dc in next st, 2dc) 6 times. (24sts)
R 5 (2dc in next st, 3dc) 6 times. (30sts)
Fasten off and join very light yellow.
R 6 (2dc in next st, 4dc) 6 times. (36sts)
Fasten off and join dark orange.
R 7 (2dc in next st, 5dc) 6 times. (42sts)
R 8 3dc, (2dc in next st, 6dc) 5 times, 2dc in next st, 3dc. (48sts)
(NB: staggering the increases in this last round creates a nice smooth curve rather then a hexagon shape)
Sl st into 1st dc then fasten off.
Using very light yellow make long straight stitches for the segments.
Join white in any st.
R 9Ch3, 1tr in next st, *2htr, 3dc, 2htr, 2tr, (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in next st, 2tr*, 2 times more, 2htr, 3dc, 2htr, 2tr, (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in next st, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join.
R 10Ch3, *1tr in each st till you reach corner ch sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch sp,* 3 times more, tr in each st to end, sl st to top of beg ch3 to join.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Block.