Star Motif Granny Square and Bunting pattern

 

Pattern Now available

My Star Motif Granny Square and Bunting pattern is now available to download on LoveCrafts

This star motif is inspired by the month of July.   Granny squares are fantastic they have many uses so you are not limited to making blankets, they can be made up into rugs, scarves, coasters, wraps, shawls, cushions, bags and clothing.

The granny square is a great introduction for beginner crocheter, as it is something that can be learnt quickly.  Each square gives the opportunity to learn a new skill or stitch.  This pattern also includes a bunting pattern to give the special touch to parties, gardens and home decor.  

For the complete beginner don't forget to check out the complementary tutorials here to help you along your way.

*This pattern is for motif only.

PDF Details:

*The pattern is written in English, using both UK & US terminology.

*My patterns have step by step written instructions, including photos when necessary.

Size: squares work out as 5 inches or 13cm and triangles as 6 inches or 16cm but can be worked up into bigger sizes.

Skill level: easy to intermediate. 

Materials: DK yarn in a variety of colours, 4mm or G6 hook, scissors, darning needle and sewing needle.

Techniques: used reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, yarn over, chain stitch, slip stitch, work in rounds, increase, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

UK Terms: double, half treble, treble, double treble & triple treble crochet. 

US Terms: single, half double, double, treble & double treble crochet.

Decreasing:  double treble crochet 2 together = dtr2tog (UK) or treble crochet 2 together = tr2tog (US).  To see this stitch in more detail see the step by step instructions on my website here

Alternatively you can watch the following quick video.

Right Handed or Left Handed 

Back Loop Only: back loop only.  To see this stitch in more detail see the step by step instructions on my website here

Alternatively you can watch the following quick video.

Right Handed or Left Handed

Specialist techniques: extended treble crochet = etr (UK) or extended double crochet = edc (US) and extended double treble crochet = edtr (UK) extended treble crochet = etr (US) don't be scared they sound complicated but they are really quite simple when you are completing the stitch you create an extra yarn over to make the stitch a little taller.  To see this stitch in more detail see the step by step instructions on my website here

Alternatively you can watch the following quick video.

Right Handed or Left Handed

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Why not also take a look at the other patterns available in the animals range. These patterns are now available to download on LoveCrafts.

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Happy crocheting

    Jo

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UK Extended Treble Crochet or US Extended Double Crochet

The extended treble/double crochet is a variation on the regular treble/double stitch so it is a easy stitch to complete – even for the beginner. This stitch is slightly bigger than the regular stitch and is a great stitch when bringing pieces of work up to height.

The instructions below show step by step how to create the stitch.

Right Handed

For Left Handed instructions click here

Step by Step

Yarn Over

Insert into stitch & Yarn over

Pull through

3 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over

Pull through 1 loop

3 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over

Pull through 2 loops

2 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over & pull through 2 loops

1 extended stitch complete

To skip past the Left Handed instructions click here

Left Handed

For Right Handed instructions click here

Step by Step

Yarn Over

Insert into stitch & Yarn over

Pull through

3 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over

Pull through 1 loop

3 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over

Pull through 2 loops

2 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over & pull through 2 loops

1 extended stitch complete

Find the complete list of my tutorials here or if you prefer you can find the full left and right handed playlists on YouTube. 

I hope you find this tutorial helpful. 

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Happy crocheting

                Jo

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Happy Fathers day

 Happy Fathers day to all the Dads out there, here's a couple of my creations to make their day special.

I'll be publishing the patterns for these very soon. 

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UK Double Treble Crochet 2 together or US Treble Crochet 2 together

The double treble crochet 2 together = dtr2tog (UK) or treble crochet 2 together = tr2tog (US), may sometimes be referred to as a cluster stitch, means to crochet 2 stitches together to create a decrease.

This decrease turns two stitches into one stitch and is used to create different shapes besides squares and rectangles. It is slightly more complicated than increasing, but not difficult when you understand the process.

The instructions below show step by step how to create the stitch.

Right Handed

For Left Handed instructions click here

Step by Step

Yarn over twice

Insert your hook into the stitch where you are going to create the decrease, yarn over

Pull through. 4 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over and pull through two loops. 3 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over and pull through two loops. 

2 loops remain on the hook

Don’t complete the last yarn over leave two loops on the hook.

Then yarn over twice

Insert your hook into the next stitch where you are going to create the decrease

Yarn over and pull through. 

5 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over and pull through two loops. 

4 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over and pull through two loops. 3 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over and pull through all three loops that are on the hook

1 crochet together stitch complete

To skip past the Left Handed instructions click here

Left Handed

For Right Handed instructions click here

Step by Step

Yarn over twice

Insert your hook into the stitch where you are going to create the decrease, yarn over

Pull through. 4 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over and pull through two loops. 3 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over and pull through two loops. 

2 loops remain on the hook

Don’t complete the last yarn over leave two loops on the hook.

Then yarn over twice

Insert your hook into the next stitch where you are going to create the decrease

Yarn over and pull through. 

5 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over and pull through two loops. 

4 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over and pull through two loops. 3 loops remain on the hook

Yarn over and pull through all three loops that are on the hook

1 crochet together stitch complete

Find the complete list of my tutorials here or if you prefer you can find the full left and right handed playlists on YouTube. 

I hope you find this tutorial helpful. 

Please remember to subscribe to my newsletter then you will be kept up to date with all my latest patterns and tutorials.  You can also follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

Happy crocheting

                Jo

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