Project Details
- Crochet Terminology: US terminology
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Finished Size: XS to 5X available
- Construction Method: Granny squares
Materials and Tools
| Yarn Option | Yarn and Specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Heart® All in One™ Granny Square™ | 8.8 oz/250 g; 417 yds/381 m |
|
| Red Heart® Super Saver® | 7 oz/198 g; 364 yds/333 m | Used as Contrast E Black base material per pattern |
- Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Susan Bates® yarn needle
- Tape measure
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| sp | space |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in a Spiral
When working in rounds, ensure each round is joined with a slip stitch to the top of the first stitch of the round. This maintains a neat edge and minimizes gaps that may appear when using different colors.
Changing Yarn Colors
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When changing colors, ensure to leave a tail of about 4 inches for weaving in. This helps achieve a neat finish and allows for adjustments if needed later.
Checking Gauge
Before starting, check your gauge to ensure proper fit. It’s often helpful to crochet a small swatch using the specified yarn and hook.
Complete Pattern Instructions
Motifs
Make the following number of motifs:
- 8 (10-12) with Contrast A
- 9 (11-13) with Contrast B
- 8 (10-13) with Contrast C
- 7 (9-12) with Contrast D
Start with Color 1:
- ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st rnd | (RS). Ch 6. (3 dc. Ch 3) 3 times in ring. 2 dc in ring. Join. | – |
| 2nd rnd | Sl st in ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join. | – |
| 3rd rnd | Sl st in ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. *Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp.* Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. 3 dc in last ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join. | – |
| 4th and 5th rnds | Sl st in ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp to next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join. Fasten off. | – |
Shoulder Motifs (for 3X/4X/5X Sizes Only)
Left Shoulder Motif
- Join Contrast E with sl st to any ch-3 sp of the last rnd on a B Motif.
- Ch 3. 1 dc in same ch-3 sp. Ch 1.
- *(Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next sp. Ch 1) 4 times. Skip next 3 dc. 2 dc in next ch-3 sp. Turn.*
- 16 dc.
Right Shoulder Motif
Work as for Left Shoulder Motif but begin on a C Motif.
Front & Back
Make 2 alike. Sew 5 rows of 15 (15-20) motifs together with Contrast E, through back loops only, using whip st. Note: All sizes will have motifs on shoulders that fold in half to create neck depth.
