SQUARE FLAIR
GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN
Use this Granny Square pattern when working patterns from the collection
See individual patterns for tension and measurements information.
NOTES
For best results we recommend blocking all Squares prior to joining. If working a join as you go (JAYG) pattern you can block the Squares before the JAYG round.
GRANNY SQUARE
Make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch5 (counts as tr and ch2 throughout), (3tr, ch2) 3 times into loop, 2tr, ss to third ch of beg ch-5 to join, ss into ch-2 sp. [4 3-tr groups]
Round 2 Ch5, (3tr, ch1) into same sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) into next 3 ch-2 sps, 2tr into same sp as beg ch-5, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-2 sp. [8 3-tr groups]
Round 3 Ch5, (3tr, ch1) into same sp, *(3tr, ch1) into ch-1 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) into ch-2 corner sp; rep from * twice more, (3tr, ch1) into next ch-1 sp, 2tr into same sp as beg ch-5, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-2 sp. [12 3-tr groups]
Round 4 Ch5, (3tr, ch1) into same sp, *(3tr, ch1) into each ch-1 sp to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in ch-2 corner sp; rep from * around, 2tr into same sp as beg ch-5, ss to third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-2 sp. [16 3-tr groups]
Repeat Round 4 as many times as indicated in pattern.
Fasten off.
FINGERLESS MITTS
Fight the frosts with these rainbow-bright mittens, designed by Emma Leith
■ West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK (100% wool, 100g/225m), a small amount of each: Natural Cream (010), Harbour Blue (746), Crimson Red (556), Zesty Orange (476), Thistle Purple (717)
■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook
TENSION
5 rounds measures 10x10cm (4x4in) over Granny Square pattern, using a 4mm hook or size needed to obtain correct tension
MEASUREMENTS
Mitts measure 16cm (6¼in) long and 21cm (8¼in) in circumference
MITTS
GRANNY SQUARE PANEL (MAKE 2 PER MITT)
Using the Granny Square pattern above, make a 5-round Square using the following colours: Harbour Blue for Round 1, Thistle Purple for Round 2, Crimson Red for Round 3, Zesty Orange for Round 4 and Natural Cream for Round 5.
Fasten off.
JOIN SQUARES
Place two Squares together with WS facing out, whipstitch
