More than a Granny 2 UK Version
()
About this ebook
UK Version.
This ebook is the second in a series of 6" crochet patterns. It has 20 more fun, new, versatile 6" crochet square patterns you can use on their own or together to create modern, colourful crochet creations you and your family will love. You don't need to have the first book to make sense of these pattern - each book stands alone, but some you can mix and match blocks from both books.
All patterns have been designed to be as seamless as possible - you'll have to look really hard to see where rounds begin and end. Some creative techniques and stitch combinations make this a book full of truly unique patterns.
Charts or schematics for each pattern are included along with clear written patterns so you'll always know you're doing the right stitch in the right place.
Suggestions for pattern combinations are given as well as hints and tips. Everything you need to know to successfully create every pattern is included, from very detailed instructions to the extensive stitch dictionary that includes links to videos by the author. If you know how to read a crochet pattern, then you will be able to make anything in this book.
Make blankets, throw rugs, table runners, baby blankets, fancy tablecloths and bedspreads for everyone in your family. Even the men are covered with some solid manly patterns.
US Version also available.
Shelley Husband
Shelley is a long time crafter whose current passion is designing crochet patterns. Her patterns gently encourage crocheters to extend their skills to create items they didn’t think themselves able to do. She lives with her husband and teenage daughters in a tiny town on the coast of Victoria, Australia. Find all her patterns and tutorials on spincushions.com. Shelley lives with her family near a tiny coastal town in the South West of Victoria Australia.
Read more from Shelley Husband
Granny Square Crochet for Beginners US Version Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5More than a Granny: 20 Versatile Crochet Square Patterns UK Version Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5More than a Granny: 20 Versatile Crochet Square Patterns US Version Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Mayan Crochet Blanket Pattern US Terms Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5More than a Granny 2 US Version Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Flowers Abound: 20 Floral Crochet Patterns US Version Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5GREG Crochet Blanket Pattern US Version Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Flowers Abound: 20 Floral Crochet Patterns UK Version Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGranny Square Crochet for Beginners UK Version Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKaboom Crochet Blanket US Version Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mayan Crochet Blanket Pattern UK Terms Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGREG Crochet Blanket Pattern UK Version Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKaboom Crochet Blanket UK Version Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFRAN Crochet Blanket Pattern UK Version Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to More than a Granny 2 UK Version
Related ebooks
GREG Crochet Blanket Pattern US Version Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Flowers Abound: 20 Floral Crochet Patterns US Version Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Siren's Atlas US Terms Edition: An Ocean of Granny Squares to Crochet Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Kaboom Crochet Blanket UK Version Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFlowers Abound: 20 Floral Crochet Patterns UK Version Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGranny Square Flair US Terms Edition: 50 Fresh, Modern Variations of the Classic Crochet Square Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ripple Afghans and Crochet Diagrams for Beginners. Learn How to Read and Crochet Diagrams and Four Versions of the Ripple Afghan Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCrochet Quilt Blocks. Learn How to Create Beautiful Quilt Inspired Crochet Projects Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGREG Crochet Blanket Pattern UK Version Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCrochet Wraps Every Which Way: 18 Original Patterns in 6 Techniques Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Granny Square Flair UK Terms Edition: 50 Fresh, Modern Variations of the Classic Crochet Square Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Not Your Grandma’s Granny Squares. 10 Creative and Modern Motifs to Crochet Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCrochet Home: 20 Vintage Modern Crochet Projects for the Home Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mayan Crochet Blanket Pattern UK Terms Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCoastal Crochet Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A Garden Of Shawls Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Siren's Atlas UK Terms Edition: An Ocean of Granny Squares to Crochet Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJapanese Wonder Crochet: A Creative Approach to Classic Stitches Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Crochet Animal Rugs: Over 20 Crochet Patterns for Fun Floor Mats and Matching Accessories Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Creative Crochet Projects: 12 Playful Projects for Beginners and Beyond Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDotty Spotty Crochet Blankets: Classic Circle-to-Square Granny Square Fun Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMelissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters: 200 Stitch Patterns in Words and Symbols Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Read and Understand Crochet Diagrams and Charts Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Granny Square Crochet for Beginners UK Version Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCrochet Animal Slippers: 60 fun and easy patterns for all the family Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Kaboom Crochet Blanket US Version Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Learn to Crochet Corner to Corner and The Straight Box Stitch Patterns. Learn Two Popular Patterns In Just One Day Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCrochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary: 125 Essential Stitches to Crochet in Three Ways Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Crochet 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Crafts & Hobbies For You
100 Micro Amigurumi: Crochet patterns and charts for tiny amigurumi Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Crocheting in Plain English: The Only Book any Crocheter Will Ever Need Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The CIA Lockpicking Manual Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sharpie Art Workshop: Techniques & Ideas for Transforming Your World Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Kawaii Crochet: 40 Super Cute Crochet Patterns for Adorable Amigurumi Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Crochet in a Day: 42 Fast & Fun Projects Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Big Book of Maker Skills: Tools & Techniques for Building Great Tech Projects Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/540+ Stash-Busting Projects to Crochet! Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Simply Stunning Crocheted Bags Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Doodle Stitching Embroidery Art: Move Beyond the Pattern with Aimee Ray Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary: 125 Essential Stitches to Crochet in Three Ways Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Learn How to Play Piano Keyboard for Absolute Beginners: A Self Tuition Book for Adults and Teenagers! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Practical Weekend Projects for Woodworkers: 35 Projects to Make for Every Room of Your Home Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsModern Crochet Bible: Over 100 Contemporary Crochet Techniques and Stitches Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bullet Journaling: Get Your Life in Order and Enjoy Completing Your Tasks Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Hand Sewing for Beginners. Learn How to Sew by Hand and Perform Basic Mending and Alterations Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCorner to Corner Crochet: 15 Contemporary C2C Projects Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hooked on Crochet! Afghans Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Celtic Charted Designs Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Macramé for Beginners and Beyond: 24 Easy Macramé Projects for Home and Garden Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related categories
Reviews for More than a Granny 2 UK Version
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
More than a Granny 2 UK Version - Shelley Husband
Hello there. I’m Shelley and I love designing crochet squares. I really do. In 2014, I published my first ebook called More than a Granny. It had 20 x 6" crochet square patterns from the easy to the complex. The aim of the ebook was to get folks creating more than traditional granny squares. Well since then, I have not stopped designing and so I have written this follow-up ebook.
In this second More than a Granny ebook you’ll find 20 more patterns to interest and challenge you. This time, charts for each pattern are included. Charts are so good for checking if you’re doing the right thing in the right place. Some charts are best used in conjunction with the written pattern, particularly when there are instructions to work into previously completed rounds. I’ve noted which patterns this applies to.
Most blocks are suitable for all skill levels and some provide a challenge! There are some interesting techniques and different ways of doing things that may at first glance seem challenging. If you take your time and work step by step you will be able to make any pattern in this book. I promise.
Because I want you to be able make every pattern the best it possibly can be, I’ve included my hints and tips for seamless crochet to make it very hard to see where rounds begin and end, as well as an extensive stitch dictionary with links to videos I’ve made so you can see exactly what stitch is what. Plus, every round of every pattern has a stitch count so you can make sure you are on track easily.
Navigating this ebook
You’ll find lots of ways to move quickly through this ebook. There’s a page with thumbnail pictures of each pattern you can click on to go directly to that pattern. Each pattern has a link to the Stitch Dictionary, Chart for that pattern plus a link back to the Contents page.
You will need…
I used 8 ply (light worsted or DK) cotton yarn and a 4.5 or 5 mm crochet hook to create these patterns. I have noted those that I used a 4.5 mm hook. Of course, you can use any yarn fibre and thickness you like along with any hook size you like. You’ll find the specific yarns and colours I used in the samples listed at the end of the ebook. The yardage noted in each pattern is for Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton. This may differ if you use a different yarn.
All my blocks measure 6". Yours may turn out smaller or larger, depending on your individual crochet style and hook and yarn combination. If size is an issue for you, simply move up or down a hook size or 2, depending on what you need. If size doesn't matter and you’re using just my patterns, then simply use the same hook and yarn throughout and everything will be just fine.
If you’re planning on mixing these patterns with patterns by other designers, I’ve included my version of the traditional granny square, Grandma, as a gauge pattern. Hook it up and compare your size. If it’s bigger than 6", go down a hook size or 2. If it’s too small, go up a hook size or 2 and use that as your standard for these blocks.
Back to Contents
Hints and Tips
How to Read My Patterns
If this is the first time you’re making squares using my patterns, here’s how they work. This is the first 2 rounds from the written pattern for a traditional granny square, made my way :
Round 1
ch 3 (st ch), 2 tr, *ch 2, 3 tr*, repeat from * to * twice, ch 1, join with dc to 3rd ch of st ch.
{3 sts along each side and 4 x 2 ch sps}
Round 2
ch 3 (st ch), 2 tr over joining dc, *ch 1**, (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in 2 ch sp*, repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once, 3 tr in same sp as first sts, ch 1, join with dc to 3rd ch of st ch.
{6 sts & 1 x 1 ch sp along each side and 4 x 2 ch corner sps}
At the start, I will tell you how to begin the round, then you’ll see an asterisk. This * indicates the beginning of a repeat. Ignore it for now and keep working along until you get to the words repeat from…
. That is your cue to go back to the first * and repeat as instructed. After the repeats are done, then I will instruct you to finish off the round.
The instructions between * and ** equal one side only. The instructions between ** and * equal one corner. So that means the instructions between * and * equal one side and the following corner.
The words and numbers in the curly brackets { } are the stitch count for the round. Check this every now and then to make sure you’re on track.
Seamless Crochet Tips
I'm a bit pedantic about seamless crochet. I really don't like seeing where rounds begin and end. So here are my tips for avoiding that visible seam.
Starting Chains
The ch 3 starting chains count as the first stitch of your rounds. When starting a round with a double crochet, I don’t