Learn the tapestry crochet colour work technique as you make your own patchwork granny square with this free pattern and video tutorial.
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The use of colours in crochet is what can take a simple stitch can turn it in to something stunning.
There are lots of different way's to work colours:
This free granny square pattern uses the tapestry crochet technique where the colour not in use for the stitches being worked is carried along the row and worked over, underneath the stitches.
This technique can feel fiddly and a little challenging the first time so here are some top tips for tapestry crochet:
Ready to get started on this granny square? Read on for the free pattern.
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Abbreviations
US Terms (UK terms in brackets)
St(s) - Stitch(es)
Ch - Chain
Sc (Dc) - Single Crochet (Double Crochet)
Skill level: Beginner
Materials:
Gauge:
Finished Size:
Pattern Notes:
Row 1: With A, ch 26, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4, *with B, sc in next 5, with A, sc in next 5; repeat from * across, turn. (15 A, 10 B sc)
Row 2: Continuing with same colour as previous 5 sc, ch 1 (does not count as st), sc in same, sc in next 4, change to alternate color, sc in next 5, change colour in 5th st, continue working 5 sts alternatively in A and B to end, turn.
Rows 3 & 4: Repeat Row 2
Rows 5-8: Work as Row 2, working square of B over A, and square of A over B.
Row 9-12: Work as Row 2, working square of A over B, and square of B over A.
Rows 10-28: Repeat Rows 2-9.
Continue to Edging.
Edging:
Ch 1, rotate to work across row ends, place 24 sc evenly across, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work opposite side of starting ch, 24 sc (into end of each st), (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work across row ends, place 24 sc evenly across, ch 4, rotate to work across Row 28, 24 sc evenly, (sc, ch1, sc) in last, sl st to 1st sc to join.
Fasten off, weave in remaining ends.
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