Crochet a pretty granny square with this free crochet pattern that uses the paired half double stitch. This granny square is lightly lacy and uses a combination of paired and decrease stitches to create a unique texture.
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Like many stitches, a slight variation can create a very different stitch.
This free granny square pattern uses both the Paired Half Double and the Double crochet 2 Together.
I've previously designed the Paired Bonding Square using just the Paired Half Double, but wanted to showcase how the stitch can varied slightly to create a totally different look.
The result is a lightweight granny square that has a lacy look that is firm in structure.
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This free granny square pattern is a great way to practice those stitch decreases and working to chain spaces as you stitch up another wonderful square for your blanket.
Abbreviations
US Terms (UK terms in brackets)
St(s) - Stitch(es)
Ch - Chain
Ch Sp - Chain Space
Sc (Dc) - Single Crochet (Double Crochet)
HDc (HTr) - Half Double (treble) Crochet
PHDc (PHTr) - Paired Half Double (Treble) Crochet
HDc2Tog - Half Double (Treble) Crochet 2 stitches together
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
Gauge:
Finished Size:
Pattern Notes:
Special Stitches:
PHDc = paired half double
Row 1: Ch 24, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across, turn. (23 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 1, (does not count as st), hdc in same and in each across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in same , *phdc, hdc in next; repeat from * across, turn. (11 phdc, 12 hdc)
Row 4 & 5: Repeat Row 2 (23 hdc)
Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in same, *ch 1, starting in next, hdc2tog; repeat from * across, turn. (11 hdc2tog, 1 hdc, 11 ch-1 sps)
Row 7: Ch 1, hdc in same, ch 1, *working in ch-1 sps and sts, hdc2tog, ch 1; repeat from * across to last, hdc in last, turn. (2 hdc, 10 hdc2tog, 11 ch-1 sps)
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in each st and ch-1 sp across, turn. (23 hdc)
Rows 9-14: Repeat Rows 3-8.
Rows 15-16: Repeat Rows 2-3.
Row 17 & 18: Repeat Row 5.
Continue on to edging
Edging:
Fasten off and weave in ends
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