Short Wave Stitch Granny Square Pattern
Learn how to crochet the Short Wave Stitch pattern with this free granny square pattern. This easy colour work granny square creates the look of sound waves when it’s worked up.
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Short Wave Stitch Granny Square Pattern | Free Crochet Pattern
I’m a huge fan of the short wave stitch pattern and have used it previously in a crochet cushion cover pattern too.
This stitch can be worked in any multiple number of colours to create a unique look for this granny square.
In the photo I chose to work it in 2 different colours, but it would look equally as good in 4 colours too.
The stitch repeat feels a little unorthodox in that you repeat the rows in reverse to create the stacked stitches.
Read on to find the full video tutorial and written pattern.
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Abbreviations
US Terms (UK terms in brackets)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Ch – Chain
Sc (Dc) – Single Crochet (Double Crochet)
Dc (Tr) – Double Crochet (Treble Crochet)
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
- Aran/worsted weight yarn
- I used used 80m PaintBox Simply Aran 100% Acrylic yarn in the following shades:
- A – 202
- B – 245
- 5mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
- gauge not essential – Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct finished square size.
Finished Size:
- 8″ x 8″
How to crochet the Short Wave Granny Square
Pattern Notes:
- Please read through the entire pattern before beginning, regardless of skill level. Please contact me ([email protected]) if help is needed to understand any part of pattern.
- This square is worked in Rows
- Beginning ch-1 does NOT count as stitch.
- Beginning ch-3 DOES count as Double Crochet.
Row 1: In A. Ch 26, dc in 4th from hook (skipped chs counts as dc), dc in next 2, *sc in next 4, dc in next 4; repeat from * to last 4, sc in last 4, turn (12 dc, 12 sc)
Row 2: With B, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 3, *sc in next 4, dc in next 4; repeat from * across to last 4, sc in last 4, turn.
Row 3: With B, ch 1 (does not count as st), *sc in next 4, dc in next 4; repeat from * across to end, turn.
Row 4: With A, repeat Row 3.
Row 5: With A, repeat Row 2.
Rows 6-20: Repeat Rows 2-5, changing colour every 2 rows, ending last repeat on Row 4 in colour A.
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, (sc, ch 1, sc) in corner, rotate to work across row ends, place 24 sc evenly across rotate to work across Row 23, 24 sc, (sc, ch1, sc), in last, sl st to 1st sc to join.
Fasten off, weave in remaining ends.
Hodgepodge Granny Square Blanket CAL
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A huge thank you to my pattern testers and editor who kindly helped test all 30 of the square designs to check for accuracy in this pattern – it’s always such a pleasure to see a pattern come to life.
