If a full fledged granny afghan is too “groovy” for you this coaster set could be your cup of tea.
Or, more correctly, hold your cup of tea.
Granny Square Sampler Coaster Set
Each of the four coaster measures 4” across without picot.
You will need
- #10 crochet thread in 5 colors: Red, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Purple
- #10 crochet thread in white
- #7 steel crochet hook
Notes:
Chain-3 at beginning of round counts as first double-crochet of round.
Refer to the Craft Yarn Council for standard abbreviations.
Basic Granny:
Round 1: Ch 4. In fourth ch from hook work 2 dc, ch 2, *3 dc, ch 2* twice, 3 dc, hdc to top of 4th ch.
Round 2: Ch 3. In sp formed by hdc at end of prev rnd work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc. *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc* in each ch-2 sp. Join w sl st to first dc of rnd.
Round 3: Ch 3. Work 2 dc in same sp. Work 3 dc in each sp bet 3-dc groups and work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in each ch-2 corner sp. Join w sl st to first dc.
Repeat Round 3 for all subsequent rounds.
Joining Round:
Work round as for Basic Granny. On edges to be joined to other squares work 1 sc in opposite square between every ch-3 group and in each ch-2 corner sp.
Picot Edge:
With white thread, join with sc in any dc. Sc in next 2 sp. *Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), sc in next 3 st* around. Join w sl st to first sc of rnd.
Coaster #1:
Work Basic Granny:
Rounds 1&2: Pink
Rounds 3&4: Yellow
Rounds 5&6: Blue
Rounds 7&8: Purple
Rounds 9&10: Red
Weave in all ends and work picot edging.
Coaster #2:
Work two Basic Granny squares as follows:
Round 1: Pink
Round 2: Yellow
Round 3: Blue
Round 4: Purple
Round 5: Red
Lay out blocks as pictured.
Work two Basic Granny squares as follows:
Round 1: Red
Round 2: Purple
Round 3: Blue
Round 4: Yellow
Round 5: Work joining round in pink.
Weave in all ends and work picot edging.
Coaster #3
Work two Basic Granny squares as follows:
Rounds 1&2: Purple
Rounds 3&4: Yellow
Lay out blocks as pictured. Work two Basic Granny squares as follows:
Rounds 1&2: Red
Round 3: Blue
Round 4: Work joining round in blue
Work 2 rounds in pink.
Weave in all ends and work picot edging.
Coaster #4
Work five Basic Granny squares as follows:
Rounds 1&2: Purple
Round 3: Yellow
Lay out blocks as pictured. Work four Basic Granny squares as follows:
Rounds 1&2: Red
Round 3: Work joining round in blue
Weave in all ends and work picot edging.
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So delicate and tiny! I’ve made granny squares, but usually with thick cotton yarn – I don’t think I’ve ever made granny squares that little, and these are adorable and beautiful!
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