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  • Easy Granny Square Cardigan For Crochet Beginners❀

    Easy Granny Square Cardigan For Crochet Beginners❀

    Granny Squares

    Instead of pure cotton, I went with a cotton–merino wool blend for this cardigan. It’s warm, soft, breathable, and durable, with better odour resistance. It drapes well, keeps its shape, and is perfect for cooler late-summer days.

    • Yarn: Gepard Blue. Col 112 / Lot 912 and Gepard Yellow. Col 112 / Lot 365 and Gepard White. col 101 / Lot 521List Item
    • Yarn: Gepard Blue. Col 112 / Lot 912 and Gepard Yellow. Col 112 / Lot 365 and Gepard White. col 101 / Lot 521List Item
    • Hook: 4mm and 3.5mm for ribbings

    Step-by-Step Pattern

    Sizing & Squares:

    At first, I needed 45 squares for my project. But I decided to lengthen the sleeves (the short version didn’t look right). In the end, I used 51 squares total for my height (175 cm).

    Round 1: With yellow yarn, Ch 5 and slip stitch into the first chain to form a circle. (This circle is your base β€” don’t count st).

    Round 2: Crochet 12 sc into the circle.
    Fasten off and weave in the ends. Join a new colour (I used white).

    Round 3:  Ch 4 ( counts as first) + 11 hdc. You should now have 12 stitches total.

    Round 4: Ch 3 ( counts as first) + 4 dc to form a five double crochet cluster. Repeat this cluster around. You should end up with 12 petals/clusters. Fasten off and weave in the ends.Join new colour. In my case blue.

    Each side is[3dc, ch 2, 3dc ] [3sc]  [3sc] [3dc, ch 2, 3dc ] 

    Round 5:  In the gap between Ch3 ( counts as first) + 2 dc – this forms a shell. There are two shells on each side, which form a corner.

    Corner: 3 dc + Ch2 + 3 double crochet shell

    Round 6: Ch3 ( counts as first) + 2sc. Repeat this 2 more times, then make the corner.

    Corner: 2sc + Ch2 + 2sc

    Each side is [2sc, ch 2, 2dc ] [2sc]  [3sc]  [3sc]  [2sc, ch 2, 2sc ]

    Blocking Your Squares

    I’ve tested a few methods, and mist blocking wins every time. Here’s how I do it:

    1. Lay your finished squares flat on a blocking mat or towel.
    2. Lightly spray them with water until they’re just damp β€” not soaked.
    3. If a square needs a little extra shaping, I’ll pin it to the right dimensions before misting.
    4. Leave them to air dry completely.