Finally the Square Pattern

Good afternoon everyone.  I have finally been able to post my pattern for the square I used in the pretzel barrel baby blanket.  Enjoy

Sue’s Solid Granny Square

Materials
  worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook

ch = chain dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet         sl st = slip stitch

Note:  Generally, 6 rounds will yield a 7 inch square.  However, older, thicker yarn will crochet up a little larger.

Chain 4, sl st into first chain to make a ring.

Round 1:  ch 3 to count as first dc, 2 dc into ring, ch 2, 3 dc into ring, ch 2, 3 dc into ring, ch 2, 3 dc into ring, ch 1, hdc into top of beginning ch 3.

Note:  by using a ch 1, hdc combination at the end of the round, you will be in the center of the corner, thus making it much easier to change colors smoothly on subsequent rounds.

Round 2:  ch 2 to count as first dc, 1 dc in the space created y the hdc.  (dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc, ch 2 , 2 dc in ch 2 space) 3 times, 2 dc in beg ch 1 space, ch 1, hdc in top of ch 2.  (7 dc on each side.)

Round 3:  Repeat round 2, each side will increase by  4 sts (11 sts on a side).

Continue in this manner until square reaches he size you need.

Round 4:  15 sts on a side
Round 5:  19 sts on a side
Round 6:  23 sts on a side

Finish off leaving a 24 inch tail for sewing squares together.

Anchor's Aweigh Square

While I am posting, I will finally post my pattern for an afghan square that I wrote last summer for Ship's Support. I was frustrated at not being able to find very many knitted squares appropriate for guys. So I wrote one. It should knit up to 7 inches square in worsted weight yarn.

Anchors Aweigh Square

By Susan A. Coes

Approximate size 7 x 7 inches
Materials: Worsted weight yarn and size 7 needles

Cast on 35 sts
All even rows: knit across
Row 1: Knit across
Row 3: Knit across
Row 5: K3, P29, K3
Row 7: K3, P13, K3, P13, K3
Row 9: K3, P12, K1, P3, K1. P12, K3
Row 11: Rep row 9
Row 13: Rep row 7
Row 15: K3, P5, K 19, P5, K3
Row 17: Rep row 15
Row 19, 21, 23, 25,: Rep row 7
Row 27: K3, P5, K1, P7, K3, P7, K1, P5, K3
Row 29: K3, P5, K2, P6, K3, P6, K2, P5, K3
Row 31: K3, P4, K5, P4, K3, P4, K5, P4, K3
Row 33: K3, P6, K2, P5, K3, P5, K2, P6, K3
Row 35: K3, P6, K3, P4, K3, P4, K3, P6. K3
Row 37: K3, P7, K3, P2, K5, P2, K3, P7, K3
Row 39: K3, P8, K13, P8, K3
Row 41: K3, P9, K11, P9, K3
Row 43: K3, P11, K7, P11, K3
Row 45: K3, P12, K5, P12, K3
Row 47: K3, P13, K3, P13, K3
Row 49: K3, P 29, K3
Row 51: Knit across
Row 53: Knit across
Bind off and weave in ends.