The classic granny square has been around for decades. It is the foundation of crochet. I have heard it said that if you can crochet a granny square you can crochet anything. I tend to agree. There is a special little secret to this granny square! Here is a clue: When you fold it, it becomes a stocking. Can it really be called a square?
These Mini Stockings are so quick and easy to make, you will have a great time making several for gifts to give family and friends. Think of all the scrap yarn you can use up too – remember – reuse and recycle.
Granny Square Mini Christmas Stocking
FP333
Edited By: Maggie Weldon
Copyright 2010 Maggie Weldon
Skill: Easy
Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn : Green & White.
Crochet Hook: Size G-6 (4.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
JOINING WITH SC
When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.
JOINING WITH SC
When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.
Granny Square – 5 Sided
Rnd 1:(Right Side) Starting at center, with White, ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), 3 dc in ring, ch 2, [4 dc in ring, ch 2] 4 times; join with sl st to first dc. (Join all rnds in this manner.) (20 dc) Finish off White and weave in ends.
Rnd 2:With right side facing, join Green with sl st to any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in same sp, ch 1, * (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next sp, ch 1; rep from * 3 times more; join. (40 dc) Finish off Green and weave in ends.
Rnd 3:With right side facing, join White with sl st to any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in same sp, ch 1, 4 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, * (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next sp, ch 1, 4 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * 3 times more; join. (60 dc) Finish off White and weave in ends. (60 dc)
Edging
Row 1:With right side facing, join Green with sl st to any ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, sc in each dc and sp across to next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 8, sl st in last sc made (hanger), fold in half across row worked, matching remaining sides, working through both thicknesses, sc in same corner, sc in each dc and sp across to ‘toe’, sl st in last ch-2 sp. Finish off and weave in ends.
BOW
– Cut 10″ strand of each color. Thread through center of block (Rnd 1) and tie in bow.
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Enjoy,
Maggie
MAGGIE, I HAVE BEEN MAKING A SIMILAR STOCKING FOR MANY MANY YEARS USING RED, GREEN AND WHITE, SOMETIMES THE CHRISTMAS YARN WITH SPARKLES AND LEAVING THE TOP OPEN TO BE USED AS A CONTAINER FOR CASH GIFTS. I HAVE USED THE SAME PATTERN IN #30 CROCHET COTTON AND SMALLER AND ATTACHED EAR WIRES FOR EARRINGS. THESE HAVE GONE REALLY WELL AT CRAFT SHOWS. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING BACK THE BOTTLE TOP GRAPE PATTERNS. MY BOOK IS SO TATTERED FROM USE THAT IT IS ALMOST UNREADABLE.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. FRAN NUSE,
Hi Fran,
Thank you for the great ideas. I think I will add it to the description so others can benefit. I really like the earing idea!
Happy Holidays,
Maggie