Solstice Granny Square
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Crochet Solstice Granny Square is so much fun to work with, you’re going to love this project. It is one of those projects that is perfect with a diverse combination of colors, perfect for any season of the year and different types of works that can be composed and entirely made with them.
Did you know that the solstices are basically the longest and shortest days of the year. On these days the sun reaches its maximum and minimum point, respectively in July and December. Being known as the summer and winter solstices, they occur twice a year in all the years that pass.
This crochet square called crochet solstice granny square is perfect, it’s not too hot and not too lacy. If when doing your work you alternate the weight of the threads that you are going to use as well as the colors used, you will have the possibility of making incredible projects for summer, autumn or winter.
Thick or light yarn, warm or cool colors, or a combination of both, whatever you choose… I’m sure you’ll do an amazing job with a unique design that will be the envy of all your friends and crochet admirers . By alternating yarns in the project you can get a perfect result for summer days or the coldest winter days. Then you ask me how? Using a round of lighter yarns that will give a lace-like look and feel and another one of thicker yarns that will make the piece more comfortable, making it softer. So you will have something perfect for any day, more airy for hot days and comfortable and warm in winter.
ABOUT THE SOLSTICE GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN
Skill Level: Easy
Finished sizes:
4-Medium / Worsted weight granny square: 6.25 inches by 6.25 inches
3-Light / DK weight granny square: 5.5 inches by 5.5 inches
For custom sizing of the granny square, refer to the instructions in the notes section.
Abbreviations
(Using US Terms)
Ch – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
Dc – Double Crochet
St – Stitch
Beg – beginning
Ch- sp – Chain Space
V-st -(dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated st
Materials:
If you want to create warm and cozy squares, you can use 4-Medium/Worsted Ice Yarn Favorite. For bright and sunny squares, consider using 3-Light/DK leftover yarns. Don’t worry too much about the yarn weight; you can use what you have on hand.
To work on the warm and cozy squares, you’ll need a US I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook. If you’re going for the bright and sunny squares, go with a US H-8 (5mm) crochet hook.
Other essential items include a tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends and a pair of scissors for cutting yarn.
Gauge: You can use any yarn weight to create your granny square, and it will affect the square’s size and appearance.
Notes:
Each chain (ch) counts as a stitch.You can create granny squares of varying sizes by repeating rounds 4 and 5 continuously.
Solstice Granny Square Pattern
Create an adjustable ring for your crochet project, and then follow these instructions for various rounds:
Round 1: Begin by making an adjustable ring. Chain 3 (this counts as a stitch), then work 2 double crochets into the adjustable ring. Chain 3, and work 3 double crochets. Chain 3 again, and work 3 more double crochets into the adjustable ring. Finally, chain 3 and slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. This will give you a total of 12 double crochets, including the beginning chain-3.
Round 2: Start from the middle stitch of the 3 double crochet block. Chain 5 (this counts as a double crochet and chain-2 space), then work a double crochet in the same stitch. Next, * create a V-stitch in the chain-3 space by working (double crochet, chain 2, double crochet). After this, work another V-stitch in the middle stitch of the next 3 double crochet block. Repeat this pattern from *to around, and then slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. You’ll have 12 V-stitches in this round.
Round 3: Join your yarn at the corner chain-2 space (the middle chain space of the corner). Chain 3 (this counts as a double crochet), then work 1 double crochet, chain 2, and 2 double crochets into the same space. Now, *work 3 double crochets into the next chain-2 space, repeating this pattern three times. In the corners, work (2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets) in the middle chain space. Continue this pattern repeating from * to around, and then slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. You’ll have 12 groups of 3 double crochets, which form 4 corner stitches in this round.
Round 4: Join your yarn at the corner chain-2 space, the middle chain space of the corner. Work (chain 5, double crochet, chain 2, V-stitch) in the same space. Now, *create a V-stitch in the space between the 3-double crochet blocks, repeating this until you reach the next corner. In the corners, work (V-stitch, chain 2, V-stitch) in the middle chain space. Repeat this pattern from * to around, and then slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. You’ll have 24 V-stitches in this round.
Round 5: Join your yarn at the corner chain-2 space (the middle chain space of the corner). Chain 3 (this counts as a double crochet), then work 1 double crochet, chain 2, and 2 double crochets into the same space. Now, *work 3 double crochets into the next chain-2 space, repeating this until you reach the next corner. In the corners, work (2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets) in the middle chain space. Continue this pattern, repeat from *to around, and then slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. You’ll have 24 groups of 3 double crochets, forming 4 corner stitches in this round.
For larger sizes, simply repeat Rounds 4 and 5 continuously.
Contrary to what it may seem, they are very easy to make and great for beginners in the world of crochet. This is an amazing combination of the traditional granny square and the V-stitch. Making a row of three blocks with double crochets and another round completely done in V-stitches.
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Video tutorial
As in all our articles, we will leave here a video tutorial option where you can follow along. For those who prefer video tutorials, we’ve got you covered. I recommend this tutorial created by the Chanthea’s studio channel.
Watch the video tutorial, this way you will be able to familiarize yourself with the project more easily and do a great job. Watch the video below:
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