Basic Granny Rectangle
Designed by Julie A. Bolduc
This basic rectangle granny is a direct result from a request from a site visitor. It is a variation on the basic granny square that is on this site.
Materials Needed
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in desired color
Size H/8 or 5mm aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Yarn Thickness: 4mm
Gauge: 4dc=1"
Finished Size: 6" x 8"
Skill Level: Beginner
Special Stitch Special Stitch (Shell):: 3dc, ch2, 3dc in space indicated.
RND 1: Ch8. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3, 2dc in ring. Ch2. 3 dc in ring. Ch1. 3dc in ring. Ch2. 3dc in ring. Ch2. 3dc in ring. Ch1. 3dc in ring. Ch2. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 2: Slst in each of the next 2 dc. Slst into the next ch2 sp. Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc in same sp. Ch1. (3dc in next ch1 sp. Ch1. ) 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 sp. Ch1. Shell in next ch2 sp. Ch1. 3dc in next ch1 sp. Ch1. Shell in next ch2 sp. Ch1. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 3: Slst in each of the next 2 dc and into the next ch2 sp. Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 sp. (Ch1, 3dc in next ch1 sp, twice. Ch1. Shell in next ch2 sp. Ch1. 3dc in next ch1 sp. Ch1.) Shell in next ch2 sp. Rep bet () once. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 4: Slst in each of the next 2 dc. Slst in next ch2 sp. Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc in same ch2 sp. (Ch1. 3dc in next ch1 sp, 3times. Ch1. [Shell in next ch2 sp.] Ch1. 3dc in next ch1 sp, twice.) Re bet [] once. Rep bet () once. Join w/slst to top of ch3.
RND 5: Slst in each of the next 2 dc. Slst in next ch2 sp. Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc in same sp. (Ch1, 3dc in next ch21 sp, 4 times. Ch1. Shell in shell. Ch1, 3dc in next ch1 sp, 3 times. Ch1) Shell in shell. Rep bet () once. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.
Design written on Monday, January 30, 2006. Copyright ©2005 By Julie A. Bolduc f101020
JPF Crochet Club where Crocheting is Just Plain Fun This free crochet pattern is for personal use only and is not to be resold.