Crooked Center Granny Square

This granny square has a crooked center but then it behaves and straightens out toward the end. It is fast and fun to make and can easily be made with all 1 color. This square was updated on June 15, 2021. A round was added to make it actually 6" x 6" and straighter on each side.

Materials Needed
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in cream and coffee brown
Size H/8 aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Thickness: 4mm
Gauge: 4dc = 1"
Finished Size: 6" x 6"
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
RND 1: With cream. Ch8. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3, 2dc in ring. Ch2. *3dc in ring. ch2. Rep from * 2 times more. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. (3dc around post of last dc made. Sc in next ch2 corner sp. Ch3.) *Dc in each of the next 3 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off cream.

RND 3: Join brown in same st as slst. Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. (Ch2. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. Ch3. Sk next ch3 sp.) *Dc in each of the next 4 sts. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3dc. (Ch2. 2dc in ch2 sp. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. 3dc in ch3 sp. ) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 5: Join cream in same st as slst. Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3dc. (2dc, ch2, 2dc in ch2 sp. dc in each of the next 8 dc.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Fasten off color 1.

RND 6: Join color 2 in same st as slst. Ch1. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. (Hdc in each of the next 2 dc. 2hdc, ch2, 2hdc in next ch2 corner sp. Hdc in each of the next 2 dc. Sc in each of the next 8dc.) *Sc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off color 2. Weave ends into back of work.

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Random Quick Tip!

Glue Basting Seams
If you want presicion piecing, without using pins, you can apply tiny dots of glue about a half inch apart along inside the 1/4 inch seam allowance, place your other piece on the glue and dry with a hot dry iron to set the glue. I would use only glue meant for this purpose or Elmer's School glue. These will wash out completely when your quilt is washed. Also you are applying the glue in the seam allowance and because you are using washable glue, your needle, in your machine will not gum up. This is the way I piece my quilts and have never had a problem. The tiny dots of glue, only need to be about the size of a head of a metal pin. Very tiny. This is enough to hold the pieces together while being sewn on the sewing machine.