The second pattern of the Tutti Frutti Granny Squares CAL is here and it’s this lovely crochet Strawberry Granny Square!
I had wanted to crochet a simple strawberry square ever since I first made my Strawberry Applique (over two years ago already!).
By tweaking the pattern of the applique a little, I came up with a nice way (i.e. stitch count) to make the strawberry fit in a classic granny square!
So, the good news is that you mix and match this strawberry block with any granny squares you’ve been making for your scrap-busting blanket, throw, pillowcase, etc.
Tutti Frutti Granny Squares
The pattern of the Strawberry Granny Square is part of the Tutti Frutti Granny Squares collection.
Take a look at the collectionHERE on the blog,or get a copy of the e-book on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, orEtsy!
Find more strawberry and fruit-inspired patterns here on the blog…
- Strawberry Applique
- Amigurumi Strawberry
- Fruit Slices Keychains
Add this pattern to yourRavelry queueHEREand favorite it (– thank you!). Or save it for later bypinning it to your favorite crochet board on Pinterest usingthis pin!
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How to Crochet a Strawberry Granny Square – Video Tutorial
PRINTABLE PDF PATTERN
The pattern of the Strawberry Granny Square is available as a printable PDF file, which comes with step-by-step photos! Get your copy on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, orEtsy!
MATERIALS
- 4.5-mm (7 USA, 7 UK) Crochet Hook
- Aran (4, Medium) Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
YARN
I used Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran (1) and Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (2) in the following colors:
- A – (1), Blush Pink (853)
- B – (2), Lime Green (228)
- C – (2), Champagne White (202)
Feel free to use any yarn with the appropriate hook.
SIZE
4″ (10 cm)
GAUGE
4 rounds of agranny squarein 4″ (10 cm).
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- BLO–Back Loop Only
- Ch– Chain
- Hdc– Half Double Crochet
- Dc– Double Crochet
- Inc– Increase
- MC–Magic Circle
- RS– Right Side
- Sc– Single Crochet
- Sk– Skip
- Sp– Space
- Sl St– Slip Stitch
- St– Stitch
- Yo– Yarn Over
SPECIAL STITCHES
Back Loop Only (BLO)
Learn how to crochet in theback loop onlyHERE.
Increase (Inc)
One increase consists of 2 sts worked in the same indicated st. The pattern indicates when to make a sc, hdc, dc, or tr inc.
Magic Circle (MC)
Find a step-by-step photo tutorial on how to crochet themagic circleHERE.
Pattern Notes
- If the pattern says “sc 2”, you need tosc1 in each of the next 2 sts.
- (…)– Repeat the instructions within brackets for the indicated number of times.
- *…– Repeat the instructions from * for the indicated number of times.
- […]– Crochet the instructions within brackets all in the same indicated st.
Strawberry Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern
Strawberry
Using A, make a MC.
Round 1. Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc 12 in MC, join with a sl st in first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2. Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), hdc 1 in first st, [dc 4], [hdc 1, sc 1], sc 1, sc inc 1, hdc 2, sc inc 1, sc 1, [sc 1, hdc 1], [dc 4], hdc 1, join with a sl st in first hdc. (22 sts)
Round 3. Ch 1, sc 2, sc inc 3, sc 5, [sc 1, hdc 1], ch 1 (bottom of strawberry!), [hdc 1, sc 1], sc 5, sc inc 3, sc 2, join with a sl st in first sc. (31 sts, 1 ch)
Fasten off A.
Squaring
RS facing, hold your strawberry with the bottom up, and join C in BLO of ch-1 of round 3.
Round 4. BLO sc 1 in same st as joining, ch 1, sk 3, [BLO dc 3] in next st, ch 2, [BLO dc 3] in next, ch 1, sk 2, BLO sc inc 1, ch 1, sk 2, [BLO sc 2, BLO hdc 1] in next st, ch 2, [BLO hdc 3] in next st, ch 1, sk 2, BLO hdc 2, ch 1, sk 2, [BLO hdc 3] in next st, ch 2, [BLO hdc 1, BLO sc 2] in next, ch 1, sk 2, BLO sc inc 1, ch 1, sk 2, [BLO dc 3] in next st, ch 2, [BLO dc 3] in next, ch 1, sk 3, BLO sc 1 in beginning ch-1, join with a sl st in first sc.
Round 5. Sl st in next ch-1 sp and ch 2 (counts as the post of a dc), [dc 2] in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, ([dc 3] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice. Repeat from * 3 times. [Dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] in last ch-2 sp, ch 1, [dc 3] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st in first dc (and not into initial ch-2!).
Fasten off and weave in all your ends.
Leaves
RS facing and holding your square with the bottom of the strawberry down, join B in the st on round 3 next to the top, right corner, or left corner if you are left-handed.
Row 1. Ch 1 (counts as a sl st), FLO sl st 2, ch 4, sl st 1 in second ch from hook, sl st 2, FLO sl st 1 in next st on round 3, FLO sl st 2. (6 sl sts, 1 stem)
Row 2. Ch 4, tilt your square so that you can crochet on the lower loops on the sl sts you made in row 1.
Sl st in the lower loop of first sl st, (ch 4, sl st in the lower loop of next sl st) 5 times.
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Finishing
With a length of C, embroider the seed of the strawberry.
Fasten off and weave in all your ends.
YOUR CROCHETStrawberry Granny SQUAREIS READY!
Find morecrochet square patternshere on the blog…
- Ruffle Flower Square
- Summertime Granny Squares
- Christmas Gnome Granny Square
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This article is about the second pattern of the Tutti Frutti Granny Squares CAL, specifically the crochet Strawberry Granny Square. The author mentions that they had wanted to crochet a simple strawberry square for a while and came up with a way to make it fit in a classic granny square by tweaking the pattern of the strawberry applique. The strawberry square can be mixed and matched with other granny squares for various projects like blankets, throws, and pillowcases.
The pattern of the Strawberry Granny Square is part of the Tutti Frutti Granny Squares collection. The author also mentions that there are more strawberry and fruit-inspired patterns available on their blog, such as the Strawberry Applique and Amigurumi Strawberry.
The article provides a video tutorial on how to crochet the Strawberry Granny Square and mentions that a printable PDF pattern is available for purchase on platforms like Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and Etsy. The materials required for this project include a 4.5-mm crochet hook, Aran (4, Medium) yarn, and a tapestry needle. The author used specific yarn colors, but you are free to use any yarn of your choice.
The pattern includes abbreviations and special stitches, such as Back Loop Only (BLO), Increase (Inc), and Magic Circle (MC). The pattern notes provide instructions on how to interpret certain terms and symbols used in the pattern.
The pattern itself is divided into sections for the strawberry and the square. The strawberry is crocheted using a Magic Circle and consists of several rounds of stitches. The square is then squared off by joining a different color yarn and crocheting additional rounds using Back Loop Only stitches. The pattern also includes instructions for crocheting leaves and embroidering the seed of the strawberry.
Overall, the article provides a detailed crochet pattern for creating a Strawberry Granny Square as part of the Tutti Frutti Granny Squares CAL. It includes step-by-step instructions, abbreviations, special stitches, and additional resources for further exploration. Happy crocheting!
