The New Stitch a Day Afghan Knit-and-Crochet-a-Long is a year long project that will challenge you to try out some of the patterns we have here on the site. Each month we will alternate between a knitted and a crochet pattern and turn it into a 12″x12″ square. At the end of the year you will have 12 (or more) unique afghan squares you can use to make a beautiful blanket.

Who knew Granny Squares could look so pretty?!

The February New Stitch Afghan Crochet-a-long square consists of a large Granny Square, which uses crocheting in the round to create a simple square motif.

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Material

1 skein Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
(100% Acrylic | 3.5 oz /100 g, 170 yards /156 m)
color shown: Dusty Green

or any worsted weight yarn

1 size US J10/ 6mm crochet hook

tapestry or darning needle

Finished Size

12″ x 12″

Gauge

12 sc + 15 rows = 4″ (10 cm) on size J-10 (6 mm) hook

Pattern Instructions

CH 4, join.

Round 1: Ch 3, 2 DC in the loop,* CH 2, 3 DC in the chain loop; complete 3 times total from*, CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3. This will put you at the center of your chain space.

Round 2: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC, CH 2, 3DC in next CH SP; Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 3: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP; Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 4: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP; Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 5: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP; Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 6: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP; Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 7: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP; Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 8: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP; Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join.

Round 9: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same CH SP, *CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3 DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP, CH 1, 3DC in next CH SP; Complete 3 times total from *. CH 1, SC in beginning CH 3 to join.

Weave in ends

Lightly steam block to size

Here's what your finished square should look like!