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Table of Contents 

Introduction 8

c h a p t e r 1

Getting Started 10Terminology and Abbreviations 12

Crochet Symbols 12

Crochet Hooks 13

Gauge 13

Crochet Stitches 14

Basic Granny Square Instructions 18

Blocking Granny Squares 20

Assembly and Finishing 21

c h a p t e r 2

Living Room 22Lap Blanket 24

Cushion 28

Large Floor Cushion 32

Pouf 36

Lampshade 42

Stocking 46

c h a p t e r 3Dining Room 50Tablecloth Edging 52

Placemat 56

Napkin Ring 60

Tea Cosy 64

Bunting 70

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c h a p t e r 4

Kitchen 74Dishcloth 76

Pot Holder 80

Apron 84

Green Grocer Tote 88

Stool Cover 94

c h a p t e r 5

Bath and Laundry 98Towel Border 100

Bath Mat 106

Coat Hanger 110

Curtain 114

c h a p t e r 6

Bedroom 118Blanket 120

Pillow 124

Headboard 128

Bedsheet Edging 134

Hot Water Bottle Cover 138

Resources 142

Index 143

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 Approx. 131 ⁄ 2" (34.5cm) square

yarn4 (31 ⁄ 2oz./100g, 220yd./201m)

skeins worsted weight yarn, 1

each of 4 colors (A, B, C and D)

The projects shown here were

made using Cascade 220 (100%

wool, 31 ⁄ 2oz./100g, 220yd./201m).

Cushion A uses colors #8895 (A),

#7804 (B), #9470 (C) and #8010

(D). Cushion B uses colors #7827

(A), #8408 (B), #7825 (C) and

#8010 (D).

crochet hookSize G/6 (4mm) crochet hook

notionsTapestry needle

Scissors

1 14" (35.5cm) cushion insert

5 1 ⁄ 2" (1.5cm) buttons

cushion frontWith color A ch 5, join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, work 2 dc into the ring, * ch 2, work 3 dc into the ring; rep

from * twice more, ch 2, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the

next two sts and into the corner sp.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into corner sp, * ch 1, work 3 dc, ch 2, 3

dc into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * twice more, ch 1, join with a sl st into

top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next two sts and into the corner sp.

Rnd 3: Ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into corner sp, * ch 1, work 3 dc into

ch-1 sp, ch 1, work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * twice

more, ch 1, work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3.

Sl st across the next two sts and into the corner sp.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into corner sp, * ch 1, [work 3 dc into

ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from *

twice more, ch 1, [work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, join with a sl st into top

of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next two sts and into the corner sp. Fasten off.

Rnd 5: Join color B into any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into

corner sp, * ch 1, [work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc

into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from * twice more, ch 1, [work 3 dc into ch-1 sp,

ch 1] 3 times, join with a sl st into top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next two

sts and into the corner sp.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into corner sp, * ch 1, [work 3 dc into

ch-1 sp, ch 1] 4 times, work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into next ch-2 corner sp; rep from

* twice more , ch 1, [work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1] 4 times, join with a sl st into

top of beg ch-3. Sl st across the next two sts and into the corner sp. Fasten off.

Rnd 7: Join color C into any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into

corner sp, * ch 1, [work 3 dc into ch-1 sp, ch 1] 5 times, work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc

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Cushion 

The full pattern for this and other great projects appear in Granny Square Love

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SARAH LONDON lives in Australia where she crochets, teaches

crochet and designs crochet patterns. Her projects and photos

have been featured in Inside Crochet  and Flow Vakantieboek .

She self-publishes Hip to Hook , a monthly e-Booklet delivered

to Australia, USA, UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, France,Canada, Norway, New Zealand, Sweden, Turkey and Mexico.

Fantastic projects: 25 home décor projects show

readers the many uses for crochet’s favorite classic,

the granny square. These projects break the granny

square out of afghans and incorporate the motifinto every room in the reader’s home. Many of these

projects are small, portable projects and are also great

for gift-giving.

Inspiring content: Each project will be accompanied

by a sidebar from author Sarah London discussing

different aspects of color and room design, such as

how to work a certain color into a project or a varietyof colors into the reader’s décor. Sarah’s appealing

style and in-depth advice elevate Granny Square Love 

beyond just a simple pattern book.

Great yarn: All of the projects will be created using

Cascade yarns; Cascade’s yarns are widely available

and affordable, and their extensive color palettes will

make it easy for readers to create projects in their

favorite colors, or to follow Sarah’s color recipes.

ISBN-13 ...........978-1-4403-1294-6

ISBN-10 ..................1-4403-1294-X

UPC .....................0 35313 65328 5

EAN ....................9 781440 312946

SRN .....................................W0657

Category ......... Needlecrafts/CrochetPrice ..........US $22.99 CAN $25.99

Trim ................................8"w x 8"h

Page count ................................144

Binding ........................... Paperback

Publication month ..September 2011

Word count ..........................25,000

# of color illustrations ..................75

# of b/w illustrations .....................0Interior color ............................... 4c

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granny square  Love  

Features Granny squares, a perennial crochet favorite, are revitalized

with inspiring color and fresh, fun and stylish new uses,

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