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flowersquareBy CorinneBraddUsing 5.5mm hook andSeville Orange make4ch, join with a sl st toform a ringRnd 1: 2ch (counts as1tr), 11tr into ring, joinwith a sl st to second offirst 2ch. 12 stsFasten off SevilleOrange, join Baby Pinkto any tr from prev rndRnd 2: 2ch (counts as1tr), 2tr in same st, (1ch,

3tr in next st) to end,1ch, join with a sl st tosecond of first 2ch. 36 stsFasten off Baby Pink,join Slate Grey to any1ch sp from prev rndRnd 3: 3ch (counts as1dc, 2ch), (1dc in next ch sp, 2ch) to end andjoin, join with a sl st to second of first 3ch. 12 stsRnd 4: one sl st in nextch sp, (2ch, 2tr) in samech sp, [2ch, (1dtr, 2ch,1dtr) in next ch sp, 2ch,3tr in next ch sp, 2ch,3tr in next ch sp] threetimes, 2ch, (1dtr, 2ch,

1dtr) in next ch sp, 2ch,3tr in next ch sp, 2ch,join with a sl st tosecond of first 2ch. 32 stsFasten off, join DuskyPink to any ch spbetween 3tr clustersRnd 5: (2ch, 2tr) in samech sp, 2ch, 3tr in next chsp, [2ch, (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) innext ch sp, (2ch, 3tr innext ch sp) threetimes)] three times, 2ch, (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) innext ch sp, 2ch, 3tr innext ch sp, 2ch, join with a sl st to second of first 2ch. 60 stsFasten off, sew in ends

Welcome to the start of our granny square special series. Every issue for the nextfive editions we're giving you a collection of lovely patterns for you to select and

make. We've kicked off this special in style with six designs - whip up four of thesefrom your kit and grab yarn from your stash to create the others.

We want to let your creativity shine, so after you've collected all the patterns youcan decide what you'd like to make with them - we'll be including some great ideasfor you to be inspired by with every set of patterns. You could craft a smaller item

or maybe work with a friend or your craft group to create something bigger?Whatever you end up making we'd love to see your creations and know the story

behind who you're crocheting for – we'll be giving away a goodie bag to the personwith the most inspirational story, so watch this space and get started today!

granny square club Get busy with your hooks and join the

stitchesusedChain (ch)

Slip stitch (sl st)

Double crochet (dc)

Half treble (htr)

Treble (tr)

Treble two together(tr2tog)

Treble three together(tr3tog)

Treble four together(tr4tog)

Treble five together(tr5tog)

SQUARESIZE10cm x 10cm

Granny square ideasWhat will you make with your collection?

Fab bag from kristib-kristi.blogspot.co.uk

Amazing blanket from makeyvicky.blogspot.co.uk

Lovely cushion, notonthehighstreet.com

Super simple mug huggers fromnotonthehighstreet.com

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Elaine says...“When completed,spray your squarewith cold water,

pin it out and leave it to dry completely”Elaine Bennett, Deputy Editor

To work 'tr3tog', workthree trebles, workingeach one only up tothe last 'yarn overhook' of each stitch.Four loops on hook.Yoh and draw yarnthrough all four loops on hook

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clustersquareBy CorinneBraddUsing 5.5mm hook and Sunset Yellowmake 6ch, join with a sl st to form a ringRnd 1: 2ch (counts as1tr), tr2tog into ring, * 3ch, tr3tog into ring(see Crochet Cleverpanel). One tr3togcluster made. Rep from* twice, 3ch, join with asl st to second of first2ch. 12 stsFasten off SunsetYellow, join Dusky Pink to any 3ch spRnd 2: 2ch (counts as1tr), (tr2tog, 3ch, tr3tog)in same ch sp, 2ch, * (tr3tog, 3ch, tr3tog) in next ch sp, 2ch, rep

from * twice, join with asl st to second of first 2ch. 24 stsFasten off Dusky Pink,join Seville Orange toany 3ch corner spRnd 3: (2ch [counts as1htr], 1htr, 3ch, 2htr) insame ch sp, * 1ch, 2htr innext ch sp, 1ch, (2htr,3ch, 2htr) in next ch sp,rep from * twice, 1ch,2htr in next ch sp, 1ch,join with a sl st tosecond of first 2chFasten off SevilleOrange, join SunsetYellow to any 3chcorner sp Rnd 4: (2ch [counts as1htr], 1htr, 3ch, 2htr) insame ch sp, * (1ch, 2htr)in next two ch sps, 1ch,(2htr, 3ch, 2htr) in nextch sp, rep from * twice,(1ch, 2htr) in next twoch sps, 1ch, join with a sl st to second of first 2ch. 32 stsFasten off SunsetYellow, join Slate Greyto any 3ch corner spRnd 5: (2ch [counts as1tr], 2tr, 2ch, 3tr) insame ch sp, * (1ch, 3tr)in next three ch sps, 1ch,(3tr, 2ch, 3tr) in next chsp, rep from * twice,(1ch, 3tr) in next threech sps, 1ch, join with a sl st to second of first2ch. 60 sts Fasten off, sew in ends

sunflowersquareBy LucindaGandertonUsing 5.5mm hook andSunset Yellow make amagic ring, work 3ch,11tr into ring, join with asl st to third of first 3ch.12 stsFasten off SunsetYellow, join SevilleOrange to any trRnd 1: 3ch (counts as1tr), tr2tog in same st, * tr3tog in next st. Onetr3tog cluster made.Tr3tog in each of next

ten sts, join with a sl st tothird of first 3ch. 36 stsFasten off SevilleOrange, join Linen White to sp betweentwo tr clusters Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as1tr), 1tr in same sp, 2tr innext sp, ([2tr, 1dtr, 1ch,1dtr, 2tr] in next sp, 2trin each of next two sps)three times, (2tr, 1dtr,1ch, 1dtr, 2tr) in next sp,join with a sl st to thirdof first 3ch. 40 stsRnd 3: 1ch, 1dc in each stand 4dc in each cornersp to end, join with a sl st to first st. 56 stsFasten off, sew in ends

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circlesquareBy Helen ArdleyUsing 5.5mm hook and Baby Pink make6ch, join with a sl st toform a ringRnd 1: 5ch (counts as1tr, 2ch), (1tr into ring,2ch) seven times, joinwith a sl st to third offirst 5ch. Eight stsFasten off Baby Pink,join Dusky Pink with a slst to any 2ch sp

Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as1tr), (tr3tog) in same sp, (5ch, tr4tog in next2ch sp) seven times,5ch, join with a sl st totop of first tr3togcluster. 32 stsFasten off Dusky Pink,join Slate Grey to top ofany tr3tog clusterRnd 3: 1ch, 1dc in samest, * 2ch, working over5ch arch of Rnd 2 work1tr in next tr of Rnd 1,2ch, 1dc in top of nexttr3tog cluster, rep from* to end, omitting finaldc, join with a sl st to

first st. 16 stsFasten off Slate Grey, join Pale Pink with a sl st to any 2ch sp before a trRnd 4: 3ch (counts as1tr), (1htr, 1dc) in samesp, * 2ch, (1dc in next sp,2ch) twice, (1dc, 1htr,1tr) in next sp, 2ch, (1tr,1htr, 1dc) in next sp, repfrom * twice, 2ch, (1dc innext sp, 2ch) twice, (1dc,1htr, 1tr) in next sp, 2ch,join with a sl st to thirdof first 3ch. 32 stsFasten off

rosesquareBy Helen ArdleyUsing 5.5mm hook andDusky Pink make 6ch,join with a sl st to forma ringRnd 1: 1ch, 8dc into ring,join with a sl st to firstst. Eight sts Rnd 2: 3ch (counts as1tr), (tr4tog, 3ch) insame st, (tr5tog, 3ch) ineach st to end, join witha sl st to top of firsttr4tog cluster. 40 stsFasten off Dusky Pink,

join Baby Pink to any3ch spRnd 3: 3ch (counts as1tr), 1tr in same sp, (9tr innext 3ch sp, 2tr in next3ch sp) three times, 9tr innext 3ch sp, join with a slst third of first 3ch. 44 stsFasten off Baby Pink,join Slate Grey to any stRnd 4: 1ch, 1dc in each stto end, working 3dc ineach corner sp. 56 stsFasten off

diamondsquareBy LynneRoweUsing 5.5mm hook andSeville Orange make4ch, join with a sl st toform a ringRnd 1: 3ch (counts as1tr), 2tr into ring, 2ch,(3tr into ring, 2ch) threetimes, join with a sl st tothird of first 3ch, one slst in each of next two tr,

one sl st in corner sp. 12 stsRnd 2: 3ch (counts as1tr), (2tr, 2ch, 3tr) insame 2ch sp, * 1ch, (3tr,2ch, 3tr) in next 2ch sp,rep from * twice, 1ch,join with a sl st to thirdof first 3ch. 24 stsFasten off SevilleOrange, join SunsetYellow with a sl st toany 2ch corner spRnd 3: (11ch, one sl st innext 2ch corner sp)three times, 11ch, joinwith a sl st to first sl st

Rnd 4: * 1dc in each ofnext five ch, (2dc, 2ch,2dc) in next ch, 1dc ineach of next five ch,rep from * three times,join with a sl st to firstst. 56 stsFasten off SunsetYellow, join SevilleOrange with a sl st toany 2ch corner spRnd 5: 1ch, * (1dc, 2ch,1dc) in same corner sp,14dc, rep from * threetimes, join with a sl st tofirst st. 64 stsFasten off

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