Scraps Spectacular an Easy Granny Square Design
If you have a collection of leftover yarn, then the Scraps Spectacular Granny Square design is the perfect project for you. This simple and colorful pattern is ideal for using up yarn scraps, creating a vibrant patchwork of color and texture.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this easy design is a fun and satisfying way to turn leftover yarn into something beautiful.
Leftover Yarn? Put it to Good Use with this Easy Granny Square Design
This delightfully easy granny square design is perfect for using up leftover worsted weight yarn that you have collected over time.
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The pattern is simple, yet versatile, allowing you to customize it to your own personal style by choosing your own favorite color sequence, or even making it as random as you like.
The design, created by Martha Brooks Stein, is not only practical for using up leftover yarn, but it is also a great way to add a unique touch to your crochet projects.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this granny square pattern is sure to be a favorite in your crochet repertoire.
Enjoy The Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Easy
Finished Size
45 x 56 inches, excluding fringe
Materials
- Red Heart Classic medium (worsted) weight yarn (3 1/2 oz/190 yds/99g per skein):
6 skeins #12 black - Medium (worsted) weight yarn:
31 oz/1,550 yds/877g assorted scrap colors - Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
Square = 2 3/4 inches
Pattern Notes
Weave in ends as work progresses.
Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of double crochet rounds counts as the first double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of double crochet rounds counts as the first double crochet and chain-1 space unless otherwise stated.
Instructions
One-Square Block
Make 14.
Rnd 1: With any scrap color, ch 4, join with sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] twice, 3 dc in ring, join with hdc in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in sp formed by joining hdc (beg corner), ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner), ch 1, rep from * twice, 3 dc in same sp beg ch-2 made, ch 2, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join black in any corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp (beg corner), *sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner ch-3 sp (corner), rep from * twice, sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in next corner ch-3 sp, ch 2, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Two-Square Block
Make 119.
Square
Make 2 of same scrap color.
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep rnds 1 & 2 of One-Square Block.
Assembly
With the same scrap color and working in back lps only, sew Squares tog across 1 side.
Edging
Hold piece with RS facing and 1 short end at top, join black in right-hand corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner, working across next side, sc in each dc, in each ch sp and in Square joining across to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, working across next side, sc in each dc and in each ch sp across to next corner, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner, working across next side, sc in each dc, in each ch sp and in Square joining across to beg sc, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Assembly
Referring to Assembly Diagram for placement, arrange Blocks. With black and working in back lps only, sew Blocks tog.
Border
Rnd 1: Hold piece with RS facing and 1 short end at top, join black in left-hand corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * across to next corner ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 1, sc, ch 1, sc) in corner ch-2 sp (corner), **ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc, rep from ** across to next corner ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 1, sc, ch 1, sc) in corner ch-2 sp (corner), ***ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc, rep from *** across to next corner ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 1, sc, ch 1, sc) in corner ch-2 sp (corner), ****ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc, rep from **** across to next corner ch-2 sp, sc in same sp as beg sc made, join with hdc in beg sc.
Note: Following row is worked on sides of piece only.
Row 2: Now working in rows, *ch 2, sl st in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across to next corner, ch 1, sl st in first ch-1 of corner.
Fasten off.
Join black in 2nd ch-1 sp of lower right-hand corner of right-hand side, *ch 2, sl st in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across side to next corner, ch 1, sl st in first ch-1 of corner. Fasten off.
Fringe
Cut 22-inch lengths of black. For each knot of fringe, fold 3 lengths in half, draw folded end through first ch-1 sp on 1 short end of afghan. Pull ends through fold and tighten knot. Tie knot in each ch-1 sp across each short end of afghan. Trim ends even.
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