I designed the “No Holes Small Solid Granny Square Pattern” motif because I wanted a solid granny square that was properly square with sharp corners and no holes. Additionally, I needed a small motif that would be suitable for using the mini skeins I had from www.lottieknits.com. The beautiful hand dyed mini skeins are “Little Bird Sock” which is a 80% Superwash Merino and 20% Nylon blend that crochets up beautifully, holding the shape of the stitches well and offering good drape for clothing without bulk.
The mini skeins I had were quite vivid colours. I had accumulated more than a dozen different colours, so I selected all the pinks, purples and oranges to pair with a solid black yarn to make them really stand out. Putting a dark border on the “No Holes Small Solid Granny Square Pattern” and joining lots of them together in a random colour sequence gives a beautiful paint box effect.
Tools & Materials:
You can use any yarn weight and corresponding hook size but for these instructions, I have used the following:
- 4ply/Fingering weight yarn (e.g. Little Bird Sock from www.lottieknits.com )
- 3mm hook.
This motif works best with a natural fibre that can be blocked to retain its shape.
Finished dimensions:
5cm x 5cm / 2” x 2”
With three round border – 11cm x 11cm / 4.3” x 4.3”
Important Note:
To achieve the desired effect of the “No Holes Small Solid Granny Square Pattern”, this design features some slight changes to a traditional granny square or even other motifs you may have previously made.
The main differences to take note of are:
- After Round 1 you turn the work and make the next round on the “wrong side”. This helps minimise the line or “step” that’s created when a new round is crocheted into the “right side” of the previous round and in effect visually softens the line between the first and second rounds.
- The start and end of Round 2 is slightly unusual. It starts with a partial corner with the first proper stitch being worked into the slip stitch that joined the previous round. The final stitch of the round is placed into the same stitch as the slip stitch from the previous round, i.e. the 4th chain of the beginning chain 4 from round 1. This can be tricky to work back into but it’s important to make the last stitch in this chain rather than working around the chain which will leave a visible hole.
- The final round is best finished with an invisible bind off.
None of the above may make any sense to you right now, but don’t worry, it’s not a difficult motif – follow the downloadable instructions below and use the video for extra help if you need it!
No Holes Small Solid Granny Square – Instructions
Download the pdf instructions by clicking on the image below.
What I made!
I made a dress with this motif. Although there is not pattern for this dress, I can teach you how to make your own. Join my next guided online course, to design and make your own granny square sweater: sign up for the waitlist.
