Learn how to crochet this gorgeous granny square - using simple colour work to dramatically change how your square looks! All you need is 2 contrasting colours to create this beautiful mosaic tile effect crochet square.

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Crochet Colour Work Granny Squares WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

Hook Size(s): according to your yarn

In the sample squares I used Ice Yarn Picasso Rainbow and Ice Yarn Baby Softly in White with a 5.5mm crochet hook.

Abbreviations:

• Ch = Chain

• Sl St = Slip Stitch

• DC = Double Crochet

• St = Stitch

Foundation: Create magic ring using first colour.

Ch 3, 2 DC into ring.

Repeat * Ch 2, 3 DC into ring. * 3 times.

Ch 2, join with a sl st into beginning Ch 3.

Tie off.

Close magic ring.

Round 2: Attach second colour to any of the Ch 2 spaces.

Ch 3, 2 DC into Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC into same Ch 2 sp. (this creates a corner)

Repeat * 3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC in the next Ch 2 sp. * three times.

Ch 2, join with a sl st into beginning Ch 3.

Sl St until you reach first Ch 2 sp.

Attach first colour.

Round 3: Keep second colour attached, and work over it to carry the yarn.

Ch 3, 2 DC in Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in Ch 2 sp. (Change to second colour during last DC)

Carrying first colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to second colour during last DC)

Carrying first colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to second colour during last DC)

Carrying first colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to second colour during last DC)

Carrying first colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

Join with a sl st into beginning Ch 3.

Round 4: With first colour Ch 3. 2 DC in same sp you sl st into. (Change to second colour during last DC)

Carrying first colour yarn- 3 DC in Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp.

Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

Carrying first colour yarn- 3 DC in Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp.

Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

Carrying first colour yarn- 3 DC in Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp.

Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

Carrying first colour yarn- 3 DC in Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)

3 DC in next sp.

Join with a sl st into beginning Ch 3.

Tie off.

Weave in any loose ends!

If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Robin