Puffy Granny Square

"The Puffy Granny Square is a great project for those who would like to dip their toes in the world of crochet and granny squares. Adding puff stitches creates slightly textured pattern that compliments double crochet stitches forming granny clusters. The repetitive pattern allows for sufficient practise of the technique creating a beautiful texture. You can make the motif into a placemat, coaster, or a blanket! Skills required Chain, slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), puff stitch (puff), puff v-stitch (puff v-st), blocking. "

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge10 sts x 7 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over granny cluster st pattern using 4 mm hook

Finished Size8 x 8 in (20.5 x 20.5 cm)

Materials List

• Hayfield Bonus DK (100% Acrylic | DK | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 280 m (306 yds)), Silver Mist #0678 1 skein
• Crochet hook size 4.0 mm (G/6)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors