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Adorable Granny Square Scarf + 10 More Uses for Granny Squares

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When it comes to crochet, I simply can’t get enough granny square patterns. I love them. Granny squares are the perfect way to add unique designs to virtually any crochet project. With the right colors, they can make your project decadent and elegant or stylish and kitschy, which makes them incredibly useful and versatile. While most crafters tend to use granny squares for afghans, I like to experiment. It’s fun to see how many different projects you can use them with.

Adorable Granny Square Crochet Scarf Pattern

I recently discovered this Adorable Granny Square Crochet Scarf Pattern from Red Heart Yarn, and it incorporates a new granny square design in a phenomenal way. With this pattern, the granny square is used to build a crochet scarf that’s beautiful and very eye-catching. The scarf is so ornate that you would think it was made by a leading fashion designer. That’s the beauty of it. Even more beautiful is the fact that this crochet scarf pattern is easy to duplicate. With just a handful of materials, you could use this crochet scarf pattern to make a piece so stunning that you’ll have family and friends asking you where you bought that magnificent scarf.

Love it yet? Find the printable pattern on FaveCrafts!

10 More Cute Granny Square Patterns:

  1. Nouveau Chic Granny Throw
  2. Flower Granny Poncho
  3. Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern
  4. Autumn Granny Afghan
  5. Granny Square Crochet Shorts – wait WHUUU?!
  6. Multi-Color Granny Slippers
  7. Granny Square Cabin Rug
  8. Southern Cross Afghan
  9. Granny Square Crochet Purse
  10. Granny Square Scarf

I’ve shown you one of my favorite granny square projects. What’s your favorite way to use your granny squares?

Garden Patch Granny Afghan: National Craft Month Project & Giveaway

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It’s hard to believe it’s already day 6 of the National Craft Month Giveaway. Come visit our blog every day to enter to win a different prize of the day. Find the contest rules and enter below.


Today for National Craft Month, we’re getting some quality crochet tips from our friends at Lion Brand Yarn. This crochet afghan pattern comes at just the right time, because this trend has been hot since February! Take a look at the Garden Patch Granny Afghan to see why crafters have been buzzing around garden patterns so much.

 

Garden Patch Granny Afghan

 

Garden Patch Granny Afghan

We’re just getting into spring, which means that if you want to have this afghan finished by May, you’ll want to make sure you get a copy of the full pattern so you can get started right away. Warm up your home (and your bed) with an afghan pattern that’s bursting with spring. This pattern from Lion Brand Yarn can really help you improve your crochet skills, and the reward will be so sweet.

The Ultimate Craft Guide: 25 Free Craft Projects for Every Crafter Free eBook

 

This pattern is included in our free eBook, The Ultimate Craft Guide: 25 Free Craft Projects for Every Crafter. Celebrate National Craft Month with us by crafting the great projects in this free downloadable eBook written just for you!



ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S PRIZES
Skeins of Kitchen Cotton Yarn from Lion Brand

Today’s prizes are 2 Skiens, each color of Kitchen Cotton from Lion Brand Yarn. In order to win today’s prizes, all you need to do is:

* Like the AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns Facebook page here, AND

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*Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:

Have you ever crocheted an afghan? What patterns do you like best?

*EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED AND A WINNER HAS BEEN SELECTED. YOU CAN ENTER TODAY’S CONTEST THOUGH FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL CRAFT MONTH 2013. FIND THE NEW GIVEAWAY OF THE DAY AND WINNERS HERE.


OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST
  • There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
  • You must “like” both the AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns and the Lion Brand Yarn Facebook pages to be eligible.
  • Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post below.
  • Winner will be announced here on the blog tomorrow as well as contacted by the email address provided.
  • You have until tonight, March 6th, 2013 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on this post. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.

SUPER BONUS – WIN $1000 Gift Card!

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Don’t miss your chance to stock up your craft stash and win a $1000 Michael’s gift card. You can enter each day to win this amazing $1000 Shopping Spree at Michaels. With 26 more days left, you should definitely visit the FaveCrafts blog each day to hear about the latest prize.

 

Good Luck!

Help a Reader: Afghan Conundrums

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Every now and then, everyone could use a helping hand.  Ready to lend your assistance?   Below you’ll find a few readers in need.  If you feel you can help or have any suggestions, please post your answer in the comments. Please try to supply instructions and/or links.

Cyndi asks,
I’m making an afghan and want to know how you keep it from getting fuzzy while you’re turning and moving it all the time. Any info will help!

Jean asks,
I am looking for a crochet afghan pattern that has a football team on it–not in granny squares. It is done with a graph paper design. Can somebody help me?

Colleen asks,
Can you please direct me to where I can buy patterns for crochet blankets that are made with 2-inch squares that, when put together, make a picture (i.e. duck, dog etc)? I have only a handful of these patterns and would like to make something different for my granddaughter. Thank you so very much!

This Week’s AllFreeCrochet – Mikeyssmail Tutorials

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Exclusively on AllFreeCrochet.com and Mikeyssmail You Tube Channels, Mikey will be teaching some new tutorials which are answering many viewers questions.

How Do You Attach Granny Squares Together?

Mikey will be demonstrating some techniques for you. The techniques are simple once you understand the principles of attaching. Some things to look for is the designs of each of the squares. Mikey will take you through Step By Step.

These videos will be ready on Thursday, July 8th, 2010 for your weekly tutorial lessons.

You should note, these tutorials will not be filmed in both right and left handed versions. The concepts are so simple that you will be able to follow along no matter which hand you are doing.

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