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... and other Granny shapes
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These shapes worked by my daughter. Thanks, Kate.
The Granny Square uses four shells on the first
round to make the four corners. The pentagon uses five shells on the first round to make
five corners. You'd think you could just move on and use six shells for a hexagon and
eight for an octagon, right? Well, it doesn't work as well as you go higher up in number.
What happens is that there are too many stitches on each side and it won't stay flat. So
what do we do? We have to have fewer stitches on each side, but still have the right
number of sides. Well, one way to do this would be to use ch-1 instead of ch-3 in your
corners. Another way would be to use fewer stitches in each shell. Still another way would
be to start with a smaller number and add corners to each round to make the proper number.
Don't be afraid to change the pattern to suit your needs.
You may also need to adjust your
foundation chain to accommodate fewer or more shells. You probably
wouldn't want to go less than three or four chains for your foundation chain
for a triangle. Five for a
pentagon, six for a hexagon. You can probably use six for heptagon and octagon. It isn't a
critical decision. If you can't fit it in there using 6, just undo it and use 8. Your
foundation chain will stretch somewhat. Note that the more chains in your
foundation
chain, the larger your center hole will be.
Just for fun, here's a list of shape names and
number of sides in each so you can show off to your friends. Each will require a different
method of "creation".
Triangle (you didn't think I'd forget the triangle,
did you?) - 3 sides
Square - 4 sides
Pentagon - 5 sides
Hexagon - 6 sides
Heptagon (didn't know that one, did you?) - 7 sides
Octagon - 8 sides
Nonagon (another hard one) - 9 sides
Decagon (you could have figured that one out, I'm sure) - 10 sides
Undecagon (just cos it's in the math book I'm using) - 11 sides
Dodecagon (that one too) - 12 sides
And yes, I "borrowed" my son's Saxon 87 math book for those of you who care
If you find any errors in the patterns below, please
don't hesitate to let me know. They were checked, but errors can still be made and
apologize if that's the case. I can't fix 'em if I don't know about 'em. Thanks.
Materials: For each individual shape, you will
need a small amount of 4 ply worsted weight yarn, H hook (or whatever gets you the size
you want), large eye needle for sewing in ends
Abbreviations
beg = beginning
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
ea = each
hk = hook
rep = repeat
rnd = round
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
wk = work
YO = yarn over
shell = will be different with each piece
(note: if you find your shape seems to
have too many stitches per round - it won't lie flat - then replace the 3dc
shell with a 2 dc shell, which will give you less stitches overall)
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Each of these are worked with three rounds.
The Triangle
shell = 3dc
Pattern:
ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, (3dc in
ring, ch 3) twice (total of 3 shell groups), join with a sl st to top st of beg ch-3
Rnd 2: Sl st in ea of next 2 dc, sl st in ch-3 sp, then in same sp wk (ch
3, 2 dc, ch 3, shell) (first corner),
ch 1, in next ch-3 sp wk (shell, ch 3, shell) (2nd corner),
ch 1, in next ch-3 sp wk (shell, ch3, shell) (3rd corner),
ch 1, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: sl st in ea of next 2 dc, sl st in ch-3
sp, ch3, 2dc, ch3, shell in same sp (1st corner made),
ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp between groups to form first side, ch 1, in next corner ch-3 sp
work (shell, ch 3, shell), (2nd corner)
ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp between groups to form second side, ch 1, in next corner ch-3 sp
work (shell, ch 3, shell), (3rd corner)
ch 1, shell in ch-1 sp between groups to form third side, ch 1, join with sl st to top of
ch-3. Finish off.
You might find a slight "bulge" in the center. When you
join your triangles this should flatten out. Also, if you border each triangle before
joining, you can work your border to ensure your piece lies flat. If this bothers you,
however, you can work a ch-2 instead of a ch-1 in between your shells along the sides.
Still work ch-3 to make your corners though.
The Hexagon
The hexagon
now has its own tutorial with over three dozen photos, but I decided to keep
this here for those who only want the pattern, not the tutorial.
This is the hexagon using 2dc shells. The 2dc shell works better
for a larger hexagon.
This is the hexagon using 3 dc shells. It can be used for three
or four round hexagons, but much larger than that will bunch up. See below for
the pattern worked this way.
Hexagon Granny
shell = 2dc
Pattern:
ch 6, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Note: you can ch-3 to bring up to height
if you prefer
Rnd 1: ch 2, dc in ring,
(ch
2, 2dc in
ring) five times (6 shell groups), join with a
hdc to top st of beg ch-2
Rnd 2: ch 2 for height, in same sp wk
(1 dc, ch 2, shell) (first corner),
ch 1
in next ch-2 sp wk (shell, ch 2, shell) (2nd corner),
ch 1
in next ch-2 sp wk (shell, ch 2, shell) (3rd corner),
ch 1
in next ch-2 sp wk (shell, ch 2, shell) (4th corner),
ch 1
in next ch-2 sp wk (shell, ch 2, shell) (5th corner),
ch 1
in next ch-2 sp wk (shell, ch 2, shell) (6th corner),
ch 1
join with sc to top of beg ch-2.
Rnd 3: in same sp wk (ch
2, dcl) for first side
in next corner ch-2 sp work (shell, ch
2, shell), (1st corner made)
ch 1, shell in next ch-1 sp to form second side, in next corner ch-2 sp work (shell, ch
2,
shell), (2nd corner)
ch 1, shell in next ch-1 sp to form third side, in next corner ch-2 sp work (shell, ch
2,
shell), (3rd corner)
ch 1, shell in next ch-1 sp to form fourth side, in next corner ch-2 sp work (shell, ch
2,
shell), (4th corner)
ch 1, shell in next ch-1 sp to form fifth side, in next corner ch-2 sp work (shell, ch
2,
shell), (5th corner)
ch 1, shell in next ch-1 sp to form
sixth side, in next corner ch-2 sp work (shell, ch
2,
shell), (6th corner)
ch 1, join with sc to top of ch-2.
Just for fun, here's the hexagon pattern
using 3dc shells and also slip stitching over to the corners, rather than
joining with the sc.
Pattern:
ch 6, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch
3, (3dc in ring, ch 3) five times (6 shell groups), join with a sl
st to top st of beg ch-3
Rnd 2: Sl st in ea of next 2 dc, sl st in ch-3 sp, then in same
sp wk (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, shell) (first corner),
(do not chain 1 except between corner shells)
in next sp wk (shell, ch 1, shell) (2nd corner)
in next sp wk (shell, ch1, shell) (3rd corner)
in next sp wk (shell, ch1, shell) (4th corner)
in next sp wk (shell, ch1, shell) (5th corner)
in next sp wk (shell, ch1, shell) (6th corner)
join with sl st to top of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: sl st in ea of next 2 dc, sl st
in center ch-1 sp, ch3, 2dc, ch1, shell in same sp (1st corner made),
(do not chain 1 between shells except in corners) shell in sp between groups to
form first side, in next corner ch-1 sp work (shell, ch 1, shell), (2nd corner)
shell in sp between groups to form second side, in next corner ch-1 sp work
(shell, ch 1, shell), (3rd corner)
shell in sp between groups to form third side, in next corner ch-1 sp work
(shell, ch 1, shell), (4th corner)
shell in sp between groups to form fourth side, in next corner ch-1 sp work
(shell, ch 1, shell), (5th corner)
shell in sp between groups to form fifth side, in next corner ch-1 sp work
(shell, ch 1, shell), (6th corner)
shell in sp between groups to form sixth side, join with sl st to top of ch-3.
Finish off.
The Octagon
Octagon uses 2dc shells.
ch 6 (can go to 7 or 8 if you need to), join with a slip stitch
to make a ring
Rnd 1: ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, (3dc in ring, ch 3) 7 times (8
shell groups), join with a sl st to top st of beg ch-3
Note: This octagon uses 3dc shells on the first round, and 2dc
shells on the succeeding rounds. If you want all your rounds to be the same, just use 2dc
shells on the first round as well.
Rnd 2: Sl st in ea of next 2 dc, sl st in ch-3 sp, then in same sp wk (ch
2, dc, ch 1, 2dc) (first corner),
ch 1, in next sp wk (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) (2nd corner)
ch 1, in next sp wk (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) (3rd corner)
ch 1, in next sp wk (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) (4th corner)
ch 1, in next sp wk (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) (5th corner)
ch 1, in next sp wk (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) (6th corner)
ch 1, in next sp wk (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) (7th corner)
ch 1, in next sp wk (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) (8th corner)
ch 1, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3.
If you find this is not lying flat, eliminate the ch-1
between shells along sides but keep the one in corners
Rnd 3: sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch2, dc, ch1, 2dc in same sp
(1st corner made),
ch 1, 2dc in sp between groups to form first side, ch 1, in next corner sp work (2dc, ch
1, 2dc), (2nd corner)
ch 1, 2dc in sp between groups to form second side, ch 1, in next corner sp work (2dc, ch
1, 2dc), (3rd corner)
ch 1, 2dc in sp between groups to form third side, ch 1, in next corner sp work (2dc, ch
1, 2dc), (4th corner)
ch 1, 2dc in sp between groups to form fourth side, ch 1, in next corner sp work (2dc, ch
1, 2dc), (5th corner)
ch 1, 2dc in sp between groups to form fifth side, ch 1, in next corner sp work (2dc, ch
1, 2dc), (6th corner)
ch 1, 2dc in sp between groups to form sixth side, ch 1, in next corner sp work (2dc, ch
1, 2dc), (7th corner)
ch 1, 2dc in sp between groups to form seventh side, ch 1, in next corner sp work (2dc, ch
1, 2dc), (8th corner)
ch 1, 2dc in sp between groups to form eighth side, ch 1, join with sl st to top of ch-2.
Finish off.
10/01/06
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