Hey, y’all! I partnered with Julie Yeager Designs for her lovely and generous 2019 Block a Week series. For this awesome opportunity, I put together a little 12in motif called One Love II. It’s based on the original One Love Granny Square that I released for Granny Square Day 2017.
Here is the original One Love Granny Square. You can see I have adapted it to be larger for Julie’s BAW series, because all of those featured blocks are 12in and use worsted weight yarn. Super convenient to mix and match!
One Love II Granny Square
I hope you enjoy this simple yet textured square for this Valentine’s Day season of love, friendship, and community. One love!
Materials
For a 12 inch block: Use worsted weight yarn and a size 5.5mm (I) hook.
For a 10 inch block: Use DK weight yarn and a size 4.25mm (G) hook.
Stitch Guide (US Terms)
- 2dccl 2 dc cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st indicated, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
- beg dc beginning double crochet: (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc
- ch chain
- dc double crochet
- lp loop
- rem remaining
- rep repeat
- sc single crochet
- ss slip stitch
- sk skip
- sp space
- st stitch
- yoh yarn over hook
Special Stitches
heart top – worked over 4 sts: (yoh, insert hook in first st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 3 times, (yoh, insert hook in second st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through all 6 lps on hook, ch 4, (yoh, insert hook in third st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, (yoh, insert hook in fourth st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through all 6 lps on hook
Instructions
Rnd 1 Slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook to make ring. All in ring: Beg dc, 11dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc]
Rnd 2 (Beg dc, 3dc) in next st, (ch2, sk2, 4dc in next st) 3 times, ch2, ss in beg dc. [16 dc, 4 sp]
Rnd 3 (Ch3, make heart top over 4 dc sts, ch3, sc in ch2 sp) 4 times, ch3, ss in top of first cluster of heart top. Note: first ch3 does not count as st. [4 heart top, 4 sc, 8 ch-3 sp]
Rnd 4 [Beg dc, dc, (ch2, 2dccl) 5 times] all in ch-4 sp, * sc in ch-3 sp, ch3, sc in next sp, make corner as follows: [(2dccl, ch2) 5 times, cl] in ch-4 sp, rep from * 2 times, sc in ch-3 sp, ch3, sc in next sp, sk beg dc, ss in dc. [24 cl, 8 sc, 24 sp]
Rnd 5 * Sc in ch-2 sp, (ch3, sc in next ch-2 sp) 2 times, ch3, sc in same sp, (ch3, sc in next sp) 2 times, 4dc in second ch of ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [16 dc, 24 sc, 20 sp]
Rnd 6 Ss in first ch of sp, * sc in ch-sp, ch3, sc in next ch-sp, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in corner sp, (sc in next sp, ch3) 2 times, make heart top over next 4 dc, ch3, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [4 heart top, 16 sc, 20 sp]
Rnd 7 (Beg dc, 2dc) in sp, * dc in next 3 dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner sp, dc in next 3 dc, 3dc in next 2 sps, 3sc in next sp, 3dc in next 2 sps, rep from * 3 times omitting last 3 dc on final rep, ss in beg dc. [88 dc, 12 sc, 4 sp]
Rnd 8 (Sc in all sts to corner, 3sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts to beg, ss in first sc. [112 sc]
Rnd 9 (Beg dc, 3dc) in next st, * ch2, sk6, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in corner st, (ch2, sk6, 4dc in next st) 3 times, rep from * 3 times omitting last 4 dc on final rep, ss in beg dc. [72 dc, 20 sp]
Rnd 10 (Beg dc, dc) in first dc, * (ch2, 2dccl in next dc) 3 times, sc in next sp, ch3, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in corner sp, ch3, [sc in sp, (2dccl in next dc, ch2) 3 times, 2dccl in next dc] 2 times, sc in next sp, 2dccl in next dc, rep from * 3 times omitting last 2dccl of final rep, sk beg dc, ss in dc. [48 2dccl, 24 dc, 16 sc, 48 sp]
Rnd 11 * 3sc in next 3 sps, 2sc in next sp, sc in 3 sts, 3sc in corner sp, sc in 3 sts, 2sc in next sp, 3sc in next 4 sps, 2sc in next sp, 3sc in next sp, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc, cut yarn and finish off. [156 sc]
Multi color version
Check out the square in 2 colors – you can make the little hearts pop!
Try it in all cream, or in pink and cream and it will be a delight. Enjoy!
Happy crafting as always, y’all!
Rachele C.
Happy Granny Square Day 2017! If you’ve been under a rock, and aren’t sure what this is, peruse the IG hashtag and you won’t be disappointed. Susan of IG @suregal27 has coordinated this wonderful opportunity for everyone to make a virtual granny square blanket via the hashtag. If you have a favorite square pattern, make one, take a pic, and post it under the tag! Join in on the fun!
I have some free patterns over in my Ravelry store, like my faves from the Vibrant Vintage Blanket CAL.
Or try the Perfect Granny Square if you’re looking for something more traditional.
And if you’re still looking for something, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to write up this free square pattern, the One Love Granny Square ❤️
I used Scheepjes Stone Washed XL and a size 5.5mm hook for this sample, but I’ve tried it with a few other weights and hooks, and it’s wonderful!
Find Stonewashed and its XL buddy at LoveKnitting* (US), WoolWarehouse* (UK), and KnottyHouse* (CA), and other Scheepjes retailers. Trust me, you can put 10 random colors in your shopping cart and it’ll make a smashing palette. Read my full review here!
Find the pattern FREE on Ravelry as a PDF, or I have pasted it below! Thank you and enjoy! If you make this, hashtag #onelovegrannysquare on social media <3
materials
Scheepjes Stone Washed – I’ve used Stone Washed XL and a US size 5.5mm (I) for the photos, but any weight yarn with your favorite hook will be lovely.
dimensions
Using 5.5mm hook and aran weight yarn, square measures 9in
Using 3.5mm hook and fingering weight yarn, square measures 5.25in
abbreviations (US Terminology)
ch chain
ch-sp chain space
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
lp loop
rem remaining
rep repeat
RS right side of piece
sc single crochet
ss slip stitch
sk skip
sp space
st stitch
tr treble crochet
WS wrong side of piece
yoh yarn over hook
special stitches
beg dc beginning double crochet: sc, ch 1 – counts as 1 dc
cl cluster: (yoh, insert hook in st/sp, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook
heart top (yoh, insert hook in first st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 3 times, (yoh, insert hook in second st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yoh, draw yarn through all 6 lps on hook, ch 4, (yoh, insert hook in first st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, (yoh, insert hook in second st, yoh, pull up lp, yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps on hook) 3 times, yoh, draw yarn through all 6 lps on hook
one love square
Rnd 1 Slip knot, ch 3, ss in third ch from hook to make ring. All in ring: Beg dc, 11 dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc]
Rnd 2 (Beg dc, 3 dc) in next st, (ch 2, sk 2, 4 dc in next st) 3 times, ch 2, do not join. [16 dc, 4 ch-sp]
Rnd 3 (Ch 3, make heart top over 4 sts, ch 3, sc in ch-2 sp) 4 times, ch 3, ss in top of first cluster of heart top. Note: first ch-3 does not count as st. [4 heart top, 4 sc, 8 ch-3 sp]
Rnd 4 [Beg dc, dc, (ch 2, cl) 5 times] all in ch-4 sp, * sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-sp, make corner as follows: [(cl, ch 2) 5 times, cl] in ch-4 sp, rep from * 2 times, sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-sp, sk beg dc, ss in dc. [24 cl, 8 sc, 4 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-2 sp]
Rnd 5 * Sc in ch-2 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-sp) 2 times, ch 3, sc in same ch-sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-sp) 2 times, 4 dc in ch-3 sp, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [16 dc, 24 sc, 20 ch-3 sp]
Rnd 6 Ss in first ch of ch-sp, * sc in ch-sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp, (sc in next ch-sp, ch 3) 2 times, make heart top over next 4 dc, ch 3, rep from * 3 times, ss in first sc. [4 heart top, 16 sc, 16 ch-3 sp, 4 ch-2 sp]
Note: As an optional alternative design, stop here and cut yarn for a lacy motif that you can join at the 8 points around. Swoon!
Rnd 7 (Beg dc, 2 dc) in ch-sp, * dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sp, dc in next 3 dc, 3 dc in next 2 ch-sps, 3 sc in next ch-sp, 3 dc in next 2 ch-sps, rep from * 3 times omitting last 3 dc on final rep, ss in beg dc. [88 dc, 12 sc, 4 ch-sp]
Note: You could also stop here for a dc join as you go and it would look wonderful!
Rnd 8 (Sc in all sts to corner, 3 sc in corner sp) 4 times, sc in all sts to beg, ss in first sc, cut yarn and finish off. [112 sc]
Half-Square Triangle coming shortly!
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