Crochet Me offers an exclusive free eBook about Granny Squares

Sept. 24, 2010 - PRLog -- Loveland, Colo.: Crochet Me has recently introduced a new free eBook about mastering the art of granny squares. The granny squares technique is used in crochet to help a project meet its full potential. This free eBook from Crochet Me offers eight free granny square patterns.

Download the free eBook online: http://crochetme.com/Crochet-Granny-Squares/
This free eBook is a valuable tool for all who are interested in crocheting. It explores various styles of granny squares and how they can be implemented into designing a blanket, purse, vest and even socks. The many experts at Crochet Me have put together this educational, free downloadable eBook.

“Granny squares are the heart of crochet. Crochet granny squares are building blocks for all sorts of projects, and the granny square has endless variations, from solid stitch squares to flowery squares. Here, we present you with 8 free granny square patterns, taking you from a simple bracelet to a classic granny square afghan to a lovely vest,” says Marcy Smith, Editor of Crochet Me.

Free Granny Square Pattern #1
Light and Shadow Blanket by Judith L. Swartz

The granny squares in this pattern are organized together to look like a quilt, with the color-shading and trim accents. When finished, this pattern creates a comfortable, homely blanket. Being creative and picking three different colors for each granny square, can help make this pattern more of an individual expression.

Free Granny Square Pattern #2
Messenger Bag by Judith L. Swartz
Swartz has created the perfect pattern for a granny square bag. Using four-round granny squares as the main piece and then joining each granny square together, creates the perfect bag for traveling or everyday use. Make it an adjustable strap, so the bag can be even more versatile.

Free Granny Square Pattern #3
Child’s Boho Blocks Pullover by Valentina Devine

Using the slip-stitch technique, this pattern creates a chic look for any child. Making strips of square motifs that are slip-stitched together, and folding one granny square in half to create the underarm, this pattern creates a very strong end result. Play with various colors to help make each pullover represent each child’s individual style.

Free Granny Square Pattern #4
Kaleidoscope Scarf by Judith L. Swartz

Another pattern created by Swartz. Her expertise with granny squares, are examined further with this pattern, which creates a modern, useful scarf. Using the Sow Thistle Square Motif, which is having each granny square start as a circle and then blooms into a square, this free pattern will help express personal style when deciding on multiple colors and types of yarn.

Free Granny Square Pattern #5
Four Corners Headband by MK Carroll

The granny square pattern created by MK Carroll uses solid stitches instead of shells. This allows for each granny square to better show the color-changing yarn used to create this headband. Each granny square motif for this pattern takes about ten to fifteen minutes to crochet.

Free Granny Square Pattern #6
Bangle Bracelet by Marilyn Murphy

Creating a pattern for crocheted jewelry is expressed perfectly in Marilyn Murphy’s pattern. The more or less granny squares used, help size the bracelet to fit each person differently. Also this pattern is quick and easy to work on.

Free Granny Square Pattern #7
Beaux Jestes Socks by Tracy St. John

Both granny squares and ripples are explored in this pattern. The techniques used to create these socks, two-round granny square motifs that allow creative expression through various colors and different cuff options for each sock, enable the person to crochet with his/her own personality in mind.

Free Granny Square Pattern #8
Gladiolus Vest by Robyn Chachula

This pattern was inspired by the gladiolus flower. There are sharp points at the tips of each petal on the square motifs of the granny square pattern. Variations of this classy granny square, such as, full motif, half motif, three-quarter motif and quarter motif, are all explained in detail. Each joining granny square is connected at the point to create a geometric-like fabric. Make this vest even more stylish with picking a unique buckle closure.

Download the free eBook online: http://crochetme.com/Crochet-Granny-Squares/

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