*A note about the project
This is an intermediate level crochet project, so the directions below do not include our basic tutorial. But for all you beginning crocheters, Assemble will be launching our Crocheted Granny Square Kit THIS FRIDAY, which includes full directions, diagrams and all materials. These ornaments are a modified version of our granny square pattern!
Materials
1. 3.5 mm crochet hook
2. Baby or sport weight yarn in several colors
+ Scissors
ROUND ONE
Start with a loose slip knot.
Chain 5.
Connect last chain to slip stitch to create a circle.
Chain 4.
Double Crochet through the center of the circle, then Chain 1.
Repeat DC, CH1 for a total of 12 spokes through the center of the circle.
Complete round by connecting yarn to the first spoke, in the third chain up, with a slip stitch.
ROUND TWO
In the chain space between the first two round one spokes, add a new color with a slip stitch. Chain 3 (counts as a DC) and then Double Crochet. Chain 1.
In the next space between spokes, DC twice then Chain 1.
Repeat DC2, then CH1 between all 12 spokes of round one.
Complete round by connecting yarn to the first spoke, in the third chain up, with a slip stitch. Cut yarn, leaving a 3" tail and tighten.
ROUND THREE
In the chain space between DCs of round two, add a new color with a slip stitch. Chain 3 (counts as a DC) then Double Crochet. Chain 2.
In the next space between sets of DCs, DC2 then CH2.
Repeat DC2, then CH2 between all 12 sets of round two.
Complete round by connecting yarn to the first spoke, in the third chain up, with a slip stitch. Cut yarn, leaving a 3" tail and tighten.
ROUND FOUR - Scallop
In the double chain space between sets of DCs of round three, add a new color with a slip stitch. Chain 3 (counts as a DC) then DC3 in the same space for a total of 4 double crochets.
Single crochet in the middle of the next set of DCs.
DC4 in the next double chain space.
SC inbetween the next set of DCs from round three.
Repeat until scallop is complete, and connect where you began. Cut yarn, leaving a 3" tail and tighten.
ADD CHAIN LOOP
Chain 8 to 12 chains out from the perimeter of the ornament.
Connect back to the piece with a slip stitch.
FINISHING
Weave the tail ends into like colors from the back using your crochet hook. Cut remaining tail close to the piece. Voila!
Option
You can choose to change colors for each round, or make a series with only a few color switches. The pattern also looks great with a single color, too!
