Beautiful Crochet Willow Tutorial With Granny Square
Find inspiration with the free crochet willow with granny square pattern, perfect for infusing charm and creativity into your next handmade project.
The willow offers a delightful fusion of classic allure and intricate design, turning each project into a work of art. This pattern is distinguished by its elegant willow motif, which is framed by the traditional granny square, providing a rich texture and depth that stands out. Available in various color combinations, the pattern allows for endless customization—choose soothing earth tones to evoke a natural feel or vibrant colors for a more modern twist.
This tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to spruce up their creations with a touch of elegance. The charming balance of the willow motif with the geometric granny square stitches results in a cohesive and visually appealing piece perfect for any setting.
Tip:
Blocking your finished squares can help maintain their shape and ensure a neat and professional appearance in your final project.
Crochet Willow
Materials:
- Yarn (your choice of color and weight)
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Foundation Round:
- ch 5, sl st in the first ch to form a loop.
- ch 3 (counts as the first dc), dc 15 in the loop.
- sl st in the third ch of the ch 3 to finish the round.
Round 1:
- ch 4 (counts as the first dc), dc in the next st, ch 1.
- Repeat the pattern around.
- sl st in the third ch of the ch 4 to finish the round.
For Round 2:
- ch 3 (counts as the first dc), 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st.
- Repeat the pattern around.
- sl st in the top of the ch 3 to finish the round.
Round 3:
- ch 1, sc in the first dc of the previous round.
- ch 2, skip the next st, sc in the next st.
- Repeat the pattern twice more.
- ch 8, skip the next 5 sts, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip the next st, sc in the next st.
- Repeat the pattern twice more.
- Repeat the pattern from step 4 until you have completed a total of 8 corner motifs and 8 single crochet sections.
- sl st in the top of the starting ch 3 to finish the round.
- Repeat rounds 4-8 to complete the Willow Granny Square.
