{"id":2307,"date":"2024-10-16T01:26:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T01:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/?p=2307"},"modified":"2024-10-16T01:26:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T01:26:33","slug":"crochet-starfish-3d-granny-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/?p=2307","title":{"rendered":"Crochet Starfish 3D Granny Square"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crochet Starfish 3D Granny Square | Step-by-step Crochet Along\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bFDfm_RJ194?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for something new and fun to try, please check my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bFDfm_RJ194?si=wHJFuO8F9zAFahJm\">Crochet Starfish 3D Granny Square<\/a><\/strong> video tutorial. This pattern takes the granny square and gives it a cool 3D twist with a cute starfish design. It&#8217;s perfect for adding a bit of texture and personality to blankets, cushions, or even as a decorative piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tutorial is easy to follow, even if you&#8217;re not a crochet expert. The step-by-step guide makes it simple to create your own starfish granny square. It\u2019s a fun and creative way to expand your skills while making something that looks amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crochet Starfish 3D Granny Square<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MATERIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5-ply milk cotton, color blue, orange and dark-orange. In this tutorial I use orange and dark-orange for the starfish, and blue for the base (granny square).<br>4.5mm crochet hook<br>Tapestry needle<br>Stitch markers 4 pcs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ABBREVIATIONS (US Crochet Terms)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">st(s): stitch(es)<br>sl st: slip stitch<br>MR: Magic Ring<br>ch: chain<br>sc: single crochet<br>hdc: half double-crochet<br>dc: double-crochet<br>[#]: number of stitch(es) in a round<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STARFISH PATTERN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use orange yarn.<br>In a MR, ch3, 19dc. Join with sl st [total 20 sts].\u00a0<br>R2: (working in front-loop only) (ch6, sc in the 2nd loop from hook, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, skip 3 space, sl st in next space) repeat 5x.<br>Cut the yarn and use tapestry needle to make invisible join. Secure the yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the back, divide the 20 stitches into 4 sections, placing a stitch marker every 5 stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BASE PATTERN (SOLID GRANNY SQUARE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attach blue yarn, start from one of the stitch mark, working in back-loop only.<br>R1: (ch3, dc, ch2, 2dc) in the same st, dc in next 4 st. (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the same st, 4dc} x3, join with sl st.\u00a0<br>For the next round, work through BOTH loops.<br>R2: ch3, dc,\u00a0 {(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner space, dc in next 8 st} x3, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner space, dc in next 6 st, join with sl st.\u00a0<br>R3: ch3, dc in next 3 st,\u00a0 {(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner space, dc in next 12 st} x3, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner space, dc in next 8 st.<br>Cut the yarn and use tapestry needle to make invisible join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use dark-orange yarn to outline the starfish.<br>Use slip stitches to create the outline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cut the yarn and use tapestry needle to make invisible join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/starfish-3d-granny-square-pin.png\" alt=\"crochet starfish 3d granny square\" class=\"wp-image-2309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/starfish-3d-granny-square-pin.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/starfish-3d-granny-square-pin-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/starfish-3d-granny-square-pin-864x1536.png 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/starfish-3d-granny-square-ig.png\" alt=\"crochet starfish 3d granny square\" class=\"wp-image-2310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/starfish-3d-granny-square-ig.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/starfish-3d-granny-square-ig-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/starfish-3d-granny-square-ig-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for something new and fun to try, please check my Crochet Starfish 3D Granny Square video tutorial. 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