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Dada’s lion granny square pattern

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Dadas lion granny square

Yes, I know, this probably looks familiar! That’s because I already have the pattern for the lion granny square, which is a part of my Little lion baby blanket. But, I couldn’t resist playing with that pattern, because let’s be honest, it’s so cute! Besides, I wanted to improve it a bit and to make it compatible with a classic granny square. So, I designed this new little lion granny square. It is very similar to my previous lion square, but they’re not completely the same. Also, I wanted the square pattern which I could sell separately for only $3.97.

Lion granny square crochet blanket

I love the fact that you can combine this square with a classic granny square (as I did in this blanket above) and make some interesting combinations. Also, you can make it in any size. It could be as small as 8.5 – 9 cm or as big as 15 – 20 cm, and even bigger, there is no limit to how big you can make this square, because you can add as many rows as you like.

crochet lion granny square

To make this granny square you will need 5 mm plastic beads with a hole in the middle large enough to pull the yarn through easily. You will need some yarn. I prefer cotton yarn for this kind of crochet projects. I used 100 % cotton yarn “Tango” from St. George, 125m/50g. I know that if you live outside Serbia, you aren’t able to buy this yarn, so I would like to recommend two other yarn brands. They’re both the same weight as “Tango” and as I can see, of similar quality. And they’re available online. The first one is Catania by Schachenmayr, and the second one is Catona by Scheepjeswol.

Lion granny square tutorial

As always, the pattern is very detailed. There are more than 60 step-by-step pictures, a crochet chart, explanation on how to string beads onto yarn, as well as the written pattern. I think that any ambitious beginner who mastered the basic stitches like: magic ring, single crochet, double crochet and treble crochet would be able to make it effortlessly.

Tango yarn giveaway

I’m very curious to see what are you going to make with this square, so I decided to host a yarny giveaway. I would like you to post your finished crochet projects made using this pattern on Ravelry, and I will choose the project I like best. The winner will receive these 16 skeins of “Tango” yarn. Actually 15 skeins of “Tango” + 1 skein of “Tanja” yarn.

To enter:
1. use at least four Dada’s lion squares in your project,
2. make something useful. You can’t just make four squares and join them together,
3. post your project on Ravelry, by August 18th. You don’t have to buy the pattern on Ravelry, though.

Crochet lion baby blanket

The pattern is now available for purchase for only $3.97 in Dada’s place shop. (payment options: Credit cards and PayPal)

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You can also purchase it in my Ravelry shop, and in my Etsy shop.  (payment option: PayPal)

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Classic Granny Square Pillow

by Filed Under: Crochet pillows 6 Comments

granny square pillow

Yes, I know. It seems that after “Shawlmania” I’ve caught another bug. This time it’s “Pillowmania”! This is my third post in a row about crochet pillows! I really don’t know how to explain that, but apparently I have been in a mood for making pillows, lately.

granny square cushion

Probably, because they are so decorative, mood lifting and easy to make! Plus, when it comes to yarn, you probably won’t have to buy any, because I bet you have plenty in your yarn stash that you can use to make a simple pillow.

classic granny square

This pillow was particularly easy to make, because I used the simplest and maybe the oldest granny square pattern ever – the classic granny square pattern. Which I appreciate on so many levels. First, it’s very suitable for playing with colors. Actually, it makes playing with colors such an easy task, because honestly, you can’t go very wrong with it. You can chose some neutral color, like gray (like I did), add another three basic colors, and that’s it! You have a winner!

crochet pillow

For this granny square pillow I used the same yarn (leftovers) I used for my Lily’s blanket. It’s Yarn Art – Ecco-cotton, 100g/220m, 85% cotton 15% polyester, and I especially like that sparkly “Una” yarn (from St. George, 50g/115m 50% acrylic, 45% cotton, 5% metallized polyester), I used for the edge. It raises the pillow to a whole new level.

crochet cushion

If you’re bored with my posts about crochet pillows, please don’t worry. I promise the next time I will be writing about something completely different. About something quite bigger, with eyes and smiles.

Dada’s Flowery square and a cushion

by Filed Under: Crochet pillows, Other crochet projects 4 Comments

flowery crochet pillow

In my previous post I presented you with my flowery cushion. Which you, as it turned out, really liked. I started to work on the pattern for that flowery square, and in the meantime I finished this cushion. I really wanted to try out these colors and see how they would go with each other. I quite like the result! And I like the fact that I finished my flowery square pattern and step-by-step tutorial!

flowery granny square

I wanted to try something new with this crochet pattern. Since my patterns are very detailed and making them requires a lot of time, I decided to make the pattern only for the square and not for the whole cushion. I also noticed that many of my customers are experienced enough to manage to make a cushion or blanket if they only have a square pattern. And this may be the answer. The pattern for the square will cost only $3.99. If you have a building block you can make whatever you’d like. Just like with Lego blocks. You can use the same square to make completely different things, by changing the way you join them together, or by making different items. You can use this square to make cushions, blankets, bedspreads, bags, scarves, shawls, ponchos…

granny square cushion

I really like to play with colors and to achieve completely different look with different colors. I find working with colors so fulfilling and enjoyable. Actually, choosing colors for the next crochet project is my favorite part of the process.

crochet flowery square

The flowery square pattern is very detailed; there are 42 step-by-step photos which guide you through the process, crochet chart, written pattern, and the stitch guide. I think that the pattern is suitable for beginners who have mastered the basic stitches, like: magic ring, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet.

flowery square pattern

The good thing about this square is that you can combine it with the classic granny square.
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Dada’s flowery square is now available in Dada’s place shop, (payment options: Credit cards & PayPal), in my Ravelry shop, and in my Etsy shop. (payment option: PayPal)

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Crochet Teddy Bear Blanket

P.S. My Vintage style Teddy Bear Blanket pattern is now available in German, too!

You can buy it in Dada’s place shop, (payment options: Credit cards & PayPal), in my Ravelry shop, and in my Etsy shop. (payment option : PayPal)

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