Crochet Colorful Rectangular Granny Square Rug Free Pattern

Crochet Colorful Rectangular Granny Square Rug Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in multiple colors (e.g., navy, mustard, red, olive, gray)
• Crochet hook size H (5 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

Each granny square measures approximately 4" x 4"

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• sp - space
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Instructions:

Foundation:

1. Begin with a magic circle, or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring.
2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into the ring. Ch 2, *3 dc, ch 2* repeat from * to * two more times. Join with sl st to top of starting ch 3. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces)

Rounds:

1. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts. *(Dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 3 sts* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st.
2. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *(dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 sts* Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st.
3. Repeat the pattern, adding 2 more dc sts between ch-2 corners for each subsequent round, until the granny square measures the desired size for the central section of your rug.

Color Changes and Expansion:

1. Change colors every 2 or 3 rounds to match the colors shown in the rug.
2. Continue working in the established stitch pattern, making the rectangle shape by adding more rows to each side than the ends. Ensure to maintain the granny square motif.

Border:

1. In navy, work a round of single crochet all around the edge of the rug, working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 space. Join with sl st.
2. Finish with a scalloped edge using *5 dc in one st, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st*. Repeat from * to * around.
3. Fasten off and weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.

Your beautiful Crochet Colorful Rectangular Granny Square Rug is complete!