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Make it! Granny circle "home sweet home" !!!

Recently, I put this picture in one of my posts...


Would you love to have a try with it????
I think that YES! will be the answer, so I'll show you step by step how to!! READY???

As usual, I love simple projects, so the materials you'll need to work with are just a few :
  • some colourful yarns
  • a hook
  • a pair of scissors
  • a tapestry needle
The work starts with the idea to crochet a basic granny circle of 4 rounds.
Please note that I use american crochet terminology! Thank you!

Collect the hook and the yarn you would like to see in the centre of your granny circle and make a slip knot on your hook


chain 4 


slip stitch in the 4th stitch from the hook (that is the first one that you have chained! ;oD)...


....to form a ring....


chain 3 ...


... and work 11 double crochets (or DCs) in the centre of the ring
After 6 DCS, you'll have something like this...


adding the last 5 DCs (total : 3 chains+11 DCs = 12 stitches) your first round will be completed..



Remember : to close the round, use a slip stitch or the invisible join! This happens at the end of each round !!! ;oD

Now round 2 !!!
join new colour in any stitch


chain 3 

work 1 DC in same stitch as chain 3 : you have your first shell and chain 1

Repeat : 2 DCs + chain 1 in every stitch, until the end of the round.
After 6 shells, your work will be like this one


adding 6 more...


Start round 3 joining the third colour in any chain-1 space


chain 3

and work 2 DCs in the same space and chain 1

Repeat : 3 DCS + chain 1 in all the other chain-1 spaces of the 2nd round
After 6 shells, your third round will be like


when completed


and now round 4 : repeat the same scheme as in round 3!!!
join new yarn in any chain-1 space


chain 3

work 2 DCs and chain 1 in the same space


Repeat : 3 DCs + chain 1 in all the other chain-1 space of round 3!
At the end, this is what your basic granny square will look like


Do you really want to stop here, right now????? Maybe yes and surely you can, but what about this?


I think a roof is something to think about.....So, CHOOSE YOUR NEXT COLOUR!!!!!!

 HOW TO CROCHET THE ROOF

 Pick a new colour and join it in any chain-1 space. 

 First row : chain 3 and work 2 DCs in the same space. chain 1.
work 3 DCs in the second space and chain 1.
in next chain-1 space, work : 1 DC, 1 half treble, 1 treble, chain 2, 1 treble, 1 half treble, 1 DC, chain1. If you prefer, you can crochet 2 DCs shells separated by 2 chains, instead! It's up to you!!!
in next chain-1 space : 3 DCs and chain 1.
in fifth space : 3 DCs and chain 4. 
Turn your work.



Second row : you have now the back of your work in front of you!
work 3 DCs in the first space and chain 1

In next space, work other 3 DCs and chain 1.
In the top of the roof work : 3DCs, chain 2, 3 DCs, chain 1.



in the following chain-1 space : 3 DCS + chain 1.
in last space : 3 DCs and chain 4.
slip stitch in the 3rd stitch of the chain 3 of the first roof row!

We have the roof!  A chimney is tempting, too, no? ;oD
Turn your work and with the same yarn make 3 or 4 slip stitches in the first chain-1 space before the first shell!
work other 3 slip stitches in the 3 stitches of the first shell.
in the second space : make a slip stitch, chain 3, 3 DCs (or : chain 4/5, 3 half treble/treble) and fasten off!!!!
If you like, leave some cm of yarn to give the idea of smoke from the chimney!!!

 Happy with your HOME SWEET HOME ???????


Some more details



....my neighbourhood is growing! What about yours??? ;oD


Happy weekend girls!!!!

You can find my Ravelry notes HERE !!!

xxxx Alessandra

today link ; Link your Stuff ! See you there!!!
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  1. anna3 May 2013 at 14:44

    For someone who just can't seem to get the hang of crochet, this is very inspiring. Your colours are just gorgeous! A beautiful post.

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  2. hooksandyarns3 May 2013 at 15:05

    That's so cute Ale. Looks like a little bird house. :)

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  3. byhooks4u3 May 2013 at 16:28

    I drop in from time to time, never leaving a comment. Just thought I would to tell you that I enjoyed reading your lesson. You did it so well..Have a great weekend

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  4. Stel3 May 2013 at 20:16

    So these are the granny circles you're busy with! Very good tutorial, and the chimney is a nice touch.

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  5. Chris in de haak3 May 2013 at 21:03

    How nice:-)

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  6. Helen Philipps3 May 2013 at 21:16

    Adorable! I love the colours and the cute design! wishing you a happy weekend, Ale!
    Helen x

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  7. Claire4 May 2013 at 00:04

    Hey Ale, I love your little home, it does remind me of a sweet home for a feathery friend.
    Great tutorial too.
    Enjoy your weekend,

    Claire X

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  8. cristina4 May 2013 at 10:45

    Oooohhh!!! What a lovely idea, Ale! I is so cute, really!

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  9. Elisabeth Andree4 May 2013 at 10:51

    This is another very nice idea of you and so colourful again:)

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  10. Tweed Thoughts4 May 2013 at 16:24

    Aw, this is very cute Alessandra! What a fab idea - very inspiring!!
    Alison xx

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  11. Vintage Sheet Addict4 May 2013 at 22:14

    Thanks Ale, I've bookmarked these and will have a go once I put the paintbrush down! :) x

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  12. Erica5 May 2013 at 03:15

    Gosh, it is cute! It would make a great housewarming gift! :)

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  13. Rachel @ Rachel Laine Designs5 May 2013 at 18:36

    Aw, this would be a great tree ornament for someone's first Christmas in a new home! You could even stitch the date on it, or a family name to personalize; very nice! :)

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  14. Heather 6 May 2013 at 14:43

    so clever! x

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  15. Miriam de Vries6 May 2013 at 23:24

    Wow, a colourfull post!! Very beautiful.
    Greetz,
    Miriam ('t Bezige Bijtje)

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  16. Janette7 May 2013 at 08:47

    Ali I love this cute little house!!!

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  17. Natas Nest8 May 2013 at 17:44

    Cute idea and so lovely colorful!! Thanks for the tutorial :-)

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  18. Miaochella8 May 2013 at 20:25

    So cute thank you for sharing:)

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  19. Ellebel8 May 2013 at 20:38

    Very cute Alessandra!!!

    Greetz from Ellebel

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  20. cecysoto5611 January 2014 at 07:41

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful work

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  21. homemade@myplace11 January 2014 at 09:56

    @ cecysoto56 : It's a pleasure!!!!!
    xxxxxx Ale

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  22. Unknown22 April 2014 at 17:08

    Such a super cute idea! I made one and linked back to you on my blog.

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  23. Sum of their Stories26 April 2014 at 12:28

    I just found you from Robbie's link (see comment above mine) Lovely idea, lovely pattern, lovely instructions - thank you!

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    1. homemade@myplace26 April 2014 at 12:33

      Thank you Julia!!!!
      Lovely to have you here and I'm glad that my tutorial was helpful!!!!
      xxxxxx Ale

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  24. Catherine 13 May 2014 at 21:44

    This is the best granny circle tutorial I've come across. You've done a great job! I'm wondering what the increase would be if I wanted to make this really really big (like a rug)? Would I just keep doing 3dc in each space or would I eventually need to change that?

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    1. homemade@myplace14 May 2014 at 02:29

      Hi Catherine and thank you!!!!! I think that a rug could be a great idea!!!! I never crocheted very big circles, but I think your reasoning could be right! If you doubt about it, I suggest you to have a look in Pinterest and look for "crochet granny circles" or similars!!! Good luck and have fun crocheting, xxxxxxx Ale

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  25. Anonymous10 October 2014 at 15:54

    Hi!
    I'm working on a blanket tutorial and i really like your little house, Can i have permission to share the link on my new blog and give some explenation about the stiches you used?
    Thanks fiona
    Www.depakjesboomcreative.be

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  26. Mimosa29 January 2016 at 14:32

    Hello Alessandra
    I have made 4 granny house potholder,
    and I put the link to your pattern on my new blog (created yesterday )
    If You have a second, drop by and see.
    Thank you so much :)

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    1. homemade@myplace29 January 2016 at 14:59

      I've visited your new blog, but I was not able to leave a comment!!
      I shared your post on my facebook page
      https://www.facebook.com/homemadeatmyplace-306480292701380/?ref=bookmarks

      Hope this is ok with you!!!!

      xxxxx Ale

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