Create Adorable Crochet Mushroom Granny Square

Create Adorable Crochet Mushroom Granny Square

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. About the Tufting Hooker business
3. Handmade Goods and Patterns
4. Introduction to Tutorials
5. Materials Required
6. Making the Mushroom Rectangle/Granny Square
7. Steps for Making the Mushroom Top
8. Adding the White Yarn
9. Creating the Outer Orange Section
10. Finishing the Mushroom Granny Square
11. Possible Uses for the Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to the Tufting Hooker - a small business by Desiree. In this tutorial, Desiree will guide you through the process of making a Mushroom Rectangle or Mushroom Granny Square. The Tufting Hooker specializes in handmade goods and offers patterns for free on its website. This tutorial aims to provide a step-by-step guide to creating the mushroom pattern, suitable for various projects like crochet tops, bags, blankets, and more.

About the Tufting Hooker business

Desiree introduces her small business, the Tufting Hooker, where she sells handmade goods and offers free patterns on her website. The business is inspired by Desiree's passion for crochet and her desire to share her creations with others. By offering patterns for free, she aims to make crochet accessible to everyone and invites support through a pay-what-you-want option.

Handmade Goods and Patterns

Desiree emphasizes her focus on creating unique and high-quality handmade goods. She also shares her patterns for free, allowing others to recreate her designs or use them as a starting point for their own creations. The patterns are available on her website, with an option to choose the written pattern or video tutorials.

Introduction to Tutorials

Desiree expresses her excitement for getting into tutorial videos. By providing step-by-step instructions visually, she hopes to make the learning process more engaging and enjoyable for her audience. She invites viewers to suggest topics for future tutorials and encourages feedback to improve her content.

Materials Required

Desiree lists the materials needed for the mushroom granny square project. She mentions using a 4.25mm crochet hook (size G) for this size of square but highlights the versatility of using different hook sizes. This allows for customization based on individual preferences or project requirements.

Making the Mushroom Rectangle/Granny Square

Desiree starts by demonstrating the process of making the mushroom top using purple yarn. She guides viewers through chaining, single crochets, and increases, creating the desired shape for the mushroom top. She emphasizes the importance of tension and explains the stitch count for each row.

Steps for Making the Mushroom Top

Desiree provides a detailed breakdown of the steps involved in creating the mushroom top. This includes chaining, single crochets, increases, and turning the work to continue building the shape. She highlights the stitch counts at each stage and encourages viewers to follow along, ensuring they end up with six stitches.

Adding the White Yarn

Desiree introduces the white yarn, which adds a contrasting element to the mushroom pattern. She demonstrates how to attach the white yarn, single crochet in the designated stitches, and continue building the pattern for several rows. Each row has a specific number of stitches to maintain the rectangular shape.

Creating the Outer Orange Section

Desiree transitions to the final section of the mushroom granny square - the orange outer section. Starting from where she finished off with the white yarn, she explains the process of attaching the orange yarn, chaining, and performing treble crochets to create the outer border. She demonstrates how to achieve the corner spaces and continue working down each side.

Finishing the Mushroom Granny Square

Desiree explains the steps to complete the mushroom granny square. This includes double crocheting in each stitch, adding the corner spaces, and slip stitching back to the beginning. She emphasizes the importance of weaving in the ends to give the square a polished finish.

Possible Uses for the Pattern

Desiree suggests various ways to utilize the mushroom granny square pattern. She mentions using it for crochet tops, bags, purses, blankets, and more. The versatility of the pattern allows for customization and creativity depending on individual preferences and desired projects.