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"Ribbed Cross" Granny Square - Free Pattern & Tutorial

2/19/2015

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And on it goes, granny square after granny square… Actually progress has been rather slow as I’ve gotten distracted with other projects (nobody has just one WIP, right?!), but the green squares are now all done and joined. The blue and light pink ones are also getting there, so I’ve just the fuchsia and yellow ones to do.
I’m still dithering over how to bring everything together, seeing as I didn’t plan this “crochet meets patchwork” blanket very well… Okay I didn’t plan it at all, but that’s part of the fun!

In any case, today I’m sharing a second square from the green section. It's the first square I came up with for this blanket, and it's still one of my favourites. 
The cross is achieved using a combination of Front Post and Back Post Treble Crochet stitches (Double Crochet if you're in the US). These stitches are a bit fiddly but they're absolutely worth trying - they have such a great texture! I've included an explanation of how to do them below, but you might also like to watch a video on the front post TC/DC and a video on the back post TC/DC first.
Joined green squares for the

"Ribbed Cross" Granny Square

Notes:

UK terms (with US terms in brackets)

2.5 mm (C) hook

Natura 100% cotton - fingering yarn

Colours: Aswan (A), Ivory (B), Topaze (C)

square size: 10 cm x 10 cm (ca. 4" by 4")

stitches: Front Post treble crochet - FPTC (Front Post double crochet - FPDC) Instructions below; Back Post treble crochet - BPTC (Back Post double crochet - FPDC) 
Instructions below; treble crochet - TC (double crochet - DC); double crochet - DC (single crochet - SC); chain - ch (chain stitch - ch); slip stitch - sl.st. (sl.st.)
Green and Pink
Round 1:
With colour A make a starting chain of 7, then make into a circle with a sl.st into the first ch.

Round 2:
Ch 6, then TC 
(DC) 3 around the circle you made in Round 1, ch 3, TC (DC) 3 around the circle you made in Round 1, ch 3, TC (DC) 3 around the circle you made in Round 1, ch 3, TC (DC) 2 around the circle you made in Round 1. Join to the 3rd ch with a sl.st. (i.e. a traditional granny square round).

Round 3:
Ch 2, then HTC (HDC) 2, ch. 3, HTC (HDC) 3 around the ch 3 that makes up the corner.
Now work a Front Post TC (Front Post DC) as follows: YO, insert hook from right to left behind the “post” of the TC (DC) of the previous row [see picture below]; the “post” is in front of your hook now. YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through the first two loops on the hook, YO and pull through the two loops on the hook to finish the stitch.
For the next TC (DC) of the previous round, we want to do a BACK Post TC (Back Post DC): YO and insert hook from right to left in front of the “post” of the TC (DC) of the previous row
 [see picture below]; the “post” is now behind the hook. YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through the first two loops on the hook, YO and pull through the two loops on the hook to finish the stitch.
For the next TC (DC) of the previous round, work another FPTC (FPDC).
*HTC (HDC) 3, ch 3, HTC (HDC) 3. When you get to the next set of 3 TCs (DCs) of the previous row, FPTC (FPDC) - BPTC (BPDC) - FPTC (FPDC); repeat from * until you’ve gone all the way round. Join to the 2nd ch. with a sl.st. Fasten off.

step one for Front Post Treble Crochet
Front Post TC (Front Post DC) - YO and insert hook behind the "post"of next st.
Step one for Back Post Treble Crochet
Back Post TC (Back Post DC) - YO and insert hook in front of the "post" of next st.
Round 3 of the Ribbed Cross Granny Square
Round 4:
Attach colour B onto a corner and ch 2. HTC (HDC) 2, ch 3, HTC (HDC) 3 to go round the corner. *HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 2 st. When you get to a set of Front and Back Post st., work the same into them again: FPTC (FPDC) - BPTC (BPDC) - FPTC (FPDC). HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 2 st. HTC (HDC) 3, ch 3, HTC (HDC) 3 on the corner.; repeat from * until you’ve done the 4th set of Front/Back Post stitches, then HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 2 st. Join to the 2nd ch with a sl.st.
Round 4 of the
Round 4 of the
Round 5:
Sl.st. 1 around the first HTC (HDC) of the previous row, then ch. 2. HTC (HDC) into the next st.
*HTC (HDC) 2, ch 3, HTC (HDC) 2 on the corner. HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 4 st. When you get to a set of Front and Back Post st., work the same into them again: FPTC (FPDC) - BPTC (BPDC) - FPTC (FPDC). HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 4 st.; repeat from * until you’ve gone all the way round. Join to the 2nd ch with a sl.st.
Round 5 of the
Round 6:
Sl.st. 1 around the first HTC (HDC) of the previous row, then ch. 2. HTC (HDC) into each of the next 2 st. *HTC (HDC) 2, ch 3, HTC (HDC) 2 on the corner. HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 5 st. When you get to a set of Front and Back Post st., work the same into them again: FPTC (FPDC) - BPTC (BPDC) - FPTC (FPDC). HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 5 st.; repeat from * until you’ve gone all the way round. Join to the 2nd ch with a sl.st.

Round 7:
Sl.st. 1 around the first HTC (HDC) of the previous row, then ch. 2. HTC (HDC) into each of the next 2 st. *HTC (HDC) 2, ch 3, HTC (HDC) 2 on the corner. HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 6 st. When you get to a set of Front and Back Post st., work the same into them again: FPTC (FPDC) - BPTC (BPDC) - FPTC (FPDC). HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 6 st.; repeat from * until you’ve gone all the way round. Join to the 2nd ch with a sl.st. Fasten off.

Round 8:
Attach colour C onto a corner and ch 2. HTC (HDC) 1, ch 3, HTC (HDC) 2 to go round the corner. *HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 7 st. When you get to a set of Front and Back Post st., work the same into them again: FPTC (FPDC) - BPTC (BPDC) - FPTC (FPDC). HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 7 st. HTC (HDC) 2, ch 3, HTC (HDC) 2on the corner.; repeat from * until you’ve done the 4th set of Front/Back Post stitches, then HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 2 st. Join to the 2nd ch with a sl.st.
Round 8 of the
Round 9:
Sl.st. 1 around the first HTC (HDC) of the previous row, then ch. 2. *HTC (HDC) 2, ch 3, HTC (HDC) 2 on the corner. HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 8 st. When you get to a set of Front and Back Post st., work the same into them again: FPTC (FPDC) - BPTC (BPDC) - FPTC (FPDC). HTC (HDC) 1 into each of the next 6 st.; repeat from * until you’ve gone all the way round. Join to the 2nd ch with a sl.st. Fasten off.
Pink
Done! As well as a blanket square, this pattern works very well as a coaster. You could also do a whole bunch to make a cushion cover, as it's nice and stiff thanks to the cotton. 
Pink
When you’ve finished your square it’s a good idea to block it, as it’ll look much neater and, well, square! 

Written pattern copyright Eline Alcocer 2015. 
You are welcome to make and use this pattern as you wish, but please do not sell the pattern nor claim the pattern as your own. 
You are welcome to sell items made using this pattern as long as the designer, Eline Alcocer, is clearly credited at the Point of Sale. 
Please link back to this page if you write about the pattern in any way. 
You may not reproduce, either partially or in full, any of the photos or the text contained in this post without obtaining written permission from me first. 
Thank you and happy crocheting!

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20 Comments
Donna link
2/19/2015 03:39:15 pm

I have asked hubby to buy me some crochet things. I dream of making something that beautiful! x

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
3/5/2015 03:18:46 am

Oh Donna how EXCITING. Crochet is great, I swear it saves my sanity most days. Hope you get on well with it! x

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Zedra
10/9/2015 11:10:36 pm

Hi my name is Zedra, I would love to learn how to make this beautiful pattern but I'm not familiar with all the terms that are being used. Do you have a video that I can watch? If so were can I find it.

Alexandra link
2/26/2015 07:18:55 pm

I LOVE the way this square came out! Pinned on my "Granny Square" board for later.
I would love if you shared this at our Yarn Fanatic Link Party - http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2015/02/yarn-fanatic-linky-party-25-buttons-and.html.

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
3/5/2015 03:17:36 am

Hi Alexandra, thank you for stopping by and letting me know about your great linky! I will try to join in as soon as I can x

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Anna
3/4/2015 04:53:21 am

nice and elegant!

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
3/5/2015 03:19:25 am

Thank you Anna, that's a great compliment.

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Carme
3/4/2015 08:20:36 am

Love it! I am going to have to make this square ASAP . . . LOL!

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
3/5/2015 03:19:59 am

Haha, I hope you do!!

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Sarah
3/4/2015 12:07:38 pm

I have so very much wanted to learn this pattern!! Thank you!!!!!

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
3/5/2015 03:20:40 am

You're very welcome, and do let me know how you get on with it.

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Andrea
3/4/2015 01:32:29 pm

This is really pretty. Thanks for sharing the pattern.

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Eline @ Pasta & Patchwork link
3/5/2015 03:21:20 am

You're welcome, thank YOU for taking the time to leave a comment!

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Binita Majhi link
3/9/2015 08:00:34 am

Beautiful square..thanks for sharing..nicely written also..

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Charlene
3/9/2015 01:29:34 pm

Beautiful pattern. Thank you for sharing.

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Kristi
3/18/2015 08:10:35 pm

I can't stop thinking about this square. I have never made a granny square as I was never a huge fan but ever since I saw this on Moogly's blog I have been obsessed and need to get some yarn ASAP!

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Tze Moi link
7/18/2015 07:50:46 am

I am completely at awe with your work!!!! My inspiration and goal! I am a mother of 3 boys and love all kinds of crafts especially knitting and currently crocheting. I live in Amsterdam. Here is my Facebook page. Love your work!!!! So happy to have found you!

https://www.facebook.com/ProjectTINK

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Jess | Make and Do Crew link
2/18/2016 06:01:49 am

This is so pretty. I love the colors you used. You have so many nice granny square patterns. Pinning them :)

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Margaret
2/26/2016 03:35:06 am

I love this square and have printed out the pattern. I am going to make a blanket for the daughter of a friend who happens to live in Sweden :) Small world. Thank you for the patterns you list for free. xx

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Katrina
3/27/2016 06:56:53 am

Beautiful pattern! I'm making myself a pillow using a few of your patch patterns, and this one turned out to be one of my favorites ^_^

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