Category Archives: granny squares

Bumblefly Square

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

The Bumblefly square is a whimsical and fun square to stitch up. The name Bumblefly is a combination of the words bumblebee and butterfly. I came up with the name for the square after a good friend asked me to … Continue reading →

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Anne’s Square

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Anne’s Square   Notes:• Size H/5.00 mm hook (or any size you choose)• Ch 3 counts as a dc• Sm cluster = 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc Ch 4 and sl st in first ch to make a loop … Continue reading →

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Dee’s Corner – CAL 2019 – Afghan Sampler

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Doug Speeckaert

Welcome to Dee’s Corner on Dot’s Closet. I’m sharing with all of you files, posts, pictures from my friend Dee Frazier.  She runs a wonderful open and helpful group on Facebook called Dee’s Crochet World.  This is a closed group so … Continue reading →

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Dot’s Square

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Doug Speeckaert

Dot’s Square Dot’s Square is a combination of the traditional granny square with a solid granny square and is a variation on the original Grannies Square.  The square can be made as small or as large as desired due to … Continue reading →

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Wanda’s Square

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Doug Speeckaert

Wanda’s Square   Notes H/5.0 mm hook – using an H/5.0 mm hook with 4-weight yarn creates a square that is approximately 12-inches by 12-inches. Ch 4 counts as a dc plus a ch Ch 3 counts as a dc … Continue reading →

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Alma’s Square

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Doug Speeckaert

Alma’s Square The Alma’s Square is a variation on the Grannies Square. The solid and traditional granny stiches alternate sides of the square with the with a pattern of solid, traditional, solid, and traditional. The square can be made as … Continue reading →

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Grannies Rectangle

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

The Grannies Rectangle The Grannies Rectangle is a family member to the Grannies Square!  The rectangle is a variation on the square for those who would like to work the pattern in an elongated version versus a square.  This pattern, … Continue reading →

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Grannies Square

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

Grannies Square The Grannies Square pattern is now available! Many thanks to my testers who tested this pattern for me and shared their insights, thoughts, comments, etc.  I truly appreciate all your hard work and the time you committed to … Continue reading →

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In Flanders Field Square and Afghan

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Doug Speeckaert

In Flanders Field Square and Afghan The inspiration for this work is the poem “In Flanders Field” by John McCrae. In Flanders FieldsJohn McCrae, 1872 – 1918 In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, … Continue reading →

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