Crochet Maze Granny Square
The Crochet Maze Granny Square is a delightful and intricate pattern that combines traditional crochet techniques with a modern twist. This square design features a maze-like pattern that creates a unique and eye-catching look. It's a fantastic project for crocheters looking to add some excitement to their granny square repertoire. The intricate design may seem daunting at first, but with a little patience and practice, you'll soon master the pattern and be amazed at the beautiful results. Whether you're a beginner looking to challenge yourself or a seasoned crocheter wanting to try something new, the Crochet Maze Granny Square is a fun and rewarding project to take on.
Materials:
Two colors of worsted weight acrylic yarn
Main color = A
Accent color = B
Crochet hook size G
Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 3 3/8”
Finished size: 7”
With color A ch 4; join with a sl st to form ring
Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in ring (ch 3, 3 dc in ring) 3
times, ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off
color A.
Round 2: Attach color B with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first
dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1) in the
next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times; 3 dc in the same sp as
beginning, ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off
color B.
Round 3: Attach color A with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first
dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1, (trc in the next ch 1 sp, dtrc
around the post of the center dc of the 3 dc group directly below the ch 1
sp, trc in the same ch 1 sp, ch 1), *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch 3 sp,
(trc in the next ch 1 sp, dtrc around the post of the center dc of the 3 dc
group directly below the ch 1 sp, trc in the same ch 1 sp, ch 1)* Repeat
from * to * 2 times; 3 dc in the same sp as beginning; ch 3, join with a sl
st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off color A.
Round 4: Attach color B with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first
dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 1) in each of the next 2
ch 1 sp’s, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2
times; (3 dc, ch 1) in each of the next 2 ch 1 sp’s, 3 dc in the same sp as
beginning, ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off
color B.
Round 5: Attach color A with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first
dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1, (trc in the next ch 1 sp, dtrc
around the post of the center st of the 3 st group directly below the ch 1 sp,
trc in the same ch 1 sp, ch 1) 3 times, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch 3
sp, (trc in the next ch 1 sp, dtrc around the post of the center st of the 3 st
group directly below the ch 1 sp, trc in the same ch 1 sp, ch 1) 3 times *
Repeat from * to * 2 times; 3 dc in the same sp as beginning; ch 3, join
with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off color A.
Round 6: Attach color B with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first
dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 1) in each of the next 4
ch 1 sp’s, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2
times; (3 dc, ch 1) in each of the next 4 ch 1 sp’s, 3 dc in the same sp as
beginning, ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off
color B.
Round 7: Attach color A with a sl st in any ch 3 sp, ch 2 to count as the first
hdc, work 2 more hdc in the same sp, ch 1, (dc in the next ch 1 sp, trc
around the post of the center st of the 3 st group directly below the ch 1 sp,
dc in the same ch 1 sp, ch 1) 5 times, *(5 hdc) in the next ch 3 sp, (dc in
the next ch 1 sp, trc around the post of the center st of the 3 st group
directly below the ch 1 sp, dc in the same ch 1 sp, ch 1) 5 times * Repeat
from * to * 2 times; 2 hdc in the same sp as beginning; join with a sl st to
the top of the beginning ch 2. Do not fasten off color A.
Round 8: Ch 1, 3 sc in the same st as joining; sc in every st and ch 1 sp
around, working 3 sc in the center hdc of each 5 hdc group. (112 sc) Fasten
off. Weave in ends.