This pattern is included in your Crochet Guild Australia membership.

The pattern is discounted until Monday, 31st of July 2023. No code needed.

This granny square pattern was inspired by so many happy moments of connection, creativity and laughter at the Crochet Guild Australia Conference in Sydney, June 2023.

Keep an eye out for more Pockets of Joy from Dedri Uys of Look At What I Made, Susannah Kate of Peppergoose and Shelley of Shelley Husband Crochet as many of these joyous moments were from time spent together getting to know each other!

Project Options

This pattern offers different options for your final project:

1. Working each part in one and the same colour only (MC version) 2. Working with several colours: a. Flower pod in 1 colour and square part in 2 colours b. Flower pod in 2 (or more) colours and square part in 1 colour c. Flower pod in 2 (or more) colours and square part in 2 colours The choices are endless, and they are all yours ;-)

What you will need:
Yarn - depending on your project; I used:
8 - 11g/27 - 38m; 30 - 41yds per square of 4ply/fingering Cotton yarn (50g/170m - 1.75oz/186yds) for the featured squares with a 3mm - US C/2 - D/3; UK 11 hook;
meterage/yardage depends on flower pod variation

Instructions for the square part include indicators for working with multiple colours referring to this colour scheme:
➢ MC - Main Colour - off white - Square
➢ CC1 - Contrast Colour 1 - (variegated) red/pink - Flower
➢ CC2 - Contrast Colour 2 - (variegated) green - Leaves

You will also need scissors, tapestry needle to weave in ends, 1 stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round, several if you want to use them for marking front loops (alternatively, use yarn scraps or paper clips)

Gauge Samples
Using 4ply Cotton yarn, my finished squares are 10.5cm, just over 4” (blocked).
Using 8ply Cotton yarn, my finished squares are 12cm, 4 ¾“ (blocked).

Terminology/Language

This pattern is written in Image Overlay Crochet (IOC) terminology based on US crochet terminology. UK/Australian grammar is primarily used in text passages.

Please refer to the IOC-1-Basics for ‘Beginner’ Image Overlay Crochet projects document that comes with this pattern to familiarise yourself with the terminology.

Pattern inclusions
Extended Pattern Version - with special stitches explained above each round, precisely when you need them, hints, tips, and stitch marker placement suggestions.

Special Bonuses (appendixes of this document):

• Special Stitches Overview - a complete list of all special stitches used in this pattern. Ideal to be used in conjunction with:
• Chart - the unique Image Overlay Crochet chart for the Square Part and an adapted version for the Flower Part. A visual reference to complement (or substitute) the written pattern. Please refer to the pattern notes and the ‘Chart’ chapter in the IOC-1-Basics for ‘Beginner’ Image Overlay Crochet projects and the Special Stitches Overview in conjunction with the chart legend when using the chart.
• Pattern in a Nutshell - the simplified, condensed, and therefore more print-friendly version of the IOC segments of this pattern.

Additional documents

• IOC-1-Basics for ‘Beginner’ Image Overlay Crochet projects - includes detailed explanations with photo tutorials for the terminology and techniques used in this pattern, as well as important pattern notes. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT FIRST.

• Photo Tutorial - the written pattern with special stitches above each round and a detailed photo tutorial for each special stitch and important or difficult stitch placement.