Free Pattern: The Mythical Kraken Eye Granny Square

Free Pattern: The Mythical Kraken Eye Granny Square

Dive into the depths of creativity with this unique granny square inspired by the legendary Kraken's eye. This 6x6 inch square combines intricate textures and bold colors to bring a touch of the mythical sea to your crochet projects.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in deep teal, seafoam green, and coral
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 rounds = 2 inches

Step-by-Step Instructions

Round 1:

With deep teal yarn, make a magic ring. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. Join the round by slip stitching (sl st) to the top of the chain 3. You should have a total of 12 double crochets.

Round 2:

Chain 3, then double crochet in the same stitch. Now, work 2 double crochets in each stitch around the circle. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. You will have 24 double crochets at the end of this round.

Round 3:

Switch to seafoam green yarn. Chain 3 and double crochet in the same stitch. Now, *double crochet in the next stitch, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. You will have 36 double crochets.

Round 4:

Chain 3, double crochet in the next stitch, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Now, *double crochet in the next 2 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. You will have 48 double crochets.

Round 5:

Switch to coral yarn. Chain 3, double crochet in the next 2 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Now, *double crochet in the next 3 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. You will have 60 double crochets.

Round 6:

Chain 3, double crochet in the next 3 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Now, *double crochet in the next 4 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. You will have 72 double crochets.

Round 7:

Switch back to deep teal yarn. Chain 3, double crochet in the next 4 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Now, *double crochet in the next 5 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. You will have 84 double crochets.

Round 8:

Chain 3, double crochet in the next 5 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Now, *double crochet in the next 6 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch*; repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3. You will have 96 double crochets.

Round 9:

To create the square shape, chain 3, double crochet in the next 6 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Chain 2 and make 2 double crochets in the same stitch (this creates a corner). Now, *double crochet in the next 12 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch, chain 2, and 2 double crochets in the same stitch*; repeat this 3 times. Finally, double crochet in the next 6 stitches and join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3.

Fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends. Your Mythical Kraken Eye Granny Square is now complete!