Crochet Ursa Major Granny Square

Oh, the Crochet Ursa Major Granny Square is a delightful pattern to work on! This design beautifully combines the timeless charm of granny squares with the enchanting imagery of the Ursa Major constellation. You'll find yourself immersed in a whimsical world of crocheting as you create each starry motif that forms this unique piece. The soothing rhythm of your hook and yarn will bring a sense of calm and accomplishment with every stitch completed. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out on your crafting journey, this project is sure to spark joy and creativity. So get your favorite yarn colors ready, gather your crochet hooks, and embark on a celestial crocheting adventure with the Ursa Major Granny Square!

Size: 15 1/2 cm = 6 inches

Material: Worsted Weight Yarn, colors A=light pink, B=white, C=blue, Hook no.4 (US=G/6)

Stitches :ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, popcorn

Difficulty medium/difficult

Directions

Start with A, 4 ch, join in first ch.

1. 1 ch, 8 sc in lp; join with sl st in starting sc;

2. *sc in next sc, 3 ch, popcorn in next sc, 3 ch*; Repeat * to * 4 times, join with sl st in starting st;

3. *sc in next sc, 4 ch, 2 ch in 3-ch sp, dc not closed in next sp, dc closed with previous in next sp (=dc cluster), 2 dc in same sp, 4 ch; Repeat * to * 4 times, join with sl st in starting st; cut thread.

4.Join B in a 3-ch sp of second Row, *3 dc in next 4-ch sp on second row, 3 dc in next 3-ch in 2nd row (pass behind 4-ch sp in 3rd row), 2 ch, sc on dc cluster in 3rd row, 3 ch; Repeat * to * 4 times, join C with sl st in starting st;

5. *(sc on next dc) 6 times, sc in next sp, 2 dc in same sp, 1 ch, dc on next sc, 1 ch, 2 dc in next sp, sc in same sp*; Repeat * to * 4 times, join B with sl st in starting st;

6.*(sc on next dc) 6 times, 3 ch, sk 3 sts, (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) = corner in next dc, 3 ch, sk 3 st*; Repeat * to * 4 times, join C with sl st in starting st;

7. *(sc on next dc) 6 times,3 dc on skipped sts in 5th row, (sc on next dc) 2 times, (2 hdc, 2 ch, 2 hdc) in corner, (sc in next dc) twice, 3 dc on skipped sts in 5th row (passing behind 3-ch sp in 6th row)*; Repeat * to * 4 times, join B with sl st in starting st;

8.sc in ea st, 3 sc in corners. Cut, weave in ends.

POPCORN STITCH

5 dc, leave last dc from hook, insert hook in first dc, take back last dc, draw a loop, 1 ch

N.B.

• Always substitute (also if not explicitly said) first st in a row as follows:
  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch...and so on;
• When you read «sl st to <location>», where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means of course «an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>».
• Also if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.