Closed Granny Square

Closed Granny Square

Closed Granny Square        5”

I did not invent this pattern - this and other variations have been around for many years - but I thought I would share how I make these.  

Requires :

Small amount DK yarn

3.5mm or 4mm hook

This pattern is written using UK terminology

st – stitch,  ch – chain,  sl st - slip stitch, 

sc - single crochet,  dc - double crochet,  tc - treble crochet

Instructions:

Start with ch4, join with a sl st. into first ch to join

Round 1:   ch3 (counts as a tc), (2tc, ch2, 3tc, ch2, 3tc, ch2, 3tc, ch2) into the ring, join with a sl st

Round 2:   ch3 (counts as a tc), 1tc into next 2sts, (2tc, ch2, 2tc) into next ch2 space, *(1tc into next 3sts, (2tc, ch2, 2tc) into next ch2 space)* repeat from * to * 3 times more, join with a sl st

Round 3:   ch3 (counts as a tc), 1tc into next 4sts, (2tc, ch2, 2tc) into next ch2 space, *(1tc into next 7sts, (2tc, ch2, 2tc) into next ch2 space)* repeat from * to * 3 times more, 1tc into next 2sts, join with a sl st

Round 4:   ch3 (counts as a tc), 1tc into next 6sts, (2tc, ch2, 2tc) into next ch2 space, *(1tc into next 11sts, (2tc, ch2, 2tc) into next ch2 space)* repeat from * to * 3 times more, 1tc into next 4sts, join with a sl st

Round 5:   ch3 (counts as a tc), 1tc into next 8sts, (2tc, ch2, 2tc) into next ch2 space, *(1tc into next 15sts, (2tc, ch2, 2tc) into next ch2 space)* repeat from * to * 3 times more, 1tc into next 6sts, join with a sl st

If desired ~ Work a row of single crochet all around, (3sc in each corner) – to give a neat border

Cut yarn

Darn away ends

5" Closed Granny Square 

Made as a pair - for Bonding Squares 

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Tiny Topaz ~ Premature Baby Cardigan

Things change........ That is life! 

Those of you who have followed me for a long time will know that I try to keep up with the changing needs of the hospitals, by adapting or adding to my pattern list.

Way back in 2014 - the need was for short-sleeved preemie tops and I know that hundreds of my baby tops have been knitted and donated. 

Currently, the hospitals are asking for long-sleeved preemie cardigans that button all the way down the front.

So - I have adapted Tiny Topaz and here is my new version - in small, medium and large premature baby sizes. 

It is such a simple to knit pattern.

Tiny Topaz - Premature Baby Cardigans

Tiny Topaz - Premature Baby Cardigan

Tiny Topaz Baby Cardigan    ~     Small Premature

Tiny Topaz - Small Premature Baby Cardigan

Size:
Width:         11½”

Length:        6"

Tension: 

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

Around 25g – 28g of DK (8ply) yarn

4 buttons

Knitted from the top down

Using contrast colour yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 47sts

Rows 1 & 2   Knit
Row 3          K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Row 4          Knit

Change to main colour ~

Row 5          Knit
Row 6          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 7          K8, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k12, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k9

Row 8          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9          K9, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k14, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k10

Row 10        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11        K10, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k16, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k11

Row 12        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13        K11, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k18, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k12

Row 14        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15        K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k8, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k20, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k13

Row 16        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17        K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k22, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k14

Row 18        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19        K14, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k15

Row 20        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21        K15, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k16

Row 22        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23        K18, slip next 22sts onto a stitch holder, k31, slip next 22sts onto a stitch holder, k18

Row 24        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4                                (67sts) 

Row 25        Knit

Row 26        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 27         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Row 28        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 29        Knit

Row 30        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows three times more

Change to contrast colour  ~

Row 37         Knit

Row 38         Knit

Row 39         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 40         Knit

Row 41         Knit

Cast off

         

Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 22sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle.

Using main colour yarn  ~

1st Row        S1, knit across row

2nd Row       S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until the sleeve measures around 3” 

Using contrast colour yarn  ~

Next Row     K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog           (20sts)

Knit 4 more rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams

Gather together underarms, using a length of main colour yarn

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons                       

Tiny Topaz Baby Cardigan    ~    Medium Premature

Tiny Topaz - Medium Premature Baby Cardigan

Size:
Width:         13"

Length:        6½ "

Tension: 

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

Around 30g – 35g of DK (8ply) yarn

4 buttons

Knitted from the top down

Using contrast colour yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 51sts

Rows 1 & 2   Knit
Row 3          K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Row 4          Knit

Change to main colour ~

Row 5          Knit
Row 6          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 7          K9, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k14, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k10

Row 8          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9          K10, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k16, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k11

Row 10        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11        K11, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k18, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k12

Row 12        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13        K12, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k20, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k13

Row 14        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15        K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k22, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k14

Row 16        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17        K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k10, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k15

Row 18        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19        K15, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k16

Row 20        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21        K16, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k28, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k17

Row 22        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23        K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k30, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k18

Row 24        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 25        K20, slip next 24sts onto a stitch holder, k35, slip next 24sts onto a stitch holder, k20

Row 26        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4                                (75sts) 

Row 27        Knit

Row 28        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows once more

Row 31        K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Row 32        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 33        Knit

Row 34        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows four more

Change to contrast colour  ~

Row 43         Knit

Row 44         Knit

Row 45         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 46         Knit

Row 47         Knit

Cast off

                                                    

                   

Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 24sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle.

Using main colour yarn  ~

1st Row        S1, knit across row

2nd Row       S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until the sleeve measures around 3½" 

Using contrast colour yarn  ~

Next Row     K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog           (22sts)

Knit 4 more rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams

Gather together underarms, using a length of main colour yarn

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

Tiny Topaz Baby Cardigan    ~    Large Premature

Tiny Topaz - Large Premature Baby Cardigan

Size:
Width:        14½"

Length:       7½ "

Tension: 

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

Around 40g - 45g of DK (8ply) yarn

4 buttons

Knitted from the top down

Using contrast colour yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 55sts

Rows 1 & 2   Knit
Row 3          K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Row 4          Knit

Change to main colour ~

Row 5          Knit
Row 6          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 7          K10, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k16, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k11

Row 8          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9          K11, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k18, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k12

Row 10        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11        K12, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k20, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k13

Row 12        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13        K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k22, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k14

Row 14        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15        K14, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k15

Row 16        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 

Row 17        K15, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k16

Row 18        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19        K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k12, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k28, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k17

Row 20        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21        K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k30, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k18

Row 22        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23        K18, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k32, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k19

Row 24        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 25        K19, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k34, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k20

Row 26        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 27        K22, slip next 26sts onto a stitch holder, k39, slip next 26sts onto a stitch holder, k22                                                             (83sts)

Row 28        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 29        S1, knit to end

Row 30        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows twice more

Row 35        K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Row 36        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 37        S1, knit to end

Row 38        K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows five more

Change to contrast colour  ~

Row 49        Knit

Row 50        Knit

Row 51        K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 52        Knit

Row 53        Knit

Cast off                                               

                  

Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 26sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle.

Using main colour yarn  ~

1st Row        S1, knit across row

2nd Row       S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until the sleeve measures around 4" 

Using contrast colour yarn  ~

Next Row     K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog           (24sts)

Knit 4 more rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams

Gather together underarms, using a length of main colour yarn

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

You will find the instructions for my original Tiny Topaz Baby Tops at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/03/topaz-premature-baby-cardi.html

And the matching hats at ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/07/topaz-premature-baby-hats.html

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website. 

Copyright © 2019 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved