Drama Mama 12" Square - Part of the 2024 Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket

 

 The Drama Mama Square: A Crochet Delight

Hey, crochet friends! Are you ready to add a little pizzazz to your project? Let me introduce you to the fabulous Drama Mama Square—a 12-inch crochet granny square that’s sure to steal a spotlight in your 2024 Granny Stitch Sampler CAL Blanket, hosted by the talented Debbie of MadameStitch.

The Drama Mama Square: A Showstopper

This square is not just any granny square; it's a showstopper! It starts with a beautifully textured circle at the center, adding a touch of sophistication and elegance. As you work your way out, this textured gem transforms into a classic granny square, giving you that familiar, cozy feel we all love. The grand finale is the dramatic Leaf Stitch border, adding that perfect touch of “bling”—because, just like dressing up to go out, every square needs a little bling!

PDF Upgrade & Special Discount for the Square Pattern

For those of you who want to take your crochet game to the next level, there's a PDF upgrade available in both US and UK terminology. This upgrade provides you with all the detailed instructions you need to create the Drama Mama Square with ease.

 

Get the Full Blanket Pattern

If you’re loving the sound of the Drama Mama Square, why not go all in? You can purchase the entire 2024 Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket pattern, which includes assembly and border instructions, for just $15.00. Imagine having a blanket full of these gorgeous squares—each one a little masterpiece in its own right!

Join the Fun!

Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this exciting crochet-along. The Drama Mama Square is waiting to bring some sparkle and drama to your crochet projects. Happy crocheting!

Let's add some razzle dazzle to our 2024 Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket

with the Drama Mama Square!

Materials:

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, 100% Acrylic, (3.5oz/100g, 201yd/184m)

Color 1 (C1) #75-Taupe- .5 oz/29yds

Color 2 (C2) #69-Vintage Heather- 1.5 oz/86yds

Color 3 (C3) #73-Jam- 1 oz/57yds

Notions:

US H/5.0mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Skill: Intermediate

Video for Leaf Stitch: Video below the pattern.

Finished Size: 12” x 12”

Gauge:

US H/ 5mm hook- 14 sc x 17 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm)

 Special Stitches:

Leaf: Yo, insert hook in sp one row below last st, yo, pull up loop, yo, insert hook in sp 2 rows below next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook 3 rows below next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook 2 rows below next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook 1 row below next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on hook, ch2, sc in st above last leaf leg.

Double Crochet 3^rd Loop (dc3Lp): YO, insert hook through the 3^rd loop that sits behind and just under the top loop of the stitch, YO, pull through 3^rd loop, (YO, pull through 2 loops on hook) twice to complete the dc.

Half Double Crochet 3^rd Loop (hdc3Lp): YO, insert hook through the 3^rd loop that sits behind and just under the top loop of the stitch, YO, pull through 3^rd loop, YO, pull through 3 loops on the hook to complete the hdc.

Single Crochet 3^rd Loop (sc3Lp): insert hook through the 3rd loop that sits behind and just under the top loop of the stitch, YO, pull through 3rd loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook to complete the sc.

Standing Double Crochet (St Dc): How to make a standing double crochet

Standing Half Double Crochet (St Hdc): How to make a standing half double crochet

Standing Single Crochet (St Sc): How to make a standing single crochet

Abbreviations: US

CH- chain
CH-1 sp/s- chain space/s
CH-1 sp- chain 1 space (number denotes number of chains)
CTS- counts (personal abbrev)
DC- double crochet
FPdc- front post double crochet
HDC- half double crochet
RS- right side
SC- single crochet
SL ST- slip stitch
ST/s- stitch/es
SP- space
Yo- yarn over

Notes:

1.     1.   Similar #4 weight yarns may be substituted; please check gauge.

2.    2.  For round following leaf round sts will be placed in 1st spike, closing ch, ch-2 sp, and sc ending the leaf.

3.    3.   Leaf uses 5 sts below working round. The 1st spike – under sc just made to right, 2nd – 1 row under 1st and 1 stitch to left, 3rd – 1 row under 2nd and 1 stitch to left, 4th – 1 row above 3rd and 1 stitch to left, 5th – 1 row above 4th and 1 stitch to left, yo, pull through 11 loops, ch2, sc above 5th spike. Leaf skips 3 sts of working round.

4.    4.  The square is worked in the round with the RS facing throughout.
  5.   Ch-1 at the start of the round does not count as a stitch.

  

Pattern:

Starting with C1, ch8, join to make a circle.

Rd 1:  (RS) ch4 (cts as dc + ch1), (dc, ch1) 11x in the circle, join with 3^rd ch of ch4, do not cut color. (12 dc, 12 ch-1 sp)

Rd 2: (RS) sl st to ch-1 sp, ch1, (2hdc in the ch-1 sp, FPdc around the next dc 12x, join with the first hdc, cut C1. (24 hdc, 12 FPdc)

You will work the next THREE rounds in the 3^rd loop only.

Rd 3: using C2, join with St Sc (see special stitches) in the 3^rd loop of the 1^st hdc to the left of the join sp, sc3Lp in the next 4 st, 2sc3Lp in the next st, (sc3Lp in the next 5 st, 2sc3Lp in the next st) 5x, join with the first sc, cut C2. (42 sc)

Rd 4: using C3, join with St Sc in the 3^rd loop of the join st, sc3Lp in the next 5 sc, 2sc3Lp in the next sc, (sc3Lp in the next 6 sc, 2sc3Lp in the next sc) 5x, join with the first sc, cut C3. (48 sc)

Rd 5: using C1, join with St Dc in the 3^rd loop of the join st, (ch2, dc3Lp) in the same st [*dc3Lp in the next st, hdc3Lp in the next 3 sc, sc3Lp in the next 3 sc, hdc3Lp in the next 3 sc, dc3Lp in the next sc,*(dc3Lp, ch2, dc3Lp) in the next sc] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with the first dc, cut C1. (13 st per side not including the ch-2 corners)

Return to using both top loops of each stitch.

The counts at the end of the round are now per side.

Rd 6: using C2, join with St Sc in any corner ch-2 sp, (ch2, sc) in the same corner sp, [*sc in each st across,* (sc, ch2, sc) in the corner sp] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with the first sc, do NOT cut C2. (15 sc)

Rd 7: sl st to the corner sp, ch3, (dc, ch2, 2dc) in the same corner sp, [*dc in the first sc, (sk 2 sc, 3dc in the next sc) 4x, sk1, dc in the last sc,* (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with the first dc, do not cut C2. (18 dc)

Rd 8: sl st to the corner ch-2 sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in the same corner sp, sc in each dc across] 4x, join with the first sc, cut C2. (20 sc)

Rd 9: using C3, join with St Sc in any corner ch-2 sp, (ch2, sc) in the same corner sp, [*sc in each sc across, *(sc, ch2, sc) in the corner sp] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with the first sc, do NOT cut C3. (22 sc)

Rds 10-12: sl st to the corner ch-2 sp, [(sc, ch2, sc) in the corner, sc in each sc across] 4x, join with the first sc, do NOT cut C3 until after Rd 12. (Rd 10- 24 sc, Rd 11- 26 sc, Rd 12- 28 sc)

Rd 13: using C1, join with St Sc in any corner ch-2 sp, (ch2, sc) in the same corner sp, [*sc in the next 3 sc, {Leaf (see special stitches), sc in the next 2 sc} 4x, sc in the last sc* (sc, ch2, sc) in the corner] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with the first sc, cut C1. (4 leaves, 18 sc) VIDEO TUTORIAL AT THE END OF THE PATTERN.

Rd 14: using C2, join with St Sc in any corner ch-2 sp, (ch2, sc) in the same corner sp, [*sc in the next 4 sc, {3sc in the Leaf, sc in the next 3 sc} 4x, sc in 2 sc*, (sc, ch2, sc) in the same corner sp] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with the first sc, do NOT cut C2. (32 sc)

Rd 15: sl st to the corner ch-2 sp, ch3, (2dc, ch2, 3dc) in the same corner sp, [*{sk2, 3dc in the next sc} 10x, sk 2 sc*, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in the corner,] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with the first dc, do NOT cut C2. (36 dc)

Rd 16: sl st to the corner ch-2 sp, ch3, (2dc, ch2, 3dc) in the same corner sp, [*{sk 3 dc, 3dc in the next sp between the 3-dc groups} 11x, sk 3 dc,* (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in the corner ch-2 sp] 3x, repeat * to * once, join with the first dc, do NOT cut C2. (39 dc)

Rd 17: sl st to the corner ch-2 sp, ch1, [(sc, ch2, sc) in corner, sc in each dc across] 4x, join with the first sc, cut C2. (41 sc)

You will be working in the 3^rd Loop for this round.

Rd 18: using C3, join with St Hdc in any corner ch-2 sp, (ch2, hdc) in the same corner sp, [*hdc3Lp in each sc across,* (hdc, ch2, hdc) in the corner sp] 3x, repeat * to * once more, join with the first hdc, cut C3. (43 hdc)

Weave in your ends.

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