If you have a tween or teen daughter, you probably know how popular peace signs are right now. So when my daughter asked me to make her an afghan, I wanted to make her something really cool … peace sign granny squares! And of course I wanted to share the pattern with you too 🙂
Peace Sign Granny Squares
Here’s what you need:
- DK or worsted weight yarn
- G or H hook, tapestry needle
Click here to reference the Crochet Abbreviations Chart.
Finished squares measure approximately 4 in, depending on yarn weight and hook size.
Note: Work in both loops throughout except where noted.
With CA, Ch 2.
Round 1: Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join in BL of 1st sc — 8 sts.
Round 2: Join CB in BL of any st, ch 1 (does not count as st), beginning in same st as join and working in BLs only, work 2 sc in each st around, join — 16 sts.
Round 3: Ch 1 (does not count as st), beginning in same st as join, *work 2 sc, 1 sc next, rep from * around, join — 24 sts.
Round 4: Join CA in same st as join, ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in same st as join and in each of next 3 sts, work 2 tr in the FL of the st from Rd 1 directly below (takes place of next 2 sts of current round), work 1 sc in next 6 sts, skip next 2 FLs of Rd 1, *work 2 tr in next FL of Rd 1, work 1 sc in next 2 sts, rep from * twice more, join — 24 sts.
Round 5: Ch 1 (does not count as st), beginning in same st as join, *work 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around, join in BL of 1st sc — 32 sts.
Round 6: Join CB in the BL of the sc that was was worked into the 1st tr of Rd 4, ch 2 (counts as hdc), continuing to work in BLs for the rest of round, work 1 hdc in next st, ch 2, skip next st, *1 dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next st, rep from * twice more, 1 dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next st, join — 24 dc and 12 ch-sps.
Round 7: Join CC in last ch-sp made, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 1 dc in same ch-sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, ch 2, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-sp, ch 2, rep from * twice more, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in last ch-3 sp, ch 2, join in top of beg ch — 32 dc and 16 ch-sps.
Round 8: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in same st as join and in next st, 2 sc in next ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sc in corner ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *2 sc in next ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sc in corner ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * twice more, work 2 sc in last ch-sp, join — 68 sts.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
It would be nice to see a you tube tutorial on it. I love the pattern
That’s a great idea, Ellen! I’ll put it on my list 🙂
This is the first time I am doing something like this in a round and I am unsure if I should cut colors each time for just join in color b and then pick color a back up. It isn’t like working rows where you pull it back up the side and I don’t want a million loose ends. What did everyone do? Cut or not to cut?
It is really up to you how you want to do it. I personally cut each yarn when changing colors and wove them in, but you can carry them up the back if you prefer and if you won’t mind seeing them. Hope that helps 🙂
This is totally unique! I haven’t seen a pattern for a peace sign granny square before. Great job, Kara and thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!
Thanks so much, Sara!
What method did you use to join the finished squares?
Hi Kate 🙂 I honestly did not join them yet but probably will just slip stitch them together.
Love these, thanks for sharing.
Hope you enjoy making them!
Only problem I have is round 6 I can’t get it evenly square
Does it correct itself after the last rounds? It should.
Out of 3 times I have one with 5 points, one square, and one with a longer side it seems to be the last point has too many spaces to fill and it gets uneven
Hmmm … I just worked one up and it came out square for me. I do always block my squares to get them nice and sharp. Perhaps that would help?
I think my issue is row 5, I noticed on my last one I had more then 32 in the end so I had to reduce some of my stitches to bring the final count back
Make sure you are working 2 sc in first stitch and then 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts. That should work out to 32 sts. See my responses to Angela above.
These squares are really beautiful
I don’t have kids yet, so i had no idea….. 🙂
Thanks so much, Winnie!
Kara, these are GREAT! What a fun twist on the old fashioned granny square! You are so so so creative! 😀
Thanks, Marilyn 🙂
Hi, I love your peace sign granny square! What a great idea!
So glad you like it, Julie!
I just love this pattern but i am having a very hard time making it. On round 5 I come up with 36 stitches not 32. I have tried 3 times and each time my stitch count is correct till i get to round 5. Is anyone else having this problem?
Thanks.
Hi Angela, Sorry you are having trouble … I will try to help. I just went back and recounted my stitches and still think I have it correct. Are you getting the correct count after Round 4? If so, for Round 5 are you working 2 sc and then 1 sc in the next two sts? If you are accidentally working 2 sc and then only 1 sc in the next you would get an end of round count of 36 sts. Let me know if this helps at all.
Hi Kara, Thanks for your reply. I do have the correct stitches in round 4 (24). I guess I am not understanding what you mean by the next two stitches. I have done 2 sc in the first stitch and then 1 sc in the next stitch. Is that not the next two stitches? Thanks for your help as I really love this pattern and think it is a great way to use up scrap yarn! Thanks again! Angela
Another way to word it would be work 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next, 1 sc in next, and repeat around.
Thanks Kara! That worked out just fine!
Yay! So glad to hear it 🙂