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Crochet a beautiful rainbow with my ‘Circle of Hope’ granny square pattern. Rainbows are an ever popular symbol of hope, so I took inspiration from that and the amazing community (symbolised by the circle) to create this granny square. This stunning beginner-friendly pattern will look amazing now matter which colours you use. I chose to take inspiration from a pastel rainbow (of course!) and I just adore how it’s turned out.
Making up the Circle of Hope Granny Square
what will I learn?
Looking to experiment with a new granny square now you’ve mastered the basics? In this blog, you will learn how to crochet the Circle of Hope granny square with a written pattern and step by step video tutorial to help. There’s also a printable PDF pattern if you’d like to make the squares into a blanket project.
Here’s the materials and tools you’ll need to create this project. This is the yarn and hook I used in the video but feel free to mix it up with different yarns and their co-ordinating hooks.
- Yarn: Paintbox Simply DK in Peach Orange [154] (Colour A), Daffodil Yellow [121] (Colour B), Washed Teal [132] (Colour C), Pale Lilac [145] (Colour D), Champagne White [102] (Colour E)
- Hook: 4mm
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
pattern Notes
- Chain at the beginning of each round will be classed as a stitch.
- Round 1-5 will join with a slip stitch, changing colours at the same time.
- Finished size, 5 inches x 5 inches approx
- Written is UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms below.
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
terms and abbreviations
- Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, then yarn over and pull through the stitch and loop on hook
- Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, then pull through
- Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop and then you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, then pull through remaining two loops.
- Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop and then you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over and finally pull through all three loops.
- Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will then have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over and then pull through remaining two loops.
How to Crochet: A Handy Reference Guide EBook
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.
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Circle of Hope Blanket
the pattern
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
- Make magic circle with Colour A
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as stitch here and throughout) 11tr in magic circle and then join with a ss changing to Colour B. Tie off Colour A. (12 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 3, tr in same st. Work 2 tr in each st all the way around. Join with a ss changing to Colour C. Tie off Colour B. (24 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 3, tr in same st. Tr in next st. *2 tr, tr in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a ss changing to Colour D. Tie off Colour C. (36 sts)
Circle of Hope Granny Square
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
- Round 4: Ch 3, tr in same st. Tr in next 2 st. *2 tr, tr in next 2 st; repeat from * around. Join with a ss changing to Colour E. Tie off Colour D. (48 sts)
- Round 5: Ch 3, tr in same st. Ch 1, 2 tr in next st. Htr, dc in next 8 sts. (Htr, 2tr in next st, ch 1, 2 tr in next st. Htr, dc in next 8 sts) twice more. Htr in next st and join with a ss. Do not tie off.
- Round 6: ch 3, tr in next st. *(2tr, ch 2, 2tr) in ch-1 sp from previous round. 1 tr in next 14 sts; repeat from * three times. (2tr, ch 2, 2tr) in ch-1 sp from previous round. Finally, 1 tr in remaining 12sts.
Video Tutorials
Right-handed
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Or you can watch on YouTube
Left-handed
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Or you can watch on YouTube
turn your squares into a blanket
You can purchase a low cost ad free, printable copy of this pattern HERE. Not only does it mean you get your own copy of the pattern to print, you also support a small business and help me to keep making free patterns!
Want to try some other granny square designs? Take a look at the blogs below for further inspiration!
Sunburst Granny Square
Bobble Heart Granny Square
Spiral Granny Square
