Happy Granny Square Day 2025!
Did you know that crocheters all over the world celebrate International Granny Square Day on August 15th? Yes, we do! If you read my blog, you probably already know how to crochet. And most likely you started your crochet journey with a simple granny square, as it’s the most basic shape and a symbol of crochet as a craft.
When we hear ‘granny square’ we know exactly what it means and how it looks. It consists of several rounds of double crochet stitches and chain-spaces (and I am talking US crochet terms), usually with several colors.
Being the simplest and the most basic shape, a granny square can be used for many different projects, including blankets, throws, pillows, bags, scarves, shawls, and even garments. And with the ‘granny stitch’ (not a square), you crochet anything at all. Either in one or multiple colors.
However, today, modern crochet is not only about granny squares anymore. It’s been developing rapidly in the past decade, with tens of different techniques transforming crochet into a new form of fibre art.
To celebrate Granny Square Day this year, I have teamed up with Scheepjes and designed five pillow covers with the new Softfun colour mini packs, using different crochet techniques.
I have been designing with Scheepjes yarns for more than 10 years now, and Softfun yarn has been high on my list of favourites. Mainly because of its softness and hard wear. It holds the shape very well, the stitch definition is brilliant, and crochet projects look good after years of being used and washed. Just the perfect choice for interior accessories.
I worked with Softfun mini colour packs in the past (you can check my Like a Kelim Pillow). They come with curated 12 mini balls, each with 20g of yarn. And that amount is enough to create a medium-sized project, such as a front decoration for a pillow cover.
When Scheejes approached me with an idea of creating designs for new color packs, I was thrilled and honored to join. Let me introduce five new cushion designs exclusively created with new Scheepjes mini colour packs.
You will find a QR code on every pack, bringing you to the pattern page on our website.
Important Links
The ebook with all 5 patterns is available via our website HERE.
You can find the packs at your local Scheepjes store, or via online retailers. Scheepjes yarn is also available on Amazon (*affiliate link).
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Each new Softfun mini colour pack comes with a theme of carefully curated colors, and you can choose from neutral earthy or ombre shades to vibrant brights: Autumn Walk, Ocean Breeze, Spring Blossom, Summer Party and Tropical Paradise.
And of course, you can use the patterns for bigger projects too, as they are easily adjustable. You can either crochet more small squares and join them together into a blanket (Spring Blossom and Summer Party designs). Or you can continue crocheting in rows/rounds until you reach the desired size (Chess Squre, Autumn Walk Square and Geometry Square designs).
As already mentioned, each mini colour pack comes with 240g of yarn in total (12 balls each with 20g), and the yarn is enough for the front panel of the cushion.
I used ready fabric pillowcases to sew my crocheted pieces onto them. Or, alternatively, you can use two packs and create a double-sided pillow, with the same or different design for each side.
The patterns use different crochet techniques: mosaic and overlay crochet. They come with full written instructions in English language (with US crochet terms), detailed progress pictures, and links to instructional video tutorials.
The ebook with all 5 patterns is available via our website HERE.
Hope you enjoy!
The fashion of skinny scarfs does not seem to leave us any soon. Started with a famous Sophie Scarf by Petiteknit, it has spread widely, with new designs appearing almost every month. I have contributed to this lovely trend with my own version of a mini scarf (the pattern for My Scarf can be found HERE on my blog). But could not help myself and created another, skinny, version.
This design is about a long, slim scarf crocheted with an easy stitch pattern. It is worked up quickly (it really can take you just one day to make). It will not only make a beautiful stylish accessory but will also become a perfect last-minute gift. Anyone preparing for a gift season already?
I literally could not stop and made three skinny scarfs for myself already. Unless for the regular version of My Scarf (with Scheepjes Arcadia yarn), I used the brand-new Scheepjes Kindsome yarn for my skinny scarfs. And I was happy to figure out that just one ball is enough to crochet one.
Kindsome yarn, composed of 40% compostable polyester and 60% responsible wool, is a pure happiness to work with. It is so very soft and nice against the skin, and the stitch definition is perfect.
You can find Kindsome yarn via local Scheepjes stockiests.
I have already used this yarn for a garment project which I will share with you later, and I am already planning a few more designs with it. I can only hope that more new colors will be released in the future, as the color range is a little limited now. But still enough to choose from.
Before we jump to the pattern, please let me give you some major details about the skinny version of My Scarf.
I only used one color for mine, but of course you can add the stripes as in the regular version (who knows, maybe I won’t stop and will crochet a stripy scarf for myself soon).
The gauge is 26 sts and 18 rows to measure 10cm x 10cm/ 4in x 4in with pattern for gauge (counting each st and ch1-sp as one stitch) with 3mm or 3.5mm hook.
My finished scarf measured approx. 130cm x 13cm /51¼in x 5in, and for this size one full ball of Scheepjes Kindsome yarn is enough.
The skinny version, as well as other versions of My Scarf, are fully adjustable, and you can make yours longer. Just please keep in mind that you will need more than one ball of yarn.
Please, find the pattern below.
And if you prefer a printable copy of the pattern without the ads (with all three versions of My Scarf: regular, mini and skinny), you can grab it on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
Hope you enjoy it!
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My Scarf – Skinny version
Materials
Scheepjes Kindsome yarn (60% Wool, 40% Compostable Polyester; 50g/150m) x 1 ball
3.5mm hook
Measurements: approx. 130cm x 13cm /51¼in x 5in
Abbreviations (US terms)
beg beginning
ch chain stitch
lp(s) loop(s)
sc single crochet
sc2tog single crochet 2 together
st(s) stitch(es)
sp(s) space(s)
yo yarn over the hook
Pattern for gauge
The gauge is important only if you choose the same yarn/weight as listed in the pattern and would like to obtain the same measurements. Otherwise, the gauge is not important.
Gauge: 26 sts and 18 rows to measure 10cm x 10cm/ 4in x 4in with pattern for gauge (counting each st and ch1-sp as one stitch)
Row 1: Ch28, 1sc in second ch from hook, [ch1, skip next ch, 1sc in next ch] rep to end, turn – 27 sts.
Row 2: Ch1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip next ch1-sp, 1sc in next sc] rep to end, turn.
Rows 3-25: Rep Row 2.
Wash and block gauge swatch, measure the gauge in the middle.
Pattern repeats
[…] repeat instruction inside […] as many times as indicated in the pattern
Pattern notes
My Scarf can be worked with one, two or more colors. It can be worked with or without the stripes. The scarf works from tip to tip. First an increasing part is done and when you reach the desired width, a decreasing part follows.
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INSTRUCTIONS
An original Lilla Björn Crochet Design (Tatána Kuprijančik). Copyright 2014-2025. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. It cannot be sold, redistributed or edited in any way. Translations and video tutorials are not allowed. You can sell your finished products, but you cannot use my pictures to promote them. Please, always credit me as a designer of this pattern. Thank you!Looking for a printable copy of the pattern without the ads (with all three versions of My Scarf: regular, mini and skinny)? You can grab it on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
Important! If you are using one skein of yarn, please weigh the total of yarn before you start, and note the amount carefully.
Increasing part
Row 1: Make an adjustable ring, ch1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 1sc into ring, turn – 1 st.
Row 2: Ch1, 2sc in first st, turn – 2 sts.
Row 3 (inc): Ch3 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 1sc in first st, ch1, 1sc in next st, turn – 2 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 4: Ch1, 1sc in first st, ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st, turn – 2 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 5 (inc): Ch3, 2sc in first st, ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st, turn – 3 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 6: Ch1, 1sc in first st, ch1, skip ch1-sp, 2sc to end, turn – 3 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 7: Ch3, 2sc, ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st, turn – 3 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 8: Rep Row 6.
Row 9 (inc): Ch3, 1sc in first st, ch1, 1sc in next st, ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn – 3 sc and 2 ch1-sps.
Row 10: Ch1, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] 2 times, turn – 3 sc and 2 ch1-sps.
Row 11: Ch3, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] 2 times, turn – 3 sc and 2 ch1-sps.
Row 12: Rep Row 10.
Pattern repeat
Row 13 (inc): Ch3, 2sc in first st, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 4 sc and 2 ch2-sps.
Row 14: Ch1, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to last st, 1sc in last st, turn – 4 sc and 2 ch2-sps.
Row 15: Ch3, 2sc, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc] rep to end, turn – 4 sc and 2 ch2-sps.
Row 16: Rep Row 14.
Row 17 (inc): Ch3, 1sc in first st, ch1, 1sc in next st, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 4 sc and 3 ch1-sps.
Row 18: Ch1, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 4 sc and 3 ch1-sps.
Row 19: Ch3, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip sp, 1sc] rep to end, turn – 4 sc and 3 ch1-sps.
Row 20: Rep Row 18.
End of pattern repeat
Rep Rows 13-20 until you use approx. half of yarn, or until you reach half of the desired length. Finish either with Row 16 or Row 20. Then proceed to Decreasing part.
Decreasing part
Depending on which row you finished the Increasing part with, proceed either with Row 21 (if you finished with Row 20) or Row 25 (if you finished with Row 16).
Row 21 (dec): Ch3, 1sc in first st, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 1 st decreased.
Row 22: Ch1, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to last st, 1sc in last st, turn.
Row 23: Ch3, 2sc, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn.
Row 24: Rep Row 22.
Row 25 (dec): Ch3, 1sc2tog over first 2 sts, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn – 1 st decreased.
Row 26: Ch1, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn.
Row 27: Ch3, 1sc in first st, [ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st] rep to end, turn.
Row 28: Rep Row 26.
Rep Rows 21-28 until you have 3 sc and 2 ch1-sps left. Then proceed to Row 29.
Row 29 (dec): Ch3, 1sc in first st, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in next st, ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn – 2 sc and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 30: Ch1, 1sc in first st, ch1, skip ch1-sp, 2sc to end, turn.
Row 31: Ch3, 2sc, ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn.
Row 32: Rep Row 30.
Row 33 (dec): Ch3, 1sc2tog over first 2 sts, ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn – 2 sts and 1 ch1-sp.
Row 34: Ch1, 1sc in first st, ch1, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn.
Row 35 (dec): Ch3, 1sc in first st, skip ch1-sp, 1sc in last st, turn – 2 sc.
Row 36: Ch1, 2sc, turn.
Row 37 (dec): Ch1, 1sc2tog, fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends and block the scarf, if needed.
You can find a printable full version of My Scarf pattern on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
