Crochet Badger Granny Squares: Bring Whimsy to Your Crafts
Crochet Badger Granny Squares are absolutely adorable and bring a unique touch to any project. These playful squares usually feature a charming badger design that adds a whimsical and cozy feel to your crocheted items. Whether you're working on a blanket, pillow, or even a fashionable accessory, incorporating these granny squares will surely make your creation stand out.
Plus, they can be a fun way to add a personal touch to gifts for loved ones who appreciate handmade crafts. So, grab your crochet hook, some yarn in earthy tones, and let your creativity flow as you bring these sweet badger granny squares to life!Materials
- DK / Weight 3 yarn, I used Paintbox Simply DK in Slate Green for the background color (276 meters per 100g) and various different colors for the animals.
- 4ply yarn in black and white for the eyes on the 4, 5 and 6.5” squares.
- 3 and 4 mm crochet hooks.
- Needle.
- Scissors.
Crochet Terms
Written in English US terms:
- sc = single crochet (double crochet UK)
- hdc = half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)
- dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)
- tr = treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)
- sc2tog / sc3tog = sc 2/3 stitches together (double crochet 2/3 stitches together)
- slst = slip stitch
- blo = back loop only (crochet into the back loop of the stitch)
- [ ] = in the same stitch
- * * = repeat between
- ch = chain
Gauge
9 dc x 4 rows = 2” x 2”
Eyes
If making small, medium and large use a 3mm hook and black 4 ply yarn.
If making extra large use DK black yarn and 4mm hook.
Round 1: In a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)
Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew one white line for small, medium and large and two white lines for extra large.
Badger
Make the circle white.
Small 4” / Medium 5” Square
Ears
Make two starting with black.
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, pull tight. (6) Turn.
Change to white.
Round 2: ch1, sc 1, [2 sc] in the next 4, sc 1. (10) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
Eye Patch
Make two using black.
Row 1: ch4, sc in the second chain from the hook, sc 2. (3) Turn.
Row 2-3: ch1, sc 3. (3) Turn.
Row 4: ch1, sc2tog, sc 1, sc2tog. (3) Turn.
Row 5-6: ch1, sc 3. (3) Turn.
Row 7: ch1, sc2tog, sc 1. (2) Turn.
Row 8: ch1, sc2tog. (1) Fasten off with a long end for sewing. Sew the eyes onto the patch, then sew in place.
Nose
Using black, make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (6) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
Large 6.5” Square
Ears
Make two starting with black.
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 8 sc into the circle, pull tight. (8) Turn.
Change to white.
Round 2: ch1, sc 1, [2 sc] in the next 6, sc 1. (14) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
Eye Patch
Make two using black.
Row 1: ch5, sc in the second chain from the hook, sc 3. (4) Turn.
Row 2-3: ch1, sc 4. (4) Turn.
Row 4: ch1, sc2tog, sc 2. (3) Turn.
Row 5-6: ch1, sc 3. (3) Turn.
Row 7: ch1, sc2tog, sc 1. (2) Turn.
Row 8-9: ch1, sc 2. (2) Turn.
Row 10: ch1, sc2tog. (1) Fasten off with a long end for sewing. Sew eyes onto the patch, then sew in place.
Nose
Using black, make a magic circle, ch1, 8 sc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (8) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.