Posted by UK terms (US terms in brackets)
I have seen this pattern described as Front Post Granny Square and as Trebling Granny Square. I figured out how to do it from a video on an Instagram account (@gulay_degirmenci) not in English. I haven’t found a written tutorial in English so here goes:
If you can do a granny square you can do this. It is a simple stitch that is very effective. If you have any problems or questions, please feel free to ask in the comments below and I will do my best to answer.
I used Stylecraft Special DK in white, cloud blue and aster.
Using white make the first 2 rows of a granny square ( I start with a magic circle but you can also do 4 or 5 chains and slip stitch into the first chain to make a loop. Chain 2, 2 trebles (US double), 2 chains, 3 trebles, 2 chains, 3 trebles, 2 chains, 3 trebles into circle, join to top of beginning 2 chains with a half treble (US half double). I always turn my work over after each round to prevent twisting. 2nd round: 2 chains & 2 trebles in first corner, 3 trebles, 2 chains & 3 trebles in each of the next 3 corners, 3 trebles in first corner and join to top of beginning 2 chains with a half treble. Turn work over)
3rd round: with cloud blue, start with a standing treble or 2 chains in any corner, 2 trebles in same corner.
1 treble in next space.
Here you can see where the next stitch will go (you will insert hook behind the middle treble in the cluster below).
Front post stitch: Yarn over hook twice then insert hook behind the middle treble in the cluster below.
Yarn over hook and pull hook back through (4 loops on hook). Yarn over hook, pull through one loop ( 4 loops on hook). Yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops ( do this 3 times in total).
Then make another treble in the same space as the first treble.
3 trebles in the corner space.
2 chains and 3 trebles to complete the corner. Continue round the square in the same way, finishing with 3 trebles and a half treble to join to the first treble or starting chains.
Turn work over. 4th round: 2 chains & 3 trebles in first corner. 3 trebles in each space. 3 trebles, 2 chains & 3 trebles in each corner. Finishing with 3 trebles in first corner and a half treble to join. Turn work over. 5th round: with aster, start as 3rd round. Standing treble or 2 chains to start and 2 trebles in any corner. Treble in next space.
Front post stitch as described in 3rd round. Then another treble in the same space as the first.
Treble in next space. (Hook shows where the front post stitch will go, behind the front post stitch from round 3)
Front post stitch and treble in same space. Treble, front post stitch & treble in next space. 3 trebles in corner space
Continue round square. Treble, front post stitch and treble in each space. 3 trebles, 2 chains and 3 trebles in corners. Finishing with 3 trebles in first corner and half treble to join.
Turn work over. 6th round: 3 trebles in each space. 3 trebles, 2 chains & 3 trebles in each corner space.
Continue for as many rounds as you need to make the size you want.
Here are some ideas using this pattern:
Blanket made with 5 colours, white, cloud blue, aster, royal and midnight. Four squares start with midnight. Five squares start with white. Squares are joined with join as you go method.
Hello,
I’ve seen several stitches that all look the same to me: Mosaic Granny, Granny on the Ridge, Trebling Granny and Front Post Granny. Are these all the same stitch with different names?
Thanks.
I think they do get a bit confused sometimes. But as far as I understand the Trebling Granny and Front Post Granny are based on a normal granny square (with the holes). The Mosaic Granny and Granny on the Ridge are based on the solid granny square.
Wow!! I love this. Have been looking for a pattern to showcase an ombre yarn and I think this is the one. I had never heard of flipping your work over on a granny square to avoid twisting. Can you elaborate? What is twisting on you?
Mad love from Canada
Hi Stephanie, thank you. For some people when they make a granny square it doesn’t stay square. When you look at it, the larger it gets the more it looks like it is starting to fall over. It doesn’t happen to everybody but turning your work over after each round will stop it happening.
I can hardly wait to finish my current order so I can start this! Love your directions!!!
Hi, this is so beautiful, I’m confused by what you mean, turning your work over?
Do you mean work from front then flip it and worn from the back?
Back and forth flipping ?
Do you have a video?
Thank you so much, I will do this pattern.
Yes, work from the front, then work from the back. You only need to do this though if when you make a normal granny square it looks like it starts twisting in the middle. Turning over and working from the back stops the twist. Enjoy making the blanket.
HI, what type of yarn and hook size combination would you use? Thanks.
Hi Joanne
I have used a 4mm hook with DK yarn and a 6mm hook with 2 strands of DK yarn but you can use whatever works for your tension and the type of project you are doing.
How big is this square using weight 4 instead of DK? Thanks!
Hi Bonnie
I’m sorry, I have only done it in DK but it will be similar to a normal granny square done in that weight of yarn.
Love this pattern, so easy and the photos say it all.
Thank you
Great Pattern, thanks! I’m working this pattern using Worsted Weight [4] yarn and a G hook (4.25 mm). I’m a relaxed crocheter. Working 2 rounds white, 2 rounds pastel colors, 2 rounds dusty grey, then a final 2 rounds of white and my squares are about 8.5″ (21.59 cm). This should end up looking great in her cottage style bedroom with white furniture. I created a Ravlery project [https://www.ravelry.com/projects/hollymarie/spring-cottage-afghan] for my afghan progress. I posted a link to your website/pattern, if that is ok?
That’s great, thanks Holly. Your squares look beautiful. I look forward to seeing the finished afghan. It should look amazing.
I have a question about the twisty as well. When you mention turning the work Uber, does that mean that you have to repeatedly turn the work? Or, does that mean that you only need to turn the work the one time and then continue working at forward? In other words is it just 1 to 2 rows for corrective measures? Thanks.
Hi Nina
I turn my work over after every round.
Can this pattern be downloaded somewhere in PDF format?
Thank you so much for this. I have been searching all day for a written pattern for this (I’n not good at watching videos) Tou have made this so simple to follow…. and I love the hint about turning the work over at the end of a row. I am soooooo grateful to you!!
Hi Lynette
I’m happy I could help you. I hope you enjoy your blanket when it is done.
Hi Janette,
Have done a granny square lots of times.
This is a lovely variation, but I have found that even turning every time my work has not stayed a complete square.
Any suggestions ????
Thankyou.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH, this is BEAUTIFUL!!!
You are welcome Natalya. I hope you enjoy creating something from the pattern.
Very clear instructions and with UK terms suits me better. First time of trying this, love it except for the corners. I think I would prefer just 1 chain in the corners, I’ll try it next time