Double - Layered Lace Flower Granny Square

Double-Layered Lace Flower Granny Square 

Double-Layered Granny Square.  This is just putting two regular 

granny squares together then adding an additional row 

to sew them together. 

The granny squares have 5 rows then 1 more additional row to put them together.

Then sew on the Lacey Flower with 

a yarn needle and matching yarn.  Sew a bead or button onto the center.

Make 16 double-layered squares.  Each square will have a bead.

Granny Square Follow Here:

Project Supplies

N Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Matching Thread

16 Beads or Buttons

Small Crochet Hook 

(To Hide Short Threads) 

Double Crochet - Single Crochet

Easy

 I used # 4 weight yarn.

32 Squares

I used 24 

for Smaller One

18 Squares

Yarn Supplies

Red Heart Stripes - 6 skeins

Neon Stripe

Solid Turquoise Yarn

Turquie

Lacey Flower Applique

Make a Magic Ring = MR  - Follow Here To See MR

Double Crochet = DC 12 times in the MR

The first DC is a Ch = Chain 3

Slip Stich = SS closed at the top of the beginning chain 3

Pull the center yarn thread to tighten the center closed.

Now Ch 4 in the same space the SS into the same space making a loop.  

*Single Crochet = SC into the next space Ch 3. SS into the same space making a loop. 

Continue at * until you put a loop into each space.  SS close at the bottom of the first chain 4.

Tighten the center yarn thread again.  Cut the thread from the yarn supply then weave the yarn thread to the center with your yarn needle.  Tie the two center threads together 3x. Tie

the Lacey Flower onto the center of your Granny Square.  Use a yarn needle and the matching yarn sew just around the top of the spaces but below the loops.  Go in then out then go back through the out but slightly over and back through where you went in.  Go back where you came in but slightly over then back out. Then go forward to another section and do the same all the way around.  Cut the yarn then hide the end by weaving it into your work.  Smooth out the applique.

 16 Of the smaller glass beads - One On Each Flower.

I purchased these beads at Michaels Craft Store.

Buy 5 strands.

You will have beads leftover --

all the larger ones.

Michaels Craft Store

To sew on these beads use matching thread 

and a regular needle. I do not tie a knot yet, leave around 1 and 1half  to 2 inches of thread out rather than tieing a knot.  Keep the thread doubled.

Sew from right to left of the bead.  

*With your needle grab yarn one-fourth inch from the entrance. Then go through the bead going out

the exit and grab one-fourth of yarn then pull upwards on the needle and thread.  Work the thread under the bead.  Then bring the needle back to the entrance and repeat *   2X.

Now wrap the thread around the bead edges pull securely 2X.  Then make a small stitch just under the entrance 3X layer. Take your needle through the last loop to knot it.  This is to secure it.  You should see no threads.  Now use the jewel glue under the bead.  Use the back of your yarn needle to apply the glue then clean your needle. Put pressure onto the bead for a few seconds.  Move onto the next bead.

Sew all the squares together with matching yarn.

Each row consists of four squares.  So make four rows of four squares - then sew

all the rows together.  

or

three rows of three or four - for a smaller size.

Susan Nikitenko © 2021

 

A Simple Embellished Lapgan

 

A Simple Embellished Lapgan

Regular Granny Square Follow Here:

But Use The N Crochet Hook

Project Supplies

N Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Matching Thread

13 Beads or Buttons

Small Crochet Hook 

(To Hide Short Threads) 

Double Crochet - Single Crochet

Easy

 I used # 4 weight yarn.

32 Squares

for Smaller One

18 Squares

Yarn 

Any regular yarn this color will work

8 double squares in this color

8 double squares in Reef

Multicolor Red Heart - Reef   

Follow Here: To Find This Multicolored Yarn Called Reef.

THE SQUARE

This easy lapgan is double thick and made with the traditional 

granny square. 

I'm making this lapgan, this way because anyone who is in a wheelchair 

needs a smaller blanket to set over their lap.  

The granny squares have 5 rows then 1 more additional row to put them together.

Double-Layered Granny Square.  This is just putting two regular 

granny squares together then adding an additional row 

to sew them together. 

I have doubled my granny squares by making two and then holding the two together,

then single crochet them together all the way around the squares.  

You need to make 16 double squares.  Use a yarn needle to stitch all the squares

together into a four by four shape. 

THE FLOWER PEDALS

Make 16 flowers to embellish the lapgan.  I plan on sewing beads onto each flower.

The " Sweet Roll" comes in multi-colored yarns that look nice together.  You'll see my flowers sometimes have a small section of mint pedals on a flower with mostly teal pedals.

I chose to leave it in the order the yarn came from rather than to cut the yarn but then I decided to cut the differing colors and to roll each color into a ball.  I decided I like it better if they are all one color.

Below mixed teal, blue raspberry, mint, 

THE CENTER OF THE FLOWER

Dark brown and light brown.

Two threads from the dark brown skein and two from the light brown.

You'll be crocheting from both ends at the same time.  You will be using the same crochet hook throughout the whole project.

Red Heart Colors - Light Brown = Cafe and Dark Brown = Coffee

I will add to this post when I have further info and pictures.

I will include all the instructions for the applique as soon as I finish.

Flower Applique

Red Heart - The Center - Bulky Center.

1. Ch 5

2. Ss in the first stitch into the top stitches making a ring.

3. Ch 3 turn.

4. Double crochet all the way around 11 times. There should be 12 dc counting the chain 3 as a dc.

5. Ss closed at the top of the beginning chain 3.

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Sweet Roll - Pedals

1. Connect one thread to the top of the brown center ch 3.*  

2. Dc 5 ch 3 from the top, then bring it down and slip stitch it right beside the 5th dc.

3.  The first group of stitches should have 7 dc - counting the first ch 3 and the last chain 3 as dc.

4. Ss into the next top stitches.  chain 3 continue at *  until you have pedals all the way around.

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1. Make 13  Flowers - 

(12 pedals on each flower)

2. If you end up with 11 or 13 pedals - It still looks the same so don't worry about it.

3. Find a matching thread and a regular needle with a small eye. Sew on your beads. ( I'll be adding the picture later.) optional

4. Arrange your appliques and pin them temporarily.

5.  Sew each applique onto the lapgan with a yarn needle and yarn that matches.  Be careful not to sew the pedals down flat.

Finishing Your Work 

I have sown with matching yarn all the squares together.

Each row consists of four squares.  So make four rows of four squares - then sew

all the rows together. 

Trim 

dc twice ch 3 in each stitch all the way around the lagan with color: Reef -  Red Heart yarn.

If you prefer to use teal then use teal.  I may sew beads onto the edge. I will post more later as I complete my project.

I have gone all the way around the lapgan with the trim.

Then I arranged the applique flowers.  (below)

I have sown them down

with matching yarn and a yarn needle.

I decided I would use 13 appliques

rather than 16.

Now I have to hide all my yarn threads

by weaving them into 

the lapgan.  

  

I weave in around one inch - then back one inch 

very close - then weave in around one inch and

 back one inch very close until your end is hidden. 

  

I will post more pictures later.

This has taken me longer than it would have because 

I'm busy with Christmas.  Have a Merry Christmas

if I do not post before then.  

I'm still considering sewing beads on.

I purchased some larger glass beads.

13 Largest Glass Beads - One On Each Flower.

I purchased these beads at Michaels Craft Store.

I bought 5 strands to get the number of largest beads I needed.

You will have some largest beads leftover plus 

all the smaller ones.

Michaels Craft Store

To sew on these beads use matching thread 

and a regular needle. I do not tie a knot yet, leave around 1 and 1half  to 2 inches of thread out rather than tieing a knot.  Keep the thread doubled.

Sew from right to left of the bead.  

*With your needle grab yarn one-fourth inch from the entrance. Then go through the bead going out

the exit and grab one-fourth of yarn then pull upwards on the needle and thread.  Work the thread under the bead.  Then bring the needle back to the entrance and repeat *   2X.

Now wrap the thread around the bead edges pull securely 2X.  Then make a small stitch just under the entrance 3X layer. Take your needle through the last loop to knot it.  This is to secure it.  You should see no threads.  Now use the jewel glue under the bead.  Use the back of your yarn needle to apply the glue then clean your needle. Put pressure onto the bead for a few seconds.  Move onto the next bead.

 

Make sure to weave in strings on both the back and the front

if some are too short to weave in pull them in with your crochet hook.

I spent around $24.00 on the beads - I still have leftovers.

I spent around $45.00 on the yarn.

It is a double-layered lapgan.

Looks like I have one more string of yarn to weave in.

Have a Wonderful Christmas!

You can use any of my crochet instructions.  

If you have any questions please send me an email with 

any questions concerning this crochet project.  

Susan Nikitenko © 2021

 

Red Lined Christmas Basket

 I've been working on a 3 basket set.  This is my first one in the burgundy red.

I made this one on Saturday and today.

Photos By Susan Y Nikitenko

Thank-You Card From World War Two Vet To Grandmas Blankets

We gave out 39 Blankets, including veteran blankets, to the nursing home and two comfort toys.

12 blankets to a grieving family.

2 more veteran blankets.

Grandmas Blankets is a sowing ministry of our church.

What we give is supplied by the loving donations and time of our church people. We also have had donations from others that just care about this ministry.  Thank you for your donations.  They are greatly appreciated.   

 

I Made Some Fall Baskets

I made some fall baskets this week I am very happy 

with how they turned out.  Now I have to fill them all up.

Grandmas Blankets - We Sent Out A Comfort Package

 

We sent out a comfort package for a young man,

to whom,  has had a loss in his family.

Grandmas Blankets is a sowing ministry of our church.

What we give is supplied by the loving donations of our church people.

Finished This Wilderness Animals Dress

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Sewing: Wilderness Animals Dress

 This is what I'm working on now.

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I just have to sew the bodice onto the skirt of

the dress.  I'm not going to put a lining under the skirt this time

because the weather is going to get warmer.  

I did put a lining in the top part of the dress.