Granny Brooch

.... pin a granny and be glamourosly funny! ;oD

Posted by Alessandra Poggiagliolmi

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Sometimes, you need something simple, but noticeable to add on your everyday outfit, right?
Well, this witty granny brooch is what you need for sure !!!
Choose the right buttons or brads to give your granny that old fashion look!!! Just brilliant!!!

please note that I follow US crochet terminology!

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • Crochet Hook (3,5mm)
  • 8 Ply Acrylic Yarn s
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle
  • Button(s)
  • Brad(s)
  • Pin(s)

Steps (4 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    GRANNY FACE

    You have to crochet just 2 rounds of a classic double crochet (DC) circle.

    Pick the hook and make a slip knot on it.
    Chain 4 and push the hook in the first chain to form a ring.
    ROUND 1 : chain 1 and crochet 12 DCs into the ring. To close the ring make a slip stitch in the top of the first DC.
    ROUND 2 : chain1 and crochet 2 DCs in each previous stitch. You'll have 24 DCs. Make a slip stitch in the top of the first DC.

    Cut yarn, fasten off and trim in the ends.

  2. 2

    GRANNY HAIR

    Collect a new colour and make a slip knot on your hook.

    ROW 1 : Push the hook in any space between two pairs of DCS and make a single crochet to join yarn. Crochet 3 DCs in this space : this is your first shell. You need to make 4 more shells to complete the row.
    ROW 2 : turn, make 2 slip stitches in the first shell and one slip stitch in the space between the 2 shells. In this same space crochet your first shell of 3 DCs. Make other 3 shells.
    ROW 3 : turn, and follow row 2. Total : 3 shells.
    ROW 4 : turn, as row 2. Total : 2 shells.
    ROW 5 : turn, as row 2. Only one shell.

    Cut yarn, fasten off and trim in ends.

  3. 3

    EMBELLISH YOUR GRANNY !

    I have used some brads as earrings, mouth and hair decoration!
    The floral buttons are so good to give the impression of a pair of vintage eyeglasses! ;oD

    Free your imagination and give your granny that quirky look!

  4. 4

    REMEMBER :

    You need a pin to sew/glue on her back !!!!
    After that, she is ready to come around with you! ;oD