Hip Eight Petal Flower Granny Square

**Hip Eight Petal Flower Granny Square** **Difficulty Level/Skill Required:** Easy Basic stitches in simple variations, simple repeats, color changes, shaping and finishing. Includes more involved stitch combinations like the popcorn stitch. You will need to know basic stitches like the DC (double crochet). Special stitches explained and links to tutorials are provided. **Supplies/Materials:** Yarn –Moya 100% Cotton Double Knit (cotton yarn) assortment of colors and grams. Weight – DK (11 wpi) Hook - 3, 50 mm (E) – Clover Scissors Yarn needle **Abbreviations:** US Terminology CH - chain SL ST - slip stitch SC - single crochet (UK - DC) HDC - half double crochet (UK - HTR) DC - double crochet (UK - TR) RS – right side WS- wrong side **Gauge:** Not necessary for this project to be perfect. However if you use a different yarn and/or hook sizing will differ. Using the SAME hook and yarn will ensure your squares are consistent in size. **Pattern Notes:** Stitch count is important! For completing the blanket - correct stitch count will ensure a successful joining of squares **Size:** Square - 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm) **Colors:** Approx - 62 - 65 yards (57 - 59 m) for complete square