This pages outlines how to make my Modern Crochet Granny Rectangles which are an updated version of my Rectangle Granny. These are fun and simple to make and are a modern variation on my Rectangle Granny and are also an interesting variation of the traditional Granny Square.

Abbreviations/Crochet terminology:

UK terms are used throughout. 

ss         slip stitch

dc double crochet

htr       half treble crochet

ch        chain

beg-ch beginning chain

*to*     instructions between asterisks will be repeated as specified

Stitch Guide/Conversion Guide

UK term	UK abbreviation	US term	US Abbreviation	Description
Double Crochet	dc	Single Crochet	sc	Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch (2 loops on hook), yarn over hook, pull through remaining two loops to leave 1 loop on the hook
Half Treble Crochet	htr	Half Double Crochet	hdc	Yarn over hook. Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook, pull through remaining three loops to leave 1 loop on the hook
Slip Stitch	ss	Slip Stitch	ss	Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch and through loop
Chain	ch	Chain	ch	Yarn over hook, pull through loop

Making the Modern Crochet Rectangle

Each rectangle consists of a chain of 21, 1 row of double crochet and then 2 rounds of half treble crochet (htr) clusters (made up of 2 half treble crochet stitches)

The instructions for making the rectangle is as follows:

Foundation Rows and Round 1

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Round 2

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Have fun with making different coloured rectangles.

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I used these rectangles to make my Modern Crochet Granny Rectangle Blanket.