When designing this square I started with an idea which didn’t quite work how I wanted. I really liked how it looked though so I decided to embrace what the yarn wanted to do.

I embraced how it behaved, in that weird area that yarn seems to inhabit between liquid and solid, without knowing what would happen next. I added round after round until I felt it was finished and this is the result.
Honestly, it was quite a relaxing and fun adventure and I hope this square helps you embrace that same mindfulness.

Use this square for any granny square pattern you like.
Make a blanket, scarf, sweater or pouch/bag.
Play with single or multiple colours, change hook size and fibre content.

Embrace whatever is calling to you!

Details
Level: Intermediate
The pattern uses mostly simple stitches and post stitches. Tutorial links and photos make it accessible for confident beginner crocheters who are happy concentrating a bit more on a pattern and can follow written instructions.

You’ll need:
Approx. 40m (44yards) of DK weight yarn. I used Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply cotton and a 4mm hook.
Or ~33m (36yards) of Sport weight yarn. I used Yarn and Colors Must Have and a 3mm hook.
You can use any yarn for this pattern with an appropriate hook though the finished size will vary.

Finished size using these yarns:
DK: 15cm square (6in)
Sport: 12cm square (4 3/4in)

Included in this 10 page PDF pattern:

• 25 tutorial photos
• 6 other photos (including a look at the square made in different yarns).
• Links to 4 tutorials.
• American English crochet terms used throughout.
• Crocheted in the round.
• Clear concise written instructions with a layout designed to make it easy to follow and not lose your place.
• Text only printable pages so you can print the pattern on just 1 or 2 pages reducing paper usage.
• Landscape layout that looks good on a laptop, tablet or phone (simply zoom in on half the page on your smart phone to see the pattern clearly in portrait mode).

This pattern is included in the Ultimate Granny Square Sourcebook.
This PDF is for the Embrace Square only and includes the addition of tutorial photos and links, tips and notes.

You may sell items created using this pattern. Please credit Mikaela Bates - Vivid Kreations for the design and consider linking to this pattern if selling online, and please price your items with respect for yourself and other makers.