The Ferris Wheel Granny Square Shawl is a great crochet shawl for all seasons.
With this amazing granny square pattern you will learn one of the unique granny squares you can crochet.
You can also swap the Ferris Wheel Granny Square for a different square, like the Classic Granny Square or other easy patterns for granny squares.
Pick your favorite colors & get started making this lovely pattern.
There’s no seaming, as we’re using the Flat Slip Stitch Join method to assemble the pieces.
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How to Crochet the Ferris Wheel Granny Square Shawl
To crochet a granny square shawl you need to crochet multiple granny squares, then a few half granny squares (granny triangle).
You will use a set of basic crochet stitches to make this easy granny square shawl.
Once you have crocheted all the granny squares needed, it’s time to assemble them.
Choose your favorite method to assemble granny squares. In this crochet pattern the suggested method is the flat slip stitch join, but you can also assemble them with whip stitches or the join as you go method.
To finish off you can make yarn tassels to attach to each of the pointy ends. This is of course optional. You could also opt to add fringe to the edges of your triangle granny square shawl.
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Ferris Wheel Granny Square Shawl Crochet Pattern
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About the Ferris Wheel Granny Square Shawl
The Ferris Wheel Granny Square Shawl is the perfect basic crochet project for fall.
This crochet pattern has a step by step photo tutorials available, to make it even easier to crochet.
Pick your favorite color & make this beautiful crochet shawl to keep you cozy.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Lion Brand – Basic Stitch Premium in color Cayenne, Cream, Slate & Black
- Weight
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% acrylic
Yarn amount needed:
| Color | Skeins |
|---|---|
| Color A – Cayenne | 1 |
| Color B – Cream | 2 |
| Color C – Slate | 2 |
| Color D – Black | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
One skein is 100 grams · 200 meters · 219 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Each square measure 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''.
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each round, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- The shawl is made up of 55 squares and 11 half squares, which is then assembles by the flat slip stitch join method. Finally a row of single crochet is added along the edge of the shawl.
Sizes and Measurements
Width: 156 cm / 61 inches.
Length: 75 cm / 30 inches
Schematics
Abbreviations
- beg = beginning
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- CC = contrasting color / color C
- ch = chain
- ch-ring = ring made up of chain stitches
- ch-space = open space made by chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- dc3tog = double crochet 3 together
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Double Crochet 3 Together (dc3tog)
Yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop. Yo again, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook into same st, yo, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook into same st again, yo, pull up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 loops Yo, pull through last 4 loops.
Instructions for the Ferris Wheel Granny Square Shawl
Written Instructions:
Ferris Wheel Granny Square
Make 55 squares.
If you want a photo tutorial showing each step of the square, find the Ferris Wheel Granny Square photo tutorial here.
Work all rows with the rs facing.
With CA ch 6 st, sl st in 1st st, making ch-ring.
Round 1 (with CA): Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr + 3 ch), *tr 1 in ch-ring, ch 3*, rep from *to* 6 times, sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round (=8 tr with 3 ch between each).
Round 2 (with CB): Ch 3 st, *dc3tog in next ch-space, ch 2, dc3tog in same ch-space, ch 2*, rep from *to* 7 times, sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round (=48 st – 16 dc3tog with 2 ch between each).
Round 3 (with CC): Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), *ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-space, ch 3, dc 3 in same ch-space, ch 1, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 2, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 2, sc 1 in next ch space*, rep from *to* 3 times, sl st in 1st ch (=72 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Half Ferris Wheel Granny Square
Make 11 squares.
If you want a photo tutorial showing each step of the square, find the photo tutorial below.
With CA ch 6 st, sl st in 1st st, making ch-ring.
Round 1 (with CA): Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr + 3 ch), *tr 1 in ch-ring, ch 3*, rep from *to* 3 times, tr 1 in ch-ring, fasten off & cut yarn (=6 tr with 3 ch between each).
Make a slip knot with CB.
Round 2 (with CB): dc3tog in 1st ch-space, ch 2, *dc3tog in next ch-space, ch 2, dc3tog in same ch-space, ch 2*, rep from *to* 2 times, dc3tog in last ch-space, fasten off & cut yarn (=22 st – 8 dc3tog with 2 ch between each).
Make a slip knot with CC.
Round 3 (with CC): dc 3 in 1st st, *ch 1, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 2, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 2, sc 1 in next ch space, ch 1*, dc 3 in next ch-space, ch 3, dc 3 in same ch-space, rep from *to* once, dc 3 in last st, fasten off & cut yarn (= 33 st).
Half Ferris Wheel Granny Square – Photo Tutorial
Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
Chain 6 st.
Slip stitch in 1st st.
Chain 6 stitches, counts as 1 treble crochet and 3 chains.
Treble crochet 1 in ch-ring, showing how you go through the ring to pull up the first loop.
How it looks after you pulled up that first loop through the chain-ring.
The treble crochet is finished & 3 chains are made after that.
Steps repeated 3 times and ended with treble crochet. Fasten off.
Make slip knot with CB.
Always working on the right side. Crochet dc3tog.
Ch 2, dc3tog, ch 2, dc3tog, ch 2.
Steps repeated 2 times, ending with one dc3tog in last ch-space.
Make slip knot with color C.
Always working on the right side. 2 dc in top of dc3tog from prev row.
Ch 1, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 2, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 2, sc 1 in next ch-space.
Dc 3 in next ch-space, ch 3, dc 3 in same ch-space.
Ch 1, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 2, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 2, sc 1 in next ch-space, ch 1, dc 3 in top of dc3tog from previous row.
Half square finished. Fasten off.
Finishing
When you have finished crocheting you have 55 squares and 11 half squares. Now join the squares using the flat slip stitch join as shown below and following the layout in the diagram of this pattern.
Make slip knot with color D and place 2 squares like this.
Insert hook in back loop of corner stitch on left square.
Insert hook in back loop of corner stitch on right square. Notice the working yarn is behind both squares.
Yarn over, ready to pull through all 3 loops on hook.
First slip stitch finished.
Hook inserted in next left stitch, then right stitch & yarn over.
After finishing multiple slip stitches & crossing over to the next 2 squares. Finish all squares in one row, then do rows in the same direction.
Then do slip stitch rows in the opposite direction: How it should look when continuing working the opposite direction.
After you have assembled all pieces:
- Weave in all yarn tails.
- Crochet a row of single crochet with color D in back loop along the edge of the shawl.
- Finally, make 3 tassels 10 cm / 4 inch tassels in color D and attach to each corner.
- Your Ferris Wheel Granny Square Shawl is ready to use!
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