Cartwheel Granny Square Motif

You’ll just flip over the cartwheel granny square motif! This new interpretation puts granny squares, head over heels and into a new dimension. Nothing like putting a round shape smack dab in the middle of a square!

It’s fun, and easy and functional! The companion video How to Crochet the Cartwheel Motif provides a step-by-step tutorial to making the square.

Starting with a bobble stitch, the first 3 rounds build the wheel! Round 4 straightens the edges and transforms the circle into a square with simple easy-to-do stitches.

Not only does the fifth round add a border which visually unites the motifs, it also makes crocheting the motifs together really easy.  Watch How to Crochet Granny Squares Together to learn this technique… but use the border from this pattern!

If you’ve been indoctrinated into the world of crochet by making traditional granny squares, this motif  will turn your head and expand your crochet expertise.

Celebrate color as you crochet this very simple pattern and bust your yarn stash at the same time! They crochet so fast you will become addicted!

It’s not surprising that the cartwheel granny square motif turns granny on her head!