Crochet Mystical Illumination Granny Lantern Pattern

Light up your space with this Crochet Illumination Granny Lantern Pattern! This beautiful lantern features classic granny square designs, creating a charming and decorative glow. The lantern has a rounded or slightly square shape, making it perfect for indoor or outdoor decor. Use it with LED lights or fairy string lights to add a cozy, warm ambiance to any room or event. Whether for home decor or festive celebrations, this pattern is a creative and elegant way to brighten up your surroundings!

Why Love This Pattern?

1. Versatility: This granny’s mystical magic lantern motif can be used for a variety of projects such as blankets, baby blankets, rugs, table runners, handbags, and even grocery bags. You can create as many motifs as needed to achieve the size required for your project.
2. Use of Scrap Yarn: This pattern allows you to use scrap yarn, making it an excellent project for using up leftover yarn from other projects.
3. Customizable Colors: You can use yarn of four different colors, and the choice of colors is entirely up to you. This offers a high degree of customization to suit your personal style or home decor.
4. Beautiful Design: The finished motif is visually appealing and adds a touch of elegance and charm to any item you create with it.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn in four different colors (your choice)
• A pair of scissors
• 9mm crochet hook

Steps:

1. Starting the Motif:
   • Begin with a slip stitch.
   • Chain 5.
   • Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
   • Chain 3 (this counts as the first double crochet).
2. Creating the Center:
   • In the ring, make:
     • 2 double crochets,
     • Chain 2,
     • 3 double crochets,
     • Chain 2,
     • 3 double crochets,
     • Chain 2,
     • 3 double crochets,
     • Chain 2.
   • Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3.
   • Cut the yarn and fasten off.
3. Adding the Second Color:
   • Join the second color with a slip stitch in one of the chain-2 spaces.
   • Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
   • In the same chain-2 space, make:
     • 2 double crochets,
     • Chain 2,
     • 3 double crochets.
   • In each of the remaining chain-2 spaces, make:
     • 3 double crochets,
     • Chain 2,
     • 3 double crochets.
   • Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3.
   • Cut the yarn and fasten off.
4. Adding the Third Color:
   • Join the third color with a slip stitch in one of the chain-2 spaces.
   • Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
   • In the same chain-2 space, make:
     • 2 double crochets,
     • Chain 2,
     • 3 double crochets.
   • In the chain spaces between the sets of 3 double crochets from the previous round, make:
     • 1 double crochet.
   • In each of the remaining chain-2 spaces, make:
     • 3 double crochets,
     • Chain 2,
     • 3 double crochets.
   • In the chain spaces between the sets of 3 double crochets from the previous round, make:
     • 1 double crochet.
   • Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3.
   • Cut the yarn and fasten off.
5. Adding the Fourth Color:
   • Join the fourth color with a slip stitch in one of the chain-2 spaces of the previous round.
   • Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
   • In the same chain-2 space, make:
     • 2 double crochets,
     • Chain 2,
     • 3 double crochets.
   • In the spaces between the sets of 3 double crochets from the previous round, make:
     • 1 double crochet.
   • Chain 5.
   • Skip 4 chains and make 1 double crochet in the 5th chain.
   • Make 2 double crochets in the next chain.
   • In the spaces between the sets of 3 double crochets from the previous round, make:
     • 1 double crochet.
   • Repeat along the pattern as follows:
     • 3 double crochets,
     • Chain 2,
     • 3 double crochets in the chain-2 spaces,
     • 1 double crochet in the spaces between sets.
   • Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3.
   • Cut the yarn and fasten off.
6. Finishing the Motif:
   • With a new yarn, join with a slip stitch to any stitch of the previous round.
   • Make a single crochet in each stitch around.
   • Join with a slip stitch to complete the round.
   • Cut the yarn and fasten off.
   • Tighten and weave in all ends.

Final Steps:

• Repeat the above steps to create as many motifs as required for your project.
• Join the motifs together to create blankets, rugs, table runners, or any desired item.

Enjoy your beautiful Granny’s Mystical Magic Lantern Motif!

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