n the alchemy of textile art, patterns of yesteryear resurface to tell us stories of bygone eras and to connect generations with invisible threads of tradition and memory.
One of these patterns, emblematic and beloved, is “Grandma’s Square,” a crochet technique that has been passed down from hand to hand, from grandmother to granddaughter, for decades.
Today, this classic design finds a new rebirth in the form of a contemporary accessory: the Retro Checkered Crochet Grandma Bracelet. This bracelet is not only a tribute to traditional techniques and the generations of women who kept them alive, but it also represents a fusion between ancient and modern, between past and present. We invite you to discover the magic behind this charming accessory, to immerse yourself in its history and let yourself be enveloped by its timeless elegance. Welcome to the world of the Grandma’s Retro Checkered Bracelet!
Materials _ _
Warm Teal – 1 ovillo.
Hook size US D/3 (3.25 mm).
2 end bars with 7 loops, a 11mm lobster clasp, a 5mm jump ring.
Thread needle.
Measurements
Bracelet measures approximately 2″ (5.08 cm) high x 6″ (15.24 cm) long without clasp.
Calibre
Square motif = 2” (5.08 cm) square.
Instructions
Make 3 squares following the dot diagram.
Interlace the ends and block the squares.
Sew the squares along the sides.
Sew the end bars to each end.
Diagram
