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Crochet Granny Square for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

October 20, 2023 /
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How to Crochet a Granny Square 

If you’re new to cro­chet, learn­ing to cre­ate beau­ti­ful cro­chet granny squares can be reward­ing and cre­ative. In this guide, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of mak­ing cro­chet flower granny squares for begin­ners. Whether you’re look­ing for a free pat­tern, writ­ten instruc­tions, or a video tuto­r­i­al, we’ve got you cov­ered.

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Granny Squares can be turned into pret­ty much any­thing like afghans, purs­es, scarves, and much more. I love how you can add them togeth­er and add dif­fer­ent col­ors of yarn. I includ­ed a video if you need any help. In this video, we’re going to teach you how to cro­chet granny squares for begin­ners. This is an easy tuto­r­i­al for begin­ners, so you’ll be able to learn the basics of cro­chet in no time!

With this tuto­r­i­al, you’ll be able to cro­chet granny squares quick­ly and eas­i­ly. Once you know the basics, you’ll be able to cro­chet any square design you want! So be sure to watch this video and learn how to cro­chet granny squares for begin­ners!

Mate­ri­als:
G hook

Mea­sures 3.5 inch­es x 3.5 inch­es

Abbre­vi­a­tions:

sl st=slip stitch
sc=single cro­chet
ch=chain
dc=double cro­chet
Start the Granny Square, G hook
Chain 6 and join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring.
rnd 1.  ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times, join with a sl st to top of first ch‑3. 
rnd 2. sl st in first ch space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space to form cor­ner, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc all in next ch‑2 space) 3 times for 3 more cor­ners, ch 1, join with a sl st to top of first ch‑3.
rnd 3. sl st into the ch 2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, work (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch‑1 space along straight edge and (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch- 2 space for cor­ner, ch 1, join with a sl st to top of first ch ‑3. 

rnd 4. sl st into the ch 2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, for this and every round work (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch‑1 space along straight edge and (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch‑2 space for the cor­ners, ch 1, join with a sl st to top of first ch‑3. Fas­ten off. Repeat this step until its a square.

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When chang­ing col­ors, the slip knot and the new col­or will come in handy. To con­nect your granny squares, you can use the whip stitch or slip stitch. Whether you’re mak­ing a tra­di­tion­al granny square, a sun­burst granny square, or a unique pat­tern of your own, we’ve got you cov­ered with step-by-step instruc­tions and a writ­ten pat­tern. Don’t for­get to weave in your loose ends using a yarn nee­dle.

If you’re new to the world of cro­chet, you’ll find a wealth of resources to guide you in your jour­ney. There are many square pat­terns to choose from, includ­ing the charm­ing cro­chet flower granny square and the clas­sic tra­di­tion­al granny square. You can eas­i­ly learn the basic stitch­es like sin­gle cro­chet, dou­ble cro­chet (dc), and slip stitch (sl st) with step-by-step instruc­tions or video tuto­ri­als. You’ll dis­cov­er a great way to start your project, like using a mag­ic ring or a slip knot, and insert your hook into the first stitch or chain. Exper­i­ment with dif­fer­ent yarn col­ors and worsted weight yarn, as well as cre­ative ways to con­nect your squares, such as the whip stitch. Don’t for­get to weave loose ends with a yarn nee­dle. Join a cro­chet granny Face­book group to share your beau­ti­ful pat­terns and con­nect with oth­ers. From the delight­ful dain­ty daisy granny square to the vibrant sun­burst granny square, there’s an easy pat­tern for every­one. You can even use spe­cial stitch­es like the clus­ter stitch and tre­ble cro­chet to add a unique touch to your work. So, pick up your mm cro­chet hook get start­ed on your square blan­ket, baby blan­ket, or table run­ners, and explore the end­less pos­si­bil­i­ties of cro­chet.

Cre­at­ing cro­chet granny squares is a cre­ative and enjoy­able expe­ri­ence. With a wide range of square pat­terns, includ­ing flower motifs, you can use these beau­ti­ful pat­terns to make items like baby blan­kets, table run­ners, or even square bags. Join a social media group or explore dif­fer­ent cro­chet square tuto­ri­als to find inspi­ra­tion and con­nect with fel­low cro­cheters. No mat­ter your skill lev­el, you can use var­i­ous hook sizes and yarn types, from worsted weight yarn to cot­ton yarn, to make your cro­chet granny squares unique. So grab your cro­chet hook, choose your favorite square pat­tern, and start stitch­ing your way to a beau­ti­ful and col­or­ful cro­chet mas­ter­piece.

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