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Let me introduce my new addiction to you.
It’s crocheted granny squares, everybody.
This is what I am talking about.
If you come somewhere these days and find about 20 squares like these lying around you will know I must have been there.
What I like about them?
They are colorful.
They are cheerful.
And they can be easily transformed into awesome things like coasters, rugs, or purses.
And in my world those things rule.
So far I’ve made a few coasters and plan to make a purse.
Actually, the purse is half-finished and I can’t wait to show it to you.
But until then, here’s a little picture tutorial showing how to make a very simple granny square.
You’ll need 4 different colors of yarn and a hook.
1. With first color, CH 4 and join to first ch with a SL ST to form a ring.
2. CH 3 (counts as first double crochet now and throughout), 2 DC in ring, CH 1,*3 DC, CH 1 in ring three times. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first ch 3.
Finish off.
3. With a second color (I am using blue here) join yarn with a SL ST (or any way you prefer) to any ch 1 space.
4. CH 3, 2 DC in ring below, 1 TC, 3 DC, CH 1 in same space. *3 DC, 1 TC in ring below, 3 DC, CH 1* in each chain 1 space around. Join with a SL ST to top of first ch 3.
Finish off.
5. With third color (I am using red here) join yarn with a SL ST to any tc stitch. CH 3, 2 DC, CH 1, 3 DC, CH 1) in same stitch [this is starting the corner of your square]. *Skip next 3 dc, in ch 1 space 3 DC, CH 1. 3 DC, CH1, 3 DC in next tc. CH 1.*
Repeat *…* two more times.
Skip next 3 dc, in ch 1 space 3 DC, CH 1. Join with a SL ST to top of first ch 3.
Finish off.
6. With the first color join with a SL ST to any corner ch 1 space. In same space CH 3, 2 DC, 1 TC, 3 DC, CH 1.
*Skip next 3 dc, in ch 1 space 3 DC, CH 1 two times. In corner ch 1 space 3 DC, 1 TC, 3 DC, CH 1. Repeat from * two more times. Skip next 3 dc and crochet 3 DC, CH 1 in two next chain 1 spaces. Join with a SL ST to the top of first ch 3.
Finish off.
7. With fourth yarn (I am using black here) join with a SL ST to corner tc stitch. In same stitch CH 3, 2 DC, CH 1, 3 DC, CH 1.
*Skip next 3 dc set, 3 DC, CH 1 in ch 1 space; repeat two more times. 3 DC, CH 1, 3 DC, CH 1 in corner tc stitch. Repeat from * two more times.
Skip next 3 dc set, 3 DC, CH 1 in ch 1 space; repeat two more times. Join with a SL ST to the top of first ch 3.
Finish off.
And that’s it.
Here I’ve made a square using a slightly different color scheme.
Though I haven’t strayed too far from the previous one.
I am sure that once you create your first granny square you won’t be able to stop. Just like me.
It is such a relaxing and satisfying activity.
Bye for now, dear friends.
Next up – Granny Square Purse.
Love,
Petra
(Update: To see more of my patterns, please visit my ONLINE SHOP!)
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You can also connect them and make a blanket! 🙂
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I love granny squares! I made a throw out of them! I love the colors on your squares!
Amazing! You are so talented 🙂
A few years ago, I went through a granny square, or triangle, phase, and a bag full of them tucked in my parents’ closet is still there to prove it. Somewhere online I saw a scarf made out of granny “triangles” that was so gorgeous I had to have it! But, life got in the way, and I moved across the world for a while, and the scarf was never born. Mom framed a few of the triangles, and I think my sister uses them as coasters, too.
Your colourful creations certainly bring back memories; – Su nadherne, Petra!
Love granny squares and actually have a big project this year that demandsthem so that’s going to be fun.
I’ve been away from chrochet for a while…
This is so cute…it inspired me to try again 🙂
These totally remind me of my grandma, and at the same time are cute and useful! I’d love for you to submit this (and your finished purse!) to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
Please where can i get the pattern for the hats your mother made. I am 76 years old and have looked high and low for a pattern like this. Thank you Dorothy
Hi Dorothy! When I meet my Mom I’ll ask her in more detail how she makes the caps. I’ll let you know what I find out here in this comment section. Is that all right? 🙂
Your granny squares really inspire me to learn how to crochet! Do you have any tips or guides for beginners? You are amazing by the way. 🙂
Thank you Kimberly!
You are sweet!
Anyway, I think that all you need to know to start crocheting is how to make:
– chain stitch,
– single crochet stitch,
– half-double crochet stitch,
– double crochet stitch, and
– slip stitch.
These stitches are the ones that are most frequently repeated in almost all patterns and projects.
You can find good videos and tutorials on how to make those stitches on youtube.
Happy crocheting to you!
Hope to see you soon, at least virtually.
Love,
Petra
me gustaria saber si los patrones no los tienes en espanol. Los de los splipper, el Individual y esta pieza cuadrada, ademas como se hacen las slippers rosadas.
Gracias
I would enjoy trying to make a granny square but in your third line it uses the abbreviation TC. What’s that?
… that is meant to be triple/treble crochet. 🙂 Petra
krásne, ďakujem, dlho som to hľadala
hi petra…i love this granny pettern…thanx 4 u learn me…
this also makes a very nice baby blanket done in pastel baby yarn !
granny square baby afghans are a hit here i have a tub full of left over baby yarn from other projects and this made for a perfect solution to using up all that old thread! and my hospital gift shop luvs it when i donate a new one to them !!!
thanks to share that pattern, cause i have black yarn but i didnt know what i ll make.
I found your tutorial at Pinterest and it was really helpfull.
It’s simple and easy and very cute.
Thank you very much!!
Pat.
I just adore granny squares! They are so versatile and always gorgeous!
So lovely to find a free pattern from you here – in this day and age when everyone wants to earn money through the knowledge they have! So refreshing to have something given with love for once. Thank you!