How to Crochet a Granny Square
Choose a color scheme., Obtain yarn of your choice., Obtain an appropriately sized crochet hook to use., Chain six., Slip stitch into the first chain., Chain three., Double crochet., Chain and double again., Slip stitch to finish., Start with a new...
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Choose a color scheme.
Yarn, of course, comes in a wide variety of colors.
Which colors you choose vastly changes how your final blanket, pillow, or other creation will look.
Carefully choose your colors to get the effect you want.
Get the "gypsy" look by pairing red, dark purple, pink, yellow, bright blue and spring green.
Get the "old country" look by making bright squares but putting them together with a black border.
Get a classic American look by combining, white, red, blue, and pale yellow.
If you don't want the granny square look but you want to still use the method to get a fast blanket, use only two colors (white and blue, for example) to create a more subtle look. -
Step 2: Obtain yarn of your choice.
Once you know your colors, you'll want to pick out a good yarn in the best material for you.
If you're making a blanket for a baby, use the softest yarn possible.
If making something more durable, such as a pet-bed cover, use acrylic. , The size of the hook should always be stated in the pattern you want to use or listed for the weight of yarn you purchased.
If you're worried about the hook size, do a test patch with a few rows of double crochet. , Form a slip knot around the hook, wrap yarn around the hook, and pull it through the loop in the knot--this is one chain stitch.
After the yarn you pulled is wrapped around the hook, pull another loop through that, making a second chain stitch.
Be sure to leave at least 4 inches (10.2Â cm) of yarn at the beginning in case you need it later. , This forms a ring.
Pull a new loop through the loop already on the hook, as well as through the chain stitch. , This is the same as if you were doing rows of double crochet stitch. , Make two double crochet into the center of the ring. , Chain two then make three double crochet into the center of the ring.
Do this 3 times, for a total of 4 groups of 3 dc (double crochet). , Slip stitch into the top of the three chain to finish the round. , Add a new color for the next row if you like.
Simply start crocheting with the new color from any ch-sp (chain space, the gaps left by the chain stitches between the bunches of double crochet). , Again, this is the same as if you were doing rows of double crochet stitch. , In the chain space described above, do 3 double crochet stitches (but don't forget that in your first set, the first dc is really the chain three that you did already). , Chain two over the double crochet bunch and then make three more double crochet stitches into the next chain space.
This begins to create the square. , Make 3 chain stitches to form the corner of the square and then double crochet 3 more into the same chain space.
Change to 1 chain stitch between if you want a rounder, tighter square as shown in the pictures. , Do all 4 corners, and then slip stitch to the top of the ch-3 in the first corner to finish the round.
Each corner should have two sets of three dc, each separated by three chain stitches. , Change colors again if you like. , Double crochet 2 bunches of three stitches (separated by three chain stitches) into each corner.
Do only ONE bunch of three dc into each "flat side" chain space, with two chain stitches between the corner bunches and the middle bunches. , The number of side spaces will continue to increase.
You can make a potholder by backing your square with sturdy cloth, make an ornamental doily by using a thinner yarn, or even a baby blanket by using soft yarn in baby-friendly colors.
You can make an afghan by either making one huge square or by attaching a number of small squares together.
Squares can be attached by sewing or by crocheting together using slip stitch or single crochet. , -
Step 3: Obtain an appropriately sized crochet hook to use.
-
Step 4: Chain six.
-
Step 5: Slip stitch into the first chain.
-
Step 6: Chain three.
-
Step 7: Double crochet.
-
Step 8: Chain and double again.
-
Step 9: Slip stitch to finish.
-
Step 10: Start with a new color.
-
Step 11: Chain three again.
-
Step 12: Double crochet in the corners.
-
Step 13: Move to the next chain space.
-
Step 14: Form the corner.
-
Step 15: Continue until the row is complete.
-
Step 16: Start the next row.
-
Step 17: Continue similarly to the previous row.
-
Step 18: Make as many rows as you want.
-
Step 19: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Yarn, of course, comes in a wide variety of colors.
Which colors you choose vastly changes how your final blanket, pillow, or other creation will look.
Carefully choose your colors to get the effect you want.
Get the "gypsy" look by pairing red, dark purple, pink, yellow, bright blue and spring green.
Get the "old country" look by making bright squares but putting them together with a black border.
Get a classic American look by combining, white, red, blue, and pale yellow.
If you don't want the granny square look but you want to still use the method to get a fast blanket, use only two colors (white and blue, for example) to create a more subtle look.
Once you know your colors, you'll want to pick out a good yarn in the best material for you.
If you're making a blanket for a baby, use the softest yarn possible.
If making something more durable, such as a pet-bed cover, use acrylic. , The size of the hook should always be stated in the pattern you want to use or listed for the weight of yarn you purchased.
If you're worried about the hook size, do a test patch with a few rows of double crochet. , Form a slip knot around the hook, wrap yarn around the hook, and pull it through the loop in the knot--this is one chain stitch.
After the yarn you pulled is wrapped around the hook, pull another loop through that, making a second chain stitch.
Be sure to leave at least 4 inches (10.2Â cm) of yarn at the beginning in case you need it later. , This forms a ring.
Pull a new loop through the loop already on the hook, as well as through the chain stitch. , This is the same as if you were doing rows of double crochet stitch. , Make two double crochet into the center of the ring. , Chain two then make three double crochet into the center of the ring.
Do this 3 times, for a total of 4 groups of 3 dc (double crochet). , Slip stitch into the top of the three chain to finish the round. , Add a new color for the next row if you like.
Simply start crocheting with the new color from any ch-sp (chain space, the gaps left by the chain stitches between the bunches of double crochet). , Again, this is the same as if you were doing rows of double crochet stitch. , In the chain space described above, do 3 double crochet stitches (but don't forget that in your first set, the first dc is really the chain three that you did already). , Chain two over the double crochet bunch and then make three more double crochet stitches into the next chain space.
This begins to create the square. , Make 3 chain stitches to form the corner of the square and then double crochet 3 more into the same chain space.
Change to 1 chain stitch between if you want a rounder, tighter square as shown in the pictures. , Do all 4 corners, and then slip stitch to the top of the ch-3 in the first corner to finish the round.
Each corner should have two sets of three dc, each separated by three chain stitches. , Change colors again if you like. , Double crochet 2 bunches of three stitches (separated by three chain stitches) into each corner.
Do only ONE bunch of three dc into each "flat side" chain space, with two chain stitches between the corner bunches and the middle bunches. , The number of side spaces will continue to increase.
You can make a potholder by backing your square with sturdy cloth, make an ornamental doily by using a thinner yarn, or even a baby blanket by using soft yarn in baby-friendly colors.
You can make an afghan by either making one huge square or by attaching a number of small squares together.
Squares can be attached by sewing or by crocheting together using slip stitch or single crochet. ,
About the Author
Richard Hart
A passionate writer with expertise in cooking topics. Loves sharing practical knowledge.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: