I have been getting a lot of requests lately for a traditional granny square tutorial. You asked and I listened! I wasn’t able to make a video but I did put together a photo tutorial for you. I hope you enjoy it!
Granny Square Tutorial by @stitchin_mommy #CrochetTutorialThursdayClick To Tweet
Traditional Granny Square
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Materials:
- Worsted Weight Yarn
- Crochet Hook*
- Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
- Scissors*
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Skill Level:
Easy
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(es)
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated
Tutorial:
Round 1: Magic Circle, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc)
[Note: Alternately, you can ch 4 and join in beginning ch with a sl st to form a circle, then ch 3 (see photo below)]
2 dc into the circle
ch 2 (this will be the corner of the square)
3 dc into the circle
ch 2 (this is the next corner)
3 dc into the circle
ch 2 (next corner)
3 dc into the circle
ch 3 (last corner)
Join into the top of the ch-3 with a sl st. Fasten off.
Round 2: Join a new color or the same color with a sl st into one of the ch-2 sps, ch 3 (count as 1 dc).
[Note: You can use this method for a solid color square or a multi-colored square. I like the method of fastening off because I think it’s easier to start and end in the corners. ]
2 dc into the same ch-2 sp
ch 2 (corner)
3 dc into the same ch-2 sp
*sk over the next 3 dc, 3 dc into the next ch-2 sp
ch 2 (corner)
3 dc into the same ch-2 sp**
Repeat * to ** 2 more times
Join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st, fasten off.
Round 3: Join a new color or the same color with a sl st into one of the ch-2 sps, ch 3 (count as 1 dc).
2 dc into the same ch-2 sp
ch 2 (corner)
3 dc into the ch-2 sp
3 dc in between the next 2 dc-clusters
*3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the next ch-2 sp
3 dc in between the next 2 dc-clusters**
Repeat from * to ** 2 more times
Join in beginning ch-3 with a sl st, fasten off.
To make a larger square, just continue the instructions from round 3, adding additional 3-dc clusters in between the corners as your square grows.
I hope that this tutorial has inspired you to make some granny squares! If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. Happy crocheting!
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I just finished making granny squares but I’m at a stand still as I really don’t know how to attach them. Any suggestions?????
Hi Lorraine! Here is a great method for joining squares by Dedri from Lookatwhatimade: http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/crochet-tutorials/joining-crochet-squares-part-1/
I also found this list of different ways to join squares compiled by Moogly: http://www.mooglyblog.com/join-crochet-squares/
I hope these help!