The Granny Square Book: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square

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Solid Granny Square:As the name suggests, this solid granny square is made with a stitch pattern that produces a solid-looking square. (Here’s another solid granny square without holes.) They’re usually made with just one color of yarn. If you are looking for a more simple design, this is the perfect square for you. The number of granny squares you need for a blanket will depend on the size of the blanket and the size of your granny squares. For example, a baby blanket might require 49 6-inch granny squares, while a throw blanket might use 64 8-inch granny squares. More Free Crochet Patterns Now that you know how to make a simple granny square, you’re reading to try some of the more complex granny square patterns out there. The only thing you need to get started with crochet is a hook, yarn, and a good pattern. From there on out, it’s all about creativity! You can customize your granny square with whatever type of yarn you like – the possibilities are endless! What is the best yarn for granny squares?

Other shapes that use the granny set stitch of 3 dc with spaces. For example, you can crochet granny triangles, granny hexagons, granny rectangles, and more. Other crochet motifs that aren’t necessarily squares. A few people call any crochet motif a “granny square.” I’d venture to say that most people don’t call them that when they aren’t squares, but some people do. But in this tutorial, I’ll show you the classic version made from 4 rounds of double crochet clusters worked into chain spaces. How to Crochet a Classic Granny Square To change to a new color of yarn, make the slip stitch join at the end of the round with the new color. (If you remember, each round is joined with a slip stitch to the top of the starting ch-3.) Designing granny squares is my jam. It’s what I love to do most and so my book, Granny Square Flair, has fifty 6″ granny square patterns for you to play with. UPDATE OCTOBER 2019!I’ve written the following granny square tutorial with beginners in mind. The pattern is easy to follow (and easy to memorize!) and will get you started on your first granny square project in no time! Granny squares are easy and fun to crochet. In fact, the classic granny square is a great beginner crochet pattern to try – even if you are new to crochet. This updated second edition of The Granny Square Book offers crocheters at all skill levels even more to love about granny squares—featuring 25 brand new squares, and 25 all-new projects. As I mentioned in my first review, six of the motif patterns are reprinted from The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet. The second edition also includes the 12 floral granny square patterns from Granny Square Flower Garden. Even if you have both of these books, that still leaves you with over 80 additional granny square patterns.

Hexagon Granny Square:This granny square is very similar to the classic granny square pattern, but it’s made in the shape of a hexagon. The Granny Square Book, Second Edition: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square--Now with 100 Motifs and 25 All New Projects! Crocheters looking to move beyond basic granny squares, as well as new crocheters drawn to these traditional motifs, will enjoy this collection.” — Library Journal

To get the most out of Granny Square Flair, you’ll need to know the most common crochet stitches and how to read a written pattern or chart. Anything out of the ordinary is explained of course. When is Granny Square Flair out?

The introduction includes reflections on the Hubert family's love of grannies, as well as personal quotes from other crochet designers about granny squares. Six motif (5 granny) patterns were already included in The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, another book by Hubert published by Creative Publishing International.

The Granny Square Book: Second Edition: Timeless Techniques & Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square is the revised edition of Margaret Hubert’s 2011 book, The Granny Square Book, which I previously reviewed. Most of the information from my original review still applies, such as my description of the book as “An ode to the granny square…along with tips for construction, design, and finishing touches. Uses U.S. pattern abbreviations for motifs and projects, and international stitch symbols for motifs.” However, the new edition has added 25 motifs, so the book now includes 100 (rather than 75) motif patterns. Granny squares are usually small in size, so they are a great way to use up small scraps of leftover yarn. You can make granny squares in one solid color or use a different color of yarn for each round. To start in a single chain stitch:Chain 3, and make the next stitches into the first chain stitch. All of the clusters in the first round will be made into the first chain stitch. Option 2: Chain Stitch Center Ring You don’t need a specific type of yarn for this project – a small amount of yarn from your stash will do just fine. That said, I always encourage beginners to choose a light color worsted weight yarn with a smooth texture. (It will be easier to see your stitches that way.) Then, choose a hook size according to the yarn label.