The solid granny square is so simple to work up. You can make some using up leftover yarn, and turn it into a granny square afghan when you are done. Also, this is something that you can use as an on the go project when you are traveling somewhere.
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English Garden Afghan Square
The English Garden Afghan Square is a crochet granny square that features rows of unique stitches and bright, vivid colors. This crochet square would make a perfect accent square in a crochet granny square afghan, and would look great in any color.
From the Designer: "This square is gorgeous! It has a decidedly geometrically organized look, like a formal english garden and the color combinations just speak of the blooms in a garden. Of course you can make it in as many or few colors as you like since the square also has nice texture. Pair it with simple solid squares for a truly elegant throw.
Simple Granny Square
Crochet a simple and elegant crochet granny square when you download this stunning little pattern. If you want to crochet a stunning afghan pattern out of this classic granny square pattern, it is actually pretty simple. All you need to do is work up as many as you'd like to make a blanket. This crocheted granny square pattern uses three light and lovely colors, making it easy to work up a simple yet sweet design. Free granny squares for beginners are the perfect patterns to gain some practice if you are new to crocheting.
Traveling Crochet Afghan Square
The Traveling Crochet Afghan Square is the number 11 square in the Traveling Crochet Afghan Project. It is made using the Tunisian Crochet technique. The Traveling Afghan Crochet Square features a bold cable down the center for depth and a 3D type of effect. The cable is achieved using the Tunisian Crochet. I can teach you how to crochet the Tunisian Crochet technique, too, with video tutorials. You'll love this addition to the Traveling Afghan Project."
How To Crochet A Granny Square
"The granny square is the easiest crochet square out there and should be one of the first things a beginner should learn. It sets the start for more intricate patterns and designs. You can crochet a few rows and stop to form classic granny squares which are joined together, or you can continue with the rounds of clusters to make your granny square as big as you like (and even turn it into a one-piece blanket). How do you crochet a granny square? A granny square is crocheted in the round and it's constructed with clusters of 3 double crochet stitches evenly spaced out to form a square shape. This granny square tutorial was designed for absolute beginners with step by step instructions and a video tutorial for those who learn better from watching how it's done. "
Seasons Traveling Afghan
The season traveling afghan, conversely, features a spike cluster stitch leaf motif worked into a background of single crochet stitches. This is a beautiful pattern that includes not only row by row instructions, but a helpful reference photo, as well as a link to a beginner blocking tutorial.
