Basic Granny Squares

Squares and Blocks

If you wanted to work on a crochet project that used granny squares you have to learn the basics first. This granny square crochet pattern will show you the crochet basics of making a granny square like making the loop, what a chain is and so on.

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Basic Granny Squares

Front Loop Treble Crochet Stitch

The Front Loop Treble Crochet Stitch is a variation of the treble crochet stitch also known as the front loop triple crochet stitch. For this crochet stitch, you will be inserting your crochet hook through the front loop of your treble crochet instead of through both loops. This is the stitch your

Front Loop Treble Crochet Stitch

Back Loop Half Double Crochet Stitch

The Back Loop Half Double Crochet Stitch is a variation of the half double crochet stitch. For this crochet stitch, you will be inserting your crochet hook through the back loop of your half double crochet instead of through both loops. This is the stitch your pattern is referring to when it says

Back Loop Half Double Crochet Stitch

Front Loop Double Crochet Stitch

The Front Loop Double Crochet Stitch is a variation of the double crochet stitch. For this crochet stitch, you will be inserting your crochet hook through the front loop of your double crochet instead of through both loops. This is the stitch your pattern is referring to when it says front loop

Front Loop Double Crochet Stitch

Back Loop Double Crochet Stitch

The Back Loop Double Crochet Stitch is a variation of the double crochet stitch. For this crochet stitch, you will be inserting your crochet hook through the back loop of your double crochet instead of through both loops. This is the stitch your pattern is referring to when it says back loop only

Back Loop Double Crochet Stitch

Hexi Askew Square

This 12 (30.5 cm) square starts with a hexagon. Crossed double crochet and popcorn stitches add texture. This square was designed for the sixth annual Moogly Crochet Along. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch, treble (triple)

Hexi Askew Square