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Basic Granny Squares

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 pattern is referring to when it says front loop only for your treble crochet stitch. We are so glad you chose to visit us at Online Crochet Patterns, and look forward to sharing this tutorial with you. To start off, Online Crochet Patterns offers..

Front Loop Treble Crochet Stitch

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Difficulty Level: Easy

Yarn Weight: Other

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 only for your half double crochet stitch. We are so glad you chose to visit us at Online Crochet Patterns, and look forward to sharing this tutorial with you. To start off, Online Crochet Patterns offers

Back Loop Half Double Crochet Stitch

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Difficulty Level: Easy

Yarn Weight: Other

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 only for your double crochet stitch. We are so glad you chose to visit us at Online Crochet Patterns, and look forward to sharing this tutorial with you. To start off, Online Crochet Patterns offers

Front Loop Double Crochet Stitch

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Difficulty Level: Easy

Yarn Weight: Other

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 for your double crochet stitch. We are so glad you chose to visit us at Online Crochet Patterns, and look forward to sharing this tutorial with you. To start off, Online Crochet Patterns offers

Back Loop Double Crochet Stitch

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Difficulty Level: Easy

Yarn Weight: Other

Primrose and Proper Ruffled Granny Square Pattern

This simple, but beautiful crochet granny square pattern takes the Primrose and Proper stitch pattern you know so well and re-imagines it in a completely new way. A delicate ruffle frames the center of the square giving it plenty of romantic charm. This square would make a great addition to any sampler afghan, or it can be used as a stand-alone square if you prefer. There is a matching bonus square at the bottom of the post.

Primrose and Proper Ruffled Granny Square Pattern

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Stitches Used:
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
BPsc = back post single crochet

Additional Terms
Working in the 3 Loop of hdc - Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways V, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another V. You'll be working into the back loop of that V, this is called the 3rd loop. When working in rows, this loop will be facing you!

Gauge:
16 hdc in 4

Measurements:
12 by 12 when blocked