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. "

Basic Granny Square - Crochet Tutorial For Beginners

If you are good at making the granny squares then you can up your skill level in the art of crocheting. So to polish your granny square skills you can easily make these pretty granny squares and step up your crochet game. Even these practiced up granny squares can lead to so many fun crochet projects.

Daisy Granny Square Motif Free Crochet Pattern and Video Tutorial

This Crochet Daisy Granny Square is the one that you will want to keep out and about all over your house. The Daisy Granny Square Motif Free Crochet Pattern has a beautiful floral motif. It's crochet beginner friendly. You can use these squares to create completely new interesting projects. You can use for coasters in any room in your house, or even that you can combine together to make a granny square flower blanket. Learn to crochet this square in the step by step video tutorial. Thanks Just be Crafty for sharing this free crochet pattern on justbcrafty.com. The link for the Daisy Granny Square Motif Free Crochet Pattern is provided below photo. Happy crocheting.

Crochet Snowman Granny Squares Blanket

A couple of years ago I made the Snowman Granny Square. And updated the pattern this year (2016) with my newest blanket pattern I made using these squares together. These smiling snowy faces can stay looking at each other in this Christmas all the time! Attaching these Snowman Granny Squares together, you can make any size blanket or afghan. It means this is a free size pattern. And also Snowman Granny Square Blanket can be worked with your favorite yarn weight. I used sport weight and made 20 squares. These all squares I joined with Join As You Go (JAYGo) method.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Crochet Hook: G/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight: (3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge: 20 dc x 7.5 rows = 4” with 4mm crochet hook.

Finished Size: Finished size of one granny square: 4.5″ x 4.5″

Materials List
Materials (for one square)
sport weight yarn (16 WPI)
Blue color (13 yards)
White color (17 yards)
Small amount of black and orange color
4 mm crochet hook

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.

From the Designer: Whether you're just starting on your crochet journey or you've been crocheting for years, every crocheter needs to know how to crochet a granny square!
PLUS, check out the video below to learn how to assemble your granny squares!