How Do You Crochet A Granny Square?
Here is how “Granny” made a quick and simple crocheted blanket. It is something most beginners can learn quickly, as the technique is the same for each row. Using Granny squares, you can crochet a blanket without having to carry the blanket-in-progress with you. You make the squares individually, then stitch them together. • You’ll need yarn. Obtain yarn of your choice. • Obtain an appropriately sized crochet hook. • Chain six. Chain six. Form a slip knot around the hook, wrap yarn around the hook, and pull it through the loop in the knot. Now the yarn that you pulled through is wrapped around the hook, and you can pull another loop through that. Be sure to leave a little extra yarn at the beginning in case it is needed later. • Slip stitch to close. Slip stitch into first chain (to form a ring). Pull a new loop through the loop that’s already on the hook, as well as through the chain stitch. • Chain three Chain three (equivalent of a first stitch of double). • 3 double crochets, into
Gauge: Granny squares can be worked at any gauge. If you’re crocheting a granny square as part of a pattern, match the gauge mentioned in the pattern as closely as possible. Otherwise, you can work your granny squares at whatever gauge you like. Choosing Materials: Granny squares can be worked with any yarn plus a crochet hook of appropriate size. Check the label on the yarn you plan to use; the correct crochet hook will be specified. Use that as a starting point, but feel free to make adjustments as needed. Choosing Colors and Fibers: Granny squares can be a single color or multicolored. Any combination of colors can be used. There are infinite possible variations. If you work with multiple yarns, the fiber contents should be the same, or compatible, so that the finished project will wear evenly with repeated washing and use. For example, do not combine cotton and acrylic in the same granny square. The cotton and the acrylic will wear differently. Acrylic is typically shrink-resistant
Granny squares, worked in two or more colors, are stitched together to make decorative afghans, shawls and other accessories. Open spaces between clusters of double crochet produce a lacy effect. Check project instructions in craft books for specific granny-square patterns. Step 1 Chain stitch the number of stitches specified in pattern. Step 2 Make a slip stitch in top chain to make the chain form a ring. Step 3 Chain three. (This counts as the first of three double crochets.) Make two double crochets, chain two, make three double crochets in ring. Step 4 Wrap yarn over hook and draw through three loops on hook with one loop remaining on hook. Step 5 Continue sequence of three double crochets with two chains between them as directed in your pattern. Step 6 Switch yarn colors between rounds.
