How To Crochet Basic Granny Square
Learn how to crochet a basic granny square
Crochet granny squares are easy and fun to make and a great way to start making crochet projects as a beginner. Using granny squares together you can make many crochet projects, from home decor to wearable.
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From cozy blankets to retro sweaters, bags to pillows and many many more. That’s why I say even beginners to crochet can make a crochet project if they don’t know any other crochet stitches and techniques to advance.
If you are a beginner to crochet and want to learn a how to crochet basic granny square, this tutorial will help you to learn how to crochet a basic granny square with step by step photos and the video tutorial.
You will need
Any weight of yarns you wish to use and recommended hook size for the yarn weight you selected. You can make this with solid or multiple colors.
I used
- #4-Medium / Worsted / 100% Acrylic yarns
- US 1-9, 5.5mm crochet hook
And other essential materials and tools like
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape and
- Yarn needle for weaving ends.
How to Crochet Granny Square
Make an adjustable ring.
Round 1: chain 3, 2 double crochet into the ring, [chain 3, 3 double crochet into the ring] 3 times, chain 3, join with slip stitch in beginning chain 3 top (image 1 above), slip stitch until next chain-3 space (corner space) (image 2 above).
Tips & Tricks
You can decrease the number of chains between 3 double crochet(s) if you need
- For this square above I didn’t crochet chain 1 between 3 double crochet(s).
- And for the corners I made only chain 2.
Round 2: chain 3, 2 double crochet in chain-3 space (corner space), chain 3, 3 double crochet in same chain-3 space (corner space) (image 3 above), *chain 1, (3 double crochet, chain 3, 3 double crochet) in next corner chain-3 space; repeat * from around (image 4 & 5 above), join with slip stitch in beginning chain 3 top. Slip stitch until next corner chain space.
Round 3: chain 3, 2 double crochet in corner chain-3 space, chain 3, 3 double crochet in same corner chain-3 space, *chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain-1 space, chain 1, (3 double crochet, chain 3, 3 double crochet) in next corner chain-3 space; repeat * from around, chain 1, join with slip stitch in beginning chain 3 top. Slip stitch until next corner chain space.
Round 4: chain 3, 2 double crochet in corner chain-3 space, chain 3, 3 double crochet in same corner chain-3 space (image 6 above), *(chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain-1 space) until chain-3 space corner remain (image 7 above), chain 1, (3 double crochet, chain 3, 3 double crochet) in next corner chain-3 space; repeat * from around, chain 1, join with slip stitch in beginning chain 3 top. Slip stitch until next corner chain space.
For larger sizes, repeat round 4 continuously.
You can make blanket size square following round 4 continuously.
Or make 2 cushion cover size squares, then sew together 2 panels to make cushion cover.
Make small squares 24 total to make a bag like Bobble Flower Granny Square Bag
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