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Today I will be showing you the step by step process to make this three-round basic granny square.
For a beginner, a classic Granny Square pattern can look quite complicated. But it's such a wonderful pattern, and one of the best motifs a beginner can learn!
They lend themselves to all types of projects. Coasters, potholders, blankets, pillows, clothing and pretty much anything you can imagine.
What is a granny square?
A granny square pattern is a name for a motif that’s worked in granny clusters. A granny cluster is a group of 3 double crochets (or in UK terms, trebles crochets). All three double crochets are worked in the same stitch or space, separated with chains from other clusters. In every next row, you crochet clusters around the chains that separate the clusters of the previous row.
If this all sounds complicated, don’t worry. I’ve made a video tutorial for you, simply scroll down!
Whether you’re new to granny squares, or just need a refresher – I’ve created this handy walk-through video to help you with the tricky bits! You may want to pause the video if you’re working along to it (as I fast-forward through some of the repeats).
What yarn do I need to crochet a granny square?
You can choose to use any yarn you have.You can easily use up scrap yarn to make these granny squares and join them into an afghan/ blanket, a scarf maybe, or even a table runner. Use a crochet hook size recommended for the type of yarn you are using.
The size of the granny square will depend on the size crochet hook and weight classification of yarn used. You are welcome to make a few different granny squares with a few different hook sizes to see what works best for you, so you can achieve the desired size needed.
Basic Stitches Of This Simple Granny Square
Terms used: ch= chain, dc= double crochet, sl st= slip stitch.
cluster = 3 double crochets / In UK terms – 3 treble crochets
Double Crochet (dc): / In UK terms – Treble Crochet (tr)
Wrap the yarn over (YO) the hook, insert the hook into the specified stitch.
YO the hook again, draw the yarn through the stitch, so there are 3 loops on the hook.
YO the hook again, draw it through 2 loops, so there are 2 loops on the hook.
YO the hook, draw it through the final 2 loops.
Chain Stitch (ch):
A simple crochet stitch that often forms the foundation of what crochet stitches are worked into during projects.
Make a slip knot.
Insert hook into slip knot point first, bring yarn over the shaft of the hook from back to front and grab it with the throat of the hook.
Draw hooked yarn through slip knot and onto the hook. This movement will make one chain stitch
Repeat steps two and three until you have the desired number of stitches or a pattern. One loop will remain on hook.
Slip Stitch (Sl St):
Insert hook into designated stitch
YO (yarn over) and pull back through the st and through the loop on the hook.
The Special Stitch In This Granny Square
Granny Cluster (Shell Stitch): The granny cluster in this pattern is 3 stitches worked into the same space.
Now that you know all the stitches required for this granny square, it’s time to start!
The Free Basic Granny Square Crochet Written Pattern
Different Ways To Start A Granny Square
In the tutorial above I used a chain 4 method, but there are other ways to begin a granny square.
Chain 4: Make a slip knot. Chain 4. Join to the first chain with a slip stitch to make a circle/loop. This will create a ring for you to crochet your first round in. This method was shown above and is the most common technique used to make a classic granny.
Magic Ring / Circle or Adjustable Ring: This is a method that allows you to begin crochet in the round and close the hole tightly when done working in it, so the hole doesn’t show. Basically, it gives you a more solid square.
US TERMS
Row 1
Ch3, 2dc into the loop (this forms the first cluster),
ch 2,
* 3dc, ch2* three times.
Join with a slip stitch to the starting ch3. This completes the round and forms a square shape with 4 clusters and 4 corner spaces.
Row 2
Turn the work and do a slip stitch in first corner space.
Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc into the same space,
ch1,
*3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1 into next corner space* three times.
Join with a slip stitch to the starting ch3. This completes the round and forms a square shape again with 8 clusters, 4 corner spaces and 4 lateral spaces.
Row 3
Turn the work and do a slip stitch in first lateral space.
Ch3, 2dc, ch1,
(3dc, ch2, 3dc) into next corner space, ch1,
*3dc into the lateral space, ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into next corner space , ch1* three times
Join with a slip stitch to the starting ch3. This completes the round and forms a square shape again with 12 clusters, 4 corner spaces and 8 lateral spaces.
Fasten off.
UK TERMS
Row 1
Ch3, 2tr into the loop (this forms the first cluster),
ch 2,
*3tr, ch2* three times.
Join with a slip stitch to the starting ch3. This completes the round and forms a square shape with 4 clusters and 4 corner spaces.
Row 2
Turn the work and do a slip stitch in first corner space.
Ch3, 2tr, ch2, 3tr into the same space,
ch1,
*3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1 into next corner space* three times.
Join with a slip stitch to the starting ch3. This completes the round and forms a square shape again with 8 clusters, 4 corner spaces and 4 lateral spaces.
Row 3
Turn the work and do a slip stitch in first lateral space.
Ch3, 2tr, ch1,
(3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next corner space, ch1,
*3tr into the lateral space, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into next corner space , ch1* three times
Join with a slip stitch to the starting ch3. This completes the round and forms a square shape again with 12 clusters, 4 corner spaces and 8 lateral spaces.
Fasten off.
How To Make A Granny Square Bigger
Making a granny square bigger is easy to do! You’ll just continue the same granny cluster patterns but with each round, working along the edges and into each corner, will be more spaces along the edges to crochet in. This will grow your granny square.
I hope you enjoyed this easy crochet granny square pattern tutorial and learned a new crochet technique!
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