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Are granny squares easy for beginners?

by Bobbi Devlin

Are granny squares easy for beginners?

Granny squares are easy and fun to crochet. In fact, the classic granny square is a great beginner crochet pattern to try – even if you are new to crochet.

What size crochet hook should I use for a granny square?

Classic Granny Square You can crochet a granny square using any type of yarn and any size crochet hook. This tutorial uses a basic worsted weight yarn and size H/8 5mm crochet hook.

How do I crochet a triangle?

Steps

  1. Create a foundation chain.
  2. Single crochet across the chain.
  3. Work four chain stitches.
  4. Yarn over as you pick up stitches.
  5. Draw through seven loops.
  6. Work two chain stitches.
  7. Make another triangle stitch.
  8. Repeat to the end of the row.

What are granny squares used for?

Granny squares are a great design for making a crochet purse or bag of any size. Two squares back to back give you a small coin purse while a set of a big square like this lets you create a big beach tote. Granny square purses work best when lined so it helps to have sewing skills for this project.

How do you crochet a simple granny square?

To crochet a Granny square, start by making a chain of 6 stitches, and then slip stitch into the first stitch of the chain to make a circle. Then, chain 3 and double crochet twice into the center of the ring. Next, chain 2 and double crochet 3 times into the center of the ring.

How to crochet granny squares for beginners?

Start in a single chain. Chain 3,and make the next stitches into the first chain stitch.

  • Chain Stitch Foundation Ring. Chain 4 stitches,and use a slip stitch to join your chain into a circle. Then work your first round into the circle.
  • Magic Ring (aka Magic Circle) If you want a tight center to your square with no holes,use the magic circle technique to start your granny square.

    • How to make a granny crochet square?

    Start the Granny Square.

  • Make the First Double Crochet Cluster.
  • Crochet the Second DC Cluster.
  • Finish Round One of the Granny Square.
  • Start Round Two of the Granny Square.
  • Complete the First Double Crochet Set.
  • Work Around Round Two of the Granny Square.
  • Repeat for the Third Corner.
  • Start Round Three of the Granny Square.

    • What to do with granny squares?

    Granny Afghan Patterns. The most common, obvious way that people have used granny squares for decades is to join granny squares together into crochet blankets. You can make every square the same, make every square different or mix and match crochet granny squares to create unique afghans. If you already have a stack of crochet granny squares,…