This was one of the first things that I learnt to make when I began crocheting. At first, it seemed pretty daunting and also quite complicated. How do you create the square? What stitches do you use? Well, I'll let you in on something... you only need to know three things: how to crochet chains, a treble crochet, and a slip stitch. That's it! If you know these, you can easily create these simple crochet granny squares and, with them, create beautiful items such as blankets, bags, clothing and even a phone case. This is how...
Once you have mastered the 'traditional' granny square, you can learn how to create so many other types. A perfect example is the Sunburst granny square - you can check out my step-by-step tutorial here.
Materials:
a yarn of your choice (I'm using a DK yarn)
a hook (I'm using a 4mm)
scissors
Note: The granny square may vary in size depending on the type of yarn and the size of hook that you are using. If you are new to crochet, I suggest that you use a slightly chunkier yarn and a larger hook. This will help you see the stitches and also help you to not crochet too tightly.
Stitch abbreviations:
sl st: slip stitch
tr: treble crochet (US double crochet)
st: stitch/stitches
Pattern Notes:
This pattern is worked in UK terms.
The chain 3 at the beginning of each round does count as a treble crochet.
Do not turn at the end of each round.
Method:
Creating the circle:
Begin by chaining 6.
Insert your hook into your 1st chain, and make a sl st. You should now have a circle.
Round 1:
Chain 3.
Working into the circle you have made, make 2 tr.
Chain 3.
*Make 3 tr into the circle, then chain 3*. Repeat from * 2 more times (you should finish with a chain 3, and should have 4 sets of 3 tr).
To close the round, sl st into the 3rd chain of your beginning chain 3.
Round 2:
Chain 4.
Skipping over your first set of tr, *make 3 tr into your chain 3 space from the previous round.
Chain 3.
Make 3 more tr into the same space.
Chain 1.*
Repeat from * in each corner.
When you get to the final corner, make 3 tr, chain 3, 2 tr.
Sl st into the 3rd chain of your beginning chain 4 to close the round.
Round 3:
Chain 3.
Make 2 tr into the same space.
Chain 1.
*In the corner, make 3 tr, chain 3, 3 tr.
Chain 1.
In the next chain 1 space, make 3 tr.
Chain 1.*
Repeat from * around, working in each corner and chain 1 space.
You will have finished with a chain 1. To close the round, sl st into the 3rd chain from your beginning chain 3.
Round 4:
Chain 4.
Skipping over your first set of tr, make 3 tr in the chain 1 space and chain 1.
In each corner, make 3 tr, chain 3, 3 tr, chain 1. In each chain 1 space, make 3 tr and then chain 1.
Continue around until you reach the final corner. Here, make 3 tr, chain 1, 2 tr.
To close the round, sl st into the 3rd chain of your beginning chain 4.
You can continue to work for as many rounds as you wish. When you have your desired size, fasten off, cut the yarn, and sew in any tail ends. You can also change the yarn colour to create a colourful square.
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