How to Crochet Classic Granny Square (Easy Tutorial)
If you want to learn how to crochet a granny square using its classic stitch, this easy tutorial will help you. All you need to start are some basic crochet skills, and other things will guide this tutorial. So, let’s get started!
Instructions For Crocheting Granny Square
If you are comfortable with reading the written instructions on how to crochet the granny square, here is a pattern for three rounds. Other rounds will work the same way, so don’t worry.
Abbreviations Used:
- Chain (ch)
- Slip Stitch (sl st): To make it, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through the loop on crochet hook.
- Double Crochet US (dc)
- Chain 2 space (ch-2 sp)
Start by making a slipknot on your hook.
Round 1:
- Ch 4 to form the center ring of the square.
- Join the first chain with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 2:
- Ch 3 (counts as the first dc).
- DC twice into the center ring. This forms your first ‘double crochet cluster.’
- Next, ch 2 to form a corner.
- DC thrice into the center again to form your second ‘cluster.’
- Ch 2 for the next corner.
- Repeat this twice (thrice dc, then ch 2), so you have four ‘clusters’ separated by four ch-2 spaces.
- Join with a sl st to the top of your beginning ch 3.
Round 3 and onward:
- Ch 3, then dc twice into the same space.
- Ch 1, then work 3 dc into the next ch-2 space.
- For a corner, ch 2, then work another 3 dc into the same space.
Repeat this process around the square: (ch 1, work 3 dc into the next space; ch 2, work 3 dc into the same space).
Video
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