What is the easiest type of granny square?

Easy Granny Squares for Beginners A basic granny square can be created in just three rounds, using a few types of foundational stitches: chain, double crochet, and slip stitch . Use this tri-color granny square pattern to create a traditional square using granny clusters, which are made up of three double crochets each.

What is the best crochet stitch for granny squares?

A basic granny square is generally comprised of chains and treble stitches , worked from the centre outwards.

What can I make with 7 granny squares?

The most common granny square projects are blankets, bags, scarves and cushions - but there's so much more you can do with these fun crochet squares! From jewellery to slippers, coats to curtains - once you can make a basic granny square there's a world of patterns for you to try!

Why is my granny square not flat?

Choose a bigger or smaller hook than what has been prescribed. If your squares are tight, curling up or looking round, it could be that your hook size is too small . If your square is really floppy and ruffling, it could be that the hook is too large. I always advise increasing by 0.5mm each time.

How many rows should a granny square have?

Most standard granny squares are 4 rows each , so everything else will kind of flow after this point. If you are joining as you go, the 4th row will be like the home stretch and make you feel all warm and fuzzy as you join everything. If you're doing the 4th row and then joining, it will feel a lot like the 3rd row.

How much fabric do I need for a poncho?

To sew a poncho, you will need a piece of fleece fabric that is 2 1/4 yards or meters long for the adult poncho we are making. The width of fleece fabric is almost always 60 inches wide, so opt for this standard width. Cut off the selvage from both sides of the fleece, ensuring you cut straight.

How many yards do I need to crochet a poncho?

You'll need 3 cakes for an adult size poncho, or approximately 1,770 yards . Yarns similar in fiber content and weight can be substituted.

Basic Granny Square - Free Crochet Pattern

Learn How To Crochet A Basic Granny Square in this crochet video tutorial plus pattern. This beginner method will have you making squares in no time using chains, double crochet, and slip stitches. Scroll down for the pattern, video tutorial plus tips!

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Watch the video Here:

The granny square is probably one of the first things a new crocheter learns to make. There are so many ways to make them but in this video I’ll demonstrate a very basic way that I like to use.

Tips:

Right side is always facing.

I recommend to weave in your ends after each Round, or at the end of making each square, weave them all in at once.

Great way to use up your scrap or stash yarn.

Add as many rows as you like to make a pillow cushion or a blanket.

Each additional Round will increase your stitch count by 12 dc stitches, or 1 additional space on each side.

Basic Granny Square

Skill Level:Easy

Size: 5″ x 5″

Instructions:

Color A – Ch 4, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.

Note: work all dc sts into the ring.

Round 1:Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), 2 dc, *ch 2, 3 dc*, repeat *-* around 3 times, end with ch 2, join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc, 4 corner ch-2 sps). End off yarn.

Color B – with slip knot on hook

Round 2:Sl st to any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp* repeat *-* around 3 times, 3 dc in beg ch-2 sp, ch 2, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (24 dc, 4 corner ch-2 sps). End off yarn.

Color C – with slip knot on hook

Note: 3 dc in next sp refers to the space between 2 sets of 3 dcs on each side, and amount of spaces will increase by 1 space each additional Round.

Round 3:Sl st to any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *3 dc in next sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp* repeat *-* around 3 times, 3 dc in beg ch-2 sp, ch 2, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (36 dc, 4 corner ch-2 sps). End off yarn.

Color D – with slip knot on hook

Round 4:Sl st to any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *[3 dc in next sp] 2 times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp* repeat *-* around 3 times, 3 dc in beg ch-2 sp, ch 2, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (48 dc, 4 corner ch-2 sps). Weave in ends.

End of Pattern

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