What is Granny Square Crochet?
A granny square is a repeating design that is worked outward from the center in rounds that once complete will create a square shape.
What stitches do I need to know?
Your typical granny square pattern will mainly consist of groups of three double crochets combined with chain stitches.
What can I use granny squares for?
A granny square is one of the more common bases of a all kinds of projects due to it being very beginner friendly. You can sew any number of squares together to make anything
- Blankets or Pillows
- Clothing
- Accessories
- Placemats or Coasters
Are all granny squares the same?
No! While they follow basic guideline with a repeating pattern there are all sorts of adaptations to the basic granny square. I have made ones with a moon as the center, and there is one I would personally like to try that has a skull in the center.
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