Granny squares are one of our favourite things to crochet, they come in SO many different forms and styles, but before we jump ahead, shall we have a look at the basic granny square to kick start your journey?
Grab your hook and yarn and let’s dive in! This guide has been written in UK terms.
Stitches required.
- Ch – chain
- Tr – treble
- Sp – space
- Ss – slip stitch.
Round One:
To start, you’re going to chain (ch) 4 and join with a slip stitch (ss). We’re using Yarnsmiths Create DK and a size 3.25mm crochet hook, however you can use any yarn, and any sized hook!
Ch2 (this counts as your first treble), 2 treble (tr) into the base of the ring. Ch1, tr3 into base of ring. Repeat two more times until you have 4 sets of treble clusters with 1 chain space between. Join your last tr with a ss to the top of the ch2.
Your first round is DONE! How exciting! Now if you are working with a solid shade, then you can ignore this bit, however if you are wanting to swap colours, now is your time! Once you have joined your last tr with a ss, cut your yarn.
Grab your new colour and attach into a ch1 space from your first round. Now you can continue with Round Two as below 😊
Round Two:
If you are working with a solid shade from your previous row, ss two stitches until you reach a ch1 space from the previous row (if you’ve swapped shades, you will be attaching the new shade into the ch1 space as mentioned above). Ch2, 2tr, ch2, 3tr (you have now created your first corner space), ch1. 3tr, 2ch, 3tr, ch1, repeat until you reach the end of your square and join the with a ss.
Round Three:
Ss two stitches until you reach a ch2 corner space. Ch2, 2tr, ch2, 3 tr (this makes your corner space). Ch1, tr3 into the next space (this should NOT be a corner space). Ch1, tr3, ch2, tr3, ch1. Repeat until you reach the end of your row, ss into the top of the ch3 made at that start.
Well done! You have just finished your first granny square! You will then continue this pattern until you have your desired size. If you are changing colours, remember to attach the yarn to the corner space, and alternate this on each round to keep your square straight. You can turn your work each round, as this also keeps your square straight, however it does all depend on the tension you work your crochet at.
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