Monday, April 15, 2013

G is for Granny Square

Granny squares can be used for so many different crochet projects. Below are the steps used for making a basic granny square. Enjoy!

Supplies:
Yarn
Scissors

Granny Square Pattern
ROUND 1- Chain 4, slip stitch to first chain to form a small loop

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ROUND 2- Chain 4, *(3dc into center of loop, chain 1) 3 times*; 2dc in center of loop, slip stitch to 3rd chain from beginning of round to join.
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ROUND 3- Slip stitch until you reach the first corner space created from previous round. Chain 3 (2dc, chain 1, 3dc) into space. *Chain 1, skip 3 dc, (3dc, chain 1, 3dc) into next space* Repeat from *to* 2 more times, chain 1, slip stitch to third chain from beginning of round.
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ROUND 4- Slip stitch until you reach the first corner space created from previous round. Chain 3 (2dc, chain 1, 3dc) into space. *Chain 1, 3dc into side space, Chain 1, (3dc, chain 1, 3dc) for corner* repeat from *to* 2 more time. Chain 1, 3dc into last side space, chain 1. Slip stitch to third chain from beginning of round.
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ROUND 5- Slip stitch until you reach the first corner space created from previous round. Chain 3 (2dc, chain 1, 3dc) into space. *Chain 1, 3dc into side space, Chain 1, 3dc into next side space, chain1 (3dc, chain 1, 3dc) for corner* repeat from *to* 2 more time. (Chain 1, 3dc into side space, chain 1, two times) Slip stitch to third chain from beginning of round.
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You may continue on to make the square as big as you like. Just remember to add (3dc) into every side space, with 1sc in between every side space. Always work corners as (Chain 3, 2dc, chain 1, 3dc) in your beginning corner and (3dc, chain 1, 3dc) in each of the 3 remaining corners.

2 comments:

  1. Good demo for those new to making them. I don't sc between though. I find I like a bit more solid square and eliminating the sc between the dc does that. I work my stitches in the same spaces as I would if I used the sc. If someone crochets really tight it might not work for them though. I do sometimes give a little tug here and there (depends on yarn) to make sure I'm in the right pew.

    A-Z

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    1. Thanks so much for your input. I have seen it done both ways. I've always crocheted tighter rather than looser. I believe it's because my first learning project was worked in rounds and with a tiny hook. If you have a more relaxed hand, which is encouraged in crochet, eliminating the sc in between spaces is a great route to go! Thanks again. :)

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