Why are granny squares so popular?
The granny square is a crochet staple that made its debut all the way back in 1891. Granny squares earned their first published print pattern in 1897, and we’ve been making/seeing these brightly coloured squares ever since.
Ever wondered why “grannies” hold such enduring appeal?
-They’re fun to create
-They’re easy on the wallet
-They’re portable
-They provide endless opportunity for colour pairing and palette testing
-They were initially designed for the use of scraps. That’s right: yarn de-stashing opportunities, and this is precisely why the tradition of crocheted granny squares is quite a colourful one.
For this tutorial you will need:
- a 4.5mm crochet hook
- a tapestry needle
- scissors
- 5 different colours of our Vegan Mylk Cotton blend yarn
Follow along with our Accessible Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Abbreviations you’ll need to know
- ch – chain stitch
- ch sp – chain space
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch (Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch, and loop on hook)
- (1) – you may chose between 2 or 1stitch depending on what suits your yarn best
ROUND #1
ROUND 1:
Magic Circle
Chain 2
2 dc into chain space (first chain counts as one double crochet)
Chain 2
*3 dc into circle
Chain 2
*Do this step 2 more times to create a square
Pull circle tail to close loop
Sl st into top of first ch 3
Cut yarn and pull strand through
Weave in ends but leave a strand long to remind you which is the “bad” side
ROUND #2
ROUND 2:
Attach next colour and chain 3
2 dc into same ch sp (first ch 3 counts as a dc)
Chain 2
3 dc into same ch sp
Ch 2 (1)
*3 dc into next ch sp
Ch 2
3 dc into same ch sp
Ch 2 (1)
*Do this step 2 more times to create a square
Sl st into top of original ch 3, cut yarn and pull through
Weave in ends
Round #3
ROUND 3:
Attach next colour and chain 3
2 dc into same ch sp (first ch 3 counts as a dc)
Chain 2
3 dc into same ch sp
*3 dc into next 2 sp
Ch 2
3 dc into same sp
*Do this step 2 times
3 dc into next ch sp
Sl st into top of original ch 3, cut yarn and pull through
Weave in ends
Round #4
ROUND 4:
Attach next colour and chain 3
2 dc into same ch sp (first ch 3 counts as a dc)
Ch 2
3 dc into same ch sp
*3 dc into next 4 ch sp
Ch 2
3 dc into same ch sp
*Do this step 2 more times
3 dc into next 3 ch sp
Sl st into top of original ch 3, cut yarn and pull through
Weave in ends
Round #5
ROUND 5:
Attach next colour and chain 3
2 dc into same ch sp (First ch 3 counts as a dc)
Ch 2
3 dc into same ch sp
*3 dc into next 4 ch sp
3 dc into next ch sp
Ch 2
3 dc into same ch sp
*Repeat this step 2 times
3dc into next 3 ch sp
Sl st into top of original ch 3, cut yarn and pull through
Weave in ends
FINISHED!
Let us know how you did :)
