What is the best stitch for a granny square?

The slip stitch join method is a great choice if you don't want to sew your granny squares together with a yarn needle, but still want a simple and elegant join. Using the same color as the outer round of the granny squares is a classic choice, but using a contrasting color can really make the braid stand out!

What to make with 30 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!

Are there different types of granny squares?

Besides the classic, you also have Solid Granny Squares, Farmhouse Granny Squares, Ribbed Granny Squares, Overlapping Granny Squares and many more. You've also got Granny Mandalas, hexagons and all sorts of shapes but we'll stick with Squares for this guide.

How do you increase a granny square stitch?

You can continue increasing the size of your granny square to make it as large as you like. Simply work 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc in each corner and 3 dc in each space, joining at the end of each row and beginning the new round with a ch 3 for the first dc stitch .

What is the best yarn and hook for granny square?

Choosing Your Yarn Most patterns for granny squares suggest a worsted weight yarn or thicker . These yarns will have suggested hook size anywhere from 5.5mm for worsted weight to 15mm for super bulky yarn. Remember, the thicker your yarn, the larger your squares will be.

What is the granny square crochet stitch called?

Constructed of just three stitches— chain stitch, double crochet stitch and slip stitch —the granny square can be made in a large variety of stitch combinations to create different shapes and sizes—squares, of course, but also circles, triangles, rectangles, pentagons, hexagons, and octagons.

What can I make with 40 granny squares?

This list includes hats, backpacks, dog sweaters, hand warmers, sweaters, dresses and even pants ! The possibilities are endless with granny squares. As always, it's a list that you can quickly scroll through, tap “pattern” and you'll be taken to the Yarnspirations website and download the pattern.

Can you make a quilt out of granny squares?

I opted for a scrappy version where multiple fabrics are used in each block. I'm always on the look out for a good jelly roll quilt and this one fits the bill perfectly. The granny square quilt block is pretty simple to make and a great way to use up a jelly roll . This quilt used about 3/4 of a jelly roll.

What are the basic stitches for a granny square?

A basic granny square features the chain stitch and double crochet stitch worked in groups of three . A chain stitchtypically separates each dc cluster from the next. And in each corner space, a set of double crochet clusters are worked, separated by a couple of chain stitches to form a corner ch 2 sp.

How many stitches should a granny square be?

For a single crochet square (variant a), 8 stitches have to be added in each row (2 stitches per each corner) . They can be substituted by the same number of the chain stitches (variant b). In other words, two more additional stitches per each corner are necessary to form a square.

Unusual Granny Square Crochet Pattern - The Crossways Granny Square

I came out with the Crossways Granny Square when Debbie from MadameStitch invited me to join the Granny Stitch Sampler CAL.

This unusual granny square crochet pattern is made using cable stitches to create diagonal lines across the square’s corners. The design is based on the classic granny square pattern, but the result is a beautiful alternative granny square pattern.

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If you already mastered the classic granny square and love the look of it, but want to take your granny square crochet blanket to the next level, then you should definitely try out the Crossways Granny Square!

In this unusual granny square crochet pattern, the puffs and cables in this pattern create interesting diagonal lines from the center of the square.

If you want to crochet a granny square blanket with this pattern: you can either use this square pattern and keep enlarging it to make a big square. Or you can make as many squares as needed and join them together (I like to join with slip stitch through back loops).

Well, that’s a big question! There is a range of different granny square patterns, while the classic granny square pattern is made out of double crochet stitches and chains, there is also a solid granny square (without holes).

There are also many different granny square patterns that feature different stitches, such as lacey stitches, and granny squares with flowers in the middle. Even modern granny squares like my Iris in a Square pattern.

You can find more unusual granny square patterns on these round up posts:
20 Granny Square Patterns
18 Flower Granny Square Patterns

Unusual Granny Square Crochet Pattern - The Crossways Granny Square - Made by Gootie (1)

You can start a granny square in 3 different ways.

The first way and my favorite, is by making a magic ring, then chain 5 chains which count as 1 dc & ch-2 space, and start working into the ring. This method creates a tidy and tight center.

The second way is by working into a single chain. You start by chaining the beginning chains for the first round, plus 1 chain. Then work the first round into the first chain you made.

What is a CAL and How Does it Work?

CAL stands out for crochet along. It’s an event where different crocheters around the world are working together on a pattern at the same time.

The pattern is released in parts, over a period of time. The Granny Stitch sampler is a free crochet along that starts October 2023, where every Monday, Wednesday and Friday a new square is released and is available as a free pattern on the designer blog.

If you want to skip the blog hoping and work on the blanket at your own pace, you can purchase all 12 squares at a discounted price as a pattern bundle for only $12.99.

Unusual Granny Square Crochet Pattern - The Crossways Granny Square - Made by Gootie (3)

Gauge – Working rounds 1-4 will result in a 4” (10 cm) square.

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
FPdc–front post double crochet: Yo, insert hook from the front to the back and then to the front of the indicated stitch (working around the post), yo and pull up a loop, continue working as a regular double crochet.
FPtr–front post treble crochet: Yo twice, from the front to the back and then to the front of the indicated stitch (working around the post), yo and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops) x twice, yo again and pull through 2 remaining loops.
puff – (yo, insert hook into indicated st/sp, yo and pull up a loop) x4times working into same st/sp, yo and pull through8loops, yo again and pull through2remaining loops.
sc – single crochet
sp – space
ss – slip stitch
st – stitch
yo – yarn over
** See photo tutorial for special stitches below

How to crochet the Front Post Double Crochet Around Puff St (FPdc)

Yo, insert hook from the front to the back and then to the front of the indicated stitch (working around the post), yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on the hook), yo again and pull through 2 remaining loops.

Unusual Granny Square Crochet Pattern - The Crossways Granny Square - Made by Gootie (4)

How to crochet the Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr)

Yo twice, from the front to the back and then to the front of the indicated stitch (working around the post), yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (3 loops remain on the hook), yo and pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on the hook), yo again and pull through 2 remaining loops.

Unusual Granny Square Crochet Pattern - The Crossways Granny Square - Made by Gootie (5)

Border For Granny Square

Ss into next ch-2 sp (corner), ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc] in same ch-2 sp.

* Work 1 sc in each stitch and ch-1 sp until ch-2 sp (corner), [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc] in next ch-2 sp (corner); Repeat from * 2 more times.

Work 1 sc in each stitch and ch-1 sp until beginning ch-1, ss to 1^st sc. (196 sc, 4 ch-2 sp)

Fasten off, soak and block if needed.

Unusual Granny Square Crochet Pattern - The Crossways Granny Square - Made by Gootie (2024)

What is a CAL and How Does it Work?

How to crochet the Front Post Double Crochet Around Puff St (FPdc)

How to crochet the Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr)

Border For Granny Square

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