Easy Granny Squares
Common Granny Square Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Twisting, ruffling, cupping, uneven sides and gappy joins all have simple causes. Find the mistake that matches your square and the fix for it.
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Easy Granny Squares
Solid Granny Square: An Easy No-Gap Double Crochet Pattern
A solid granny square fills in the gaps of the classic version with rows of double crochet. Here is a four-round pattern with counts, plus ways to stop it leaning.
Granny Square Techniques
How to Read Granny Square Patterns: Abbreviations, Brackets and Charts
Written granny square patterns pack a lot into a few lines. Here is what the abbreviations, brackets, asterisks, stitch counts and chart symbols mean.
Granny Square Techniques
Crochet Hook Size for Granny Squares: A Yarn Weight Chart
Which hook goes with which yarn, what happens when you go up or down a size, and how hook material and handle shape affect your granny squares.
Granny Square Techniques
Best Yarn for Granny Squares: Fiber and Weight by Project
Acrylic, cotton, wool or a blend? How to choose the fiber, weight, ply and colors for granny squares based on what you plan to make.
Easy Granny Squares
How to Crochet a Granny Square: A Step-by-Step Beginner Tutorial
Learn the classic three-round cluster granny square, from the starting ring to fastening off, with a stitch count for every round.