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Intermediate
Intermediate
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classic granny square

The classic granny square is a simple, colorful crochet technique that you can use as the basis for all kinds of blankets, throws, accessories and even clothing! We’ve teamed with Craftsy® to show you how easy it is to whip up your own favorite color combinations – check out our video and instructions to learn more!
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Step 1

Project Note: Here are a few crochet stitches and techniques you’ll need to know to make these granny squares:

  • Chain Stitch
  • Slip Stitch
  • Double Crochet
  • Fastening Off
  • Whip Stitch.

Click here to view the diagram. 
 
With an H/5 mm crochet hook and your yarn, chain 5; join the chain with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as double crochet here and throughout); 2 double crochet into ring; *chain 2, 3 double crochet into ring; repeat from * 2 more times for a total of three 3-double crochet clusters. Chain 2, join to top of beginning chain-3. Fasten off.

Round 2: Join next color of yarn to any chain-2 space in previous Round. Chain 3, 2 double crochet into chain-2 space, chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain-2 space [corner-space made]. *Chain 2, 3 double crochet into next chain-2 space; chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain-2 space [corner-space made]; repeat from * two more times. Chain 2, join to top of beginning chain-3. Fasten off.

Round 3: Join next color of yarn to the center chain-2 of any corner-space in previous Round. Chain 3, 2 double crochet into chain-2 space, chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain-2 space [corner-space made], chain 2, 3 double crochet into next chain-2 space. *Chain 2, [3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet] in next corner-space; chain 2, 3 double crochet in next chain-2 space(s) until you reach next corner-space. *Repeat from * until you work all the way around. Chain 2, join to top of beginning chain-3. Fasten off.

Repeat Round 3 as many times as desired.

Finishing: To join multiple granny squares together, place two grannies with their right sides together, aligning the stitches of their final rounds. With a tapestry needle threaded with a length of yarn, sew the two granny squares together through the back loops only of the outer crochet stitches, using a whip stitch. When you’re done, weave in any remaining tails and trim away the excess yarn.

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Instructions
Step 1

Project Note: Here are a few crochet stitches and techniques you’ll need to know to make these granny squares:

  • Chain Stitch
  • Slip Stitch
  • Double Crochet
  • Fastening Off
  • Whip Stitch.

Click here to view the diagram. 
 
With an H/5 mm crochet hook and your yarn, chain 5; join the chain with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as double crochet here and throughout); 2 double crochet into ring; *chain 2, 3 double crochet into ring; repeat from * 2 more times for a total of three 3-double crochet clusters. Chain 2, join to top of beginning chain-3. Fasten off.

Round 2: Join next color of yarn to any chain-2 space in previous Round. Chain 3, 2 double crochet into chain-2 space, chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain-2 space [corner-space made]. *Chain 2, 3 double crochet into next chain-2 space; chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain-2 space [corner-space made]; repeat from * two more times. Chain 2, join to top of beginning chain-3. Fasten off.

Round 3: Join next color of yarn to the center chain-2 of any corner-space in previous Round. Chain 3, 2 double crochet into chain-2 space, chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain-2 space [corner-space made], chain 2, 3 double crochet into next chain-2 space. *Chain 2, [3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet] in next corner-space; chain 2, 3 double crochet in next chain-2 space(s) until you reach next corner-space. *Repeat from * until you work all the way around. Chain 2, join to top of beginning chain-3. Fasten off.

Repeat Round 3 as many times as desired.

Finishing: To join multiple granny squares together, place two grannies with their right sides together, aligning the stitches of their final rounds. With a tapestry needle threaded with a length of yarn, sew the two granny squares together through the back loops only of the outer crochet stitches, using a whip stitch. When you’re done, weave in any remaining tails and trim away the excess yarn.

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