How to crochet: A basic Granny Square

In this video we will show you how to crochet a basic granny square. This technique is great for any crochet project, especially blankets! This video uses US crochet terms.

In this video we will show you how to crochet a basic granny square. This technique is great for any crochet project, especially blankets! This video uses US crochet terms.

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In this video we will show you how to crochet a basic granny square. This technique is great for any crochet project, especially blankets! This video uses US crochet terms.

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Level: Easy
Craft: Crochet
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 1

Step 1

In this video you will learn how to crochet a basic granny square.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 2

Step 2

First, tie a slip knot, place it over the end of your hook and make a foundation chain of 4 stitches.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 3

Step 3

You are now going to join these 4 stitches into a little ring by making a slip stitch into the first stitch of your foundation chain.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 4

Step 4

The next step is to crochet 3 stitches. Now work 2 double crochet stitches into the center of the little ring.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 5

Step 5

Repeat that to make another double crochet stitch into the ring.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 6

Step 6

Next, chain 2 stitches and work 3 double crochet stitches into the ring.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 7

Step 7

You are going to repeat these steps twice more until you have 4 groups of 3 double crochet stitches.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 8

Step 8

You are now going to join your first round by working a slip stitch into the 3rd chain stitch at the beginning of your round.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 9

Step 9

That’s the first round of your granny square complete!

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 10

Step 10

To begin working round 2, first chain 3 stitches. You are now going to work 2 double crochet stitches into this hole here.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 10

Step 11

You will do that at the start of every round when you are working your granny square: chaining 3 and working 2 double crochet stitches into the chained space below.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 12

Step 12

The next step is to work 1 chain stitch and then 3 double crochet stitches into the next chained space.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 13

Step 13

It is important to remember that whenever you come to a corner, you will always work 3 double crochet stitches, chain 2 and then work more 3 more double crochet stitches. You only ever chain 2 when you are on a corner. On the side, you will chain Continue with this sequence until you reach the chained space where you started.

How to crochet: A basic Granny Square - Step 14

Step 14

Now that you’ve reached the chained space you started you need to complete that corner by making 3 double crochet stitches. Chain 2 and join your second round of your granny square by making a slip stitch into the 3rd chain stitch at the start of your round.