The Granny Square

The Granny Square

Granny Squares are small pieces of crochet worked into squares that can be sewn together to form blankets or throws. Open spaces between clusters of double crochet produce a lacy effect. A Granny Square is worked in rounds. Make sure that you’ve read the section above on working in rounds before attempting to make a Granny Square. You use the same basic stitches whether working in rows or rounds.

When you work in rounds you start in the middle and your piece grows outward, getting larger, until it is the size you need. This is a good method if you need a square to be a particular size or plan to use different colors and have only a small amount of each. You can always adjust up or down. You can get within half an inch of the size you need and add a round of single crochet to bring it up to size. Size will be important if it is to be joined with other squares of the same size.

v Chain stitch the number of stitches specified in pattern.
v Make a slipstitch in top chain to make the chain form a ring.
v Chain three. (This counts as the first of three double crochets.) Make two double crochets, chain two, make three double crochets in ring.
v Wrap yarn over hook and draw through three loops on hook with one loop remaining on hook.
v Continue sequence of three double crochets with two chains between them as directed in your pattern.

Granny Squares have a multitude of purposes, and can be used for large and small projects. A single one can be stitched with felt and stuffing and used to create a pincushion. Two joined together can form a coaster, or with felt and padding, a potholder. Three small ones in a strip make a good bookmark. Four medium sized squares can be sewn together to form a cushion. Six sewn together can make a tablemat. Sixteen or twenty sewn together make a simple rug.

Happy Crocheting....

This comes from the "Official Guide to Crochet"

http://www.officialguidetocrochet.com/special

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