How To Make A Solid Granny Square (Tutorial for Beginners)

Crocheting a Solid Granny Square

This video provides a detailed tutorial on how to crochet a solid granny square. The creator demonstrates how to make these squares, which can be created in one solid color or multiple colors.

Materials Needed

• A 4.0 mm crochet hook

• Scissors

• A darning needle

• Yarn (in one or multiple colors)

Construction Steps

The tutorial guides viewers through creating the granny square, row by row, with instructions for increasing the size and changing colors.

• Starting the Square

  • Begin by creating a magic ring. This provides a tight center for the square.

  • Chain up two stitches, which will count as the first double crochet of the round.

  • First Row: Make four sets of three double crochets. Each set should be separated by a chain of three stitches. This forms the initial square shape with four corners.

  • Join the round with a slip stitch into the top of the initial chain two.

• Subsequent Rows (Increasing the Square)

  • Row 2:

    • Start with a chain of two and two double crochets in the same space.

    • Work into the chain-three spaces from the previous row to create the corners. Each corner will consist of a double crochet, a chain of three, and another double crochet in the same stitch.

    • Along each side of the square, you will make double crochets. The goal is to have a specific number of stitches on each side of the square.

    • Join the round with a slip stitch.

• • Row 3:

    • Continue the pattern of making double crochets along the sides and forming corners in the chain-three spaces.

    • The number of stitches on each side will increase from the previous row.

    • Join the round with a slip stitch.

  • Row 4 (Color Change Demonstration):

    • If you wish to change colors, the video demonstrates how to switch yarn colors just before making the final slip stitch to join the round. This ensures a seamless color transition.

    • Continue the pattern of increasing double crochets along the sides and forming corners.

• The number of stitches on each side will again increase.

• Join the round with a slip stitch.

• • Row 5:

    • The tutorial shows this as the final row in the demonstration.

    • Continue the established pattern of increasing stitches on each side.

    • Join the round with a slip stitch.

Finishing the Square

• Fastening Off: Once you have completed all desired rows, the video provides instructions on how to fasten off the yarn securely.

• Weaving in Ends: Use a darning needle to weave in all the tail ends of the yarn for a clean and professional finish. This hides any loose threads.

• Blocking: The creator suggests using a blocking board to stretch the finished square. This helps the square to lay flat and maintain its shape, especially if it has curled or become uneven during crocheting.

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