How to Make a Granny Square

By: Christine Weiher, Editor, AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns

When learning how to make a granny square you might find there are a few different ways to do so. Everyone's taste and design are unique in their own way and might find working up a granny square is easier to do one way over another. Granny square patterns are very popular with crocheters because they are easy to crochet, they're versatile and they can be very intriguing once you find a pattern you like.

If you're just learning to crochet then learning how to make a granny square can be extremely exciting. Before diving into a pattern you'll want to choose your yarn weight, yarn color and appropriate hook size. Most granny squares either start with the magic circle or a slip knot to form a ring. Once worked around you will eventually start to see a square pattern, which can be formed from double crochet stitches. The stitchwork that forms in granny square patterns is really pretty whether you work your square in one solid color or you switch in between rounds.

The granny squares listed below are some of the finest we have to offer. You'll find solids as well as multicolored squares. The nice thing about granny squares is that you can make many crochet patterns out of them. From granny square blankets, to crochet scarves and even purses; your imagination can take you far. Keeping on track with the granny square blankets let's learn how to make a granny square with these patterns, and be sure you know how to join granny squares, too.

With a variety of colors, stitches, and pattern designs, there's a granny square pattern for every crocherter in How to Crochet: 16 Quick & Easy Granny Square Patterns!

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Whether you're looking for fun granny squares, granny square blankets for the winter or afghans in pastel colors you will find a pattern that you love in Crochet Granny Squares to Make in 2015.