Easy granny square crocheting instructions

Granny square crochet classes

When you start with a circle than turn it into a square it is confusing at the beginning. This pattern is not going to be written in rows or rounds. I am going to write it in steps instead. This way you can follow as you are making each dc.

You can make one very large square into an afghan. Use different colors along the way for the rounds. I have seen some very pretty afghans done in this simple manner. It was not the pattern so much as the use of the colors that made these afghans stunning.

Or you could make hundreds of small squares and stitch them together for a crochet shawls, afghan, baby blanket, vests or even Christmas stockings. There are any numbers of things you can do with the basic square.

Yes the basic squares are one of the most popular patterns in any crocheters collections. In all the years I have been crocheting I have come across only one person that knew how to crochet but did not know how to make a square. Of course we corrected that problem right away.

I will be explaining how to make a square with four (4) rounds. You can stop at this size or continue by adding groups of double crochet in the chain spaces as shown.

But first lets get that first square made. I will be using different colors on each round so you can see the stitches better. If you are not use to crocheting, I would suggest you use one color through out, until you understand how to complete it.

101 Granny Squares

Basic granny square pattern

First round

1 – Make a slip knot

2 – Chain 5

3 – Insert hook into 1^st chain to make a circle. Connect with a slip stitch.

4 – Chain 2

5 – Double crochet in circle 2 times (first chain 2 counts as a double crochet)

6 – Chain 2

7 – 3 double in circle

8 - Chain 2

9 – 3 double crochet in circle

10 – Chain 2

11 – 3 double crochet in circle

12 – Chain 2 connect to top of first chain 2 with a slip stitch. (First round completed) (I changed colors here)