Granny Square Tutorial for Complete Beginners (Slow and Detailed!)

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This is a tutorial on how to crochet a granny square to any size for complete beginners. No prior crochet knowledge is needed as I go through everything you need to know step-by-step. I go through basic skills such as holding your yarn and hook, making a slipknot, making chains, slipstitches and double crochets. Although I use US terminology, people who want to use UK can also use this tutorial and every time I say double crochet, think treble crochet instead. I show how you can turn a small granny square into a giant granny square blanket and offer plenty of tips and tricks along the way.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:45 An Introduction to Granny Squares
02:11 Materials
03:11 Holding your yarn and hook
06:21 Making a slipknot
07:10 Chain stitch
09:59 Start of actual granny square
11:40 Round 1
20:01 Joining a new colour
22:04 Round 2
30:43 Round 3
39:07 Round 4 and beyond
42:20 Next steps
43:45 Granny Love CAL details
44:46 Is it after May 2023? Watch this!
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GRANNY LOVE CAL DETAILS
The Granny Love Crochet Along is running from 18th March to 31st May. We are making a giant granny square blanket or a granny stripes blanket, whichever you prefer. We will share our journey with each other on social media and on the Meema Makes Crochet Club Facebook Group, offering support and encouragement to everyone who is joining in. If you want to make the exact blanket in this tutorial, it is called the Dreaming of Autumn Blanket and you can make it by following the CAL KZfaq tutorials. The order of the colours will be published weekly in the Facebook group and on Ravelry for 6 weeks starting 18th March.
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Пікірлер: 72

@hey.itsmady 27 күн бұрын

I’m only 5 minutes into this video and this is already the MOST DETAILED crochet video I’ve watched!! Thank you so much.

@dccomicsscenes6188 6 ай бұрын

Honestly, crocheting took me three days to master (at a beginner level) and I don’t think I would have got there without your help. I tried watching so many video tutorial and picture tutorials and I was just not grasping it, until I watched your video. The way you articulate what needs to be done and how you show it, is just so unbelievably calming and detailed. I cannot even begin to thank you enough. Truly. You are brilliantly talented. ♥️ xox

@meemamakes 5 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much for this comment - it has made my day ❤️ Congrats on learning crochet - it’s a lot to learn in one go!

@FrancescoBarone-kf1lx 2 ай бұрын

This is the only video I've watched that has clicked! Have been trying for years to recreate my grandmother's granny square blanket. Have watched craftsy videos and other KZfaqrs, read crochet for dummies book. Your voice is so calming and clear. Bless You and Thank You!!

@meemamakes Ай бұрын

Oh wow I am so glad this video has helped you! Granny square blankets are the best and I hope you have fun recreating the blanket. Thankyou for your kind comment ❤️

@stotybooks 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I have probably watched thirty granny square tutorials and I kept getting confused, until I watched this tutorial. Your a great explainer, and an amazing crochet artist!

@kaylasfetch_ 11 күн бұрын

Such a great tutorial! I've been crocheting for a while but this was my first granny square (shockingly!) and it was so simple to follow. I started my blanket on Thursday and I'm almost done!

@soniamorris-davis6191 Ай бұрын

This tutorial is absolutely fantastic. It now makes perfect sense 😊

@maggiehawe8598 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for an easy to follow lesson.ive, just made my first ever crochet square yippee

@meemamakes 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🥳🥳

@bxgal347 17 күн бұрын

Very well explained!!! I’m gathering yarn to make a huge gs blanket but first I’ve got to finish 3 afghans I’m working on , as well as giving my thumb a good week or 2 break..tfs

@sophiajackson664 11 ай бұрын

I have always wanted to recreate my great grandmothers blanket but thought it was too difficult.. after watching your helpful video ive now just ordered my first starter kit! thanks for the great video :)

@meemamakes 11 ай бұрын

This is so wonderful to hear. Good luck on your blanket journey and I hope it brings you joy 🥰

@tashamoulton Ай бұрын

Great instructions! Started it and proceeded to crochet for more than 5 hours! :P Thank you!

@sharonkendricks4777 9 күн бұрын

I love this video soooo much very detailed i will try this one i have some size 3 weight i hope it comes out as pretty as this one

@karlytopham8555 5 ай бұрын

I've watched this video so many times and I'm happy to say that I've done 5 rounds so far and super happy with mt progress. This is honestly one of the best videos for beginners! Honestly, so grateful, thank you!

@em4462 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this !!! This is wonderful and I can now make a perfect granny square!!!

@meemamakes 7 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome and congrats on your granny square ❤️🧶

@yasminhussein6723 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Easy to follow. I found it to be a very relaxing experience as I followed your instructions through to the end. Thank you !!!

@dontabandonmewhenimsulking9132 Жыл бұрын

Well thanks so much for this video it's the 1st one out of 100 that I've actually been able 2 follow and complete 😂 queen 👑

@meemamakes Жыл бұрын

Yay I’m so glad it’s helped you! And we’ll done on a granny square 🥰

@marianaoropeza-sp3qd 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video ! Your good at what u do !👍🏼

@meemamakes 5 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@thenickwenger07 6 ай бұрын

I just love this so much! Thanks for a great video!!!

@meemamakes 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@nancyhogan8696 5 ай бұрын

This is SO helpful! Thank you for such a great tutorial.

@meemamakes 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

@jenniferperretti2001 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Incredibly helpful ❤️

@meemamakes 8 ай бұрын

So happy to help 😊

@mssassy1038 Жыл бұрын

Such great instructions. I am waiting on your tutorial on how to do the join as you go border you used on your different granny squares blanket, that you shared on instagram. I just started working on a small granny square blanket and I think that border would be perfect to join my squares. Thanks for sharing. Your instructions are so easy to follow.🙏

@meemamakes Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for comment! That video will be coming in a couple of weeks after the crochet along is well under way

@lynnjansenvanvuuren2867 Жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner and have watched and tried so many tutorials - yours are honestly the best. Your voice is soothing and I can almost hear it while o practice on my own, like a little rhyme! Thank you x

@meemamakes Жыл бұрын

@@lynnjansenvanvuuren2867 Thankyou so much for your feedback. This makes me so happy that my tutorials are working for you ❤️ your comment has made my day

@desiresnyders9758 3 ай бұрын

I started today. You voice is so calm

@meemamakes 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on getting started and Thankyou for the compliment 😊

@annasutton8078 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, good explanation and nice and slow. Happy to have found you, I've visited a lot of sites. I actually feel that I will be able to make a granny square now.

@meemamakes 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful for you and good luck with making granny squares

@annasutton8078 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.Good luck with setting up your craft room and looking forward to following your journey.

@chandasharma1615 3 ай бұрын

Mam i am from INDIA ur teaching is very good

@meemamakes 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊 glad it is helpful

@user-eu8ig6cg1m Ай бұрын

Granny Squares, my Achilles Heel. Some where along the way I always mess up.

@yuannqi8141 6 ай бұрын

Your tutorial look amazing i can't wait to try it ! I've wanted to start crocheting since a while already but it looked all so complicated but you make it look simple. I'll try it for my boyfriend birthday. But i was wondering, how long would it take me to make one as big as yours ?

@meemamakes 6 ай бұрын

Mine took 2 weeks working for several hours per day, but I can crochet quite fast with granny stitch. If you want it to be quicker then try using chunky or super chunky yarn instead!

@carolgwilliam7355 Жыл бұрын

Hello! This is a wonderful tutorial for a complete beginner such as myself. Have been knitting for 50 years but never tried to crochet and you make it all so clear. Can I just ask, what make is the best crochet hook to use - yours looks very comfortable to hold. Thank you x

@meemamakes Жыл бұрын

Yay I’m so happy you liked the tutorial 😁 They are clover amour and I LOVE them. You are right they are comfortable to hold, I get less pain from them, and the hook glides beautifully through the yarn. Highly recommend them!

@carolgwilliam7355 Жыл бұрын

@@meemamakes oh that’s brilliant, thank you for your advice. I’ll order one now then slowly learn along with your expert guidance. Thank you 😊

@angapaloar 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial!! I noticed you dont start with a slipknot when changing color and also no fasten off, just finish each round with slip stich. Is it secure? Im afraid it will unravel with time and washes.

@yingleong7236 14 күн бұрын

Does it make a difference if u do a ch before the next corner?I see some videos do and some don't. What's the best ?

@elizabethh4542 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! So lovely to listen to your videos. I have one question: when you slip-stitch to join, do you go through both the loops or just the one towards the back? I seem to get a little hole in mine. Thank you❤! Liz

@meemamakes 7 ай бұрын

I find going through both loops is less holey, but it’s not vital if you like how a different place looks. The great thing about crochet is there’s no right or wrong, you pick up tips and find your own favourite way of doing things 😊

@maryannedeering1663 Ай бұрын

Can you please tell me or does anyone know "the order" of colors for each round? You only go up to round four on the video. It's a beautiful afgan and your instructions are very well done, much appreciated, thank you so much❤ never mind, bought the pattern

@meemamakes Ай бұрын

So glad you found this tutorial helpful. The order is in the pattern PDF which is available on Etsy and Ravelry, or if you are unable to buy the pattern you can find the order for free in the old crochet along documents in the “Files” tab of the Meema makes crochet community Facebook group. Everything is linked here: meemamakes.com

@user-gx8ye1xr4z 5 ай бұрын

Just seen this video, so easy tutorial to understand. Only concern is Will one ball of all colours be enough has the blanket gets larger in size

@meemamakes 5 ай бұрын

I used 12 colours and used approx 2/3rds of each colour to make the blanket, with an extra ball for the border. My blanket was just over 1 metre square. There were some people that made the blanket bigger and were able to get an extra round in each colour if you want it larger.

@anhelise5233 3 ай бұрын

How many yards of each color should i buy?

@alejandrarivera9130 Жыл бұрын

Could you please show how to this this square in just one color so you can start the next round in a corner so there is no a ridge showing ? thank you so much!

@meemamakes Жыл бұрын

Yes this is an upcoming tutorial planned for the next couple of weeks. I do have an old tutorial showing this on tiktok if you want the link?

@jackieflesner9214 7 ай бұрын

What size hook you use Please

@meemamakes 7 ай бұрын

For DK yarn, start with a 4mm hook. It will tell you the recommend hook size on your yarn label

@nancylemke8676 9 ай бұрын

What size hook are you using? 40:15

@meemamakes 9 ай бұрын

It’s a 4mm or G hook, the recommended hook for DK yarn

@yeidiinsane 7 ай бұрын

omg thank you so so much, this is no joke the best granny square tut i have ever seen in my life 😭 you literally explain things so well !!

@meemamakes 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, glad I could help! 🥰

@SmokieKitte 6 ай бұрын

16:37 (just a timestamp so I am not lost tomorrow)

@unmu Жыл бұрын

12:47 This part is so confusing that I literally can't get through the video :( I've started over three times now. I followed you from tiktok and love your content but I am failing to find any creator who can go slowly at all for a simple granny square... I'm picking back up this hobby after years and it is so much harder than I remember...

@meemamakes 7 ай бұрын

I am so sorry for missing this comment when you posted 5 months ago. Have you managed a granny square yet?

@nancylemke8676 9 ай бұрын

You did not say what number your hook is. 33:01

@meemamakes 7 ай бұрын

4mm, my apologies for taking so long to get to this comment. I must have missed it!

@allieerin6180 2 ай бұрын

I cannot for the life of me figure out what i'm doing wrong. i've tried 6 times with 3 different videos and each time I don't end up with a square, I end up with a circle...

@meemamakes 2 ай бұрын

Are you able to send a photo so I can help? I’m happy for email at em@meemamakes.com or if you’re on Facebook we have a group you can post in for help here: facebook.com/groups/682512493564212

@user-hp2db6qs4v 7 ай бұрын

It was great to follow until you sped your video up like a chipmunk 😢

@meemamakes 7 ай бұрын

Did you accidentally increase the playback speed in your settings? Because I never speed up my voice to sound like a chipmunk so I think this may be an issue on your end.