Master These FOUR Granny Square Patterns [CROCHET 101]

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Love a granny square but looking for more options? Watch this video for a step-by-step tutorial on four of my favorite crochet granny square motifs. Use them for your next crochet cardigan, blanket, or scarf!
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@stephanienorwicz1366 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Toni. I’ve never been a granny square fan because it brings back my memories of my grandmothers toilet paper and tissue holders-everything in her house was a granny square. 😂 As much as I loved my grandmother the overwhelming amount of granny squares was crazy. HOWEVER I love the new modern looking squares. They’re textured and so versatile. Definitely will try these!!! Thanks!!!

@stonytina5177 7 ай бұрын

Those new modern looking squares are NOT granny squares, they are just simply squares.

@lovealwaysmom 7 ай бұрын

@stonytina5177 Correct me if I'm wrong. (Kindly) I believe they're called granny squares because how they are constructed.

@stonytina5177 7 ай бұрын

@@lovealwaysmom Granny squares (but also rectangles and other shapes) all use the so-called granny-shell which consists of 3 double crochets (US terms) IN BETWEEN two granny shells of the previous row (please note: NOT into other stitches but in between other shells). They used to call this pattern by a different name in the late 19th century (IIRC it was something like "open dc pattern", and I don't think anyone knows for sure who introduced the term granny square. Personally, I think (no proof for this) they came up with that name because a granny shell project is so easy and simple that even (half)blind and demented grannies still can make them. No intricate patterns, no fancy stitches, just granny shells. If a pattern uses anything else than granny shells, then IMO it's no longer a granny something. It has become a "regular stitches" project. I don't think that a pattern should be called granny square simply because it is made flat and in rounds. For example, Sophie's Universe is made flat and in rounds but it is definitely not a granny square. Also, one can make granny shell projects that are not in rounds but in rows.

@hollisgrubb98 7 ай бұрын

😅

@rejoyce318 6 ай бұрын

😄😄😄 Oh, my goodness! I remember those TP covers. And yes, I have several granny square throws Grandma made, including a doll-sized one.

@roryjtalk9183 7 ай бұрын

Since I started crocheting a year ago every time I saw a solid granny square I’d think “huh I should watch a video to learn how to do that!” and today is the day!! I always learn something new watching your videos! 🩷

@ammiller3911 7 ай бұрын

Who doesn't love a classic granny? Thanks.

@MayBeLane 2 ай бұрын

To everyone that is saying she’s going too fast. Tap the screen and select the settings (cogwheel) Lower playback speed and it’ll slow down.

@tinahairston6383 7 ай бұрын

I'm not a "classic" granny fan or the textured/motif types but I do love the solid granny and the C2C granny. Keep it simple and I'm happier with the look :). Thanks, Toni!

@janetyun9687 7 ай бұрын

Omg omg omg. Your magic ring technique is genius! I'm teaching some middle schoolers crochet and they've all been struggling with this but I think your method is going to help SO much. Thank you for sharing!

@AngiesHooks 7 ай бұрын

It's not a traditional magic ring. It's a "magic" slot knot... Magic ring has an actual ring, then you lay-in the tail before making your slip knot and first row... different technique. Also the chain 2 (for US sc or ch3 for US dc) and cluster the rest of the stitches in the first chain... again different technique. Not magic ring. It's a personal preference thing, but magic rings are hard for mins to understand without knowledge of laying-in yarn techniques

@janetyun9687 7 ай бұрын

Thanks again, TONI, for teaching us your magic RING technique 🤗

@terid3569 2 ай бұрын

@@AngiesHooksyou are so wrong

@jeanhattingh4754 7 ай бұрын

Since I descovered you on KZfaq I fell hopelessly in love with Granny Squares. Thank you

@Skip-Towne 7 ай бұрын

I've halfheartedly tried to crochet in the past - I can knit but for some reason I find crochet difficult to wrap my head around, but recently I've been slowly going through your beginner crochet tutorials and they've been a huge help. I'm still struggling a bit, but I'm doing much better than my previous attempts! Thank you for these videos. Hopefully I can try the ones in this video soon!

@_maxgray 7 ай бұрын

Hi, Toni! Would you consider maybe doing a little short explaining why it matters which way we turn our work and how to do it correctly? I've heard it's important (something about which side the yarn ends up on?) but am never sure if I'm doing it the "right" way. (And is it different for in the round vs. flat?) As always, loved this video, you're a great teacher!

@_maxgray 7 ай бұрын

Maybe even a longer video on little things that might not seem important but matter in crochet - for the advanced beginner level maybe? I think a lot of us don't know what we don't know that we're doing wrong...

@SamuraiFashion 3 ай бұрын

it was quick, but you want to turn it to avoid the “vortex” (which gives it that warped look) that can happen when making granny squares.

@ssbekind 3 ай бұрын

She did do a longer video called the beginners guide to granny squares and she has a lot more details in it

@AriaGemin1 7 ай бұрын

Toni’s always reading my mind. I was just looking into different granny square motifs (especially the solid)! Love and appreciate you Toni, no one explains as well as you do

@beckysteinmiller338 7 ай бұрын

Love granny squares! The colors. Never made a solid but now I will!!

@Sutton_Bea_Still 7 ай бұрын

The way I need this right now for a last minute christmas gift. You continue to read my mind in every video!

@zanpsimer7685 7 ай бұрын

Corner to corner 34:12 if you’re like me and have already mastered the first three. Thanks for these!

@tclark7802 2 ай бұрын

I love all kinds of grannies. 💕

@cristyrhodes4898 7 ай бұрын

I love granny squares! My husband even likes them. I decided on my color palette a couple months ago, but could not decide on a pattern. So I asked hubby to help me decide. Out of the options I gave him, he chose your granny square on the bias! I'm so excited for the new year.

@EmMakes103 7 ай бұрын

I started crocheting recently and just got bored with regular granny squares! Perfect timing for this video. I can't wait to try something new and expand my skill set!

@cato6901 7 ай бұрын

You are an amazing teacher. ❤

@JRo605 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great tutorial. I really like how you start the round in the corner & end in the corner. Very clean and balanced square. Saved in my "crochet" folder!!

@genevievemilot2425 7 ай бұрын

I adore your tutorials and the granny squares learning different ways to make items can't wait to make the shawl

@salamanda11 7 ай бұрын

I love a good granny square. 🥰 Excited to try the C2C granny! For any beginners, I’d really recommend chaining at least 2 in traditional and solid granny square corners. Especially for the first round it’s hard to find the spaces when they’re so small!

@yulianakasman5053 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Toni for this amazing tutorials for granny squares ❤❤❤ lately i'm obsessed with granny squares after trying my hands on a granny square blanket, and this tutorial really help me to experience more granny square stitches which is GREAT! It's my first time learning the corner to corner stitch and its so lovely! Thank you for the tutorial 😊❤

@ellendamsky2055 Ай бұрын

Thanks! This video is so helpful and your work is beautiful.

@jewv2231 5 ай бұрын

You are so good!! I LOVE watching you crochet! Your tension is so perfect, you’re fast and an excellent teacher. Thank you so much! I got my yarn winder that you demonstrated and I love it. I am relearning how to crochet as it’s been about 40-45 years since my last project, yikes! Thanks for your videos. You’re the best!!

@QueenBaha 7 ай бұрын

🌴☀️Thank goodness for reminders☀️🌴

@fionascheibel977 6 ай бұрын

This year is the year of the granny square for me. Im focusing on learning all different types as i try to reduce my yarn stash.

@gaylelazarus2394 6 ай бұрын

Great video, Toni. Thank you for putting this together. Yes, I’m a granny square lover. I can not believe how many granny squares are out there. Hundreds, thousands it’s totally incredible. ❤gayle

@gaylelazarus2394 5 ай бұрын

Hi Toni❤, I loved this video and all the granny’s. I am a big lover of granny squares. I recently came back to crocheting after many years away. This time I’m so into it. I’m amazed at all the stitches I learned already. And I pretty well mastered the regular granny square. I was never able to get even close to a granny square so I’m thrilled. I’m in awe of the never ending granny squares. It mind boggling 😂. I like the corner to corner but have been afraid of it. You made me feel like I CAN DO IT! So I’m going to give it a shot. Thank you Toni for all your enthusiasm and fun tutorials. 🧶🧶🧶

@valeriehowden471 7 ай бұрын

I recently started a granny square blanket. Decided on the solid granny to minimize holes + maximize colour. I like to see the options for turning after each round. My squares end up relatively flat and square without turning ... perhaps because I crochet loosely. Many thanks for sharing your methods!

@kristenbarbacci3695 Ай бұрын

Ha ha-Toni FM-your voice should be on radio-love to listen and learn from your videos- Thank you!

@deegralak-roe 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful 😍 Thank you. My favourite is the corner to corner one.

@andreabenz8456 Ай бұрын

Toni, thank you for this I started crochet 2 December's ago watching your videos and had 2 massive heart attacks back to back last summer and now that my health is back to going better I'm getting back into. I can't wait to try these I honestly sucks at granny squares but going to give it a try. With your help I finished my first project a child blanket for my niece she was excited and couldn't believe I made it. So thank you again❤❤❤❤

@nondumisodamane4207 3 ай бұрын

Granny's are lovely, thanks Toni.

@ginakiyuna5990 7 ай бұрын

I have to admit, I've never really been a fan of granny squares -even though it was the first pattern I learned. Maybe it was all the potholders, or the red and white vest my great-aunt made me for christmas one year (I swear, it was probably the originator of the ugly-Christmas-sweater rage). However, recently, I've seen some really lovely granny square afghan patterns that have really caught my eye! So I here I am needing a tutorial on how to do the granny square again. Thanks, Toni! Your tutorials are the best!

@peggytraeg 6 ай бұрын

I really like the C2C granny square. Thank you for your videos.

@jodeyhawkes3494 7 ай бұрын

Love this version of the C2C! Very pretty. Thanks for making me laugh out loud with your “yarn chicken” comment. I’ve lost that battle many times!

@ASquareGranny 7 ай бұрын

I adore granny squares! Thank you so much! ☺️🧶🫶🏻

@debbiechase7762 2 ай бұрын

I do love Granny Squares! Thank you for the tutorial! 🙂♥️

@stephanierandlett1994 7 ай бұрын

That hook is so pretty!

@jrowla851 5 ай бұрын

such a great tutorial! I can now make all 4 types of granny squares in the video!

@jngbialek 7 ай бұрын

I'm doing a granny stitch afghan, can't wait to finish so I can do some squares!🎉

@ruthd8986 7 ай бұрын

Amazing! Love watching how you teach, you make everything so much easier to learn.

@deborahm4484 7 ай бұрын

Hi toni great video i love the ctc granny i made a large blanket with it lots of different colours love it.great teacherthanks for tips.

@mollysparks8982 7 ай бұрын

I love a good granny square! I've recently been making bags and blankets with the daisy granny square, as well as a rose blanket

@karenaemrich6253 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Toni. Enjoy your holidays!

@sandrastefanek695 7 ай бұрын

Thanks I love granny squares!

@mariaricci9036 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Looking forward to making one of these in a project!! Appreciate you!!!!

@PaigeFrances97 7 ай бұрын

I need a video on best crochet hooks, I need an upgrade and I only trust you ❤

@christademasier 5 ай бұрын

Great tutorials !! Love them and learn so much from you.

@tl4361 7 ай бұрын

I'm excited about this a I haven't picked up a needle in years, and I need a small refresher. Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!

@_maxgray 7 ай бұрын

Toni also has a video called the Ultimate Granny Square Guide and another about granny square color changes - I find their tips really helpful, you might too!

@OrganicMommaGA 7 ай бұрын

My goodness, Toni! I love that saying, "I played Yarn Chicken and lost." That is such a witty and apt description of what has happened to me, too! Being fairly new to intentional projects, I began what I thought was an easy, stash-busting project: A shawl. My inexperience in this became obvious when my shawl was ALMOST complete and the ombre/verigated/paterned yarn I had been using ran out. I had started with what I thought was a huge cake of yarn - not REALLY knowing how much of it had been used and not having the wrapper with it to even have a clue as to what potential brand/color it was led me on a wild goose chase of Epic proportions! Come to find out the most likely yarn was an out of stock/discontinued color scheme, so I had some decisions to make with that! Learned quite a bit from that... And now I know WHY all the crafters before me (who passed their yarn stashed to me) had so many partial skeins left in their stashes! They always bought MORE than they needed for a project. LOL So here I am, likely making beaucoup kelidescopes of Granny Squares to bust through the variety of yarns in this combined stash. Thanks so much for making this tutorial!

@pyenygren2299 6 ай бұрын

All right! I have downloaded this video, so I can see it again (and again and again!). EDIT: if you want to and have time for it, I would appreciate a video where you change colour for every row.

@kathleennece715 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@cherylnelson7498 3 ай бұрын

Love her to bits BUT … Her speed has me torn between cussing and crying. I must pause at each step, magic circle, first loop, each trio of doubles, lord help me at turning and doing the next row!!! I’ve pulled this apart four times and started over. I know I’ll get it eventually. Must continue to persevere.

@besogneland Ай бұрын

Too fast!

@donnagoray3551 Ай бұрын

Tap at top of video and a settings icon appears, tap that icon and a playback speed is shown so tap that and you can slow down the video speed !!!

@kariwenzel2910 7 ай бұрын

You tutorials are always so clear and easy to understand. You are never to fast and so good at what you do. Thank you for always willing to share your love and knowledge with us - newbies and experienced alike!!!

@txbarnldy 2 ай бұрын

Amazing tutorial! Thanks

@DesziesCrochetCubby 7 ай бұрын

Hi, Toni. Popping in to say hey and Merry Christmas to you and yours.I haven't ever made a C2C blanket yet, but I do plan to in the future. Played Yarn Chicken many-a-time and it is scary...LOL. Keep doing what your doing. Much love, Deszie.

@deborahpasha9727 7 ай бұрын

I love the different variations on the granny square motif. However I hate joining them. With a small project it is not so bad. But if it is a large project with lots of smaller squares I would rather not. If I am designing a project that uses squares I tend to do 8" or better. Especially if I am crocheting them together. Sewing is much quicker but sometimes the join just calls for crochet. Making the squares is quick and easy. Putting it all together is what takes the most time🤗.

@GaminGawdess 7 ай бұрын

Fab job!!! Theses I shall use as baby bibs. They will be grannies with a cause😂

@l.a.w.79 7 ай бұрын

Turning the granny square is brilliant. I’ve done that before, but I love your tips and techniques!!!

@meezerhairforever 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@carolynroth1281 7 ай бұрын

You are such a good teacher! Thank you!

@mshupdates 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏!!!!

@user-og7jk7lr6q 5 ай бұрын

Is it it just me or did she go to fast

@marielittle690 4 ай бұрын

It's you.....

@leospiritlovereading3388 4 ай бұрын

You can go in settings and slow it down if you need too.

@maillawalker4675 3 ай бұрын

It's not just you, she was quick on this one😂 I was like , hmm ill just have to watch over and over lol.

@kathrynrandall1844 3 ай бұрын

Just a tad..close caption and rewind

@SamuraiFashion 3 ай бұрын

If you have specific questions, you could always comment them too! I wouldn’t mind answering and I’m sure there’s others that wouldn’t mind either

@miracheraa5745 7 ай бұрын

Thanks ❤

@spwaff. 5 ай бұрын

2:24 you have such pretty hands and i’m obsessed with ur sparkly nails!😂😂

@JamesBoyd-gr9fe 7 ай бұрын

Eden North Carolina love your videos

@christineeschbach7559 4 ай бұрын

Ur amazing at what u do, crocheting

@TLYarnCrafts 4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you :-) I really do love it.

@alekfelis 7 ай бұрын

I just finished a vest with circle centered granny square, but messed the counting at the corners and ended up with extra fabric. So I'm looking forward to find my mistake whit that video.

@nannabetty1323 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the clear demonstration

@maillawalker4675 3 ай бұрын

Hi Toni! I love your videos, im learning so much. If possible, can you do a slow tutorial for granny squares or should i just slow down the playback😂 i hope to be as fast as you some day😊

@kismymailks 7 ай бұрын

Hey Toni, 👁 ❤️ 👵 ⬛️s Right now I'm working on a granny square blanket using all different granny squares. I'm hoping it will be big enough for my queen size bed.

@victoriasmaranda7832 3 ай бұрын

Multumesc!🍀💝🌹

@cynthiahoggatt6911 7 ай бұрын

Nice

@proudtrans15 5 ай бұрын

That moment when I realized I was doing a half double the whole time

@JennFrederickRN 7 ай бұрын

Hi, Toni! I was looking for the link you had in the description for SkillShare, but couldn’t find it. Can you help? Am I missing it?

@rociodelpilarpenahuertas7319 7 ай бұрын

Hi from Bogota Colombia

@rebeccakrueger0229 7 ай бұрын

You are the BEST, I'm currently binging your whole catalog and mentally cataloging what I want to make of yours! Two questions maybe you (or someone here can help me with): 1. Does a turning chain only count as a stitch when it is specifically said that it does and 2. When you say a project takes X number of skeins/balls/etc, does that include yarn for swatching? So if something says it takes one ball, do you really need two if you want to do a gauge swatch? Thank you!

@beverlyhess611 5 ай бұрын

Hey Toni, these are fantastic! I am curious as to why you don’t do a chain two or three as your first dc? I love the way yours look, so it’s not a different esthetic, but most other gs patterns I’ve seen use the two or three chain as the 1st dc…anyway, love your videos! Keep them coming, please!

@cmccloskey56 7 ай бұрын

Not keen on granny squares because I’ve only seen ordinary ones at home. You’ve given me some ideas to try… now if only there was some easy way to block them in bulk, then click my fingers and they’d all be joined together…

@Pam-Rose 7 ай бұрын

Do you have a video of how to change yarn colors, specifically for a temperature blanket? Thank you.

@DeborahWills1993 2 ай бұрын

These are awesome and great tutorials. Are you using the same yarn for each square? What size hook are you using? Thanks, love crocheting with you 🙂🧶

@stardustdaydreamer1581 7 ай бұрын

This already seems really complicated, and you're going too fast for me to easily keep up, but I can tell you're really passionate and enjoy doing this! Hopefully one day I'll be able to get this good at crochet!

@jeanhattingh4754 7 ай бұрын

I love your tutorial videos they so easy to follow. Thank you.

@julierines1100 7 ай бұрын

I was thinking these last two would make amazing low and high blocks for a temperature blanket

@marutchayali.421 4 ай бұрын

The solid granny can be converted easily to granny hexagons, I don’t see the circle one working for a hexagon, but I’m curious how it would be to try the corner to corner since the dimensions would be different. 😂 I want to make a granny hexagon cardigan, but I personally don’t like how many holes are in the average granny square/hexagon, I will be doing the solid granny method for it thanks to your video. ❤❤❤

@bridgettetullos842 7 ай бұрын

Which book would you recommend for a beginner

@sandrinekrunity653 13 күн бұрын

Hello, what a Great Tutorial. Thank you❤ what a yarn you have used bei the Circle Granny 24:45….??? Wonderful 🫶greetings from germany

@mrswelch78 7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@MelissaYates Ай бұрын

I just learned a new term. Yarn Chicken. I mean I know what it is but I didn't know there was a term for it!😂😅🎉

@theresadavidsson7959 7 ай бұрын

❤

@grace-v2d 6 ай бұрын

Are these Granny squares tunisian crochet or regular crochet? Is there such things as tunisian crochet Granny squares? I am new to crochet and trying to focus first on TC because I like the knit like combo.

@xiomaralindaguerrero334 6 ай бұрын

My stitches are tight. Any suggestions on how to loose my hold.

@sophiejocheer17 5 күн бұрын

Could you say much yarn each one used approximately?

@natty89Rocks 7 ай бұрын

When you say that you increase the round in the circle in a square granny square do you mean it goes up by one

@ssbekind 3 ай бұрын

Yes you are putting two stitches into the same stitch so it would increase by one. Hope i explained it well

@Sharon-hy4zx 3 ай бұрын

Which tutorial is for beginner for the granny square?? TY

@TLYarnCrafts 3 ай бұрын

hi! you can find a classic granny square tutorial here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d5uPpLx-1anNf4U.htmlsi=KGe9en1OuleQZJPE

@MzMeMe960 7 ай бұрын

I don't see the Skill Share link.

@vicentacastillo363 7 ай бұрын

😘🧶❤️🥰😍👍👏👏👏

@bumblehoney7206 7 ай бұрын

I can't get past 2:30, something between 2:00 and 2:20 - it looks like you're holding more threads of the project than you've explained

@yettaoshea8869 7 ай бұрын

Never turned my work at end of round for squares and never had it look like a vortex. Don’t like the effect that putting the backside on the front every alternating row. You can definitely see the difference between the rows. Especially on the solid square. The front and back of stitches look different.