Granny Square + Granny Stripes = Endless Crochet Possibilities, by Crochet And Coffee on YouTube. 19 min 4 s.
- Video length
- 19 min 4 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Work a small granny square as your center. Make a ring, then crochet rounds of 3-double-crochet clusters separated by chain-1 spaces until the square is the size you want.
Keep the chain-1 spaces between clusters. They give the next rows a clear spot to sit in and keep the fabric flat.
Finish the last round of the square and fasten off, or stop at a corner if you are changing color. Check that each side has the same number of clusters.
Join your new color in a corner space and start the first granny stripe row along one side. Work clusters into the chain-1 spaces of the square edge.
Add more stripe rows along the same side, one on top of the other. Each row sits in the spaces of the row below, just like a normal granny stripe.
Turn the work and repeat the stripe rows along the next side of the square. Carry on around the remaining sides until the stripes frame the center.
Decide how many rows each side gets. An even number of rows keeps the shape balanced, while an odd number shifts the look and changes where the corners fall.
Try a design change: move the center off-center by adding more rows on two sides, or carry one color around a corner instead of fastening off.
Finish with a granny-style border worked all the way around the outside edge to even out the sides and give the square a clean frame.
Tips and common mistakes
Count clusters on each side before starting stripes so the rows stay even and the square does not skew.
Keep your turning chains consistent, usually 3 chains for a double crochet, or the edges will look wavy.
Weave in ends as you finish each color section so the back stays tidy and nothing loosens later.
Make a small practice square first to test how your yarn and hook behave before committing to a full pillow cover.
Questions
Do I need to join separate granny squares for this?
No. The stripes are crocheted straight onto the edge of the square, so the whole piece grows as one fabric with no seaming.
How do I change colors in the middle of the square?
Fasten off the old color at a corner, then join the new color in a corner space and continue. Carrying a color around a corner also works if you want fewer ends.
Can I use this for a pillow cover?
Yes. Work the square until it matches your pillow size, then make a second panel or a plain back and join them around three sides.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
