How to Crochet the Easiest Granny Square Ever…, by The Nervous Knitter on YouTube. 28 min 57 s.
- Video length
- 28 min 57 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Make a slip knot and chain 4. Join the last chain to the first with a slip stitch to form a small ring.
Chain 3 to stand in for your first double crochet. Work 2 more double crochet into the ring, then chain 2.
Work 3 double crochet into the ring, chain 2. Repeat this twice more so you have 4 clusters and 4 chain-2 corners.
Join with a slip stitch to the top of the starting chain 3. You now have a small square with four corners.
Slip stitch across to the nearest chain-2 corner space. Chain 3, then work 2 double crochet into that corner space.
Chain 2, then work 3 more double crochet into the same corner space. This makes the first corner of round 2.
Move to the next corner space and repeat: 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet. Do this in all four corners.
Join with a slip stitch to the starting chain 3. Cut the yarn, pull the tail through, and weave in the ends with a tapestry needle.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your chain-2 corner spaces loose so the square stays flat instead of curling.
Count your clusters at the end of each round: you should always have four corners.
Turn your work after each round if you want a neater, less twisted square.
Questions
What yarn and hook size should I use?
Worsted weight yarn with a 5 mm hook is a good starting point. Check the yarn label and use the hook size it recommends if you are unsure.
How do I make the square bigger?
Keep adding rounds the same way. Work 3 double crochet into each side space and 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into each corner.
Why is my granny square curling?
Tension that is too tight is the usual cause. Loosen your stitches and make the chain-2 corner spaces a little bigger.
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