How to crochet the beautiful Willow Granny Square - Easier than you think!, by Crochet with Yarnhild on YouTube. 23 min 54 s.
- Video length
- 23 min 54 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick your yarn and hook. Match the hook size to the yarn label, then make a small test square to check your tension before starting the real square.
Make a magic ring or chain four and join into a loop. Work the first round of stitches into this center ring.
Finish round one by joining with a slip stitch. Cut the yarn and weave the tail into the back of the work with your yarn needle.
Join the next color or continue with the same yarn. Work round two around the first round, keeping your stitches even.
Continue rounds three and four, following the stitch counts for each round. Count your stitches at the end of every round.
Work round five, which starts to shape the square with corner spaces. Keep the corners loose so they lie flat.
Crochet rounds six and seven, adding the textured stitch pattern. Check that each side stays straight and even.
Work the final round eight to finish the border. Join with a slip stitch, cut the yarn and weave in all loose ends.
Tips and common mistakes
Count stitches at the end of each round so mistakes are caught early.
Keep your tension even, since loose corners make the square curl.
Use stitch markers in the corner spaces to find them quickly on later rounds.
Block the finished square with a little water and pins so it lies flat.
Questions
Do I have to change colors?
No. You can work the whole square in one color and just carry on each round. Changing colors only adds contrast to the pattern.
How big will the square be?
The sample in the video measures about 15 x 15 cm with Merino wool. Your size depends on your yarn weight and hook.
What can I make with the squares?
Join several squares into blankets, bags, cushions or clothing. They also work as single coasters or potholders.
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.
