(crochet) How To Crochet the Traditional Granny Square - Yarn Scrap Friday

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  • čas přidán 3. 09. 2014
  • Hopefully a simple project this week as I show you guys how to make the very simple traditional Granny Square.
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Komentáře • 148

  • @TheCraftydevilSpeaks
    @TheCraftydevilSpeaks Před 2 lety +2

    Hi, I want to thank you for your simple, precise instruction on how to crochet. I am 66 yrs old and never learned to crochet. My mother crocheted and tried to teach me when I was young but she was left handed and I am right handed, so it never seemed to work for us. My mom passed away last year and I am deemed with cleaning out her house to be sold. There are quite a few finished afghans but I have found tubs full of yarn and squares that were never finished or put together. I figure no one will buy the squares so I decided to make them into pillows and finish them myself. After all I am a crafter all my life, all I needed was to be shown! I’ve watched a number of your videos now and your simplified way of demonstrating the different stitches and how to join granny squares has been fantastic and I have been hiding out from the heat by the air conditioner crocheting my little heart out! I have 4 pillows ready to be backed and it’s only been 2 days and I’m getting faster already. I just had to let you know how much your videos have helped me and it makes me happy to finish what my mother started. I plan to keep a few of the pillows when they are done to add to some of the additional afghans I brought home. and added them to the ones she made for me over the years. Thank you so much and once I ace granny squares I can’t wait to try some of those flowers you demonstrate (love the daffodils!) I subscribed to your channel too

  • @mozcats5608
    @mozcats5608 Před 8 lety +6

    Made my first granny square today. I've watched dozens of videos in my quest to learn to crochet but none have been as clear and concise as yours. So easy to understand and follow. A very big thank you. I look forward to watching and following the rest of your videos.

  • @whimsicalparadox7180
    @whimsicalparadox7180 Před 3 měsíci

    I made my first ever granny square today with the help of your how to playlist and this video! I had to put it at half speed to keep pace (and even sometimes you worked faster than me at half speed!), but I had a great time. Thank you!!

  • @pl4612
    @pl4612 Před rokem

    This is by far the best video I’ve seen demonstrating granny square. Thank you! I’ve made my very first granny square today.

  • @natalieosuna1026
    @natalieosuna1026 Před 8 lety +19

    I never thought I could do this until I saw your video. I highly recommend this video.

  • @suzannerowell5791
    @suzannerowell5791 Před 2 lety +1

    OMG! Your instructions are the best! I love how well you explain every part of your projects!!!! You rock!

  • @kaitlyndalton7902
    @kaitlyndalton7902 Před měsícem

    You are the best teacher thank you so much!

  • @kellybumgardner5492
    @kellybumgardner5492 Před 9 lety +24

    I have to say that your videos are so detailed and in focus (I didn't think this was a Prob till I started crocheting and looking up videos lol especially when I'm like what stich are they talking about going through and I get lost bc you can't see) yours are never a problem for me to figure out. Im still fairly new and I love how you instruct. I watch the video and go along with you bc that's the easy way for me to learn till I get the hang which seems to take awhile since my brain injury and even though you showed us a stich you still explain it everytime till the end. I think this is great for beginners and you go at the perfect speed for me. Please post more patterns and cute animals!

    • @HappyBerryCrochet
      @HappyBerryCrochet  Před 9 lety +3

      Kelly Lynch Thank you so much for your kind feedback Kelly! :)

    • @sheilamackenzie2663
      @sheilamackenzie2663 Před 6 lety

      Kelly Lynch 8

    • @BeYou4You
      @BeYou4You Před 6 lety

      I totally agree with Kelly. The Granny square stitch seems simple yet so many people have complicated the step by step process and I’ve become very confused as to how to construct my square. Some say chain 1 or 2 or even 3 after working a round. Some say only stitch 3 double crotchet into the starting hole. “Whew” like Kelly I am a beginner and really appreciate how kind and considerate you are when teaching us! Thanks to your tutorials and patience with your subscribers. Finally, I believe that I now understand how to make a granny square 😘

  • @amrismomful
    @amrismomful Před 6 lety

    This was by far the best tutorial I've found for Granny Squares. Thank you for being slow, detailed and clear. After watching several tutorials, I finally made my first correct square with only one view.

  • @nonenone2747
    @nonenone2747 Před 8 lety +2

    I have been watching your channel for the last two years! I love the way you teach 😊. It is easy for me to understand ! pleasure watching you tutorials! !

  • @veraj
    @veraj Před 3 lety +1

    Have done several projects with your tutorials. Really enjoy them. Lovely voice, clear and concise instructions, easy to follow visuals, nice pace. Love your channel! Thank you! 💝

  • @janineburke1954
    @janineburke1954 Před 7 lety +3

    I am so happy you took us back to basics as I had forgotten about how to do corners also. Love your videos - thanks so much.

  • @laurahuxford7520
    @laurahuxford7520 Před 7 lety

    I love your videos. For many years I have tried to do other patterns and failed because the directions or other videos were unclear. You make things simple and easy to learn. Thank you for making these videos and I hope you continue for a long time!

  • @demonhunter4423
    @demonhunter4423 Před 6 lety

    Thank you, thank you. Two years or so of crochet and just learning to do a granny square. You're the one one I have found that doesn't over complicate it.

  • @irelandsmom10
    @irelandsmom10 Před 9 lety +2

    Thank you soooo much. I could never get it to look like a square. But now I got it. Now to make a queen blanket. Thanks again. 😊

  • @vanessavilleda2076
    @vanessavilleda2076 Před 3 lety

    Oh my god I’ve been trying so hard to learn how to make a granny square and your video is the only one that I was able to learn from!!!!!

  • @karennicklin1580
    @karennicklin1580 Před 9 lety +3

    Thank you I forgot how to crochet and just watched and followed your video and I can now crochet again thank you xx

  • @jo-annemanion7143
    @jo-annemanion7143 Před 6 lety

    This video is the only way I can make a granny square😀 so easy to follow as are your other tutorials. Thank you

  • @laurahuxford7520
    @laurahuxford7520 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for this video. It is a life saver. I can never remember how to start the granny square. Don't ever get rid of this video!!!!

  • @jcundall99
    @jcundall99 Před 4 lety

    I've tried a few granny square videos and this is the first time I could actually do it right 😅thanks to you tuition of course it's explained very easily.

  • @lisagriffin3656
    @lisagriffin3656 Před 2 lety

    Thank you - been trying for ages and yours is the best video tutorial I have found!

  • @alyssacicalese1764
    @alyssacicalese1764 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for all your wonderful videos. Yours are the only ones I can follow and actually do what you are doing.

  • @tatianamercado7772
    @tatianamercado7772 Před 7 lety +1

    I absolutely loved and enjoyed this video tutorial! I am a beginner at crochet and it usually takes me more than one try to follow up watching and crocheting and with your video I actually mastered this beautiful granny square pattern on my first try!! thank you so much looking forward to make a whole stack to make my very own granny square blanket!!! 😊

  • @amethyst5538
    @amethyst5538 Před 7 lety

    This has been the only granny square tutorial that I have actually been able to see what I need to do. Now I am like, "Aaaahhhh, okay. NOW I get it." I have watched another of your tutorials and I am now a subscriber. You are an excellent teacher! I have been able to make two dresses but the Granny Square eluded me. NO more though!

  • @charleyandsarah
    @charleyandsarah Před 9 lety +3

    Just found your channel and made my first granny square with this wonderful tutorial of yours - thank you :-)

  • @rachelhumphries6373
    @rachelhumphries6373 Před 8 lety

    Thank you for helping me to keep sane!I really enjoy the way you walk though your tutorials.I love the fact you realize some of us are still in the early stages.please keep doing your tutorials. I really enjoy them.thanks from Australia.

  • @helenwilmore132
    @helenwilmore132 Před 8 lety +1

    You're videos are so eazy to follow you have made my little holy so enjoyable to follow thanks so much xx

  • @newsatone
    @newsatone Před 9 lety +5

    I have only recently began to crochet and attempted squares, only to end up with rather disgruntled oblongs! However after watching your video for making flowers I attempted this video for a square and am thrilled to say I now not only have a square but a two coloured square..thanks to you :) Also thanks for the step by step way you teach..much appreciated.

    • @HappyBerryCrochet
      @HappyBerryCrochet  Před 9 lety

      newsatone That is wonderful! I'm so glad you found these useful.

    • @HappyBerryCrochet
      @HappyBerryCrochet  Před 9 lety

      newsatone That is wonderful! I'm so glad you found these useful.

  • @FlowStatePlanners
    @FlowStatePlanners Před 8 lety

    Thank you, yours was the last video I found, and the only one that I managed to follow! Thank you!

  • @RowanWiccae
    @RowanWiccae Před 5 lety

    Super easy and cute lil granny square. Gave my 'play-by-ear/eye' afghan some much needed character :) great tutorial, thanks bunches!!

  • @sheilaroffey8201
    @sheilaroffey8201 Před 2 lety

    Very pretty in blue & pink. Thank you so much very easy to follow x

  • @drawingwithart932
    @drawingwithart932 Před rokem

    It's really easy to follow thank you!!! 😊

  • @little2737
    @little2737 Před 4 lety

    I have finally made a granny square as i struggle alot with this, your video was so easy to follow and clear everything about it. after searching many many videos i couldnt pick it up the best explanation im def going to watch more keep up your awesome work

  • @tieganinkpin6112
    @tieganinkpin6112 Před 6 lety

    Tiegan
    WOW your crochet skills are very good (amazing) I even learnt a thing or two. and my granny square is amazing thanks all to you MY FAVORITE You Tuber in the whole world !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @JadeAnnabelArt
    @JadeAnnabelArt Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you so so so much! I was having so much trouble with the written patternbut this made it so much easier, thank you :)

  • @susanfryman2052
    @susanfryman2052 Před 8 lety

    Your videos are great. So easy for me to understand. Thank you so much, Susan Fryman

  • @missbridjety
    @missbridjety Před 7 lety +8

    I needed this. I forgot that you double the number in the corners. totally needed to review this. It's been many years since I let my squares sit n I forgot the count for turning or doing the corners. so thanks again.

  • @robynjtr
    @robynjtr Před 8 lety

    Excellent video!! Thanks for taking the time to make it. So easy to follow. You are a wonderful teacher!:)

  • @Cazzahutch
    @Cazzahutch Před 6 lety

    Excellent tutorial. Have really enjoyed your easy to follow instructions. THANK YOU!

  • @wollywills
    @wollywills Před 8 lety

    Another good video, ive already done 2 of your baby beanies and now im doing a blanket,, Thankyou very much for easy to follow instructions :)

  • @suganyavashisht4535
    @suganyavashisht4535 Před 5 lety

    So clearly explained.... U made it easy to beginner by your videos.....thank you so much

  • @jillmccarley1325
    @jillmccarley1325 Před 7 lety +3

    I'm excited to get started. I've watched other videos and been totally confused but I think I can follow you. I hope do because its getting too hot to be making afghans.

  • @gloriousgreen6508
    @gloriousgreen6508 Před 9 lety +1

    your tutorials are the best!

  • @solitudepeace5554
    @solitudepeace5554 Před 5 lety

    I followed each step of this video and was successful 😊 thanks alot ma'am for this wonderful video 😄

  • @ferrelcloud3879
    @ferrelcloud3879 Před 7 lety

    i love this girl, awesome tutorials Xoxo from Canada!

  • @drawingwithart932
    @drawingwithart932 Před rokem

    Amazing pattern! I made a green,blue, and pink one!💚💙💗

  • @Peggy296
    @Peggy296 Před 7 lety

    Thank you so much, I am now able to make a granny square....

  • @kewlgurlrockz
    @kewlgurlrockz Před 6 lety

    You did a really great job explaining it. Keep it up :)

  • @gangabhat5505
    @gangabhat5505 Před 6 lety

    Very nice beautiful color combinations and good tutorial thank you.

  • @KundanKumar-et9tt
    @KundanKumar-et9tt Před 7 lety

    hi, I have made it. it's so easy. thank you.

  • @dozzi53
    @dozzi53 Před 6 lety

    Thank you, you made it easy for me.

  • @joannkeenan2734
    @joannkeenan2734 Před 5 lety

    Love your videos and I can follow really easy xxx

  • @rachelthornberry3043
    @rachelthornberry3043 Před 3 lety

    Brilliant tutorial, thank you!

  • @roseannetracy9990
    @roseannetracy9990 Před 7 lety

    Thank you. I have been doing this wrong. The person who taught me, was three instead of four and one chain instead of two. Thank you so very much!!

  • @YanelArez
    @YanelArez Před 2 lety

    Great video as always. Love your channel

  • @jusmitadeka1021
    @jusmitadeka1021 Před 7 lety

    I love this video very much...

  • @kattyk6370
    @kattyk6370 Před 3 lety

    Simply 🌼 beautiful🎠

  • @littlelucy65
    @littlelucy65 Před 9 lety

    Thanks for posting!! Very helpful 😊

  • @jacquelinemilne702
    @jacquelinemilne702 Před 6 lety

    thank you so much I had forgotten how to crochet this Jackie Stevenage herts
    thank you for this happy berry I had forgotten how to crochet one of the granny squares Jackie

  • @karinjohnstone5758
    @karinjohnstone5758 Před 7 lety

    SLOW AND STEADY is your clever way of ensuring those of us new to crochet, can actually do this. You've taught me flowers, and now a gorgeous granny square. A HUGE THANKYOU.A QUESTION - I've searched your site, but cannot find how to JOIN THE MANY 5 PETAL FLOWERS you taught me, with my very first lessons. I have at least 100, so would love to find out your very easy way to join all of these please.MY FAVOURITE CROCHET SITE and has been my way to while away the hours, while waiting on a big hip operation -unable to drive or do any of my usual daily things, so crochet has been my saviour.I am also finding it HIGHLY ADDICTIVE, so know this will all continue when I'm back on my feet again.

  • @bridgetkativhu3678
    @bridgetkativhu3678 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much it really helped a lot

  • @travelaround1205
    @travelaround1205 Před 9 lety

    Very easy video.beautiful tutorial.thanks a lot. :-)

  • @om7abibi50
    @om7abibi50 Před 10 lety

    thanks so much I loved your way

  • @bellesworld8349
    @bellesworld8349 Před 4 lety

    wow this was super easy!!! Nice

  • @grassweird9232
    @grassweird9232 Před 4 lety

    Thx for teaching me what to block means!

  • @user-nl8kw4sy6f
    @user-nl8kw4sy6f Před 5 lety

    Thanks .you can make me easy understand.

  • @anngutierrez
    @anngutierrez Před 4 lety +3

    I love the traditional granny square and I am following it on utube.Do you have written instructions? Thank you for creating this class. Much appreciated!

  • @raehaverty7271
    @raehaverty7271 Před 10 lety

    First time I've made a granny square. :) Thanks a lot! Your video helped tremendously.

  • @kitn7613
    @kitn7613 Před 8 lety

    I love your videos. the detail always makes it so easy to follow along, and your absolute begginner videos are great for the stitches I don't know. I wished there was a begged erstwhile video for switching colors, I'm still a little afraid to try that part.

    • @kitn7613
      @kitn7613 Před 8 lety +1

      begginers* (not begged erstwhile, what a weird auto correct lol)

  • @osnatshaibe1534
    @osnatshaibe1534 Před 5 lety

    Tried with other videos, couldn’t get it, always came out wrong 😩. With your perfect instructions, I got it right from the start 😊
    Thank you so much 😊

  • @jennyjarvis3869
    @jennyjarvis3869 Před 2 lety

    Lovely

  • @user-xd1bn6os8d
    @user-xd1bn6os8d Před 7 lety

    thank you for a great tutorial..easy to follow without having to pull your hair out!!

  • @beckyb4074
    @beckyb4074 Před 8 lety

    I just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for making crocheting easy to understand. I haven't started anything yet, but I now feel confident I will be able to make something beautiful. Thank you again for your helpful and easy to understand videos. I was wondering do you have any videos on thread crocheting, like for making doilies? Thank you in advance. Becky B

  • @amrutashinde9916
    @amrutashinde9916 Před 8 lety

    Hi, Its wonderful...you are great tutor I must say. Could you please show how to join these multiple patterns together?

  • @monique6805
    @monique6805 Před 9 lety

    love this video, do you think I could make a sweater with these squares, and if so could I just measure from a regular sweater that I have to make it work.?

  • @sownlyme
    @sownlyme Před 7 lety +2

    Thanks for great video - I really wanted to know how to carry a colour up to the next round. I would have liked to see what the back of the square looked like though. I like my squares to look good both sides - but wonder if using this method it shows on the reverse where you have carried the yarn. Can you show us the reverse side please?

    • @sarahlivesey7068
      @sarahlivesey7068 Před 7 lety +1

      sownlyme thinking the same I've just followed this method of the colour yarn, and it's really quite visiable

  • @foz880
    @foz880 Před 5 lety

    Good...thank.

  • @socorroortega6974
    @socorroortega6974 Před 10 lety

    Muy lindo cuadrito gracias.

  • @TheMegaELBY
    @TheMegaELBY Před 4 lety

    Can you please indicate in writing how many "double crochets" there should be in the first circle? Thanks

  • @Speak2MySpirit
    @Speak2MySpirit Před 9 lety

    The first video that showed clearly how to do this. Especially the changing colors and meeting the ends. Have you published how to join the squares yet?

    • @HappyBerryCrochet
      @HappyBerryCrochet  Před 9 lety

      Speak2MySpirit Glad you like the tutorial. You can watch my other tutorial here for joining; czcams.com/video/qSn7U_FQAF8/video.html

  • @tslecl4665
    @tslecl4665 Před 10 lety

    THANK YOU ive been looking at other videos and none of them explained it so that i could understand and follow.
    and P.S. i love the way you switch colors and i want to start using your yarn

    • @HappyBerryCrochet
      @HappyBerryCrochet  Před 10 lety

      You are more than welcome (^-^) Thank you for your kind feedback.

    • @tslecl4665
      @tslecl4665 Před 10 lety

      *****
      your welcome and do you think your yarn will make it to the U.S?

  • @Sarabear1117
    @Sarabear1117 Před 7 lety

    I love your tutorials! Would it be okay to do a chain 3 in the corners?

  • @bullfrog1431
    @bullfrog1431 Před rokem

    Thanks!

    • @bullfrog1431
      @bullfrog1431 Před rokem

      Amazing. Thank you! I do have a question on the back of the square there are lines of yarn that are stretched across from where I changed colors? Is this avoidable? Should I just cut them off?

    • @HappyBerryCrochet
      @HappyBerryCrochet  Před rokem +1

      Hmm you can try carrying the yarn as you crochet, just popping it on top of your hook before working your next stitch, otherwise it's a case of cutting the yarn and joining the new as you go and then tying in your ends ☺️🙏

    • @bullfrog1431
      @bullfrog1431 Před rokem

      I just watched your moss stitch video and now I understand what you mean by carry your yarn!!! I’m so excited. Thank you Laura!

  • @kerinlee1077
    @kerinlee1077 Před 9 lety

    This is a wonderful tutorial, but my next question would be... how do you connect the squares to make it into a blanket?

    • @HappyBerryCrochet
      @HappyBerryCrochet  Před 9 lety

      Kerin Lee I'm just about to release a video tutorial on how I crochet granny squares together, but it is very simple, just turn them over and with wrong sides next to each other simply single crochet the edges together, making sure to count an equal amount of stitches on either edge. This is what works best for me.

  • @missbridjety
    @missbridjety Před 7 lety +2

    p.s. a like for you!

  • @sabrinatran419
    @sabrinatran419 Před 6 lety

    Who else is a kid who crochets or knits?

  • @karengiebel8246
    @karengiebel8246 Před 9 lety

    So, thanks to you, I am going strong on my Granny Squares. I have a question. What do you do with all the "tails" of yarn from when you change colors, etc.? Thanks again for the wonderful videos!

    • @HappyBerryCrochet
      @HappyBerryCrochet  Před 9 lety

      karen koszuta You can choose to carry your yarn (see some of my recent video tutorials on how to do this) or its a case of cut and sew in Im afraid! :D

    • @wachamcaulit
      @wachamcaulit Před 4 lety

      Another option: weave in the ends

  • @tamarahill2644
    @tamarahill2644 Před 7 lety +2

    what advice would you give me who doesn't have much patients with crocheting for the first time and i am still learning how to be patient.

    • @HappyBerryCrochet
      @HappyBerryCrochet  Před 7 lety +12

      Big hooks and big yarn, quicker results and easier to see what you're doing, good luck! :)

  • @clairem7793
    @clairem7793 Před 8 lety +1

    How do you stop the back of your granny square looking untidy when you change yarn colours? Mine looks a little scraggly at the back

    • @marjorietweed-brown7654
      @marjorietweed-brown7654 Před 7 lety +2

      Claire Mackie While you are crocheting, hold that loose tail along the top line of your crochet project and crochet right over it as if it weren't even there. That catches the tail in every single stitch so you won't have tails to have to weave in afterwards. This procedure works on just about every project.

  • @kathrynmah3
    @kathrynmah3 Před 4 lety

    Should I 4dc or 3dc??

  • @Angie-es6tf
    @Angie-es6tf Před 6 lety

    I’m just wondering why my squares are so misshapen. Like the middles pull in while corners stick out 😢

  • @beverlywood4856
    @beverlywood4856 Před 6 lety

    What brand.of crochet hooks do you use?

  • @sashajones170
    @sashajones170 Před 5 lety

    I'm up to 2.43 and have not got two looks what is this sorcery!!

  • @sashajones170
    @sashajones170 Před 5 lety

    I am stupidly only getting stuck at slipstitching the yarn through the 1st chain then I can get it all pulled through but once I do there is no visible hole when I think I have the right one it just doesnt look right. This isn't you I am just being blonde

  • @samrakaygisiz2602
    @samrakaygisiz2602 Před 9 lety

    U have a cirkel i have a thing and i don't now what it is

  • @missbridjety
    @missbridjety Před 7 lety +1

    oh, had forgot chain two I thought it was xhain Three!

    • @Kotka67
      @Kotka67 Před 6 lety

      There's another way of doing a granny square that has 3 trebbles (not 4) and 3 chains for the corner. So you were right ...but for a differnt way of doing them :)

    • @wachamcaulit
      @wachamcaulit Před 4 lety

      Altaira55 I think you said that in Uk terminology

  • @mriomahassan442
    @mriomahassan442 Před 4 lety

    What if I want to make it larger?

  • @bellesworld8349
    @bellesworld8349 Před 4 lety

    Did you here the sound of the ball run down the table and going nowhere???

  • @mauramcfall9289
    @mauramcfall9289 Před 5 lety

    I've never seen a granny square worked with 4dc in each section - always just 3. I notice you have a really tight tension and wonder do you make 4 ds's per section for this reason?

    • @HappyBerryCrochet
      @HappyBerryCrochet  Před 5 lety

      It depends on the weight of your yarn, 4dcs work well with thinner yarn whereas 3dcs are better for thicker yarns and so on :)

  • @Rocko6716
    @Rocko6716 Před 7 lety

    what # hook are you using