How to Crochet a Granny Square

Hi everyone and welcome to my channel simplydaisy! In this video I show you how to crochet a granny square, which is a simple pattern that is great for beginners who are trying to learn how to crochet. Some project ideas using granny squares are making multiple squares and attaching them together with a border and crocheting as many rows as you like to create a blanket.

Crochet hook: 4.25 mm or size G

Granny Square Pattern:
ch 6, join with a sl st to form a ring
Row 1: ch 3 (counts as first double crochet), 2 dc in ring, ch 3, 3 dc in ring, ch 3, 3 dc in ring, ch 3, 3 dc in ring, ch 3, join with a sl st in 3rd chain of chain 3
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first double crochet), 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 3, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 3, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 3, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 3, sl st in 3rd chain of chain 3
Row 3: ch 3 ( counts as first double crochet), 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 3, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 3, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 3, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 3, sl st to 3rd chain of chain 3
Finishing: ch 1, pull string and cut, then pull tail tightly, weave in ends
Key: ch=chain, sl st=slip stitch, dc=double crochet

[goblinnoid]

Thanks to this 9 year old video I finally got my head around crocheting a granny square! Thank you 😊

[barbaragutierrez]

I LOVE that you take your time to explain to all of your "beginner" subscribers!! You're so helpful!!

[kelleysullivan]

After trying to make countless granny squares through watching u-tube videos, I finally did it thanks to your video! The difference between your video and the others is that you take us step by step in a slow, (but not too slow) and steady manner. The other videos may start out slow, but they quickly progress to a very fast pace that is frustrating and confusing. Thanks and keep it up!

[ninabielawski]

You're an amazing teacher! Your tutorials are the best ones on youtube, and the only ones that turn out successful for me. Thanks for being awesome and teaching me something new!

[elainehaddox]

+simplydaisy I really love your videos! My mom tried teaching me, but I didn't understand. Your lessons are extremely simple, helpful, and easy. (P.S. I am 9 and a half years old)

[jonnaallenbrand]

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm learning to crochet entirely from videos and practice, practice, practice! I found your videos to be the clearest and easiest to follow. Your verbal instructions make sense and you clearly show the steps on the videos. Again, thank you!

[hebasentz]

Thank you so much for your videos, they've helped so much. My mom made beautiful afghans and scarves and so much more. She passed away a few years ago and I thought I would learn how to crochet in memory of her. The things she's made over the years are still around and used and loved by me and my family. I recognize that this is a really great way to leave something beautiful for the next generations. ❤ thank you so much for giving me a way to learn. You'll never know how grateful I am❤

[thamertanner]

I didn't even bother to learn the double crochet first, I worked along with this video and learned it as I went. I've been teaching myself with these videos and I'm amazed at how fast I'm picking it up, these videos are fantastic, the best I've found! Keep it up!

[ivypoisonx]

this is the third video I've attempted this with and the first one that I have actually succeeded! Thanks for the slow and informative lesson! Third time was a charm for me 🍀

[cmay]

I watched this and your beginners video several times and I've just finished my first square. So pleased! Thank you for your very clear instructions - just what I needed :-)

[reeniegrl]

I finally did it!! Thank you so much. Your tutorial is very easy to follow.

[christinakav]

I tried learning with two other YouTubers but failed until I learnt how on yours! Thank you so much! I’m thrilled to have learnt how after all these years!

[RenNay]

Love this. Thanks! I'm Just learning and your tutorials are really helping me learn the basics.

[mummapie]

So glad you posted this video, I have a neurological condition and have been struggling for a while to get a granny square, finally seeing you do a double crotchet, It clicked ❤️
Thank you so much 🎉

[teenyverse]

I've watched a lot o crochet videos, your's is the only one that made me able to do it.

[paullattimer]

Thanks @simplydaisy. I like your teaching style. This old man found it easy to follow your instructions!

[ruths]

thankyou your tutorials are clear and brilliant to follow I'm new to crochet can't wait to get home to start granny squares thankyou again

[loramassegee]

You have the best video on how to make a granny square out of all the videos I have watched!
Thank you so much for your video.

[KKJohnson]

I used your vids to learn to crochet and now I’m coming back for a refresher. The pacing is great and they’re not unnecessarily long. I watched a few other vids while I was trying to find yours and they just aren’t as good. You do great work!

[christinasanchez]

Thanks your the only one that worked for me it took me like 4 tries bit I finally got it I feel so ocoplished