Crochet Granny Square with One Color Tutorial

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worsted weight yarn of choice

Recommended hook on package

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[arlenejeansantiago]

I’m 63 yrs.old, finally made my first granny square...Thank you so much...Keep safe and stay healthy...

[LauraWilliamsSharingLife]

Used this tutorial to make my first ever granny square! Idk if those in heaven can look down on us or not but it would be cool if Melanie could see how blessed I am and how happy to have accomplished my first one thanks to her help and putting herself out there on YouTube! ❤

[angelabrown]

This is by far the best tutorial I have seen on a solid granny square. You really take your time and explain everything as you go. Additionally, you kept it simple and didn't make any harder than it had to be. Much appreciated.

[WithAnchovies]

Missing Melanie and her wonderful personality. Heart and hugs to her family during this holiday season. I know she's greatly missed. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[paulapearl]

I haven't been crocheting forever, but I watched this video, and I was so happy that you explained everything. Very good tutorial!!! Thank You!!!

[kaflynn]

Hello Melanie, I have been crocheting for over 50 years and the design you use of working backward for the first part of the first corner is genius. It truly does make the work look good. Can't tell where the work begins. Thanks so much for sharing your designs and especially for your hard work.

[enchantedkloof]

written pattern for granny square (I wrote to use and anyone else can too)
1) slipknot, ch 4
insert first chain, sl st
2) ch 3(into circle) 2dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch 2, sl st into top chain on other side
3)ch 3, 2dc behind stitch into space, 3dc in next space, ch 2, 3dc, 3dc in next space, ch 2, 3dc, 3dc in next space, ch 2, 3dc, 3dc in nest space, ch 2, sl st into top stitch opposite
4) ch 3, 2dc behind, 3dc in next space, 3dc in next space, ch 2, 3dc, 3dc in next space, 3dc in next space, ch 2, 3dc, 3dc in next space, 3dc in next space, ch 2, 3dc, 3dc in next space, 3dc in next space, ch 2, sl st into top stitch opposite
5-?) repeat, 3dc in each space on the sides, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in each space on the corners

[DenisJava]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed. My favorite sister-in-law's mother, Granny, died a couple of years ago, leaving at least two unfinished granny square afghans. She didn't like to join small squares together so made her afghans as one huge square. My SIL asked if I'd be willing to finish them. One was almost finished and I was able to finish up the row she'd started and tie it off. The last one is about two feet square currently. I've waited until cooler weather (we live in The South™) to work on it and now this evening I find myself having to start a new row. I'm better at knitting than crochet, and if I ever knew, I've forgotten how to do that. Thank goodness for the Internet. This tutorial is exactly what I need to help out my beloved SIL and finish this afghan. Granny left nine skeins of yarn with which to finish the piece. I'll be working for a long time on this one!

[donna]

Best tutorial I've seen on here for the granny square. Thank you so much for taking your time

[graceburke]

New subscriber here -- I made 2 of these Granny Squares!! Your instructions is so clear and so easy to follow. I am a newbie (beginner) and happy that I gained more confidence in crochet! ❤🧶

[KashfuzzCrochet]

I miss you sweet lady! You taught me so much over the years! I hope you’re dancing 💃 with the angels and crocheting. 🧶 ❣️

[augustmiller]

Just graduated high school so I have time to come back to crocheting after a long hiatus. Thank you for always being here Mel, we all miss you 🤍

[alanagage]

Thank you for this video. I'd be lost without it. ❤❤

[saints]

Melanie can't thank you enough for such a clear, uncomplicated, concise, and free from distracting music tutorial. I watched 3 and found your's to be perfect for my easily confused brain. Subscribed and liked! Thanks again and forever grateful🤗

[blvckcorvus]

literally made my first granny square with this tutorial! instructions were so clear, with other tutorials i got lost easily and would get frustrated. thanks so much!! 🎉❤

[beryltaylor]

I have started so many times on granny squares from different videos, and I have found yours to be the best and easiest. Totally awesome, Thank you so much

[vbhandle]

I have only just found this channel and thanks to this brilliant video I managed to make my first granny square. I had been struggling to get them just right and was losing heart, but thanks to this tutorial I have succeeded. I lost my older sister to cancer two years ago. She was estranged for many years and although we connected briefly before her death I regretted things like not being able to learn crochet from her - she was really good at it. I have taught myself crochet via YouTube and have made some scarves. It has helped me feel my sister is still with me and has made me hope that in some way she will know about how I have progressed. Now here is the strange thing…yesterday I was losing heart, berating myself that I kept getting stray hairs in my yarn and thinking my technique was useless. Today I found this video and not only did I see the stray hair caught up in Mel’s yarn but also that I crochet in exactly the same way she does. I am saddened that this lovely lady is no longer with us, but her legacy is very great indeed. Thank you, love & light Mel x

[Ruthie_the_Gblin]

thank you, i love how this vid is only 10 mins, and very simple and to the point <3

[rottie]

This video was so good! I've been crocheting for around 5-6 years now and have never made a granny square till just now. Thank you 🌹💜

[karenrauter]

Agree this is a great tutorial and very easy pace to follow. Thank you. 🌻