Learn how to create a seam free, single sided Crochet Granny square for perfect results every time.
The humble Granny Square is the crochet staple of Nanna's everywhere, which is how it came to be known as a 'Granny Square'. Originally it was just called a crochet square.
The Granny Square is often the very first thing we are taught when learning to crochet, so it would follow that it would be simple to have a perfect square every time and those new to crochet often get discouraged when this is not the case.
However, to get a perfect square actually requires a bit of experience, good fundamentals and advanced row starting techniques, otherwise you are left with seams, the reverse side of stitches showing every second row or even a slight spiral effect.
This granny square is made without turning your work and has a right and a wrong side.
The humble Granny Square is the crochet staple of Nanna's everywhere, which is how it came to be known as a 'Granny Square'. Originally it was just called a crochet square.
The Granny Square is often the very first thing we are taught when learning to crochet, so it would follow that it would be simple to have a perfect square every time and those new to crochet often get discouraged when this is not the case.
However, to get a perfect square actually requires a bit of experience, good fundamentals and advanced row starting techniques, otherwise you are left with seams, the reverse side of stitches showing every second row or even a slight spiral effect.
This granny square is made without turning your work and has a right and a wrong side.
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At least you can crochet! I've tried and have no patience... Newest follower from Hump Day Happenings!
ReplyDeleteI need to be doing something with my hands, if it's not crochet or sewing, it's tablet weaving or bobbin lace or stick weaving or beading...I have no patience when it comes to other stuff though like painting with stencils. Funny isn't it?
DeleteYou have definitely gotten further than I have with crocheting!!
ReplyDeleteI could never figured it out without You Tube and The Complete Needlework Encyclopaedia. I made some atrocities along the way and accept that a lot of projects are more mistakes then perfection. My knitting however is restricted to plain scarf's.
DeleteThis is a very nice blanket you have started. I too have a WIP that is like three years old and I really need to finish it one day.....the question is when?? Wishing you the best.
ReplyDeleteWhen is always the question isn't it? I'm hoping for the next 12 months - that seems like a reasonable time frame ;o) Good luck with your blanket!
DeleteMy oldest wip is about 15 years or so old. An afghan that was started for My brother in law who was getting married. Now I don't remember which pattern book it came from. So it going to become a scarf! :)
DeleteI have projects older then 15 years, but thankfully not crochet projects. I love your idea of turning it into a scarf and giving that unfinished project a new life.
DeleteThis is really pretty and a clever way to finish an UFO.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mariet
DeleteI have a project I've neglected for the past 6 months. I need to pick it up and finish it already!! :)
ReplyDeleteI find my urge to crochet is really seasonal and if I didn't get something finished before the weather changes by the time it cools down again I'm bored of that project. Getting them finished can be a real challenge! Good luck getting your done :)
DeleteThanks for sharing on How To Get Organized At Home, I would love to crochet but I have never learned and I don't know any body who can. I look forward to seeing this completed good luck!
ReplyDeleteYou could still learn! There are some really great You tube video's. I just did plain old crochet for ages before I got into anything complicated and it was still really fun.
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