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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Yay, more progress on your blanket! I hope it continues to go as planned. It's a nice feeling when you move from making squares to putting them together.
ReplyDeleteI've been cleaning and just came across a bag full of what I call "what is that and why did I make it" - So, I'm sorry, but I had to giggle about you keeping your flower fail. :)
And then after the joins it's time for edging, which always feels like a real hurdle for me. I have a few of those 'what is that and why did I make it's' That's the best name for them!
DeleteI think perhaps I thought that I could use the fail to figure out what I did wrong but then I didn't try again.
And I, who am not a real knitter, applaud you on showing that we all have failures. Not that I think it makes people feel better about themselves when they fail, too, but that it's a part of learning, getting better, and figuring it out. And you didn't take your needles and hide them in a drawer either! If only all bloggers would occasionally mention that they screw stuff up, I think it would show that effort gets the A every time. A perfect finish is not the only goal out here.
ReplyDeleteClapping at your effort and excellent post!!
Thank you. Without failures we can't improve, it's a necessary part of developing our skills. But it is hard to share that publicly sometimes. o_O
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