Perfect Granny Square Crochet Pattern

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.
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Dove Nest

Laughing Turtle Dove

We have a Laughing Turtle Dove nesting in our yard this year. She has chosen an excellent spot with good cover. I say 'she' but this is most likely the male as they generally do the day shift.

The below shots have been taken with my 55-250mm lens, the above shot with that lovely 150mm lens. You can really see the difference in quality. 

Laughing Turtle Dove

We won't be taking very many photos so as not to disturb them sitting on their eggs even though you can almost reach out and touch the nest from our verandah. 

Laughing Turtle Dove

The Laughing Turtle Dove is easily confused with the Spotted Turtle Dove as their colouring is very similar but if you look closely the laughing dove has more colour on it's chest and no spots on their neck. 

Laughing Turtle Dove


Comments

  1. Out And About Global18 September 2016 at 13:26

    I like how you've softened the branches in the foreground of the first photo, very nice photo!

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  2. JOhn Adams18 September 2016 at 14:26

    Oh wow, what a great collection of images. I always find it so hard ot take images of birds as they are usually so active. #MySundayPhoto

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  3. Coombe Mill - Fiona18 September 2016 at 14:51

    Gorgeous focus on your photos and she looks so shy too

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  4. Unknown18 September 2016 at 15:47

    What a great photo, I would never have spotted this

    Thank you for linking up

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  5. Unknown18 September 2016 at 16:20

    Lovely photos what a special moment to capture!

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  6. Unknown18 September 2016 at 18:05

    Beautiful Stella.

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  7. PurpleSlob19 September 2016 at 01:16

    The pale pink/pearlescence on the wings is so pretty!

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  8. Unknown19 September 2016 at 18:38

    In the school when I was younger we learn a song
    "on the first day of Christmas my true love send to me... Two Turtle doves and a..."
    Nice post ;)

    http://emierre-photography.blogspot.pt/

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  9. NCSue19 September 2016 at 18:43

    She's keeping a wary eye on you!
    I hope you'll join us and link up at this week's photo party at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/. It opens as Tuesday dawns "down under" and remains open all week long!

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  10. Lisa197020 September 2016 at 05:25

    I didn't even realise there were different varieties of Turtle Dove; how lovely to have them so close :)

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  11. Jenny Evans21 September 2016 at 13:26

    Such a pretty bird.

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  12. Anonymous21 September 2016 at 20:54

    I always wanted to own a nest. I dont know why. I just find it so organic, fragile and strong at the same time. #mysundayphoto

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  13. Debbie23 September 2016 at 02:16

    Hi Stella, I almost don't want to type this comment for fear of disturbing her. She looks so settled on her nest and how lucky you are to be close enough to be able to observe the goings on once the chicks have hatched.

    I'm looking at getting another lens for Christmas, but am not really sure what to go for. Your 150mm lens shot definitely has the edge.

    xx

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