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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Poppy Garland

This Crochet Poppy Garland is designed to be worked up quickly for bulk poppy making and yarn bomb projects. 



Stitches - US terms used

SS - slip stitch
Ch - chain stitch
SC - single crochet
TR - treble (yarn over twice, pull through 2, yarn over pull through 2, yarn over pull through 2)


*Row 1 working in black yarn

Ch 4, join with a  SS into a loop (or use a magic loop or other loop method as preferred)


Row 2 


SC 8 into ring, join with SS


Chain 10 - 30 (or more) stitches depending on desired distance between poppies

Repeat from * for length of desired garland


Row 3 working in red yarn

Using a SC, Join yarn anywhere into the single crochet stitches of row 2. **Ch 3 skip a stitch of previous row and SC into next stitch repeat from ** 3 times leaving off the last SC, instead SS to first SC of row.


Row 4


***Working into Ch 3 space work SC, Ch 3, 10 TR, Ch 3, SC

Repeat from *** 3 more times, SS to finish.




Pro tips:

  • Work over red yarn end as you go to minimise weaving in.
  • Back your garland with fabric for extra visibility.




This poppy garland pattern can be seen in the Z-Special tribute.

Z Special Unit - Lest We Forget


Comments

  1. PurpleSlob31 December 2016 at 07:04

    I love this Stella! For remembrance, it's terrific. And looks easy!
    Especially stunning on the white back ground.

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    1. Purfylle30 January 2017 at 11:42

      The white background certainly helped to make it stand out. Easy and fast were the main priorities, I want to get some thicker yarn to try it with though.

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  2. Jenny Evans4 January 2017 at 21:23

    I love the garland!

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  3. Natasha8 January 2017 at 06:29

    Oh this is gorgeous Stella, I particularly like the one on the white background as the colour really pops there. Very pretty. - Tasha

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    1. Purfylle30 January 2017 at 11:44

      I hope to get back to making more before November...but I've got so many other projects on the go it might not happen.

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