This crochet photo tutorial includes a traditional granny square pattern that teaches you a technique for weaving in the color change tails as you go. You will also learn a little bit about how to read written patterns.
If you need help with the basic stitches needed to make a granny square, check out this tutorial. Print out my handy pattern decoder.
materials needed:
- an I (5.50mm) size crochet hook {you could use any size really, as long as it works with your yarn choice}
- at least 1 color worsted medium weight yarn. I used 5 colors from Vanna White’s collection.
{you can click on the photos below
to make them larger if you like}
Practice your granny squares… Crochet 101 continues with ideas for more projects.
I’m gonna share some variations of the granny square, too. Some are super easy, and others a bit more intricate. Don’t worry though, I will walk you through each one, with more of my easy to follow illustrated patterns.
{I also found a few fun ways to join em together that you’re gonna love}
til then, crochet on!
thanks for the awesome tutorial… i’m a total amateur and only just starting out in the world of crochet so having this on hand is going to be a godsend! i can’t wait for the addiction to begin
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