Once upon a time, nothing was wasted, and in an attempt to use up all their scraps of wool grannies created granny squares. Ok, that is just a story...
In this post I am sharing some of the most popular granny squares to use in throws and blankets. Why not reduce your stash a bit?
You don't have to be frugal though, you may also decide to head over to your favorite craft store for some lovely yarn in just about all of your dream colors!
I have a question for you:
Is a crocheted square a granny square just because it is square (and made by a granny (emoji face)?
or
because the pattern repeats the 3 clusters of double crochets with spaces in between?
or
the pattern is square and there is a definite line of openings leading to the corners?
There is no question about it that the image below represents the classic granny square, but what about some of the fancier versions?
popular granny squares for throw and blankets
more about granny squares
As with everything in life, you will come across different patterns for the original granny square. Here follow some of the differences:
- Some patterns start with 4 chains, others with a magic ring;
- In multiple colored grannies, some people will cut the yarn at every color change and reconnect in any of the corners;
- The original granny square has 3 to 5 rows;
- In this tutorial, the pattern turns after the first row - some crocheters may not like the method because you end up with a mix of front and back views of the stitches.
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here are the most popular granny squares to use for throws or blankets
1.traditional or classic granny square byGOOGLE / PINTEREST
- Credit goes to Google or Pinterest for this image. Regrettably, there is no reference to the original owner of the image BUT it is an awesome graph of the traditional granny square and is also the pattern I'm using. Increase the rows to form a blanket - basically one big square. The only change to the pattern will be that the 3 x double crochet clusters will increase with each row.
- For a more graphical tutorial, check outThe Humble Granny by Resfibreart.
- Want a modern take on the granny? Check out this 8-colored granny by By Crafty cc.
STITCH VARIATIONS OF THE CLASSIC GRANNY SQUARE
V-STITCH FLORAL GRANNY SQUARE
"This V-stitch floral granny squarepattern is simple to make, but once you've worked up a few of them, in a wide variety of colors, you'll see a little secret garden start blooming around you" these are the words All Free Crochet describes the pattern. The pattern is available on Repeat Crafter Me here.
SPLIT GRANNY SQUARE
The Split Granny Square is a combination of the classic and solid granny - with a very interesting effect.
The CREATIVE CROCHET WORKSHOP blog is one of the sites you won't want to leave.
Here is a list of some of her Granny Square posts:
- Four Heart Petal Granny Square
- DragonFly Granny Square
- Lacy Flower WheelGranny Square
- Frilly Circle Granny Square
MOSS OR LINEN STITCH GRANNYby Look at what I made
If you a regular reader of my blog, you'll know by now that I am in love with everything moss stitch. This moss square pattern is one of the next I am going to be using. Awesome pattern!
SMALL GRANNY SQUARES TO USE IN PIXEL ART CROCHET
I was amazed at the lovely designs created with small granny squares worked together - some even as small as a 2-row square.
For more detail, check out one of my previous posts covering all the ins-and-outs of this lovely art!
Small Solid Granny Squares
2. asymmetrical or mitered granny square
Pattern and Image property of Tejiendo Peru
BY TEJIENDO PERU
Click on the link above to take you to the site. Then scroll down to Number 52 to get to the asymmetrical or mitered granny pattern. Whilst on her blog, try searching for more granny square patterns. Most of her posts include diagrams, so there is no real need to translate.
The colors of this Daisy granny square is screaming summer, spring and Joy! Video Tutorial available on the blog linked here.
Asolid mitered grannythat can be used in corners or along the edges or to use in different angles.
3. granny squares with round centers (CIRcle to square grannies)
Image property of Just B Crafty
JUST B CRAFTY
The circle to square (solid granny) version of the granny, is one of my favorites as in the image of Just B Crafty above.
I'm not sure you will get the same effect with just one color yarn.
Create interesting combinations:
- Keep the outside color the same but change the inner circle's colors;
- Keep the inner circle's color the same and change the outside colors;
- Stick to 2 colors and alternate the inner and outer colors; or
- Stick to 2 colors and use the same for the circle and square all the way!
The blogger Annie, calls her pattern 'The Happy Flower' square. She offers a picture tutorial of what I would call a granny in the round ending square!
4. solid granny squares
Maria crocheted her solid squares in colors to match her ocean theme. But you don't have to stick to one color - the pattern lends itself to a lot of variations.
5. flowery granny squares
DAISY FLOWER GRANNY SQUARE BY COLOR 'N CREAM
The pattern used in the image above is byColor 'n Cream. It was the first time I ever crocheted the daisy and with her proper picture tutorial I had no problem whatsoever. Some patterns do a 8-petal daisy which also looks nice. The stitch used to create the petal is a triple crochet cluster.
NEVER ENDING WILDFLOWER BY LITTLE MONKEYS CROCHET
My list will not be complete without the STUNNING GIANT wildflower granny square by Rebecca. My granddaughter will call it Super 'Mooi' (translated to 'pretty', 'beautiful', 'stunning').
I want one!
Mille created acircle to square granny with some puffy stitches - resembling a lovely dimensional flower. I can only envision the pattern in various color combinations!
14 FREE FLOWER GRANNY SQUARE EBOOK
Yes, you read it right - 14 free patterns. Just click on the link above and look out for the reference to the e-book. Click on it and the pdf will start to download immediately.
PRIMAVERA FLOWER GRANNY SQUARE BY DADA'S PLACE
At first glance, you may decide that this pattern is far too complicated. However, with the step-by-step photo tutorial, you will find it to not be so difficult at all!
Scroll down for more detail on her Etsy store - you will not regret the creative inspiration!
6. heart centered granny squares
Of all the heart granny squares, this pattern is the one I like most! It is a feminine yet 'balanced' pattern.
7. animal granny squares
Because the animal squares are so stinking cute, I published a post featuring all different kinds of animals.
The most adorable animal granny squares(click on the highlighted area to be taken to the post).
Image property of Dada's Place on Etsy
The animal square patterns by Dada's Place is available on Etsy and is simply irresistible! All her patterns are so beautiful, I would not know what to choose!
Image property of Thoresby Cottage on Etsy
You'll find the most adorable animal square in her Etsy Shop. Her patterns are so well crafted and will be adored by all!
In conclusion:
This list is not by far exhaustive of all the granny square patterns out there. Be sure to revisit for an update some or other time.
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