Learn How To Crochet And Join Granny Square Motifs

Crochet is a versatile and rewarding craft that can be used to create a wide variety of beautiful and functional items. One of the most popular crochet techniques is granny squares, which are small, square motifs that can be joined together to create larger pieces such as blankets, throws, and afghans. In this tutorial, we will teach you the basics of crochet and how to join granny square motifs.

Materials

Before you begin, you will need to gather the following materials:

• Yarn
• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Basic Crochet Stitches

The basic crochet stitches that you will need to know for this tutorial are the single crochet (sc) and the double crochet (dc). To make a single crochet, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Yarn over again and pull through both loops on your hook. To make a double crochet, yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Yarn over again, pull through two loops on your hook, yarn over, and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.

Making a Granny Square

To make a granny square, follow these steps:

1. Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
2. Chain 3 (counts as first dc),and dc 2 into the ring. *Chain 2, dc 3 into the ring.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first dc.
3. Chain 3, *dc 2 into the corner space, chain 2, dc 3 into the next corner space.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first dc.
4. Repeat round 3 until the granny square reaches the desired size.
5. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Joining Granny Square Motifs

Once you have made several granny squares, you can join them together to create larger pieces. To join granny squares, simply follow these steps:

1. Place two granny squares side by side, with the right sides facing each other.
2. Insert your hook into the corner stitch of one granny square and the corner stitch of the other granny square.
3. Yarn over and pull up a loop through both stitches.
4. Yarn over again and pull through both loops on your hook.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the remaining corner stitches.
6. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Congratulations! You have now learned the basics of crochet and how to join granny square motifs. With a little practice, you will be able to create beautiful and functional items that you will cherish for years to come.