Learn How to Crochet a Granny Square: Easy Video Tutorial for Beginners

15 Day Beginner Course : Day 12

If you’re looking to learn how to crochet or want to start with a simple, classic project, this post is perfect for you! The granny square is one of the most popular and timeless patterns in the crochet world. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, making a granny square is easy and very satisfying.In this blog post, I’ve added a link to a detailed video tutorial where you can watch step-by-step how to make a granny square. In the video, I’ve explained each stitch slowly and clearly—from the slip knot to creating a center ring, double crochet clusters, and perfectly constructing rounds—everything is explained in simple language.

By following this tutorial, you’ll easily make a neat and balanced granny square. You can use this square in blankets, bags, cushion covers, coasters, Christmas ornaments, or any other creative project.You can watch the tutorial at your own pace by opening the video link below—pause, rewind, repeat as many times as you like.Once you learn one granny square, the story of crochet becomes even more exciting.Happy crocheting! 🧶💛

Pattern Notes:

Terminology : US

You can use magic circle instead of basic chain circle if you are comfortable with that.

Difficulty: Beginner

Stitches Used: Chain, Double Crochet stitch, Treble crochet stitch

Abbreviations:

ch – chain

tr – triple/treble crochet stitch

dc – double crochet stitch

{…} – total number of stitches at the end of 1 square

(…) – multiple stitch in one stitch

[…] – repeat stitches till definite number of stitches

Materials:

Yarn: you can use any yarn, I use 100% cotton yarn

Hook: choose hook size according to your yarn

scissors

needle for weave ends

Pattern to make Granny Square

ch4

Join the loop on your hook to the first chain. This will form a circle. We need to work within this circle.

4 chain, count it as a tr

[3dc, 1tr] × 4 this will make a square.

Don’t make last tr. Because we have already made it by making 4 chains in the beginning.

join the last dc with the 4th chain which we made earlier.

Your first square is ready. Now make the second one.

Second square

4 chain (count as a tr.)

[7dc (2dc, tr, 2dc)] x 4 = {48}

The beauty of this granny square Christmas ornament lies in its simplicity—each round adds more texture and warmth to your design.

Third square -4 chain (count as a tr.)

[11dc, (2dc, tr, 2dc)) x 4 = {64}

Video Tutorial

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