{"id":3654,"date":"2026-06-20T03:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3654"},"modified":"2026-06-20T03:34:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:34:13","slug":"%f0%9f%a4%a9-classic-granny-square-tutorial-step-by-step-guide%f0%9f%8c%ba%f0%9f%8c%bb%f0%9f%92%96","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3654","title":{"rendered":"\ud83e\udd29 Classic Granny Square Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide\ud83c\udf3a\ud83c\udf3b\ud83d\udc96"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

That is a wonderful choice! The Classic Granny Square<\/strong> is the perfect motif for any beginner to start with. It is simple, uses only basic stitches, and its repetitive nature makes it easy to memorize and master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a detailed, step-by-step tutorial designed just for beginners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udd29 Classic Granny Square Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Granny Square is built using groups of three double crochet (dc) stitches, called “clusters,” separated by chain spaces, worked outward in rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials You’ll Need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Yarn:<\/strong> Medium-weight yarn (worsted\/size 4). This size is highly recommended as it’s the easiest to handle and see your stitches clearly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Crochet Hook:<\/strong> The size recommended for your yarn (usually 5.0 mm or H\/8).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scissors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tapestry Needle<\/strong> (for weaving in ends).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Key Crochet Terms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Abbreviation<\/strong><\/td>Stitch Name<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
    ch<\/strong><\/td>Chain<\/td><\/tr>
    sl st<\/strong><\/td>Slip Stitch<\/td><\/tr>
    dc<\/strong><\/td>Double Crochet<\/td><\/tr>
    Cluster<\/strong><\/td>3 dc worked into the same space<\/td><\/tr>
    Corner<\/strong><\/td>(Cluster, ch 2, Cluster)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Round 1: Creating the Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We establish the center ring and the first four sides and corners of the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Start the Ring:<\/strong> Make a Magic Ring<\/strong>. (If the Magic Ring is too tricky, Chain 4 and slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. First Cluster (Side 1):<\/strong> ch 3<\/strong> (This counts as your first dc). Work 2 dc<\/strong> into the center ring. (Total of 3 stitches).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Corner Space:<\/strong> ch 2<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Side 2:<\/strong> Work 3 dc<\/strong> into the ring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Corner Space:<\/strong> ch 2<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Side 3 & 4:<\/strong> Repeat Steps 4 and 5 two more times<\/strong>. (You now have 4 clusters and 4 chain-2 spaces).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Finish:<\/strong> Pull the yarn tail tight to close the center hole. Join the round with a sl st<\/strong> to the top of the beginning ch 3.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Round 2: Defining the Square<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      We only work into the chain spaces from the previous round. Do not work into the tops of the DC stitches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Move to Corner:<\/strong> You must move your hook to the first corner space. sl st<\/strong> into the next 2 dc stitches<\/strong> and then sl st<\/strong> into the ch-2 corner space<\/strong> (this puts you in the perfect starting position).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. First Corner:<\/strong> ch 3<\/strong> (counts as dc). Work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)<\/strong> into the same corner space. (This is a complete Corner<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Side Separator:<\/strong> ch 1<\/strong> (This chain separates the clusters along the side).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Repeat:<\/strong> Work [Corner (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1 (Side Separator)]<\/strong> 3 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Finish:<\/strong> Join with a sl st<\/strong> to the top of the beginning ch 3.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Round 3: Expanding the Sides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The sides of the square now grow by adding a new cluster into the chain-1 side space created in Round 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Move to Corner:<\/strong> sl st<\/strong> over the next 2 dc stitches<\/strong> and sl st<\/strong> into the ch-2 corner space<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. First Corner:<\/strong> ch 3<\/strong>. Work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)<\/strong> into the corner space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. First Side:<\/strong> ch 1<\/strong>. Work 3 dc<\/strong> into the next ch-1 side space<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Repeat:<\/strong> Continue the sequence [ch 1, Corner (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 side sp]<\/strong> 3 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Finish:<\/strong> Join with a sl st<\/strong> to the top of the beginning ch 3.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Continuing to Grow & Finishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Growing:<\/strong> To make the square larger, simply repeat Round 3<\/strong>.\n
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            • Corners:<\/strong> Always get a full (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Sides:<\/strong> Always work (ch 1, 3 dc)<\/strong> into every chain-1 space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Finishing:<\/strong> Cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Pull the loop completely through the last stitch to knot it. Use your tapestry needle to weave the tails securely into the back of the work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Your classic Granny Square Motif is complete! Would you like to know how to change colors on your squares, or how to join them together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Video tutorial:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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