Crocheting Granny Squares
Is it because ...
... it's an easy pattern to learn?
The basic pattern is easy, yes, but there are lots of variations to keep it interesting.
Any color goes; great for using up leftover yarn.
Just vary the color placement of the squares and you've got a whole different afghan.
Wonderful size for a carry-along project!
The granny square is popular with crocheters on the Internet.
There are many free online patterns posted on various sites for
the enjoyment of other crocheters.
First of all, patterns for
basic granny squares:
Rebecca K Glass has made available on her site, a Standard Granny Square pattern.
Another Basic Granny Square pattern, with photo, can be found at The Crochet Collection. Here you'll also find a pattern for the basic Half Granny Square.
Showing some of the
versatility of the granny square
This square at The Crochet Collection is an interesting variation: Granny Square #2. Some of the other squares in her collection are also granny variations.
At the site Crochet ... Gotta Love It, a Triangle Shaped Granny Square.
More links for Free Granny Square Style Afghan Patterns
Some granny squares
are designed with flower centers:
Patty's Crochet: Dahlia Flower Square
Passionate Creations: 3-D Flower Granny Square
The granny square is
for more than just afghans.
Crochet Collection: Granny Square Stocking Ornament
Crochet ... Gotta Love It: Granny Square Baby Bib
Patterns with photos for Granny Square Slippers can be found at : The Crochet Collection
More links for Free Granny Patterns, Other Than Afghans
Other Granny Square Patterns:
Lone Star Yarns: Granny Square Bookmark
Illustrated Patchwork Crochet: Hexagon Granny
Patty's Patterns: Italian Flag Granny Square
There are many other variations of the granny square out there to be discovered. You may enjoy taking a look back through your afghan pattern books again or checking out the needlework books at your local library. The granny square can be a lot of fun!
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