Easy Crochet #1 - How to Crochet a Granny Square Beginner
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
- In this first Crochet video I make a granny square and tell you all about my 100% Cotton yarn called
CHUNKY THREAD and after I show you how I make my granny squares
as well as how I block them for a beautiful finish.
I hope you enjoy!!
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Thank you. Grandma Sat me in the chair by the window of sun light. then she showed me how to chain first, then how to make a Granny square at age 7. then when I turned 12 she showed me all the different crochet stitches and how to read a pattern. Wow what a neat thing for her to do. All my life I have had the pleasure of crocheting.
Thank you for the lesson. Being a lefty it’s harder to teach. I have done afghans in the past. When we were selling our house I had them on my beds. The realtor told my husband to take them off the bed as they look like grandma’s. My husband said, “my wife is a grandma!” We did remove them.
I'm so drawn to your color palettes! They make me happy!
Granny Squares were wildly popular in my world in the late 1960s and 1970s. I could never really get the hang of it.
With your tutorial and 40+ years behind me I think I can crochet along with you. Thank you for a basic tutorial and renewed inspiration!
Stay well and stitch on!
I love the versatility of the videos, quilting, cross stitch, paper piecing and now crotchet
Thank you so much for keeping these handwork traditions alive. I learned how to crochet from my great-grandmother when I was nine and have been crocheting ever since.🥰
I used to teach crochet for a chain store, but since nobody wanted to learn, they kinda didn’t promote the classroom anymore.
I have never crocheted before and I just made my first crochet granny square because of you! Thank you so much, Lori 🙂
Brings back memories at about age 6 sitting on a rock wall next to field learning to crochet from an elderly lady waiting for ride home
I usually don’t comment, but that is lovely! You should do a watercolor of that memory. I am not a watercolor artist, but I painted a scene from my childhood memory of my neighbor stooped in her garden. She used to leave washed cherry to,stores on the porch for me in a little bowl for a little snack so I wouldn’t get into trouble going in and out of the house, circa 1960. I painted it and thought it was terrible and put it away, but during the pandemic, I found it and loved it so much I found a frame and matted it and now it’s in a place in our home and I smile every time I see it. Your memory made me smile. Don’t we all try to do that? Lovely. Thanks to all of you.
"Single file." "Stunt double." You really are brilliantly talented. Memorable communication is not easy.
Thank you for your time in teaching new and old new tricks with crochet. I like the way you do your starter chain. I am going to practice that. It looks like it is such a smootj chain. The granny square was my first block and first experience in learning to crochet. An experienced crocheter who was also a beautician taught me. Such a patient, sweet lady. I made quite a few large granny squares after that. Learned other stitches from other older ladies. I was in my mid twenties and now will be 72 on election day. I was blessed and eager to learn. Love watching your other podcast with Fat Quarters show and flosstube.👍♥️
This is going to be an awesome series. My mother-in-law taught me to crochet when I was pregnant with my first child. I haven’t crocheted in ages. This brings back great memories as the first crochet I did was a giant granny square that became a huge floor pillow! Thank for bringing back these almost lost arts! ❤️
Oh my goodness! Lori, that yarn wall makes me so happy! All those colors! My Grandmother taught me to crochet when I was a child. I learned sitting in her lap placing my hand on top of her hand. To this day, I hold my hook on top. The granny square was my first finish. I made a big granny square Afghan. Crochet has been my favorite hobby for 50 years. Thanks for sharing❤
This is great, Lori. I love that you have a 100% cotton yarn! I have been crocheting since I was a little girl too (a long, long time ago) and I have picked up two tips right off the bat. Looking forward to this series along with the quilting. I've even started cross stitching again. All the things that make for happy hands. Thank you.
I can already see that my grandgirl is going to have fun with these granny squares…thanks so much Lori❤️
This series is going to be so much fun! Thank you!!!
Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial. This series will be well viewed by me. Thanks again.
Brings back memories of my Nan teaching me I will be following alone with great interest
It is so relaxing to watch you crochet. I am so envious of your talent and the patient way you introduce us to the art. I have tried many times to do this beautiful granny square through the help of others that can crochet easily. Your instruction is so clear. I have a hard time distinguishing where holes are and how to enter and twist my hook. I guess the key is practice. I am going to try it again! Thank you for your inspiration, color, tools and product lines! I am a grandma who yearns to teach the next generation the joy of working with your hands.💖🧰🛋🧷✂️
Thank you Lori for showing how to crochet granny squares. Sad to say but have never been able to learn to crochet even with numerous people trying to teach me. I can knit but not crochet. I will continue to watch your series though. Actually think I have a box of granny squares that my mother crocheted. She and my grandmother both excelled at that. Maybe some day!
Ok my Queen Bee late bloomer ...starting my granny square journey right now....😊🌹❤️
Lori! I just made my first granny square last night thanks to you! I am a complete novice, so even holding the hook and getting my fingers to work correctly was a struggle. Your instructions were clear, helpful and so well timed. I just can't thank you enough for teaching us!
Thank you. I'm going to try this. Can I add how much I appreciate your informative delivery. I absolutely love that you don't amp up the fake excitement or saying everything is super, ie super cute, super fun, etc. The trend is to sound like a teenager with the caloquilisms of kids. I appreciate you!!!!
OMG...I want that wall of yarn...it's absolutely indulgent and breathtaking!!!!
Can’t wait to try the granny square! You made it so clear for a beginner to learn! Thank you!❤️
Also the first thing I learned from my mom and it remains my favorite crochet project.
I wish you Lori, all Blessings from God. The colors from your fabrics are very beautiful. Greetings from a Colombian who lives in Berlin
I'm from Russia and I really like all your videos! You show simple and affordable things that have a lot of beauty and comfort. Thank you for sharing with us! ❤️❤️❤️
I love your granny squares and the colors you are using! I just started making granny squares and love them so much :) How wonderful you had two grandmothers who shared their love of quilting and crochet with you :)
I agree. I'm envious💚
LORI~ Thank you for talking about the slow motion option on Y.T.❣ You just made my learning curve much less steep....🤣😂🤣 Thank you VERY much for this video. You are a great teacher❣🦋💗🦋💗🦋
I used to crochet all the time. Then stopped and went to cross-stitch. But I have been wanting to do granny squares for a really long time and forgot how to do it. Then I saw your adorable ones and knew I wanted to make some. I am so glad you have these videos available to us. Thank you.
Yay! Thankyou. Love that it will be a series!!
Wow!!! The colors are amazing!!!!! Such cute little pillows on the shelf!! Love it!!!!!!
When you started the channel I saw that gorgeous granny square crochet blanket. I loved it so much!
Ran across your blog dated January 26, 2018 and fell I love with your crochet blanket! I want to purchase your chunky thread in the same colors that you used to make a blanket. FQS is out of some of the colors and hope they will continue to carry your Chunky Thread. Would love to see a tutorial too because you make it easy to follow. You are so talented!
Fun video!!! People should not dislike things that are n8ce like this!!❤❤❤❤❤
Lori I absolutely love all your videos looking forward to the rest of the granny squares……
Love this video....can't wait to start crocheting again. You keep us busy and happy. Thank you.
Wow you taught me a new way to make a granny square and I am loving it. Thanks
I want to refresh how to crochet as I haven’t done it in years. So glad you are doing this. Thank you.
I love Granny Squares! Thanks for sharing your techniques. Can’t wait for more .... ❤️❤️❤️
Your talents are endless. Amazing!!
Kiwi lady here, I'm learning so much and looking forward to much more, Thanks 🎃💝🌻
I knew why I love you and your beautiful projects. I love to crochet too. Thank you very much.
I helped my mom make a granny square afghan more than sixty years ago. I could make a square in 30 minutes. I was so proud. I think I will try and make some, again. 😊
You are a natural teacher Lori, I've never understood crochet before, if I ever want to try it I know who to watch now 😍(I'm a quilter who adores your patterns and fabrics 💖)
Dear Lori, I must tell you Thank you for teaching me to make adorable granny squares! I am having so much fun with them! I continue to enjoy all your tutorials and videos! You are so generous to share your talents 💖
I want to be your friend!!!! I love it, I learned from my mom when I was a little girl in Cuba, did it for a while then life got in the way, now you have given me the joy of doing it again!!!! I was looking for your yarn in Naples Fl but no luck, I will be ordering from fat quater shop!! You remind me so much of my mother, she could do everything like you and she loved the pretty colors like you, I watch you and tears roll down, Thank you
We need more crochet tutorials Lori!!!
I love your granny squares. I learned to crochet at the age 8 years old . I love to quilt and crochet. Thank you for your tips and beautiful line to cotton threads. You are awesome!
Thanks for this series Lori. My Gramme showed/taught me how to do the squares and I did great...until I had to go home!! With your tutorial I should remember and will be able to refer to it!!
Of all of the crotchet projects I have learned and completed in my 60 years, I have never learned the granny squares. Thank you for providing clear and easy instructions. I am on my way to my yarn basket now to try it out. ♥️
Same here I am 61 been crocheting for years. And never learned the granny square. Love it.
Talk about perfect timing! 🥰 My mother crocheted, but I never got the chance to learn from her. 😢 I quilt & cross stitch. I saw a video on crocheted pumpkins and I just had to make them! My sister, who did learn to crochet from our Mom, came over and gave me some basics. I made my pumpkins, they're not perfect, but that's ok! 🎃 This series could not have come at a better time for me! Thank you, Lori! I love all your quilting & cross stitch from FQS and now I look forward to this crochet series! 🧶🥰
Thank you so much, Lori!! My mom tried to teach me crochet when I was teenager but I had too many places to go to ever get the hang of it. I tried to learn about 8 or 9 months ago and learned a little bit of granny squares but learned and understood more with you. I was sure missing my mom learning and wishing I would have paid more attention. I’m really looking forward to this series!! You are appreciated!!❤️😍
What a fabulous tutorial! You explained everything so well. Thank you so much.
I love granny squares. I would love a tutorial on linking the squares together to make an Afghan. I made an Afghan a year ago with a small boarder that linked the squares together. I really like it! Yeah your making crocheting cool again 🤓
Series #4
I really enjoyed this class💕
Wow. I loved to see all your collection of different colour yarns and all accessories.
I learned to crochet from you a few years ago when your yarn came out. I made tons of little granny squares but I didn’t know how to put them together. I can hardly wait to do something with them. Thanks . Stay well and see on❤️
Excellent tutorial! I want to learn to crochet this year, and my favorite is the granny square! I feel confident I can do it watching your videos, and I have watched many. Yours are the best! Thank you!
OBSESSED!!!!! Looks like I will be “granny squaring” all week!! Thanks Lori! Another fantastic video oozing with inspiration! ❤️💕❤️💕
So pleased I found your tutorials. I haven't crocheted in many years. I hope you have a video when you keep going with the same color. Thank you so much!
I love the granny square, it was the first thing I made as a child too.
What a difference the yarn makes. I couldn’t understand why my squares looked bigger. After this video I realized you used cotton yarn; I used acrylic. I like the cotton much better. Also the blocking makes the granny square much neater looking. In fact earlier tonight I ordered a blocking board from Amazon. Oh Lori I can’t wait to start ordering your yarn. I can’t say it enough how beautiful and happy it is. 💜gayle
Thank you so much for sharing Lori. So enjoy and learn from your tutorials. Your a wonderful instructor
I've been crocheting for years too, but mine has never looked that perfect. Yours is amazing!! pulling my hooks and yarn back out of the closet.
Always loved crochet. Back in the 70s I made a poncho, a suit that I wore to a wedding, dresses for my two little daughter, fine doilies..not to mention lap blankets. Also a beautiful bedspread, that sadly my daughters cat destroyed. I’m inspired to get supplies again! Thanks Lori. 🇦🇺
Finally!!! Yay!!! Love the chunky thread...it's so soft!
I’ve been chrochet in a very long time. My grandma taught me too. So cute I never heard the word stunt double for chain. I love it
Love this series. I have not been crocheting since I had a mild stroke several years ago and I had trouble keeping tension in my left hand after that. But I think I may try again to see if I can do it because I love the Granny Squares. I also had a wonderful grandma who taught me to crochet, embroidery, and needlework. She tried to teach me to tat but I always wound up with the knots in the wrong places. She and my mom both made Granny Square afghans and I remember loving them. I look forward to more videos in this series. I want to buy your threads too as I love that they are cotton and come in such glorious colors. Thank you.
Your chunky thread is beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial, Lori. 🥰
My grandma taught me how to crochet too. We would visit grandma and grandpa when they would be camping and fishing. We would sit in her trailer and she would teach me, I have not crocheted in a long time. Now I found this youtube I want to dig out my yarn.
More, More! Please❤️
Love love this video! Thank you! Can’t wait for the next one
Lori this is great, I’m a beginner and you make it so easy to follow along and learn. Thanks!
I love the way you start your crochet, so much easier than I have seen on TH-cam. Also I didn’t know how to block so this was very helpful. There is probably going to be a pillow in my future. Thank you for the great tutorial. Your yarn colors are wonderful.
Love this will be great for my kitchen love this! Love granny squares! I am not going to have time to sleep too many projects!! Really love the blocking! I a experienced crocheter and have never blocked because I really never learned how. Love the pillow idea have struggled with that the white always shows through for me. My crocheted item was correct according to gauge but yet the White pillow showed through. Since I was not a sewer had no idea what to do. The funny thing now is I am learning how to quilt!!
Thank you for giving USA & European gauges, being in New Zealand I have learnt there is a difference, helps to explain a confusion I ran into learning crochet.
I wish you could demonstrate the flower crochet at the speed you did the granny square. Great job teaching. Thanks
What a great series. I am looking forward to. I love the colors of your chunky thread. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.
This is a very good tutorial. Thank you Lori.
I've finally collected enough of your Chunky Thread skeins to begin my granny square afghan! Have spent this evening with your tutorial and finished my first block -- this is a great tutorial and the squares are addictive. Have you considered adding purple and violet to your thread colors? The new Calico line of fabric is beautiful. Also watched the mixed video, with the little flowers...loved it. Thank you for your enthusiasm and encouragement.
Starting my summer of granny squared! You are BRILLIANT
Thank you for this video!! This past summer I wanted to use up my stash of yarn I watched a dozen videos and none of them made sense!!! Yours is perfect!!
Thank you Lori. So excited to try this out. You are a great teacher!
Loved this! ❤️ So looking forward to learning more! 👍🏻
Tried to order blocking boards at FQS they are out. Thanks for the video I have crochet for years and never blocked my projects. So glad you taught me something I really appreciate it. You are a peach...... hope you and Kimberly have a great week. I miss my bff from Phoenix too!!! Hugs from Minnesota where it is really cold all the sudden......
I just discovered you and your sweet daughter. I watched the video where you did the little flower and your daughter did the tassel keychain. I am trying to get back there to comment lol. I realize it’s probably too late to win your beautiful yarn but it never hurts!!
Thank you so much for sharing how you make a granny square I’ve done it but it’s been a long time love it can’t wait for next week 🧶
Your soo talented in everything, and your rings and nail varnish co ordinate your work 🙂
This is sew exciting! Looking forward to all things crochet!❤️
Thanks for the tutorial! Can’t wait for the pillow next week! ❤️
Great video, could you show us how to make the crochet flower on your spool pin on your vintage sewing machine? Lori I just love your videos!!
Thanks Lori. Really enjoyed this.
I love your squares! I crochet but didn’t know how to make one of these. Thank you for teaching me how. Will be making some of these. Your colors of yarn are so pretty. That board & pins are awesome. Going to check into getting me one of those. Love this series! You create the most beautiful things. Would love to have some of your yarn, fabric, notions and more.
Fabulous teacher love the cotton thread
Mesmerising
Yeeeeeeiiiiii, I also love crocheting 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 😍😍😍
👍 Very nice video !!! Look forward to see more !!!🙏!!!
I didn’t know I could change the video speed on TH-cam. Thanks for telling me!! That’s so great. Also, thanks for this demonstration. I’ve always wanted to make an afgan like on Roseanne 😉
Can't wait to try this! You explain it very well. Thank you!
I’m excited for this series. I’ve crocheted since I was a little girl too. I’ve never liked granny squares, not because of how they look bus because I hated connecting them! I hope you show us that too. I’ve never blocked, maybe that’s why I had trouble joining them? And if you block your squares then join them and then wash the project, like a throw blanket that’s been used on the couch, doesn’t it all lose its shape again?
Excellent video! We are going to Texas for the winter (first time) and I am planning on crocheting a granny square blanket for my daughter, so your videos will be referred to regularly. Thanks Lori. Blessings and take care.