I love how you break down the instructions and you don’t assume that people know any of the terms. Your camera angle is perfect because the shot is clear and nice and close. The other thing you do great is that you stopped and, with the needle showed where to put the hook. You understand that for beginners all of the holes look the same. To further reach all of your learners you have notes typed on the video. It’s clear how much effort you put into your tutorials. Just an observation from a teacher…and a student of crochet. Thank you!
THIS IS THE FIRST VIDEO IVE FOUND THAT ● IS CLOSE UP ENOUGH and ● GOES SLOWLY ENOUGH to re-learn from years ago and teach my granddaughters! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!
I 100% agree!!! This is, BY FAR, one of the EASIEST patterns I have ever found to follow! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR COMPREHENSIVE, AND YET SIMPLIFIED, STYLE OF DEMONSTRATING CROCHET PATTERNS! YOU HAVE A GIFT, THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!!! ❤
I will MOST DEFINITELY be "blocking" my squares (I had never heard of this before, I learned so much from your video, and I am by no means a newbie to crocheting- I was taught by my grandmother as a young girl, which I am nowhere near any longer, LMAO!)
You are the first creator that has made it possible for me to FINALLY learn how I can do, not only a granny square but also switch colors. I love how in depth you go and that you follow through the entire project. Absolutely LOVE that you put the instructions on the top of video too while doing that particular stitch. You’re an amazing teacher, thank you so so much 🥹!
I want to learn to crochet and I came to TH-cam to start watching some tutorials. I saw your comment and this is amazing! I can’t wait to finish this video now!! Not a lot of creators follow through like that.
I’m typing this comment after completing my FIRST ever granny square. And I just want to say THANK YOU. You made it so easy to follow along. I am grateful!!
One very small granny square was the beginning of what started to be a college dorm bed when my daughter was in school. When it was meant to to be finished for her graduation, I kept on with it and it turned into a wedding gift for when she got married, after school. At that time it had become a king size blanket. I made a second one, same size for one of my sons .. Very satisfying. While working on them, the blankets went with me to many Dr appointments for myself....crochet pouch and all 👍👍👍
This is the BEST tutorial for beginner crocheters. I tried watching several other videos and was so frustrated with something from everyone. Your tutorial was spot on. Right speed, easy directions, and easily explained. I've only been crocheting for a week and just made the most beautiful granny square. I'll be watching your other videos.
literally the only person on youtube that can actually explain how to crochet without making it overly complicated or simplified to the point it turns out bad
My husband is out of the country and my daughter went off to college and I'm suddenly finding needlework in the evening is JUST THE THING. Thank you for this fun and crystal clear tutorial, you helped my granny squares look much less wonky than the ones I tried to make last night. I'll be back for more! Thank you.
Omg this is the first tutorial in months that I’ve found that I’ve been able to actually follow along and make my very fist ever granny square! I’ve been teaching myself to crochet for a couple months now since I don’t have anyone around me that knows how to, so thank you so so much for this godsend of a tutorial!!
At last! After several failed attempts, I've finally found a granny square video with instructions that I was able to make sense of and follow. I'm jubilantly about to finish my first ever proper Granny square! Thank you so much for your wonderful, clear guidance! :D
Hi there. I just wanted to thank you for posting this video. I have been attempting to crochet for a few years now. And after watching your video, I am now almost completely finished with my very first granny square blanket.
i learned how to crochet from different youtube videos but i have never seen a video like this one. its extremely begginer friendly. i even cry a little bit because it feels like someone teachs me how to crochet in person. thats the best tutorial, thank you so much
i got a kit from target to finally learn how to crochet a granny square. with your clear guidance, i DID IT! i finished my first square yesterday and have already made another this morning. thank you for showing how to change colors and all the tips for beginners. this video is amazing!
I just want to say thank you for the clear and concise instructions… I am an avid knitter but I have a fear and aversion to crocheting because of the verbal abuse my grandmother gave me every time I try to crochet something as a child... My hands literally were shaking making the first 4 corners.. .. thank you for showing how to do a double crochet as not everyone knows how to do those… Appreciate your video ..again thank you so much .. sincerely..
I've been wanting to learn how to crochet for YEARS but never had a video or person be able to explain it to me & have me understand. And then I find this GEM of a video today. Thank you endlessly for your explanations, patience, and perfect angling of this video. I think I can do this🥹🥹
This is such a clear video - love that you wrote the instructions on the top as you crocheted the block- and did it through the entire block - you were super patient and repetitive - loved that. I’m a crochet newbie and I totally feel like I can do this now. I think making a bag is a great idea - can’t wait to see it. Thanks so much for this tutorial! .
I've been self teaching myself to crochet for awhile and this is the best video I've come across. Finally someone goes at the pace for beginners and really explains the reasoning behind why you do certain stitches, etc. Thank you so much!
You are INCREDIBLE!! I saw this video on my recommended, watched the first 5 minutes, and immediately headed to Micheal's and bought 30 dollars worth of crochet stuff, and then watched the rest while making my first square! SUPER EASY TO FOLLOW! I've never crocheted anything before! AHHH I LOVE THIS VIDEO TYSM FOR IT!!!!
Man i have had the hardest time with finding the right video to learn a granny square. I was having the hardest time learning these! I blame it all the vids I was trying to learn from. FINALLY I found u and all is right with the world again! You're easy to follow along with because u assume everyone is a beginner which is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank u so so much, my granny square is beautiful
Once thing you've done that no other person has done in their tutorials that I've seen is show how the part you're working on fits into the final product. It's actually so helpful. All these terms mean nothing to a beginner if the person doesn't explain how they work! At least to me. Thanks!
This is an excellant tutorial. I must do this. My mom tried to teach me to crochet but I just couldn't learn it., now, many decades later I may learn it. Thank you Erica. I saved this video.
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I slowed it down to make it a little easier to follow along but I actually made a square and it actually looks great! I've tried a few times with some other tutorials but failed miserably so thank you so much 🎉😍
Hey Erica .. thanks for the fantastic tutorial.. it’s been about 47 years since I made granny squares. I didn’t learn the terminology back then but with your guidance I think I can re-learn how to crochet. Now I need some fun yarn.
OMG! I forgot how to do granny squares for awhile after a crocheting break for a year. Crochet over the thread at the end, your a genius! How has no one else ever mentioned this trick to me before ive never been so glad I picked a video over others before for a refresher. thank you!
Thank you I love how you go slow for my 71 year old brain. I have tried so hard to learn with my grandma when I was a kid. How I know how to make Aranyaka square . I’m also left handed
I am having some health issues, and after 30 years of resting my crochet hook, I decided to renew the old hobby by learning the new skill of granny squares. This video was so easy to follow along with that within an hour I had made my first completed granny square. I was so excited and am now looking forward to taking it easy instead of being upset and frustrated. Thank you 🩷
I have been crocheting for years but never attempted a granny square because I thought they were 'boring' (how wrong I was!). I love this video, I can see how this video is amazing for a beginner and I still learnt things (besides the pattern) which I'm so happy about. Granny squares are going to be my new obsession - thank you!!
Thank you so much!!! I have been crocheting for at least 2 Years and I've never been able to make a granny square until now!!!! Thanks for this awesome video!!!! 😂
Hi! I learned knitting first, as a kid, and since my mid 20's I've been trying to wrap my head around crocheting. Over the years, I'd feel inspired to try to learn it, watch a bunch of TH-cam videos about it, get frustrated, and eventually forget about it for a few years until the mood would strike again, only for me to get confused and stop, and the pattern would repeat. This is the first video in 17 years to be able to teach me how to do it. I ACTUALLY MADE A GRANNY SQUARE. Thank you so much for your thoughtful, clear, friendly instructions and video! You are a wonderful teacher!
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. Learning to crochet was becoming a huge challenge for me. This video helped me to figure things out! Thank you!
Finally found a video that is practical, uses colors clear enough to see and the pacing is just right for a beginner. Thank you for repeating and not fast forwarding through the rows and talking through all the nuances of each row.
I can’t tell you how hopeless I felt trying to learn how to crochet a granny square 😭😭 Every tutorial for beginners either made it more complicated, went way too fast (assuming we knew what to do), or had horrible instructions. You made me understand right away and when I was confused, it’s like you knew and answered my question. I will keep practicing with this video!! I’M SO HAPPY that I finally understand and know I’m capable 🥳🥳🥳 THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤
This video is AMAZING FOR BEGINNERS! I literally was struggling to work a chain yesterday and now I’ve completed my first gorgeous granny square. It helped so much that you went through the same instructions multiple times on each round to reinforce the pattern. 10/10, THANK YOU BUNCHES!!!
I am so HAPPY I found you! You are exactly the type of content I was looking for to help me get started on my crochet journey! I love how you break down each step including finishing off and not make us look for another video on other steps its all here in one video! I also love that after I make my squares I can make the bag with them and have a finished project not just a bunch of squares lying around lol! Thank you again!
Oh GOD!!!! Finally someone out there who understood how difficult it is for begginers to understand excatlty "which step creates which design" . You taught why we are doing the particular round and it made the whole process so easy . I cant thank you enough. Thanks . Love from INDIA!
I bought crochet hook, some yarn and this was my first project. After hour I ended with pretty granny square in ecru color. Perfect tutorial, thank you!
I’m an experienced crocheter and know how to make granny squares already, but I just had to click on this suggested video because your squares are just so cute! Love all of the colors you used and your video just looks so great all around 😊
Excellent video. I have been crocheting for 50 years, but the tips you give for things like changing colors/rows and always starting new rows in the corner are genius. I always disliked the method I used to change colors but thanks to you, I love my (or should I say your) new way of doing it. I would highly recommend this video for a beginner or ANYONE who has a love of crochet. You have a very soothing voice and give a beginner a feeling that they can do it. Thank you so much. I thoroughly enjoyed watching.
I’ve spent all day watching this video step by step over and over as I do it myself and I’m proud to say I think I might actually know what I’m doing! Thank you!!!!
This is a fantastic tutorial. I am an absolute beginner, and was getting frustrated trying to "master" double crochets in a longer row. Making a granny square, with your super detailed and easy-to-understand directions helps to really power through how awkward it can be for newbies. Thank you so much!
I really enjoy all of your tutorials. You explain the craft to where I can understand! I am not good at crocheting but I’m still trying! Thanks! God bless!
Best video. I know how to crochet, self taught. My Nana always made granny square afghans and passed before she was able to teach me how to crochet. Thank you so much! Everyone is getting granny squares for Christmas this year!
Base color: Slip knot Chain 4 Insert hook into first chain to join into circle Slip stitch Chain 2 (or 3, depending on height preference) (counts as first double crochet) 2 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet Final chain 2 Go into top stitch of original chain 2 and slip stitch Chain 1 and pull through to end Second color: Go into a front corner hole with hook Grab new color and pull through to front and yarn over (now joined) Chain 2 (scoot stitch over to edge to have more room) (counts as first double crochet) 2 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet Start next set of DC directly in next hole: 3 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet 3rd corner hole: 3 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet 4th corner hole: 3 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet Join at top stitch of initial chain with slip stitch
I just stopped back by to say that I literally had zero idea how to crochet before I found this video. I had a few skeins of yarn and some hooks that I won at a Christmas bingo party and I had always wanted to learn to crochet. I started googling and came across your page. BEST THING EVER! Thank you SO much for doing these videos! You make it so easy to learn, breaking down everything step by step! I’ve made a few dozen of these and they are SO fun to make! I will be back for more of your videos frequently! Keep up the good work, and again, THANK YOU!!!! ❤
I think this is easy enough for me too. I've learned the single and double stitches, so far. My biggest regret was not spending more time with my grandmother when I was younger. She lived in another state, and we would only be able to visit for a few days and a lot of family was always around, so it was crazy. She did beautiful work. She was very crafty,, which I believe I've inherited, but I've been afraid to start crocheting. Mainly cause every craft starts out little, then before I know it, I have a room full of yarn. But I'm trying to learn. So far, I've managed to make hanging dishtowels. Getting better.
I have been watching your tutorials mainly for quilting...But your tutorial for the granny square was top notch and easy to follow that I'm going to try it one more time. Thank you for your tutorials! Pam
I’ve tried crocheting for years and never been able to make a granny square your video is the only one that I think I could use to easily make one .I inherited lots of beautiful bright colored wool and now I know what I’m going to use it for 😊thankyou so much
I never thought I'd be able to create a granny square because instructions skipped ahead and assumed I knew what each code was. Best video ever and after 6 years, I finally made one! Will be searching your other tutorials but thank you so much
I only started crocheting yesterday and my mom was so impressed when i made one of these squares thank you so much for this amazing tutorial it was reeeeally helpful 💞
I came into this video with very little crochet knowledge, only how to make a basic chain, and have created my very first granny square!! I'm thrilled. You broke down each step into its simplest form -- incredible. This is the fourth video I've clicked on trying to learn & yours was the only one I've been able to comprehend. So straightforward & thorough. Thanks for all the time you put into making this video. I'm making a granny square balaclava :)
this was the video that made me want to continue learning crochet. i was about ready to give up, but like everyone else says, you made the tutorial so clear and easy to follow. i can’t thank you enough ❤️
Your instructions were impeccable! You spoke clearly and the visuals are clear. I watched the video once to ensure I understood the process, then watched it a second time as I made my first ever granny square. I didn’t need the instructions for the 2nd and subsequent squares. Wonderful! Thank you!
You have no idea how grateful I am I came across this. I was feeling so frustrated that I couldn't nail the granny square and I did it! I'm almost finished enough granny squares to make my first Christmas stocking. TY!!!
As an experienced knitter I have struggled with learning crochet. Your tutorial was fabulous! I’m looking at my granny square as I type this! It’s not perfect, but it’s actually not too bad either! Thanks for the great instructions! ♥️🧶
Its a MIRACLE GIRLY!! I learned the granny square with YOUR tutorial. I missed one thing in the beginning, To Yarn Over before the double crochets! and boom! Your tutorial has made me happier than I have been in a long time. I used to know loosely self-taught granny square but everything came out wonky. this year im learning 4r4r and Im in disbelief. I really think (its obvious by views, i think i searched you by views. but its obvious that you are the crochet tutorial queen!! BIG THANK YOU!! Chanay from Nw Ohio
I love the bloopers at the end! Your video is by far the easiest to understand! My grandma told me to learn the granny square crochet and every time I tried I failed. I just completed my very first granny square thanks to you!! Thank you!!
The other day I was crocheting in a single strand, now I'm making beautiful granny squares. Thank you so much this was amazing and so clear! Better than any book I've read so far!!
I love this tutorial, thank you so much!! I’ve tried so many others and kept getting confused but this pattern is so easy. I love that it keeps repeating itself so it’s really easy for a beginner. I started off learning how to crochet a beginner flower so this was perfect for a second task - unfortunately I had to go through so many other videos before I found this. Thanks for being so clear and repetitive!! Oh and I LOVE that you taught us using the needle to thread in the loose yarns first and then moved on to teach us how to hide it in when you thought we would be able to handle it - SO GOOD. I love love love how thoughtful that was! I’m left handed but this video was so clear I had no issue at all.
I have literally never commented on a TH-cam video before but this video SAVED MY LIFE I made an AMAZING Granny Square so fast, best video I have ever watched!!! THANK YOU!
Oh My God, seriously, this is the best tutorial ever for beginners, I watched a video before this, and didnt help because it kept turning out as a circle, and then I watched this video and I made it on the first try!! seriously, thank you so much it really helps as a 13 yo beginner!
I just started learning how to crochet yesterday and I’m so glad I found your video today! Thank you for your patience in this video by showing the steps slowly and repeating them for every colour. It makes your tutorial easy to follow for a beginner like me and also let me memorise the different stitches well! 💕 I managed to do my very first granny square and it turned out not so bad! ☺️🥳 Thanks again!!
Finally, bless you woman!! I’ve only watched about 50 of these and everyone else over confuses it!! This is the best tutorial, I can now do a granny square! Thank you 🙏🏼
This is the video that helped me understand knots I just… could not understand while reading about them. You do a GREAT job showing exactly how your hook moves and where it goes without blocking it with your hand or angle of the camera. Thank you so much! I’m learning for the first time and I appreciate you! ❤
I want to thank you, because After the second section in, I knew what to do. I paused the video and completed it in 3 minutes. This is my first time ever making a Granny square, and this is the best tutorial I found! ❤
Perfectly explained and the close up images really clarify positioning of stitches and hook placement. Thank you, thank you Erica. I've seen other videos before and have been able to follow but not without backing up more than a few times. Fantastic!!
I cannot thank you enough for helping me. I have looked at SEVERAL videos of a granny crochet and for some reason I'd always flub up but yours was the first one I successfully made one through AND I learned how to stitch in colors! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
I think I’ve given this about 40 views myself. 😂 I am 2 weeks into starting crochet and watch this with every granny square I make. I will soon get to some of your other videos. Thanks for making this tutorial so good!!
Love your videos. You explain this so simple easy that anybody can learn it. I love your videos because they don't have a lot of talking and mumbo jumbo you get straight to the point.
I looked at about 10 videos before finding this one and ow what a huge difference! Im an absolute begginer and I just made my first granny square! Thank you so much I had a blast! You have a gift for teaching! Thank you! Ive subbed and will be back to learn some more 🙏🏼
34:55 I love this tutorial. You are the first person out of all the tutorials out their to show me how to make a granny square successfully. I am making a cardigan so theses will look really nice put together! Thank you!
I love how you break down the instructions and you don’t assume that people know any of the terms. Your camera angle is perfect because the shot is clear and nice and close. The other thing you do great is that you stopped and, with the needle showed where to put the hook. You understand that for beginners all of the holes look the same. To further reach all of your learners you have notes typed on the video. It’s clear how much effort you put into your tutorials. Just an observation from a teacher…and a student of crochet. Thank you!
Thanks, I'm so glad it was helpful!
Totally agree with Ninette. Awesome teacher
@@erica_arndt would it be possible to chain one instead of 2 on a corner to provide a more complete and less holey looking product?
Hello, dear friend, I also have motif training on my channel. Thank you for being with me on my channel
Sure, give it a try and see if you like it better! :)
THIS IS THE FIRST VIDEO IVE FOUND THAT
● IS CLOSE UP ENOUGH and
● GOES SLOWLY ENOUGH
to re-learn from years ago and teach my granddaughters!
THANK
YOU
SO
MUCH !!!!!!!
Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! :)
I 100% agree!!! This is, BY FAR, one of the EASIEST patterns I have ever found to follow! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR COMPREHENSIVE, AND YET SIMPLIFIED, STYLE OF DEMONSTRATING CROCHET PATTERNS! YOU HAVE A GIFT, THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!!! ❤
I will MOST DEFINITELY be "blocking" my squares (I had never heard of this before, I learned so much from your video, and I am by no means a newbie to crocheting- I was taught by my grandmother as a young girl, which I am nowhere near any longer, LMAO!)
9 o’clock. Wonderful! I can actually make aa grannies square
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Sometimes your video goes blurry 🙄
Not helpful!
You are the first creator that has made it possible for me to FINALLY learn how I can do, not only a granny square but also switch colors. I love how in depth you go and that you follow through the entire project. Absolutely LOVE that you put the instructions on the top of video too while doing that particular stitch. You’re an amazing teacher, thank you so so much 🥹!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad the video was helpful!! :) Make sure to share your project so I can see!
I want to learn to crochet and I came to TH-cam to start watching some tutorials. I saw your comment and this is amazing! I can’t wait to finish this video now!! Not a lot of creators follow through like that.
I couldn't agree more. Tonight I made my first successful granny square thanks to this video🎉
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@@shabbygirlmosaics your weird
I’m typing this comment after completing my FIRST ever granny square. And I just want to say THANK YOU. You made it so easy to follow along. I am grateful!!
Great job! I'm so glad the tutorial was helpful!
Thank u very much. It was made easy.please tell me about the yarn. Longing to make lots
I agree!
This is legitimately the best ever beginner tutorial for a granny square. I thank you young kind lady for taking your time to do this!
I agree! Never understood any other ones
Totally agree!
Agree! Happy crocheting
This is the video that taught me crochet. The first video I can actually follow along!
One very small granny square was the beginning of what started to be a college dorm bed when my daughter was in school.
When it was meant to to be finished for her graduation, I kept on with it and it turned into a wedding gift for when she got married, after school.
At that time it had become a king size blanket.
I made a second one, same size for one of my sons ..
Very satisfying.
While working on them, the blankets went with me to many Dr appointments for myself....crochet pouch and all 👍👍👍
This is the BEST tutorial for beginner crocheters. I tried watching several other videos and was so frustrated with something from everyone. Your tutorial was spot on. Right speed, easy directions, and easily explained. I've only been crocheting for a week and just made the most beautiful granny square. I'll be watching your other videos.
I'm a knitter and have always been confused by granny squares, but finally (!!!) with your video I understand! Thank you!!!!!!!
Likewise! I'm a knitter who's been struggling with crochet and this was the first video ever to get me to make a successful granny square lol
literally the only person on youtube that can actually explain how to crochet without making it overly complicated or simplified to the point it turns out bad
oh thank GOD. finally someone who knows how to make a tutorial
I've tried MANY videos. But yer the 1st to help!
Thank you so much for your encouragement and support! I'm so glad the video was helpful!! :)
Me sitting here with literally nothing to crochet with and watching the whole video through 😂
same 😂💕
You have to start somewhere ! 👍
Me too!!
Same😂
My husband is out of the country and my daughter went off to college and I'm suddenly finding needlework in the evening is JUST THE THING. Thank you for this fun and crystal clear tutorial, you helped my granny squares look much less wonky than the ones I tried to make last night. I'll be back for more! Thank you.
I love the idea of doing one giant granny square for a blanket… I may try that 🧶
Omg this is the first tutorial in months that I’ve found that I’ve been able to actually follow along and make my very fist ever granny square! I’ve been teaching myself to crochet for a couple months now since I don’t have anyone around me that knows how to, so thank you so so much for this godsend of a tutorial!!
At last! After several failed attempts, I've finally found a granny square video with instructions that I was able to make sense of and follow. I'm jubilantly about to finish my first ever proper Granny square! Thank you so much for your wonderful, clear guidance! :D
Oh good, I'm so glad the video was helpful! :)
Hello, dear friend, I also have motif training on my channel. Thank you for being with me on my channel
Hi there. I just wanted to thank you for posting this video. I have been attempting to crochet for a few years now. And after watching your video, I am now almost completely finished with my very first granny square blanket.
i learned how to crochet from different youtube videos but i have never seen a video like this one. its extremely begginer friendly. i even cry a little bit because it feels like someone teachs me how to crochet in person. thats the best tutorial, thank you so much
i got a kit from target to finally learn how to crochet a granny square. with your clear guidance, i DID IT! i finished my first square yesterday and have already made another this morning. thank you for showing how to change colors and all the tips for beginners. this video is amazing!
I just want to say thank you for the clear and concise instructions… I am an avid knitter but I have a fear and aversion to crocheting because of the
verbal abuse my grandmother gave me every time I try to crochet something as a child... My hands literally were shaking making the first 4 corners.. .. thank you for showing how to do a double crochet as not everyone knows how to do those… Appreciate your video ..again thank you so much .. sincerely..
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and I'm sure you're doing an amazing job with your granny squares!
I've been wanting to learn how to crochet for YEARS but never had a video or person be able to explain it to me & have me understand. And then I find this GEM of a video today. Thank you endlessly for your explanations, patience, and perfect angling of this video. I think I can do this🥹🥹
This is such a clear video - love that you wrote the instructions on the top as you crocheted the block- and did it through the entire block - you were super patient and repetitive - loved that. I’m a crochet newbie and I totally feel like I can do this now. I think making a bag is a great idea - can’t wait to see it. Thanks so much for this tutorial! .
All of this above! I want to have my kids do it with me. They don’t understand when I tell them. Maybe they will like this!
Hello, dear friend, I also have motif training on my channel. Thank you for being with me on my channel
This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen!
I've been self teaching myself to crochet for awhile and this is the best video I've come across. Finally someone goes at the pace for beginners and really explains the reasoning behind why you do certain stitches, etc. Thank you so much!
You are INCREDIBLE!! I saw this video on my recommended, watched the first 5 minutes, and immediately headed to Micheal's and bought 30 dollars worth of crochet stuff, and then watched the rest while making my first square! SUPER EASY TO FOLLOW! I've never crocheted anything before! AHHH I LOVE THIS VIDEO TYSM FOR IT!!!!
Man i have had the hardest time with finding the right video to learn a granny square. I was having the hardest time learning these! I blame it all the vids I was trying to learn from. FINALLY I found u and all is right with the world again! You're easy to follow along with because u assume everyone is a beginner which is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank u so so much, my granny square is beautiful
This is one of the best crochet tutorials I’ve ever watched! Thank you 😊
Once thing you've done that no other person has done in their tutorials that I've seen is show how the part you're working on fits into the final product. It's actually so helpful. All these terms mean nothing to a beginner if the person doesn't explain how they work! At least to me. Thanks!
You are a good teacher. This has been a refresher course for me. I sm rudty donve my last granny square eas crocheted in the 1970's!
This is an excellant tutorial. I must do this. My mom tried to teach me to crochet but I just couldn't learn it., now, many decades later I may learn it. Thank you Erica. I saved this video.
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I slowed it down to make it a little easier to follow along but I actually made a square and it actually looks great! I've tried a few times with some other tutorials but failed miserably so thank you so much 🎉😍
Thank you so much!!
Hey Erica .. thanks for the fantastic tutorial.. it’s been about 47 years since I made granny squares. I didn’t learn the terminology back then but with your guidance I think I can re-learn how to crochet. Now I need some fun yarn.
OMG! I forgot how to do granny squares for awhile after a crocheting break for a year. Crochet over the thread at the end, your a genius! How has no one else ever mentioned this trick to me before ive never been so glad I picked a video over others before for a refresher. thank you!
Thank you I love how you go slow for my 71 year old brain. I have tried so hard to learn with my grandma when I was a kid. How I know how to make Aranyaka square . I’m also left handed
I am having some health issues, and after 30 years of resting my crochet hook, I decided to renew the old hobby by learning the new skill of granny squares. This video was so easy to follow along with that within an hour I had made my first completed granny square. I was so excited and am now looking forward to taking it easy instead of being upset and frustrated. Thank you 🩷
This was the most clear and most beautiful tutorial on how to make a granny square and I enjoyed doing it as a beginner
Glad it was helpful!
I have been crocheting for years but never attempted a granny square because I thought they were 'boring' (how wrong I was!). I love this video, I can see how this video is amazing for a beginner and I still learnt things (besides the pattern) which I'm so happy about. Granny squares are going to be my new obsession - thank you!!
Thank you so much!!! I have been crocheting for at least 2 Years and I've never been able to make a granny square until now!!!! Thanks for this awesome video!!!! 😂
You are so welcome!
Hi! I learned knitting first, as a kid, and since my mid 20's I've been trying to wrap my head around crocheting. Over the years, I'd feel inspired to try to learn it, watch a bunch of TH-cam videos about it, get frustrated, and eventually forget about it for a few years until the mood would strike again, only for me to get confused and stop, and the pattern would repeat. This is the first video in 17 years to be able to teach me how to do it. I ACTUALLY MADE A GRANNY SQUARE. Thank you so much for your thoughtful, clear, friendly instructions and video! You are a wonderful teacher!
Wow thank you so much! I'm so glad the video was helpful :)
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. Learning to crochet was becoming a huge challenge for me. This video helped me to figure things out! Thank you!
Yo me sentia 😤 frustrada y por fin lo logré. Siempre quise aprender a tejer a ganchillo y que manera de aprender con Erica. Super!
Finally found a video that is practical, uses colors clear enough to see and the pacing is just right for a beginner. Thank you for repeating and not fast forwarding through the rows and talking through all the nuances of each row.
Wow! This is the best tutorial I've seen on how to make granny squares! Thanks so much for a great tutorial...you are a great teacher!
I can’t tell you how hopeless I felt trying to learn how to crochet a granny square 😭😭 Every tutorial for beginners either made it more complicated, went way too fast (assuming we knew what to do), or had horrible instructions. You made me understand right away and when I was confused, it’s like you knew and answered my question. I will keep practicing with this video!!
I’M SO HAPPY that I finally understand and know I’m capable 🥳🥳🥳 THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤
Thanks so much, I'm so glad the video was helpful! :)
Just made my first square and I'm thrilled .I'm making my granddaughters winter scarves. Perfect tutorial. Thankyou
This video is AMAZING FOR BEGINNERS! I literally was struggling to work a chain yesterday and now I’ve completed my first gorgeous granny square. It helped so much that you went through the same instructions multiple times on each round to reinforce the pattern. 10/10, THANK YOU BUNCHES!!!
I am so HAPPY I found you! You are exactly the type of content I was looking for to help me get started on my crochet journey! I love how you break down each step including finishing off and not make us look for another video on other steps its all here in one video! I also love that after I make my squares I can make the bag with them and have a finished project not just a bunch of squares lying around lol! Thank you again!
I'm a crocheter and have always been confused by granny squares, but finally (!!!) with your video I understand!
Thank you dear -)
So many bright, fun colors! How fun. :)
Oh GOD!!!! Finally someone out there who understood how difficult it is for begginers to understand excatlty "which step creates which design" . You taught why we are doing the particular round and it made the whole process so easy . I cant thank you enough. Thanks . Love from INDIA!
Thanks so much, I'm glad it was helpful! :)
I haven't made granny squares in a while thanks for the refresher. I love your colors. Spring colors.
I bought crochet hook, some yarn and this was my first project. After hour I ended with pretty granny square in ecru color. Perfect tutorial, thank you!
I’m an experienced crocheter and know how to make granny squares already, but I just had to click on this suggested video because your squares are just so cute! Love all of the colors you used and your video just looks so great all around 😊
Excellent, I’m a beginner at the grand age of 62, love this and you’re a brilliant teacher. Thank you. 🥰
time stamps for my project, you can ignore :)
round one: 3:19
round two: 12:40
round three: 20:28
round four: 28:28
Excellent video. I have been crocheting for 50 years, but the tips you give for things like changing colors/rows and always starting new rows in the corner are genius. I always disliked the method I used to change colors but thanks to you, I love my (or should I say your) new way of doing it. I would highly recommend this video for a beginner or ANYONE who has a love of crochet. You have a very soothing voice and give a beginner a feeling that they can do it. Thank you so much. I thoroughly enjoyed watching.
Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and it was helpful!! :)
I’ve spent all day watching this video step by step over and over as I do it myself and I’m proud to say I think I might actually know what I’m doing! Thank you!!!!
See no matter how many times I watch this video hers comes out looking beautiful mine comes out looking like a cluster of knots.
This is a fantastic tutorial. I am an absolute beginner, and was getting frustrated trying to "master" double crochets in a longer row. Making a granny square, with your super detailed and easy-to-understand directions helps to really power through how awkward it can be for newbies. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
I really enjoy all of your tutorials. You explain the craft to where I can understand! I am not good at crocheting but I’m still trying! Thanks! God bless!
Best video. I know how to crochet, self taught. My Nana always made granny square afghans and passed before she was able to teach me how to crochet. Thank you so much! Everyone is getting granny squares for Christmas this year!
Base color:
Slip knot
Chain 4
Insert hook into first chain to join into circle
Slip stitch
Chain 2 (or 3, depending on height preference) (counts as first double crochet)
2 double crochet
Chain 2
3 double crochet
Chain 2
3 double crochet
Chain 2
3 double crochet
Final chain 2
Go into top stitch of original chain 2 and slip stitch
Chain 1 and pull through to end
Second color:
Go into a front corner hole with hook
Grab new color and pull through to front and yarn over (now joined)
Chain 2 (scoot stitch over to edge to have more room) (counts as first double crochet)
2 double crochet
Chain 2
3 double crochet
Start next set of DC directly in next hole:
3 double crochet
Chain 2
3 double crochet
3rd corner hole:
3 double crochet
Chain 2
3 double crochet
4th corner hole:
3 double crochet
Chain 2
3 double crochet
Join at top stitch of initial chain with slip stitch
I typed out the directions to help myself and thought it might help others too. Though I only did the instructions for the first two colors
Brilliant thank you ❤
wow thats dedication and very nice of you
Thank you - 1st time ever - and I got it 💪🏅
I just stopped back by to say that I literally had zero idea how to crochet before I found this video. I had a few skeins of yarn and some hooks that I won at a Christmas bingo party and I had always wanted to learn to crochet. I started googling and came across your page. BEST THING EVER! Thank you SO much for doing these videos! You make it so easy to learn, breaking down everything step by step! I’ve made a few dozen of these and they are SO fun to make! I will be back for more of your videos frequently! Keep up the good work, and again, THANK YOU!!!! ❤
I think this is easy enough for me too. I've learned the single and double stitches, so far. My biggest regret was not spending more time with my grandmother when I was younger. She lived in another state, and we would only be able to visit for a few days and a lot of family was always around, so it was crazy. She did beautiful work. She was very crafty,, which I believe I've inherited, but I've been afraid to start crocheting. Mainly cause every craft starts out little, then before I know it, I have a room full of yarn. But I'm trying to learn. So far, I've managed to make hanging dishtowels. Getting better.
Thank you! Managed to make a granny suave for the first time because of the way you presented it. 😊
I have been watching your tutorials mainly for quilting...But your tutorial for the granny square was top notch and easy to follow that I'm going to try it one more time. Thank you for your tutorials! Pam
I’ve tried crocheting for years and never been able to make a granny square your video is the only one that I think I could use to easily make one .I inherited lots of beautiful bright colored wool and now I know what I’m going to use it for 😊thankyou so much
Just completed my first ever granny square using this video as a guide! Thank you!
I never thought I'd be able to create a granny square because instructions skipped ahead and assumed I knew what each code was. Best video ever and after 6 years, I finally made one! Will be searching your other tutorials but thank you so much
Glad I could help!
I only started crocheting yesterday and my mom was so impressed when i made one of these squares thank you so much for this amazing tutorial it was reeeeally helpful 💞
I came into this video with very little crochet knowledge, only how to make a basic chain, and have created my very first granny square!! I'm thrilled. You broke down each step into its simplest form -- incredible. This is the fourth video I've clicked on trying to learn & yours was the only one I've been able to comprehend. So straightforward & thorough. Thanks for all the time you put into making this video. I'm making a granny square balaclava :)
this was the video that made me want to continue learning crochet. i was about ready to give up, but like everyone else says, you made the tutorial so clear and easy to follow. i can’t thank you enough ❤️
I’ve tried several different granny squares and ways to change colors. I like this best so far!! I’ve crocheted for 54 years. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Hands down my favourite granny square tutorial! I'm a beginner and I had the time of my life learning from you! Thank you 😊 🇿🇦
Your instructions were impeccable! You spoke clearly and the visuals are clear. I watched the video once to ensure I understood the process, then watched it a second time as I made my first ever granny square. I didn’t need the instructions for the 2nd and subsequent squares. Wonderful! Thank you!
This is the pattern my granny taught me how to make when i was around 9. Soooo long ago!!❤ Miss learning from her.
You have no idea how grateful I am I came across this. I was feeling so frustrated that I couldn't nail the granny square and I did it! I'm almost finished enough granny squares to make my first Christmas stocking. TY!!!
As an experienced knitter I have struggled with learning crochet. Your tutorial was fabulous! I’m looking at my granny square as I type this! It’s not perfect, but it’s actually not too bad either! Thanks for the great instructions! ♥️🧶
Its a MIRACLE GIRLY!! I learned the granny square with YOUR tutorial. I missed one thing in the beginning, To Yarn Over before the double crochets! and boom! Your tutorial has made me happier than I have been in a long time. I used to know loosely self-taught granny square but everything came out wonky. this year im learning 4r4r and Im in disbelief. I really think (its obvious by views, i think i searched you by views. but its obvious that you are the crochet tutorial queen!! BIG THANK YOU!! Chanay from Nw Ohio
Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!! :)
confused in 20 different languages right now 😂 I’m going to try this once I loosen my tension, this is a great tutorial btw❤
I love the bloopers at the end! Your video is by far the easiest to understand! My grandma told me to learn the granny square crochet and every time I tried I failed. I just completed my very first granny square thanks to you!! Thank you!!
The other day I was crocheting in a single strand, now I'm making beautiful granny squares. Thank you so much this was amazing and so clear! Better than any book I've read so far!!
This is the first granny square video I’ve actually understand and I’ve just completed my first granny square 😭
I love this tutorial, thank you so much!! I’ve tried so many others and kept getting confused but this pattern is so easy. I love that it keeps repeating itself so it’s really easy for a beginner. I started off learning how to crochet a beginner flower so this was perfect for a second task - unfortunately I had to go through so many other videos before I found this. Thanks for being so clear and repetitive!!
Oh and I LOVE that you taught us using the needle to thread in the loose yarns first and then moved on to teach us how to hide it in when you thought we would be able to handle it - SO GOOD. I love love love how thoughtful that was!
I’m left handed but this video was so clear I had no issue at all.
Hello, dear friend, I also have motif training on my channel. Thank you for being with me on my channel
I have literally never commented on a TH-cam video before but this video SAVED MY LIFE I made an AMAZING Granny Square so fast, best video I have ever watched!!! THANK YOU!
Wonderful! I'm so glad it was helpful! :)
Yes! After watching countless other granny square tutorials I think you explained it the best! So excited to add this to my patterns! Thank you!❤️💫
Glad it was helpful!
Oh My God, seriously, this is the best tutorial ever for beginners, I watched a video before this, and didnt help because it kept turning out as a circle, and then I watched this video and I made it on the first try!! seriously, thank you so much it really helps as a 13 yo beginner!
Glad to hear it was helpful! :)
I just started learning how to crochet yesterday and I’m so glad I found your video today! Thank you for your patience in this video by showing the steps slowly and repeating them for every colour. It makes your tutorial easy to follow for a beginner like me and also let me memorise the different stitches well! 💕 I managed to do my very first granny square and it turned out not so bad! ☺️🥳 Thanks again!!
Finally, bless you woman!! I’ve only watched about 50 of these and everyone else over confuses it!! This is the best tutorial, I can now do a granny square! Thank you 🙏🏼
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve got my squares made, I can hardly wait for the bag! Love your video and the way you teach!
This is the video that helped me understand knots I just… could not understand while reading about them. You do a GREAT job showing exactly how your hook moves and where it goes without blocking it with your hand or angle of the camera. Thank you so much! I’m learning for the first time and I appreciate you! ❤
Loved your video!! Lots of patience showing us how to work the square! Definitely going to make some!! Thank you for your excellent tutorial!! 🤗
I want to thank you, because After the second section in, I knew what to do. I paused the video and completed it in 3 minutes. This is my first time ever making a Granny square, and this is the best tutorial I found! ❤
Perfectly explained and the close up images really clarify positioning of stitches and hook placement. Thank you, thank you Erica. I've seen other videos before and have been able to follow but not without backing up more than a few times. Fantastic!!
Maravilhoso trabalho amei!! Parabéns 🎉 Beijinhos.❤️❤️❤️👏🌷🍀
Can you show us how to join them pls?
I cannot thank you enough for helping me. I have looked at SEVERAL videos of a granny crochet and for some reason I'd always flub up but yours was the first one I successfully made one through AND I learned how to stitch in colors! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
I’ve been crocheting longer than I care to mention but granny squares are my favorite! You did a wonderful job giving instructions.
Thank you so much!
I think I’ve given this about 40 views myself. 😂 I am 2 weeks into starting crochet and watch this with every granny square I make. I will soon get to some of your other videos. Thanks for making this tutorial so good!!
Loved the tutorial. Makes me want to crochet again. Can't wait to see the bag!
Love your videos. You explain this so simple easy that anybody can learn it. I love your videos because they don't have a lot of talking and mumbo jumbo you get straight to the point.
I love this. My mom was into doing Granny Squares. Make me want to pick this up. Thanks for doing this ❤️
Bravissima
I looked at about 10 videos before finding this one and ow what a huge difference! Im an absolute begginer and I just made my first granny square! Thank you so much I had a blast! You have a gift for teaching! Thank you! Ive subbed and will be back to learn some more 🙏🏼
I really enjoyed this tutorial, thank you! I haven’t done crochet in about 30 years. I need to find my hooks and try again.
34:55 I love this tutorial. You are the first person out of all the tutorials out their to show me how to make a granny square successfully. I am making a cardigan so theses will look really nice put together! Thank you!