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How to Crochet a Granny Square for Absolute Beginners

Meema Makes

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to make your first ever granny square step-by-step. You don't need to know how to crochet already - I'll take you through the basics and everything else you need to know. Now you've started on your crochet journey, what will you make next?

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I am using a 4.5mm hook and Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:14 How to hold a crochet hook & yarn
01:01 How to make a slip knot
01:51 How to crochet a chain
03:28 How to crochet a slip stitch
04:52 Round 1
11:29 Round 2
19:27 Round 3

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20 Comments

@meemamakes Creator 7 months ago Pinned

Looking for more granny square ideas? Check out this playlist ❤ - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdqx2uaX6beGNB9Vt61Cm68_tnU2QmVhO

@jyotiupadhyay2552 9 months ago

her square: a perfect SQUARE my square: a misshapen circle with a face only a mother could love

@drenched1_n 7 months ago

I JUST MADE MY FIRST EVER GRANNY SQUARE SUCCESSFULLY 😂
🎉

@RatEatRat 5 months ago

omg thank you. a big problem with other tutorials is them not telling you what NOT to do. it doesn't help that I'm autistic and when instructions aren't precise I get really confused and overwhelmed. im only a few minutes in and it actually looks the way it's supposed to look vs the other three videos that I tried to follow

@angelant8816 7 months ago

I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve tried to learn and given up because the tutorials don’t make sense, this one was amazing!! I finally did it!!

@maryemili5943 5 months ago

I've been crocheting since I was 9 and I am 63 years old. This is the FIRST TIME I have even been able to finish a granny square!!! THANK YOU for your beautiful tutorial - the only one that has ever been so clear and concise that even I can be successful.

@traceybrough870 7 months ago

What a difference a slow, steady voice makes along with clear and instructions! I've managed to finally make a granny square, and to prove it wasn't a fluke I've just done a second one of on my own. Thank you so much for your time and knowledge .

@ChitraDevathi-e5c 20 minutes ago

Your explanation is amazing I will definitely recommend this.

@Frofro-g6s5r 2 weeks ago

I’ve never been able to make a granny square before because every tutorial I find always skips to the next part and I get so confused so when you didn’t skip and kept on going with us I finally made my first ever granny square thank you meema you’re the best💞🥹

@Emse8050 6 days ago

THANK YOU- Im a fully new crocheter and finding this tutorial has been a miracle!

@elspethross3340 8 months ago

Easiest and clearest crochet tutorial I've found!

@peterbishopswife6503 8 months ago

Finished my first ever granny square and it's all thanks to you, though my granny square is not perfect, I'm just happy it's a square and I'm determined to get it perfect like yours!!! Thank you again!!

@Mo_goes_miles 8 months ago

This is the best video for beginners that I've found so far. I managed to crochet a granny square after this video.

@Madiblue20 7 months ago

If I could show my grandma my granny square she would be so proud of me I wanna cry thank you so much for this

@JudithInHawaii 6 months ago (edited)

Thanks Meema you have no idea how happy I am that you were able to teach me to make a granny square. I just finished my second one and I’m beginning to see the patterns but I followed you from beginning to end again. You have such a sweet voice and I really appreciate the way you teach❤ me.

@kellbaxter 7 months ago

Thank you so much! I just started crocheting again after a break of many years. I tried several other granny square patterns/instructions and just couldn’t make them work. This is what I remember. I feel like it triggered the muscle memory to get me going again.

@GabbyGasbarino 10 months ago (edited)

Omg you are the best granny square teacher I’ve ever found. I’ve been looking for so long and you’re the only one that makes sense. You are amazing. Keep doing what you’re doing. Love you. ❤

@Renuka20 2 weeks ago

I cannot thank you enough. After watching your tutorials I was able to make my first granny square. You mad the instructions soo easy

@rachikapattnaik0488 4 days ago

Yay i made my first granny square today and all thanks to you!!! You explained it so well

@r.l.6576 6 months ago

As soon as I get the hang of the loop and yarn holding, I've got an understanding of the stitches. So basically it's a coordination issue😂, your teaching is fabulous and your beginning loop is tons easier than every other beginning video❤