Q&A for How to Crochet a Granny Square

Using the slip stitch method is easiest. You can also simply "sew" them together using yarn and a yarn needle. For more tips, read How to Attach Granny Squares .

The size of the yarn isn't really important, but you should make sure that the yarn and the hook fit together nicely. When you gently lay the yarn in the hook, the yarn should sit just inside without "puffing" or "bulging" out beyond the "inside" of the hook. At the same time, the yarn should not make the inside of the hook look large.

Make sure you chain 3 in the same section. Also, this is a more roundish square.

You can buy crochet hooks through any online retailer (Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com). You could also find a craft or fabric store near you as they would almost certainly sell them.

For the corners, make three stitches (in the same stitch) and then chain three, then make three more. After you chain three, only do three stitches in the middle section to bring you to the next corner.

Yes, of course you can.

That depends on how many granny squares you need to make to complete your blanket. One ball of yarn should be enough for several squares, however.

It varies based on each person's crochet speed and skill. Making a single square with no color changes takes around ten to fifteen minutes. It takes longer if you're changing colors.

It depends entirely on the pattern you intend to use. For a queen sized blanket, it might take more than 400 yards of yarn, which would mean a skein and a half.

You don't have to switch colors. Just ignore the directions for changing colors and continue with one color.

You would crochet a separate rose and then sew it into the granny square.

You could either sew them together with an embroidery needle, or single crochet along the join to create a seam.

There are videos on YouTube that show how to crochet granny square halves as triangles.

it took me many tries to finally crochet a granny square that looked right, i recommend practice.

For most granny squares, a single chain space is set up for a group of three stitches in the nest row. With chunky yarns, there is not enough room and results in a more circular shape. Increase to a 2 chain space and a 4 chain space for the corners. This will help flatten and make the shape more square.

It is a little confusing when you first start, so don't be afraid to try, make mistakes and learn from them. You might want to watch some videos and follow along. Keep trying, it gets easier with practice! Also, if you can, have someone who can crochet help you to learn.

Turn your work mean to literally "turn the work." Like, if one side is in on the top, you would turn it until it's on the right side. Make sure you chain for the edges and feel free to start again if you make an error.

It'll be different depending on how thick the yarn is, and how big your hook is. But, If you use worsted weight yarn, and a 5mm crochet hook, you might need around 60 squares for a lap sized blanket.

It depends on the pattern of square, but if you do the standard one, when you get to what should be the corner, do the 3 double crochet stitches, chain 3, and do the double crochet stitches again in the same hole that you did the first 3.

Even with the best tools, your first attempt likely won't turn out exactly how you envision it, and that's okay. If your issue is that your stitches are too loose, it's a good idea to switch to a smaller hook or a larger one if your stitches are too tight. If the issue is that the yarn is difficult to work with, try using a lighter color (to better see your stitches) or a smoother texture.

It may be that your stitches are too tight. Try to keep a slightly looser grip on your yarn and keep that consistent throughout. Additionally, you can use a technique called blocking to flatten your work when you've finished. This article is about blocking a blanket, but you can use it on any flat crochet project.