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Granny Squares

By the end of the course, you will know how to make a granny square as big or small as your heart may wish! You will learn crocheting the basic square pattern, changing colours, and piecing together to make larger projects. You'll practice by making four different class project: coaster sets, headbands, blankets and pillows.
Charlotte Lee · March 2, 2023
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Welcome to Granny Squares!

Have you ever been drawn to some awesome crochet blankets on the internet? Many of them are made with granny squares or granny square variations. Not to mention the handbags, pillows, placemats, scarves, and cardigans! You just can’t believe how many designs are made with such a simple pattern.

So now, you’re going to learn how to make some granny squares! The content will cover starting in rounds, crocheting the basic square pattern, changing colours, and piecing together to make larger projects. This course is based on the foundational techniques that were covered in the Crochet Basics course; thus, we won’t go into details for each stitch. We will focus on making granny squares!

By the end of the course, you will know how to make a granny square as big or small as your heart may wish! You will learn two ways to start the granny square as well as two different joining methods. The sky’s the limit!

Throughout the videos, you’ll learn how to:

  • crochet the basic granny square
  • get gauge
  • make a coaster set
  • make a headband
  • crochet a granny square blanket
  • join granny squares two ways to make a pillowcase

Do review lesson 0.1 Granny Squares Materials to find a list of yarn, tools and downloadable PDF files needed for the course with Charlotte Lee. Many materials can be purchased through SweetGeorgia Yarns.


Talk about the Granny Squares workshop with members of the School of SweetGeorgia. Post project pictures, share personal reflections, and join the conversations in our Community Forums!


Tag what you are making everywhere with #soscrochet and #schoolofsweetgeorgia

Perfect for beginner crocheters, fabulous for gift giving, great for using up stash yarns, and just all around fun to crochet, Charlotte Lee's @charlotte_milkteacup Everyday Coasters pattern is just one of the patterns included in Charlotte's Granny Squares course. Gather your favourite colours and combine them into vibrant coasters for the home.⁠
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Shown here in @sweetgeorgia's Superwash DK Party of Five set in Canyon Ridge, these granny squares use the foundational double crochet stitch which you can learn more about at the SOS Crochet Basics course if you're new to crochet. We can't wait to see what you create!⁠
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#soscrochet #schoolofsweetgeorgia #crochetpattern #crochetinspiration #grannysquares #grannysquarecoasters #grannysquarelove #beginnercrochet #easycrochetpattern #crochethome #crochetlove

Perfect for beginner crocheters, fabulous for gift giving, great for using up stash yarns, and just all around fun to crochet, Charlotte Lee`s @charlotte_milkteacup Everyday Coasters pattern is just one of the patterns included in Charlotte`s Granny Squares course. Gather your favourite colours and combine them into vibrant coasters for the home.⁠

Shown here in @sweetgeorgia`s Superwash DK Party of Five set in Canyon Ridge, these granny squares use the foundational double crochet stitch which you can learn more about at the SOS Crochet Basics course if you`re new to crochet. We can`t wait to see what you create!⁠



#soscrochet #schoolofsweetgeorgia #crochetpattern #crochetinspiration #grannysquares #grannysquarecoasters #grannysquarelove #beginnercrochet #easycrochetpattern #crochethome #crochetlove
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Filming at the studio today with Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup for the upcoming Amigurumi 101 crochet course, coming in November to the School! 

#soscrochet #schoolofsweetgeorgia #crochet #amigurumi #amigurumicourse

Filming at the studio today with Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup for the upcoming Amigurumi 101 crochet course, coming in November to the School!

#soscrochet #schoolofsweetgeorgia #crochet #amigurumi #amigurumicourse
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Crochet is a medium made for colour. From simple stripes to tapestry crochet to intricate pieced motifs, the opportunities to play with colours are endless and unique. Due to the specific textural and structural properties of crochet, colour combinations may interact differently than in other fibre arts, so intentionality is key. In this article, we’ll look at an important aspect of crochet colour play: value.⁠
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At Ruth Nguyen's @redearthdesignstudio new "Colour & Value in Crochet" article, we’ll look at an important aspect of crochet colour play: value. Follow the link in bio to read more.

Crochet is a medium made for colour. From simple stripes to tapestry crochet to intricate pieced motifs, the opportunities to play with colours are endless and unique. Due to the specific textural and structural properties of crochet, colour combinations may interact differently than in other fibre arts, so intentionality is key. In this article, we’ll look at an important aspect of crochet colour play: value.⁠

At Ruth Nguyen`s @redearthdesignstudio new "Colour & Value in Crochet" article, we’ll look at an important aspect of crochet colour play: value. Follow the link in bio to read more.
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Happy May! This month, we're kicking things off continuing on with the crochet love at our "Crochet Summit", where every day for the first week of May we're launching new tutorials perfect for beginner crocheters!⁠
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Taught by Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup, you can now find the Choosing Your First Crochet Hook tutorial comparing characteristics of different types of crochet hooks available, Learn the Chain Stitch which includes a fun project you can make using your chain stitch practice yarn, Single Crochet Dishcloth, and more. All of these quick and helpful reference tips are available at the SOS Tutorials page (with one more coming tomorrow)!

Happy May! This month, we`re kicking things off continuing on with the crochet love at our "Crochet Summit", where every day for the first week of May we`re launching new tutorials perfect for beginner crocheters!⁠

Taught by Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup, you can now find the Choosing Your First Crochet Hook tutorial comparing characteristics of different types of crochet hooks available, Learn the Chain Stitch which includes a fun project you can make using your chain stitch practice yarn, Single Crochet Dishcloth, and more. All of these quick and helpful reference tips are available at the SOS Tutorials page (with one more coming tomorrow)!
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Equipment

  • Size E-4 US / 3.5 mm crochet hook for all projects and swatches
    Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge

*Please follow this link for Essential Knitting & Crochet Tools needed


Materials

Below are the yarn requirements for each project:

  • Everyday Coaster (set of five granny squares) requires 1.2 oz / 36 g of DK weight yarn
  • Flowerful Headband requires 0.9 oz / 24 g of DK weight yarn
  • Afternoon Nap Throw requires 18.7 oz / 531 g of DK weight yarn
  • Afternoon Tea Pillowcase uses 8.3 oz/ 234 g of DK weight yarn

*Please note that changes in gauge will affect yardage. It’s always safer to have leftover yarn than to run short. Find more Materials details on page five of the workbook and on each individual pattern.


Additional Supplies Shown/Demonstrated

  • Elastic for headband

Do you have questions about 0.1 Granny Squares Materials? Talk about it with members of the School of SweetGeorgia. Post project pictures, share personal reflections, and join the conversation in our Community Forums!

About Instructor

Charlotte Lee

Ever since Charlotte attended a four-session crochet class in grade 9, she has been fascinated by the world of fibre. She is interested in almost all kinds of fibre arts: from crocheting and knitting, to needle felting, spinning, and weaving. The biggest enjoyment of life for her is to craft with friends, where teas and sweets are provided. Initially joining the studio as a precision dyer, today Charlotte is the Assistant Production Manager at SweetGeorgia.

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Course Includes

  • 8 Lessons