Granny Squares
Welcome to Granny Squares!
Coming to the School of SweetGeorgia on April 20, 2023.
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! Let’s have fun!
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 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
Have you ever been drawn to beautiful crochet blankets on the internet? Not to mention the handbags, pillows, placemats, scarves, and cardigans. Many of them are made with granny squares or granny square variations, and it`s unbelievable just how many designs can be made with such a simple pattern.
Coming to the School next month, join us for more crochet fun at the Granny Squares course taught by Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup. This course covers starting in rounds, crocheting the basic square pattern, changing colours, and how to piece together to make larger projects. The lessons are based on the foundational techniques that Charlotte covers in Crochet Basics, so if you`re new to crochet, we suggest starting with this beginner content first.
Now available, find the materials list (link in bio) so you can get all of your crochet supplies ready for the course launch on April 20th!
#soscrochet #schoolofsweetgeorgia #crochet #grannysquare #howtogrannysquare #grannysquares
Have you ever been drawn to beautiful crochet blankets on the internet? Not to mention the handbags, pillows, placemats, scarves, and cardigans. Many of them are made with granny squares or granny square variations, and it`s unbelievable just how many designs can be made with such a simple pattern.
Coming to the School next month, join us for more crochet fun at the Granny Squares course taught by Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup. This course covers starting in rounds, crocheting the basic square pattern, changing colours, and how to piece together to make larger projects. The lessons are based on the foundational techniques that Charlotte covers in Crochet Basics, so if you`re new to crochet, we suggest starting with this beginner content first.
Now available, find the materials list (link in bio) so you can get all of your crochet supplies ready for the course launch on April 20th!
#soscrochet #schoolofsweetgeorgia #crochet #grannysquare #howtogrannysquare #grannysquares
Coming up tomorrow, join us on Zoom for a fun crochet meetup hosted by Charlotte @charlotte_milkteacup! If you`ve been working through the Crochet Joins, or the recent Crochet Increases & Decreases course, come and share your progress with us or ask any questions you may have.
We`ll be starting tomorrow, February 15th at 12pm PST (3pm EST). Find the Zoom link for the Crochet Joins Q&A session at our SOS Event Calendar – link in bio »
#soscrochet #schoolofsweetgeorgia #crochet #crochetjoins #crochetproject #crochethelp #sweetgeorgiayarns
Coming up tomorrow, join us on Zoom for a fun crochet meetup hosted by Charlotte @charlotte_milkteacup! If you`ve been working through the Crochet Joins, or the recent Crochet Increases & Decreases course, come and share your progress with us or ask any questions you may have.
We`ll be starting tomorrow, February 15th at 12pm PST (3pm EST). Find the Zoom link for the Crochet Joins Q&A session at our SOS Event Calendar – link in bio »
#soscrochet #schoolofsweetgeorgia #crochet #crochetjoins #crochetproject #crochethelp #sweetgeorgiayarns
The internet has been a wonderful boon for all us makers, giving us access to patterns from people and places all over the world. For those of us who crochet, crochet terms can be problematic… but it isn’t anything we can’t handle with a little bit of sleuthing up front.
Let’s dive in and see what makes English language crochet patterns a tad special.
Read Amanda Buckley`s @mandythephilomath new `Spot the Difference: US vs UK Crochet Terms` article at the School, with examples and helpful information on how to determine whether your crochet pattern uses US or UK crochet terms. Find the article link over at our link in bio »
The internet has been a wonderful boon for all us makers, giving us access to patterns from people and places all over the world. For those of us who crochet, crochet terms can be problematic… but it isn’t anything we can’t handle with a little bit of sleuthing up front.
Let’s dive in and see what makes English language crochet patterns a tad special.
Read Amanda Buckley`s @mandythephilomath new `Spot the Difference: US vs UK Crochet Terms` article at the School, with examples and helpful information on how to determine whether your crochet pattern uses US or UK crochet terms. Find the article link over at our link in bio »
Taking place online today...
Crochet Q&A session with Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup!
If you`ve been working through the recent Crochet Increases & Decreases course, or the new Crochet Joins course, come and share your progress with us or ask any questions you may have. During this meetup, we will also have a giveaway for a $25 @sweetgeorgia Gift Card!
We`ll be starting today, January 25th at 12:00 PM PST (3:00 PM EST)! Find the Zoom link at the SOS Events Calendar—link in bio »
Taking place online today...
Crochet Q&A session with Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup!
If you`ve been working through the recent Crochet Increases & Decreases course, or the new Crochet Joins course, come and share your progress with us or ask any questions you may have. During this meetup, we will also have a giveaway for a $25 @sweetgeorgia Gift Card!
We`ll be starting today, January 25th at 12:00 PM PST (3:00 PM EST)! Find the Zoom link at the SOS Events Calendar—link in bio »
Don`t miss these upcoming events taking place this week at the School...
First, for SOS members working through Charlotte`s new crochet courses, we`ll have a Q&A Zoom session this Wednesday, January 25th at 12:00 PM PST. Share your progress and/or ask any questions from Charlotte about the Crochet Increases & Decreases course (plus the Yona Cowl pattern that`s included with the lessons) and the Crochet Joins course.
Then, on Thursday, January 26th at 10:00 AM PST, join Felicia live online at our YouTube channel for the January Live Office Hours session. We`ll be chatting about the latest news from inside the School plus looking ahead at what`s coming in 2023.
Find all of the Zoom links and information at our SOS Events Calendar (link in bio) and join us for some fun chat together online! We also have some special giveaways to share during these online sessions. We look forward to meeting up online soon!
#soscommunity #soscrochet #crochet #crochetworkshop #learncrochet #crochetcowl #crochetpattern #sosliveofficehours #schoolofsweetgeorgia
Don`t miss these upcoming events taking place this week at the School...
First, for SOS members working through Charlotte`s new crochet courses, we`ll have a Q&A Zoom session this Wednesday, January 25th at 12:00 PM PST. Share your progress and/or ask any questions from Charlotte about the Crochet Increases & Decreases course (plus the Yona Cowl pattern that`s included with the lessons) and the Crochet Joins course.
Then, on Thursday, January 26th at 10:00 AM PST, join Felicia live online at our YouTube channel for the January Live Office Hours session. We`ll be chatting about the latest news from inside the School plus looking ahead at what`s coming in 2023.
Find all of the Zoom links and information at our SOS Events Calendar (link in bio) and join us for some fun chat together online! We also have some special giveaways to share during these online sessions. We look forward to meeting up online soon!
#soscommunity #soscrochet #crochet #crochetworkshop #learncrochet #crochetcowl #crochetpattern #sosliveofficehours #schoolofsweetgeorgia
Coming next week, get ready for our next course launch at the School: Crochet Joins taught by Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup!
Learn four joining techniques: pick up and work in the round, single crochet join, slip stitch join, and whip stitch. You’ll practice each technique by making a coordinating project, including a small tray, pouch, handbag, and a larger tote. Read through the materials list to get ready for once the course videos are live! Follow our link in bio to all of the info »
Coming next week, get ready for our next course launch at the School: Crochet Joins taught by Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup!
Learn four joining techniques: pick up and work in the round, single crochet join, slip stitch join, and whip stitch. You’ll practice each technique by making a coordinating project, including a small tray, pouch, handbag, and a larger tote. Read through the materials list to get ready for once the course videos are live! Follow our link in bio to all of the info »
It`s the new year and we`re diving right in to the excitement of getting ready for new projects and learning paths to explore over 2023. With a range of fibre arts content coming soon to the School, we now have the materials list available for our next course release so you can prepare all your needed supplies before the video lessons are launched. Join us in getting ready for Crochet Joins, taught by Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup!
If you`ve previously completed the crochet courses at the School, you may be ready to work on bigger pieces that require joins. Under the guidance of Charlotte, you`ll learn four joining techniques: pick up and work in the round, single crochet join, slip stitch join, and whip stitch. And you’ll get to practice each technique by making a coordinating project, including a small tray, pouch, handbag, and a larger tote.
Find the course materials at the School (link in bio) and stay tuned for the full course launch coming on January 19th. We`ll see you there!
#soscrochet #crochetjoins #crochet #crochetworkshop #learncrochet #crochetvideo #crochetcourse #crochetersofinstagram #howtojoincrochet #schoolofsweetgeorgia
It`s the new year and we`re diving right in to the excitement of getting ready for new projects and learning paths to explore over 2023. With a range of fibre arts content coming soon to the School, we now have the materials list available for our next course release so you can prepare all your needed supplies before the video lessons are launched. Join us in getting ready for Crochet Joins, taught by Charlotte Lee @charlotte_milkteacup!
If you`ve previously completed the crochet courses at the School, you may be ready to work on bigger pieces that require joins. Under the guidance of Charlotte, you`ll learn four joining techniques: pick up and work in the round, single crochet join, slip stitch join, and whip stitch. And you’ll get to practice each technique by making a coordinating project, including a small tray, pouch, handbag, and a larger tote.
Find the course materials at the School (link in bio) and stay tuned for the full course launch coming on January 19th. We`ll see you there!
#soscrochet #crochetjoins #crochet #crochetworkshop #learncrochet #crochetvideo #crochetcourse #crochetersofinstagram #howtojoincrochet #schoolofsweetgeorgia
In addition to learning from courses, live lectures and the community forums, don`t miss all of the fabulous content being shared over at our SOS Articles section, such as Ruth Nguyen`s @redearthdesignstudio recently released: Knit or Crochet? The Multicraftual Says Both!
Can you knit or crochet? If you’re here, it might very well be both! Multicraftual making is the heartbeat of the School of SweetGeorgia—weaving and spinning and dyeing. Oh my! For almost a decade, I thought of myself as exclusively a knitter, even though I learned to crochet around the same time I learned to knit. In more recent years, I’ve come to identify as a crocheter, as well, by incorporating crochet more intentionally into my multicraftual cycle.
Continue reading Ruth`s complete post at the School—direct link in IG bio »
#sosknit #soscrochet #multicraftual #multicraftualmaker #multicraftualmaking #crochet #redearthdesignstudio #schoolofsweetgeorgia
In addition to learning from courses, live lectures and the community forums, don`t miss all of the fabulous content being shared over at our SOS Articles section, such as Ruth Nguyen`s @redearthdesignstudio recently released: Knit or Crochet? The Multicraftual Says Both!
Can you knit or crochet? If you’re here, it might very well be both! Multicraftual making is the heartbeat of the School of SweetGeorgia—weaving and spinning and dyeing. Oh my! For almost a decade, I thought of myself as exclusively a knitter, even though I learned to crochet around the same time I learned to knit. In more recent years, I’ve come to identify as a crocheter, as well, by incorporating crochet more intentionally into my multicraftual cycle.
Continue reading Ruth`s complete post at the School—direct link in IG bio »
#sosknit #soscrochet #multicraftual #multicraftualmaker #multicraftualmaking #crochet #redearthdesignstudio #schoolofsweetgeorgia
Downloads
- Granny Squares Workbook PDF (coming soon)
- Everyday Coaster Set PDF (coming soon)
- Flowerful Headband pattern PDF (coming soon)
- Afternoon Nap Throw pattern PDF (coming soon)
- Afternoon Tea Pillowcase pattern PDF (coming soon)
Materials
- SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK (256 yd / 234 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino)
- SweetGeorgia Yarns Party of Five in Superwash DK (310 yd / 283 m per 4.8 oz / 140 g in five 62 y / 57 m mini skeins; 100% Superwash Merino)
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 left-over yarn than to run short. Find more Materials details on page five of the workbook.
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
Additional Supplies shown/demonstrated
- Elastic for headband
Do you have questions about Granny Squares Materials lesson? Talk about it with members of the School of SweetGeorgia. Post project pictures, share personal reflections, and join the conversation in our Community Forums!
Course Content
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Course Includes
- 2 Lessons
