Easy to Crochet Retro Granny Square Afghan Pattern

Retro Crochet Granny Square Pattern and Motif Granny Square Pattern

The granny square is a classic crochet pattern that is often one of the first items a person discovers when learning how to crochet. The term granny square is used to cover a wide variety of types of crochet squares. This pattern book covers the original granny square pattern along with an additional motif granny square pattern.

In this book you will discover a pattern for the classic granny square with a striped look that uses 4 different contrasting yarn colors. We have also included the all-time classic favorite motif crochet granny square afghan pattern as seen in many television shows and movies.

Contents Include:

Introduction
How to Crochet a Granny Square - The Basics
Choosing the Color Scheme of your Granny Square
Changing Colors of Yarn on a Granny Square Afghan
Classic Crochet Granny Square Afghan Pattern
Motif Granny Square Crochet Afghan Pattern

Once you are comfortable with the basic granny square method you can easily create a variety of afghans, pillows, sweaters, bags, placemats and more using the technique. Expanding on the design to create a variety of items and décor for your home. Granny squares are versatile and will add color to your home and wardrobe.

A classic granny square uses double crochet and is worked in the round in clusters of three and two chain stiches in-between that separate the set. While any type of yarn and size of crochet hook can be used, a worsted-weight yarn and size H crochet hook are the easiest way to get started.

For the best results use the recommended crochet hook that is stated on your yarn's label or pattern instructions.
Corners are some of the most challenging parts of the granny square. In the corner of the granny square it is typically crochet three double crochet stitches, chain 2, and crochet another 3 double crochet stitches, all in the same corner spot.
You can work every corner of the granny square this way, except for the starting corner. Some granny square patterns may call for a chain 1 or chain 3 in the corner. But the typical pattern is a chain 2.

There are 2 crochet patterns for afghan included in the book. A retro striped crochet granny square afghan pattern and a crochet motif afghan pattern.