Workshop: Intro to Granny Squares

Curious about the granny square? Learn how to make these iconic motifs and read crochet charts. Charts are another, more visual way of presenting a pattern. Being able to read charts allows you to visualize a pattern before you begin and even opens up the possibility of crocheting patterns written in another language.

The pattern is provided for this workshop, but students are required to purchase their own yarn, hooks, and notions. Students get a 15% discount on materials purchased for their class.

Run Time

1 session x 2 hours. 

Project

A classic granny square. Students can stop at desired size.

Skills Taught

• How to follow crochet charts
• Working a motif in the round
• Common crochet chart symbols (US symbols)
• How to change colours in a granny square
  

Skills Required

• Chain
• Double Crochet

Materials Provided

• Granny Square chart
• Resources page

Supplies to Purchase

• 50 g of DK/worsted weight yarn in 1-5 colours. Light and bright colours are preferred so it’s easy to see your work. Suggested:
  • Berroco Lanas, Berroco Vintage, Drops Karisma, Drops Lima, Estelle Eco Cotton DK, Gathering Yarn Merino Yak, Malabrigo Rios, Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, Sandnes Garn Duo, Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt
• 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• 3 locking stitch markers
• Scissors

Lesson Plan

• Review stitches
• Introduce crochet symbols
• How to follow a chart in the round
• How to change colours for a new round