How to crochet the granny stitch: easy, beginner-friendly steps.

How to Crochet the Granny Stitch: A Step-by-Step Guide

The granny stitch is a classic crochet pattern that's easy, versatile, and great for both beginners and experienced crafters to learn. Whether you want to crochet a cozy blanket, a stylish garment, or a vibrant shawl, the granny stitch is a loved crochet pattern by many. It is versatile in creating beautiful crochet projects. In this blog post, I will guide you through the granny stitch and provide some helpful tips to enhance your crochet skills.

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What Is the Granny Stitch?

The granny stitch is a type of crochet pattern worked in clusters of double crochet stitches. It’s known for its beautiful, open, and textured look and is often used to make classic granny squares. When worked in rows or rounds, the granny stitch creates a lovely lacy texture with a lot of visual interest.

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Materials You’ll Need:

• Yarn: You can use any yarn for crocheting the granny stitch The yarn I used for this demonstration is Lion's Brand  View Price
• Crochet Hook: Use the appropriate size that goes with your  yarn
• Scissors: For cutting yarn at the end.
• Yarn Needle: Weave in your project's ends once you're finished.

                    

Abbreviations used

ch= chain

 dc=double crochet

sc=single crochet

sts=stitch

sp= space ( sp refers to the space between the group of 3dc in the previous row.)

 

The Granny Stitch: Step-by-Step Instructions:

 Make a Foundation Chain

Start by making a foundation chain in a multiple of 3+2  For example, if you're making a row, you might chain an amount of stitches in the multiple of 3.

• Tip:  For the granny stitch, you need a multiple of 3 + 2 (to account for turning chains). So, for a foundation chain of 20 stitches, you'll chain 18 + 2 (for the turning chain).

 

 Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch st across.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st as ch3, *sk 2 stitches, 3dc in next stitch; repeat from * across row until final stitch, make 2dc in last stitch.

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), turn, make 3dc in sp between dc groups across the row to last stitch, make one dc in top of last st of row.

Row 4 Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), turn, dc in same st as ch 3, 3dc in each space across row until final stitch, make 2dc in last st of row.

Repeat rows 3 & 4 until you've reached your desired length.

Happy crocheting.

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