Beginner's Guide: How to Crochet a Retro Daisy Granny Square (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

[@emilymcauley]

I've been crocheting for over 20 years and I have to say this is one of the best crochet tutorials I have ever watched. It's perfectly descriptive, I have no questions and it isn't loaded with any unnecessary or confusing information. I'm very impressed, good work!!!

[@elizgrif1]

I have been crocheting for 60 something years; I started as a child. This is an excellent tutorial. I'm really impressed. Now I want to make a Daisy granny square.

[@elyse_myers]

Wow!!! Thank you so much!!!! This is high praise!

[@lorindadods2549]

I wholeheartedly agree!! I’ve been crocheting for over 40 years and I AVOID tutorials because of so many reasons but THIS is so well done. Elyse, you’ve put together something so beautiful. It’s the most comprehensive tutorial I’ve ever seen, but it’s not overwhelming. At all. I continue to be impressed with how quickly you’ve managed to pick up this craft! Great job!

[@marygaspervich4514]

I wholeheartedly agree with you!! Please keep doing these types of videos. I would love to see you make a sweater with your squares!

[@FindingMyLight]

absolutely agree, I have been crocheting since I was 8 (taught by my aunt) and i am now 52, and you taught how to do this like a super pro. Great job!

[@emilydivis6369]

Time stamps (for my own personal reference): Start - 2:37 Center Round 1 - 3:15 Center Round 2 - 4:46 Petal Round 1 - 7:29 Block Round 1 - 12:01 Petal Round 2 - 15:57 Block Round 2 - 19:09 Petal Round 3 - 21:36 Petal Round 4 - 25:07 Block Round 3 - 29:10 Block Round 4 - 32:28 Block Round 5 - 34:11 Block Round 6 - 40:14 This is probably the best crochet tutorial I've ever seen! I love the "Here's what it should look like and here's the diagram for the next step" parts. Looking forward to more. :)

[@carlaeskelsen]

Thank you so much. I hope I can find my way back to this. 🤞🏻

[@emilyhenry5849]

Same name, lol.

[@bdaly03]

YOU’RE A **GODDESS** - THANK YOU FOR THIS, SO MUCH!!

[@SpaceMango]

I hope she adds chapters to the video, that would help so much. I love the intro part to every new step in the video where she shows what’s coming next and what it looks like. But it’s annoying to have to skip back and forth

[@emberbeorg824]

Thank you so much for the time stamps! This is really helpful. 😁🧶😁

[@Kylee0107]

Im begging you, PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE! You’ve inspired me to start crocheting and finding tutorials that I can sit through and actual learn from has been tricky but I LOVE the way you’ve put this together! I can finally make a granny square!❤️

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello Kylee, how are you doing?

[@Melyssa.RLopez]

Me too, I hadn't done this in years and now I want to crochet everything before the holidays😂

[@sarahcanavan5428]

Wow, you may be a beginner but your tutorial skills are ADVANCED. I've been crocheting only for a few months and what you've done is so smart and better than what most YT tutorials do in that you offer three different notations (the video of you crocheting, the symbols and the abbreviations) but you also make note of things that easily trip up beginners like which hole to stitch into. So smart and so proud of you for dreaming this up and leveling up the crochet video tutorial game.

[@nerdyyarning]

You make our craft SO approachable. The comments section full of people who want to join us in crochet warms my heart.

[@racheljackson5083]

Crochet seemed so inaccessible to me for a long time because I didn’t get it. I found other KZbinrs with adhd and they made it so much easier and I love crocheting now. I’m so grateful for creators like Elyse who make it easier for people who are neurodivergent

[@elyse_myers]

I love this comment section so much!!

[@tori3575]

Yesssss let's make the hand craft community bigger. It's the best hobby to have. As someone with severe anxiety knitting and crocheting have been a life saver for me in refocusing my attention on something fun and productive rather than focusing on the anxiousness I feel. Super appreciate you making this.

[@rebeccastacey6956]

​@@tori3575 I once crocheted an entire shawl during a hurricane because it helped keep me calm.

[@natniclamb]

Searched and couldn't find a written version of her pattern, so here it is! You're welcome! Crochet Daisy Pattern (Elyse Myers) Seed/Center Slip Knot Ch 4, SlSt to make ring SC 8 into center ring. Tighten ring. SlSt into 1st stitch to complete circle. Ch 3 for height DC Inc x8 for total of 16 DC SlSt into 1st DC to complete row. Ch 1, cut string PC (Petal Color) Load in color Ch 3 + 2 DC into same stitch Ch 1 + skip next stitch 3 DC + Ch 1 + skip next stitch *repeat for total of 8 petals Ch 1, SlSt into space next to first chain 3 to complete row. Place stitch marker. BG (Background Color) Load in color Ch 3 (acting as first DC) Ch 4 between DC in skipped stitch *repeat all the way around Ch 4. SlSt into 3rd chain Place stitch marker. PC (Petal Color) Bring PC to front Ch 3 (acting as first DC) + Inc + DC (only time you’ll be working over BG with PC) Ch 2 between DC + Inc + DC + Ch 2 *Repeat on all 8 petals SlSt into space between chain 3 to close row. Stitch marker. BG (Background Color) Bring BG to front Ch 3 (acting as first DC) + DC into same stitch (only time you’ll be working over PC with BC) Ch 5 between 2 DC + Ch 5 *repeat all the way around SlSt into space between stitches. Stitch marker. PC (Petal Color) Bring PC to front. Ch 3 over your background color (Ch 3 counts as first DC) + DC Inc + DC + DC Ch 2 between petals DC + DC Inc + DC + DC + Ch 2 *repeat for all 8 petals SlSt into next petal Final Row of Petals: SC into first stitch of petal Skip stitch + 5 DC into middle stitch Skip stitch + SC into last stitch + Ch 2 SC + skip + 5 DC + skip + SC + Ch 2 *repeat on all 8 petals SlSt. Ch 1 to finish off color; fasten. BG (Background Color) Bring color to front Ch 3 (counts as first DC) + DC Inc 5 DC into the back chain (Front) DC (front first stitch) + DC Inc (front second stitch) + (back) 5 DC into the back chain *repeat all the way around SlSt to join in space between 1st and 2nd DC Ch 3 (for height) 1 DC into every stitch (64 stitches) *repeat all the way around SlSt to join in space between Ch 3 and 1st DC NOTE: When done with this row, you should have 64 stitches all the way around. The first Ch 3 DOES NOT count - it’s for height only. PLACE STITCH MARKER EVERY 16 STITCHES TO MARK CORNERS Ch 3 for height (this one doesn’t count as DC) SIDES: 3 DC + 3 HDC + 3 SC + 3 HDC + 3 DC CORNERS: 2 TR + Ch 2 + 2 TR (all into same stitch) *repeat all the way around SlSt to close between the chain of 3 and the first DC NOTE: When done with this row, you should have 19 stitches all on each side and a total of 76 stitches. (Ch 2 between the corner stitches don’t count toward your total stitch count) Ch 3 for height (does not count as DC) SIDES: DC into every stitch on the sides CORNERS: 2 DC + Ch 2 + 2 DC SlSt to close between chain of 3 and first DC. Ch 1 to close. DONE!

[@amess.77]

I love you

[@ashleyholstrom1]

thank you, you're an angel.

[@SueWilliams69happygirlie]

Thank you very much!❤

[@alinacruz3277]

So so grateful!

[@SmritiMuralidhar]

thank you so much!! ur so real for this

[@survivingstripes9853]

Listen, I’ve been crocheting for 16 years and I’ve never seen a better tutorial!!! I’m not joking! Thank you! Please PLEASE do more

[@christinedyment4067]

How you were able to not only complete this but teach it so early in your crochet journey just blows my mind and I've been crocheting for 50 years! You rock girl!

[@kalimartin5603]

Do I already know how to crochet? Yes! Am I going to watch this whole video still? Also, yes! 😁

[@emilymartindale8076]

Same 😂❤

[@NoxCattus]

Same here 😂

[@lisabraun6036]

Same!

[@cosmicjellyf1sh]

Sameeeee ❤😂

[@katieotradovec6812]

Same!

[@JenRose313]

Please, please, please do more tutorials! I'm a beginner, and this is the EASIEST tutorial I have followed BY FAR!!!! THANK-YOU!

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello Jen, how are you doing?

[@mswitch936]

You stated once that people with ADHD shouldn’t start with granny squares and then you put out this and now I dont know if I should or shouldnt take up making granny squares. Thanks Elise, my head hurts

[@mainly_marvel]

i remember this (all too well) 😭

[@jessicapeters7959]

I'm a new crocheter and I get what she meant. When you're just getting started it can feel really overwhelming to have to do all of them. Now that I've been doing it a while the repetition is nice 😅

[@jaspermoss6337]

I think that when she said that she meant with standard patterns. Which is why she came up with this granny squares tutorial; by putting together parts from several patterns & making this tutorial in a way that most ADHD brains can easily consume.

[@saneminotaur]

I can't remember her exact words, but presumably she meant for literally your first project. Like experiment and play about a bit first, kinda thing?

[@jonasmyers494]

I think the hope with this tutorial is to teach in a way that she learns! So for visual processing and Elyse’s unique adhd learning.

[@dawnvarty657]

I've crocheted for 45 years and watched this video because I love your Shorts and was curious about how a newbie would teach. This is the actual best learn to crochet tutorial I've ever seen. My daughter has been wanting to learn and I've sent her a link. Great job!

[@luvsnursing9946]

I agree this is a great video❤

[@barbaravangorp3916]

So, I have NOT been crocheting for over 20 years, not much more than about 20 days. I've watched your video and did it step by step - rewinding at least 10 times every round (even my husband now knows the stitches😂) -, pulling out at least a hundred times and starting all over.... but..... I did it! So proud of myself!!! 🏆🏆🏆And English isn't even my mother tongue. Now I wanted to learn my friend but don't know the Dutch words for all the different stitches🤦‍♀. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@kirbinthekrab]

Not me crying like a baby because I've finally found a tutorial that actually works for me. ❤❤❤i cannot thank you enough

[@jessicawalters9782]

This is EXACTLY how I learn. I’ve been watching beginner videos all evening and nothing has clicked. Thank you for posting this!!!

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello Jessica, how are you doing?

[@Jadefox-ev7qy]

OMG, I’ve been crocheting for over 50 years. Your tutorial is amazing. The way you explain everything so clearly, and the graphics, the on screen abbreviations of the crochet stitches, where to place the stitch markers . You’re teaching people how to read a pattern. The best tutorial ever, I’m going to share this with my niece. You’re brilliant, thank you.

[@ashleymurphy386]

This is so relaxing to watch. The music, the stitching, the voice. Lovely

[@carolethomas9943]

My thoughts exactly!! ❤

[@rebeccastacey6956]

It's all soo good

[@katiedronenburg8265]

My partner is a big fan of your shorts, as he finds them hilarious and endearing. He was pretty stoked to inform me that you had made a crochet tutorial because I’m a crochet hound. I gotta say, this is one of the finest crochet tutorials I’ve ever come across! Thank you!

[@margaretdean6654]

I’ve been crocheting for almost 10 years, and I wish this video was around when I started!! The beginner videos are nice, but I definitely was a “dive right in” kind of person. Anyone who knows how to crochet can see all the work you put into this video, and honestly it’s the easiest crochet tutorial I have been able to follow along with! Thank you so much for all that you do ❤❤

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello Margaret, how are you doing?

[@laurasoko5160]

"Make sure you count 16 double crochet, ok check again, again, and again. Move on to your next row, why is it weird? Oh because you made 17 double crochet... Cool frog it and redo. Why is it weird again? How are there 14 when I undid one?! Ok count a thousand times and use a stitch marker for each stitch! There perfect!" -Me trying to make a circle project. But I love crocheting more than anything ❤

[@sharons9221]

I really need to buy some stitch markers already 😂 I’m determined to get crochet down pat! I finally got the middle part looking great, but I accidentally ended up having 9 flower petals 😬😂

[@fayerussell1429]

I used a different color yarn before I got stitch markers​ in a pinch, I've also used safety pins and paper clips @@sharons9221

[@PuccAyuky]

I just cant figure out the 16 part as well.. i did 16 DC but when I close the ring it’s 17 stitches.

[@abarbienamedken3334]

So I think what happened was you need to mark your first double crochet stitch. You're probably counting the chain 3 and it looks like a 17th stitch. If you let out one stitch you may be accidentally letting out your increase and that's how you got 14. I ALWAYS mark first and last stitch in circles and then count between the two stitch markers. That number should be the correct number of stitches. Plus it helps me find where I need to slip stitch it together. It can get kinda clunky to work around, but having to push aside some markers every once in a while beats frogging and redo it a million times over coz you lost count. Ps: (I put stitch markers on every first stitch of every row in square/row based projects and I sometimes even keep a counter app up. It slows you down a bit but so does redoing 3 rows coz you miscounted lol)

[@Crochetflow]

Thank you for sharing. I have been crocheting for over 30 years and I must say your skills are absolutely admirable. You have combined chart reading, with abbreviations and advanced crochet skills into one tutorial packed with substance. So thank you for what you bring.

[@KathyHoskin-r2q]

I have been crocheting for over 10 years and this tutorial is the best I have watched by far! PLEASE do more!!

[@FleurdeAli]

Elyse ... I love you for this. Thank you for mainstreaming all the ways to learn crochet into one solid ass video. You're goat.

[@WalkWithGraceNFaith]

Elyse, as someone with autism who needs things explained to me like I’m 5 half of the time, this is honestly such a good tutorial. I’ve never felt so confident in watching something that I could do it, but it’s because you’re so to the point and in detail that I’m able to follow along and understand. I hope you continue to make these. I also hope you know how appreciated and adored you are by people. ❤️

[@moe4in473]

I would say I’m an intermediate-advancing crocheter and can read a pattern easily. You are a good teacher! Your edits and verbal instructions are easy to follow and I feel this video is perfect for a beginner. Confession, I hate stitching granny squares together.

[@mariamyakoub3042]

This is one of the best crochet videos I’ve ever watched! Even as a beginner, I found your video constructive and easy to follow. The design includes a variety of stitches, and I learned a lot from it. Thank you for this fantastic video-I can’t wait for the next one!

[@Lithillia]

I agree to the masses that say that this is one of the best tutorials they have seen. The different ways you allow people to gather their information through is amazing. its written, it is demonstrated and its shown clearly on a picture drawn out what is coming in the next step. Good speed, easy to follow, and very inspiring! Well d one.

[@heatherturpin1855]

Literally as a fellow ADHDer, this is the best crochet tutorial is the best one I've ever followed. I really appreciated that, even though you sped up you crocheting each section, I could still keep up and get to the next part without having to pause and start over and over. I just finished my first one and it's literally one of my favorite squares I've ever made.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

ASMR from Elyse crocheting. I'm waiting for someone to arrive and now I want a nap, this is so relaxing. My guest will have to wake me up knocking on the door. I have a really hard time keeping count, and keeping even tension, but this is really pretty and a sweater of these would be so cool.

[@kristenlong1553]

It makes my ADHD knitter’s heart so happy to see you so excited about this and I’m super impressed at how you showed how to do this! Love the pattern.

[@carolehirsch7315]

So excited to see this; thank you for working on this!! Sending positive healing thoughts for your son’s upcoming surgery. ❤❤❤

[@michelleconroy9043]

Please do more of these. So clear and easy to follow and that gentle music in the background was just lovely. I am also teaching myself to crochet via KZbin and more videos like this would make it much easier.

[@jonicarter5725]

I have been crocheting 40+ years, this is an awesome tutorial!! Great job! So proud of you!! Keep up the good work!!

[@lisasg3cell]

My mom taught me to crochet when I was a teenager. I made lots of granny squares for a throw then lost interest, so my mom ended up sewing them all together to finish it. I never crocheted again until about 5 years ago, and I did the same as you. I jumped headfirst into a project, never having read a pattern or anything. Lots of learning since then. I've watched tons of video tutorials, and yours was truly refreshing. You explained the process and the stitch sequence in small "chunks", and included the reason for certain stitches, like the increase. The organization of the info was perfect. The instructions were included at the top of the screen, the preview told us what was next, there was a visual showing what it was supposed to look like, and the corresponding symbols were easy to identify. Your pacing was just right, and your background music was very relaxing. You gave a lot of information, but it wasn't overwhelming at all. It's hard to believe it's your first tutorial or that you haven't been crocheting for years. You're a natural!

[@catherinehiggins1968]

Oh my gosh. Long time casual knitter here, I’ve been looking for a reason to start learning to crochet, and this might just be it. I have a feeling this is going to be my next obsession.

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello there Catherine, how are you doing?

[@lizgander9172]

I’m going to make this once I finish the blanket I’m working on. But I had to comment after watching 20 or so minutes of this… you are an EXCELLENT teacher.

[@brendal9976]

I’m so happy you finally got this done. I love crochet, I’m glad you found that you do too. You did a great job explaining. Thank you.

[@kimwells8395]

She did an excellent job explaining this granny square! I feel that I can send it to my friend who is just starting out with crochet could follow along! Elise should be so proud of herself!!

[@DianaMac-ym5pl]

This is GREAT!! Thxxx I agree that a granny shdn't be one's "first miracle," but we need to get around to it to round out knowledge. Love this video ❤

[@HowdyHowdy_]

Seeing your shorts/tiktoks had peaked my interest in getting started, super excited to see this and I love how chill and practical your vibes are towards teaching this.

[@liiset]

My brain and crochet just doesn’t click but I still will watch the whole thing ❤️

[@elizabethw.454]

Same 😢 I want to so bad but I just cannottt 😭

[@kimwinters]

My brain hears double crochet but then my eyes see like 4 stitches and I can't grasp it. 😵‍💫

[@mc_creates3499]

Knitting may be a better fit. I teach both and some people's brains really don't latch on to one or the other as well but thrive when the other craft is tried.

[@kimwinters]

@@mc_creates3499 I will have to look at some videos to see if I can comprehend knitting. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@mc_creates3499]

There are some great videos out there, I hope you find one that works out!

[@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo]

As someone who runs a crochet business and a chaotic crochet KZbin channel, occasionally sharing tutorials, this is really TOP NOTCH work. You did amazing. I'm so sorry you've had drama over the fact that you released this tutorial but you did a great and incredibly thorough job, so don't let anyone tell you different!

[@kristinasmith2398]

went to the yarn store this morning just to try this out, new hook and all. am now sitting here close to the tv so i can follow along:) its going well, wish i could show you. you are a very good teacher, ty for this video dear:)

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello Kristina, how are you doing?

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello Kristina, how are you doing?

[@gracemarkley2095]

Thank you for teaching me to make my first crochet flower and granny square!!! Recovering from surgery and I made several with this video 💖🙏🙌 Thank you 😊

[@muenchmanning6487]

YAY! You knocked it out of the park!! This is amazing and so are you. Hang in there mama!

[@amymallison-austin5805]

I am an experienced crocheter, but this pattern was flummoxing me. Your video is hands down THE BEST tutorial for this pattern. Thank you so much.

[@lenalenabobena]

I too, have never needed to use the magic circle. I've tried it and it makes sense if you need to adjust after closing the circle but for this use case - totally not needed. Also these are some of the best diagrams/illustrations I've ever seen for crochet. So much easier to understand with that visual!

[@denisedarland3345]

This is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. I've followed you for a while, and now I wish you had a channel just for crocheting tutorials. I have dyscalculia and keeping up with counting is hard for me. So, this one might be hard for me, but I would like to try it. My bedroom is gray and teal, and I might make a cool blanket using that color palette.

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello there Denise, how are you doing?

[@michellegraham6894]

I have watched many crochet videos and this is by far one of the BEST crochet video's I have ever watched! So detailed and well explained! Well done on a VERY successful first crochet video!!! I can't wait to make this!!!!

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello there Michelle, how are you doing?

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello there my dearest, how are you doing?

[@sfgraves]

I am a lifelong knitter who has always LOVED granny squares - something you just can’t do right with knitting. I “can” crochet, but I get frustrated - but this tutorial addresses all my frustrations! I love it and I will make these gorgeous squares because you have done this so well! 🩷

[@pood003]

I loved the way you did this! It’s so inclusive of different learning style with the way you included written instructions and diagrams along with you actually crocheting. Loved it 10/10

[@truthseeker4504]

Thanks for honesty and authenticity. It's very empowering to beginners or those like me who never developed their craft just stayed beginners lol!

[@karaopryszko5424]

My ADHD brain could actually following along with this entire video and not get distracted (much), which is impressive! I dabbled in crochet back in the day and am looking to try again. Did I watch this whole video with absolutely no crochet supplies? Yes. Yes I did. So I’ll be back once I actually have supplies :) please keep making these videos! I’m sure it takes a ton of work to make these, but I learned so much already! I appreciated that you went in real time for the first couple times before speeding up the video. My brain needed that. Thank you for doing this!

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello there Kara, how are you doing and where are you watching from?

[@mmartinez08130]

I used your tutorial after I was asked to make a granny blanket for someone. Your squares were perfect!! Hubby calls it The Brady Bunch blanket because I used every color I could find, but honestly it is a beautiful blanket. I'm now making a second one in patriotic colors!

[@0HopelessRomantic0]

Not me adding a bunch of views to this video watching it every time I make a square to prep making the sweater 😂

[@cortfort69]

Lmao SAME! 😂

[@michellecline4168]

Saaaaaaame lmao!

[@southerngrl424]

😂😂😂 me too!!!

[@WayVDreams127]

I love that you started from YT tutorials, because you know what we need to know. Like sometimes experts skip saying certain things because they assume we know already. also the viewpoint is A1! Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to see

[@MalaspinaLily]

Hello dear. Thank you so so much for this fantastic tutorial. Just a doubt: are you sure about the numbers of stitches of the last round? In the round before we have 19 stitches (included the 4 tr - see 35:19 ), so how can we have 18 (22 in total per side and 88 in total as in 42:54 ?) in the last round? I think it shoud be 23 st. per side (corners included, chain not included) so 92 in total, right? I am bad at math but... Can you tell me? Thank you again for this great tutorial.

[@Itsjustbg]

I was so frustrated trying to find this pattern and I'm so happy I came across your video this is exactly what I needed!

[@AnnetteOwens-x3i]

I literally stumbled on this video, clicked without knowing it was you. I have missed you on the other side! I’m so glad I found you here. You look great!

[@AmandaTaylor-ot8zg]

I'm teaching my daughter how to crochet and I feel like she can actually do this. Thank you so much for your time.

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello Amanda, how are you doing?

[@cazza649]

I’ve been crocheting for a long time. I do not consider myself an expert more of an advanced beginner. I usually start watching a tutorial and turn off because the creator is ether rushing or skipping forward. I love and appreciate that you took time to explain at length. Thank you for a lovely informative tutorial. It’s very much appreciated.

[@hannahjaneheathson]

So like how are you an incredible singer, songwriter, content creator, crocheter, AND crochet teacher?! I’ve been crocheting for years and I’m so impressed with this. First, for the complexity of the pattern (eg. Crocheting behind, with multiple colours) and second, your ability to teach with clarity. Leave some talent for the rest of us Elyse! Seriously though, I completely love this ❤❤

[@Serenov.a]

I just started crocheting for the same reason as you and did it the same way. I jumped into a baby blanket. Lol. Im also excited to see you use big twist! I just impulsively bought $80 of it online because there was a sale. Im going to have so much yarn! And im so excited!

[@hedgehogtales3834]

Your tutorials are the best I’ve ever seen! Thank you for all the time you put into making it so clear! Following for more!

[@caitlinbishop6624]

Elyse! Please please make more videos like these. I just started crocheting this week & every other project has come out rough looking and this is the first one where i actually did it correctly & it looks great!! I would love to see more granny square patterns, or whatever else you like to make. You do such a good job. Thank you for making this!

[@donohue97]

I agree with everyone. Been crocheting for 15 years and this is the best tutorial I've ever seen. Your attention to detail is 💯! ❤

[@robyntoothaker5633]

Elyse, THANK YOU! Not only do I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this pattern, the attention to detail, the instructions AS YOU ARE CROCHETING, and the front/back pics after each round is AMAZING! I have been crocheting for over 40 years and have never been able to read a pattern with the markings. You are a crochet ROCKSTAR! ❤❤

[@lonikau82]

I have never imagined tackling a granny square crochet blanket. I have just done boring double crochet because that is what my Oma taught me when I was little. I did not know how to read a pattern or that the stitch I was doing was a “double crochet”. You have rocked my world from the first time I ever found you. Thank you so very much for just being you and showing us all that it is okay to not look like we have it all together! And thank you for teaching me something new today. I am so excited to make a granny square blanket. Probably not a sweater but give it time. May God bless you for being the amazing person that you are!

[@loralimitless1967]

The day this video came out I made 4 daisy squares, this tutorial is amazing! Over 6 weeks I have made a blanket with them and I adore it so much!

[@lauriehohwald4655]

Simply the BEST tutorial on how to crochet the Retro Flower Power granny square (and I've been crocheting since 1971, so I know a thing or two about the look!) My first square came out misshapen on the final background rounds, thank you for cleaning up this section. So nice I barely need to block it, I'm going to make a blanket for my new granddaughter with this pattern. Thanks again, Elyse.

[@eahweekly1]

Watched a lot of tutorials for this square. Yours is, by far, the easiest to follow.

[@jaylee5639]

Hi, I've been crocheting for years, but this is a great pattern and you did a wonderful job of teaching it! I love that you showed the chart and written patters both for each step. A fun trick that I learned a long time ago for working with two colors is to feed a drinking straw onto each yarn before I start. It helps to keep the different yarns from tangling with each other.

[@ebbavigil8951]

All of it, all at once, all the time. Sign me up. I'm actually watching this because I need something to listen to while I crochet. I'm not sure I'm motivated to make a granny square yet. I'm super excited to learn to read patterns. I too jump in head first on projects. I am currently making my first piece of adult sized clothing. A flowwy tank top. Yeah that's not a word.

[@avissaputri85]

NO MAGIC RING! what a life saver. I've been hating making amirugumi bc the magic ring. i'll def use your method😭😭😭

[@marleneerasmus2113]

I've been crocheting for 15 years, but I struggle with diagrams and reading patterns. It's just too much effort. I'm so glad I found your page!

[@AtelierBritta]

My first reaction, I LOVE how big these granny squares are, so many I find as a beginner are tiny! Much more satisfying to have a big square!

[@monsteraxiv]

I’ve only made super basic granny squares and a very easy double crochet 8 pointed start blanket. I followed your tutorial and now I’ve made five of these!!! Thank you for taking the time to share this tutorial. It was so easy to understand :-) and it also made me feel cool 🤣❤️

[@thegluegungirl]

I’ve tried 3 other versions of this and was about to give up when I came across your tutorial. IT WORKED PERFECTLY!! Honestly one of the best tutorials out there 🎉 Only have to make another bazillion of them to get a blanket!! 😅 ❤

[@carolinemartin5322]

Excellent tutorial, very well explained in plain English, you have a lovely voice to listen to,

[@paulettehouse2769]

What a fabulous tutorial. I’ve made a few from other tutorials and I’ve gone and changed the last few rounds on all of them as your idea to get a better square is just great. 👍👍

[@jaylamyers3692]

I really love this pattern and tutorial! I think personally im going to crochet over the boarder rounds, because i want the back to be smoother. Thank you so much for this lovely tutuorial! One of the best, well explained tutorials I've seen. You did an excellent job, and I'd love to see what other crafty projects inspire you.

[@JeannineSilenzi]

I have been crocheting for 50 years. Started when I was four watching my mom. This is such a wonderfully created video tutorial. It is so calming and explains everything so well! I am looking forward to make these.

[@Roxiehart27]

OMG I’m a seasoned crocheter and I have never been able to make a granny square until I followed your tutorial Elyse!! This is WONDERFUL and I hope you do more of these 🎉🎉🎉

[@BreWatkins]

Please make more tutorials!! This was seriously so easy to follow along! Especially as a fellow Neurodivergent person. Thank you!!

[@danaparzych7414]

So proud of you Elyse! You don’t know me but I have a daughter with ADHD and I remembered your short on how and why crochetting granny squares was good for people with ADHD from A WHILE ago with your lovely sweater you made… I am only just realizing how ADHD works and seeing the need for this type of project to busy her hands… so I went looking for patterns and this video and was delighted to find you in long form. Blessings to you and your sweet family

[@cobysmith3179]

I’ve been crocheting for 30 years in and off and I’ve never tried a granny square. Can’t wait to follow this!

[@emmapierce4756]

THANK YOU!! Even the simple verbal explanations of where to actually put your hook like "not into the first stich but into the second" were so helpful, I was crying tears of frustration trying to follow other tutorials that just pointed to the stitch like "that one"... and covered it with their finger. My daisies are looking so much better 🩷🩷🩷 thank you thank you thank you!

[@leshiaevans2712]

Fairly new at crochet after knitting for years and I have to say this is the best and easiest to follow tutorial I have ever watched! 👌👌👌

[@aliceDarts]

I am an intermediate crocher. This was the tutorial I needed when I started. Mikey from the Crochet Crowd (he is a flaming gay Canadian and our national treasure) taught me everything else I needed. Thank you so much for teaching the future generations. I will send this tutorial to my kids. They will love it.

[@saltyforks9050]

I KZbin taught myself to crochet just before covid. I just have to say that this is a great tutorial! It has literally everything that a newbie or pro would need to make this square exactly as it should be!! I hope you continue making crocheting tutorials because I will keep watching them and following along! 🥰

[@nicolemarie4149]

i’m two minutes in and you just described exactly how i learned to crochet like a decade ago 😂 i would have LOVED a video like this back then, i tricked myself into learning it by just googling every new abbreviation and then finding a tutorial for how to do that stitch 😅

[@Iamfr0ggy]

I’ve been trying to learn how to crochet after leaning to knit and ive found so hard to pick, until this video. Thank you so much

[@Melyssa.RLopez]

I'm so glad I found you on KZbin, and I'm Really excited to start working on these flower squares, you teach this so easy to learn.!!!

[@RebekahHaasCrochet]

I'm always surprised by how many people don't read charts. I'm glad you included them! They are such an important part of how we pass patterns around the world.

[@kimmmy86]

As someone who started crocheting two weeks ago Toto keep my hands busy and help prevent using so much social media scrolling, I’m so here for this tutorial.

[@banxious40]

Elyse! You have finally taught the magic circle in a way I understand!!! Can’t thank you enough for this video. Love you!

[@TwoOnlyChildrenxoxox]

Not me randomly buying stuff to learn how to crochet last week and just letting it sit there praying I'd miraculously wake up a master at it. Thank you! I'm a knitter and I'm afraid crocheting is going to confuse the heck out of me, but this is amazing. You're the Internet's BFF.

[@thecraftygrrl]

As a nerudodirgent crafting content creator, I also learn by just diving in and learning as I go. I am already a HUGE Elyse Myers fan so when you shared on TIKTOK that you did a video for your current crochet obsession, I had to come check it out and I was not disappointed! I actually watched from beginning to end and just wanted to tell you how well you did with explaining the concepts in a way that so many types of learners can understand! I've been obsessed with granny squares forever but this daisy is on my to do list. Thank you for just showing up as your authentic self!

[@lindabradbury7902]

Just want to say your instructions, with the detail, the clarity, large text, are the best I've ever seen. I'm a retired teacher, so from a teaching/learning perspective, you nailed it.

[@jenkinsheinrich9009]

Hello Linda, how are you doing?

[@constancepatrick8865]

2am this morning and I watched and created your granny square. So easy . Thank Elyse Myers❤

[@Shelly.Norris]

You are freaking AMAZING.