Crochet Granny Spike Stitch Tutorial (Great for Blankets!)

[@catmahome7071]

Love it! How do you end the last row? (Fill in the spaces)

[@HookedbyRobin]

Ah! Good question!!! I can't believe I didn't add that into the video 🤦‍♀️ For the final row, instead of doing double crochets either side of the spike, do *SINGLE crochet, double crochet spike stitch, SINGLE crochet* So sorry to have left that off! I will pin this comment for others to see 🙂

[@GiovannaRibeiro687]

Thank you so much for asking that! And thank you, Robin, for answering 💚

[@HookedbyRobin]

Literally cannot believe I didn't film that. 🤦‍♀️

[@dianeky617]

Hooked by Robin I don’t get it? 😕 I’ll try it once I start a practice piece. Love the pattern though.

[@HookedbyRobin]

@@dianeky617 I can do a really quick video to show you if that helps? X

[@kathyskalabrin6107]

You are one of the best instructors. You are clear and repeat things just enough, you don’t drone on and don’t have annoying music! I really enjoy your instructions!

[@didifuller2787]

This was new to me. Thank you for such a clear tutorial. I plan to use it to make a throw with a variegated yarn.

[@FurtasticFriends]

This is new to me. I've always loved the old stand by granny square by never heard of the spike. But I do love patterns where a color dips into another like a spike, or the Larksfoot etc. I'm terrible at reading patterns. I'm more of a visual learner. Thank goodness for wonderful people like you on KZbin!! 💗

[@HookedbyRobin]

I'm a fan too - anything that looks interesting colour wise / stitch wise but has nice straight rows - far less brain power required than for a chevron 😂

[@rrompal49]

I am terrible at reading patterns as well. But Robin makes her videos so clearly and easy. I always come to Robin to learn any new stitches. ❤❤

[@boogiegirl4276]

In my humble opinion, the Brown, gold and white colorways, look more attractive than the blanket you threw in the nasty corner. Beautiful crochet work.

[@HookedbyRobin]

🥰🤗

[@JenHistoryFuzzAdmin]

I love this stitch! I’m new to crocheting, I take care of my grandmother who has Alzheimer’s and dementia, and it takes a toll mentally seeing someone you love lose the memories they’ve spent a lifetime making! I decided to learn how to crochet to keep my mind occupied and busy, and it’s been the best thing I have done! I am on my second blanket and I’m good at it! This is almost my second month crocheting, and I’ve learned how to do it by watching KZbin videos! Haha Thank you for sharing this easy stitch, I may use it for my next blanket.❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

Oh definitely Jennifer.🤗 But I am glad you’re finding crochet is helping you at this difficult time. Crochet is absolutely my therapy too!🥰x

[@pamcunningham9608]

"Everything is folding up and being quite angry" may be the best sentence related to yarncraft ever; it certainly made me chuckle. Thank you for another great video, I enjoy them almost as much as I enjoy putting the information to use!

[@HookedbyRobin]

That sentence could also be applied to me personally LOL!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@pamsheets2939]

That is a great phrase!! Made me laugh too 😜😂❤️🧶 Thank you for the fun learning experience Robin!!

[@CanadianMum444]

I laughed at that expression too! Robin is a very entertaining communicator!💜

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

Yeah I tried and my yarn was screaming at me. Row 2 was definitely fiddly so what I did was make a single crochet foundation row to thicken up the chain, before working the first row. Seemed to "squish" a little less. I was able to pull up a bit looser having that thicker base row. I looooove this pattern!

[@opalfishsparklequasar8663]

So true! ☺

[@caraworland6998]

This works up really well using Lion brand Mandala or other similar yarn. It makes a lovely baby blanket.

[@ruthm4749]

I am revisiting your video to say I really enjoy this stitch. It's very easy to follow and easy to do when your watching tv, and the color patterns are endless. The first one I made for my be. He chose chocolate brown, and I added a variegated brown with cream, and a light tan. I used 200ch,+1. And it measured 73" wide. I did 2 rows of choc, 2rows of variegated, then 2 rows of the light tan. Repeated this color series for 120 rows and it came out to 63" wide. My boyfriend loves it. Thank you. I am now in progress of making scrapghan of all my odd ball yarns, so many possibilities, love it

[@HookedbyRobin]

That sounds lovely Ruth, thank you so much for sharing and I’m glad he loved it.😃 Enjoy making your scrapghan.x

[@shihnes1946]

THANK YOU. I am in a group of ladies that crochets for charity. Our projects for this time is RED WHITE AND BLUE. I am excited to get this started. I have been crocheting for over 40 years THANK YOU!! I will get pictures of my project.

[@AnnBrubeck]

My husband wants an afghan in his University colors. I think this stitch would be perfect for it! Blue and gold are the colors.

[@peppermintstitches9512]

I love this twist on the granny stitch…I like the fact that there are not a lot of holes in it, and the fact that it looks like waves when you change colors…thanks for such a beautiful way to do the variation of the granny square stitch…I am going to make a lap blanket for my best friend now….I know she will love it like I do! Thanks

[@MaryNorman-t9b]

I just finished a baby blanket and it came out beautiful, now I just started another blanket for my brother in law and I'm having a heck of a time starting row two.

[@karenbush3676]

Live you pattern and the way you’re teaching it. Making this for my grandsons high school graduation

[@kimscornavaccosnugharborba4362]

Excellent tutorial! Great explanation and You went slowly enough to follow along. I can't wait to try this stitch. Thank you.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrs.marissafraser]

It’s a lovely pattern. Your instructions were easy to follow. I made a sample in soft green, pink, and yellow. These colors made the pattern seem feminine. Next is making it in bright green, orange, and purple for my son. His color choices. In those colors it looks very masculine. Thank you for showing several color choices. I happen to love the colors in your rainbow blanket.

[@yolyrom7233]

Wow, I’ve been searching and searching for a really nice blanket pattern that wasn’t difficult to crochet. These days I prefer using chunky yarn, it goes much faster for me. I like the various colors, makes it more appealing to the eye. Yes, it’s new to me. I liked how you showed in your tutorial how really easy this is to make. 😊

[@HookedbyRobin]

It really is!😀 I have all my blanket videos together here too(if that helps?): kzbin.info/aero/PLP0pPGx0kI899DeaiDwfFce47w7VxiinH&si=t59lC4U8VS0URfCa

[@lettyvelez3798]

Robin where have you been. Your my teacher. Please don't go away.

[@kathrynclarke781]

I have done this pattern before but it was called a long-double crochet stitch (LDC) and it's very effective over a whole blanket. Thx you

[@caroldunlap6926]

You're always the best teacher, making the impossible quite possible!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much Carol, that’s so kind!🥰x

[@rrompal49]

Robin, you are the best person to learn from ❤. I have been learning from you for a couple of years. God bless you for helping all of us crocheters!❤🌺🌼🌹🥰🧡

[@HookedbyRobin]

Awh, thank you so much - that is lovely to read!🥰

[@ОльгаДудник-ж3н]

Спасибо! Всё очень понятно, а главное, как вы сказали, подобрать цвета и по желанию, сколько душе угодно рядов. У вас золотые ручки, благодарю!

[@julies5515]

I'm loving this pattern. I make baby blankets to donate. Don't know why I waited so long to try it. Double crochet is my favorite stitch to use and I love just about anything using the granny clusters. Thank you again for an awesome video.

[@HookedbyRobin]

You are so welcome Julie and how wonderful! 😀🥰

[@otterwench]

I love this stitch, I think it was the first one I learned more than 50 years ago. It is also known as the Lark's Foot Stitch. I am making a baby blanket using it today, so glad you made this video and helped me remember how to do it!

[@HookedbyRobin]

You are so welcome!😃🧶

[@brandidowling134]

This is a new stitch for me. You are very easy to learn from and my go to for tutorials. Anytime that I want to learn a new stitch, I immediately look for a tutorial by you. Thank you for your time and being such a pleasure to learn from.

[@lindaallen4288]

Just the stitch I've been looking for, a low hole stitch to make a blanket for my son in law, thank you very much , so easy to do but looks great❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re welcome Linda and enjoy making your blanket!😃

[@vanessagray6631]

I never knew about this stitch, it's lovely. I love your tutorials you make them so clear and easy to understand 😊

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much Vanessa!🥰🌸

[@wholoveskitty]

Love this stitch. I love the effect the rows create. I’ve been a knitter for 40 years. Psoriatic arthritis has started to make knitting very difficult and it seriously has depressed me. I’ve always been kind of intimidated by crochet but I’m staring at my yarn stash and dying to give it a go. So thank you for these tutorials. 💕

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

This is the pattern I chose to use my 75 colors of yarn. It's such a lovely combo of stitches that seems to blend any colors you choose. I especially love the colors you used for the baby blanket, it looks almost baroque style and so elegant, it does NOT deserve to be in your naughty pile! The rainbow-like blanket, well, I didn't like the darker blue with white stripes in that one. Just my humble opinion. I can't wait to start on my huge blanket with this stitch pattern, THANK YOU!!

[@sonjabirdsong9262]

I am making this i am going blind and i wars lesson to different videos hoping i can make a blanket a easy one using my fingers i am happy i went to your channel ich bin von deutschland i am from Germany 🇩🇪 i been following you for a long time danke thank you for speaking clear ❤

[@andreapitts6559]

I was totally frustrated with the written instruction for this stitch and am so happy I can do it now, thanks to you! Especially liked your suggestion to "stretch" the middle stitch so it accentuates the point! Very detailed video--thank you!

[@HookedbyRobin]

My pleasure Andrea, I am glad my video helped.😀🧶

[@debbies688]

This is such a pretty stitch, I love to have yarn amount needed for afghan.

[@TheresaRegnier]

A fresh new variation of granny square that I will be sure to try. I might even do my own twist and make middle dc a front post dc to give even more texture.

[@HookedbyRobin]

😃🧶

[@nancigaioni720]

I love the way the stitch comes out. So easy

[@yvonneharris9608]

This stitch is new to me. And yes I love it. I plan on making a scarf with this stitch. Thanks for your page.

[@HookedbyRobin]

You're welcome Yvonne! A scarf in this stitch will look lovely.😃

[@lisathompson3417]

I am new to this Granny Spike Stitch. I am making it for my sister and just love how it works up! Thanks for your tutorial!!

[@callieshadow8130]

The gold, white, & dark blue/black is a nice color combination. Looks good. Other one I separated the blue green colors and make another blanket with them. Great job on both Nice stitching

[@damyen22]

This is an new stitch for me. I love it. Great to make for a male afghan. Your videos are excellent. I am not a beginner. Keep up the good work.

[@Bonnie-i3o]

This stitch is easy and fast. I love it. I am making a Christmas pillow with it. Thank you!

[@gaynornewell5611]

This is a new stitch for me, I've just ordered some wool I'm going to make some cushions for my VW Van ❤

[@ruthm4749]

I have been starting and re-starting my latest Afghan since last August. It never really looked th way I wanted until I found your video. I like this pattern, thanks for making it so easy

[@honibear6478]

Your choice of colors and yarn for you “naughties” (I think that’s what you called them) is beautiful. I’ve used this stitch for a couple of projects a while back but not lately.

[@florcanela49]

Oh my gosh, this stitch is so amazing. Thank you very much, I watched your video yesterday and as I just started a poncho, I decided to give it a try. And low and behold, so beautiful. I wish I could share a picture. Again thank you! 🌹

[@HookedbyRobin]

Amazing! If you are on Facebook people share photos on my page there: en-gb.facebook.com/HookedbyRobin 😃🧶

[@smileforsonya1]

This is a beautiful stitch that I will be using to make a blanket with my scrap yarn. I love a scrap blanket.

[@ladybug6986]

Fabulous video! So easy to do and easy to understand. Great to have a video without useless small talk wasting time. Thank you so much. 💜

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re so welcome!😃🤗

[@karenwellford2018]

Finally someone who holds the yarn like I do, over top of my index finger! Love this stitch, thanks for the great tutorial!

[@dwightjlockmann9201]

Have you ever made a blanket for yourself ?

[@karenwellford2018]

@@dwightjlockmann9201 nope! Too busy making afghans for Project Linus. I did make one for my husband and one for my daughter. I also have several in reserve for future grandchildren.

[@carolmarinemom0343]

The colors are gorgeous on both. Especially the gold white and gray

[@dwightjlockmann9201]

My biggest fear is how long it takes to finish a blanket . Have you ever started something you couldn't finish ?

[@stephanielkelley3627]

I love the gold, white, and charcoal. Hobby lobby has a great mixed yarn in I love this yarn

[@haleroma719]

Robin I love the black, mustard and white blanket. I don’t know if I like it for a baby blanket. I personally love earth tone colors. Going to enjoy this tutorial especially being stuck in the house like everyone.

[@1979RoadFan]

1:01, my dads mother made an afghan in the same colors and near identical pattern. These afghans look delightful.

[@HookedbyRobin]

That sounds lovely Joseph! 😃

[@SSolly2]

Thank you so much for your tutorial on The Granny Spike Stitch, I’m so excited about the throw I’m getting ready to begin! You are so right about colors they are so important! Choosing your tutorial was easy because I could clearly understand your instructions and see it! I am a deep East Texan and older, so I really enjoy your accent! Thanks again, Shirley

[@SSolly2]

Oh and I like your finger nails too!!!

[@rosesbaker]

GREAT PATTERN.... LOVE ANYTHING GRANNY!! Your instruction was very easy to follow. Thank you

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Rosemary! 😃🥰

[@jayvee2639]

I've made three scarves with red heart ombre yarn so far, and I absolutely LOVE how they look and feel in this pattern! Thank you so much for all the heard work you put into these videos, they are lovely and you have a great voice for teaching!

[@carmenreyes4430]

Las instrucciones no se ven claras porque aparece n unas oraciones explicando lo q dices,y no se ven bien los puntos,tienes q grabar sin poner esas orasiones,para q pidamos ver el tejido

[@mnm5031]

New stitch for me and I love it. It looks great and goes very fast. I have only done one scarf in a cream color. I can’t wait to plans tri color project for this stitch. Thank you once again for your lovely instruction and creative ideas

[@HookedbyRobin]

You are so very welcome Marynancy! 🥰🤗

[@opalfishsparklequasar8663]

I love the larger hook & yarn- much more visible. A game changer! Thank you! 💖🌸🌼🌺🌹🌻💐☺🌷

[@TheTartan56]

love this stitch I have done it before with your guidance and decided to do it again !! I have made so many wonderful blankets and scarves using your videos Thank you Robin I crochet for the Vets and for babies in shelters along with my group here in my community and I share my stitches with them that I learned from you and also tell them to look for you on you tube and to subscribe to your channel,

[@HookedbyRobin]

That is such a wonderful thing to do and thank you so much for sharing my channel, very much appreciated.🥰🧶

[@patriciaa3462]

The yellow, white, dark blanket is lovely.

[@patriciarogers6109]

i love this pattern and how your voice is so clear and easy to understand. thank you

[@HookedbyRobin]

Awh! Thank you Patricia.🥰

[@mecfstraveler]

I seen this but never realized it was a version of the Granny Stitch! This is really nice thank you! Something to do well we're all social distancing!

[@mashelladockery1068]

I love the colors of your 2 blankets. I will have to do this for my scarfs and maybe try it in a hat.

[@kittywoods7155]

Thank you so much for being so kind to demonstrate this new stitch for me/us. Your voice was very pleasant & enjoyable to listen to. I am planning to make a Christmas afghan or maybe a Fall one afghan or maybe give as a gift. Thank you! 🤗💞

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much Kitty!🥰🤗

[@lindawallace3877]

4:18 pm Montreal Quebec Canada, your videos are very helpful , I just learned the spiked granny stitch . Very well explained thank you.😊

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much Linda! 🥰🤗

[@suceeq67]

Creative Grandma has a "Granny Twist" that's just like this. Seen and tried it a few months ago. Love your channel, a good source when I get stuck with what to do next. Thanks for sharing!

[@maureenkotwic5461]

I am currently making a Striped blanket using6 different stitch patterns...I am not happy with one section ...loving all others....think this spiked granny will be just perfect as a substitute...thanks as always for your great stitch tutorials...Maws from Oz 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶

[@kennethmullen7183]

A very simple pattern and I really like the stitch. Thank you for sharing it with us. I'm going to give it a whirl. Thumbs up for a nice video.

[@jacquelinejones9450]

Totally loving "Hooked by Robin"! Lost it earlier and tried many other tutorials - could NOT get organised - ended up with 16 fingers and a horrible mess. Thank you going slowly and exact directions. x

[@carolesimmons9108]

I crochet rectangles for Warm Up America and this is a great one. Thanks.

[@mariok.759]

Dziękuję, bardzo dobrze pokazane, wyraźnie widać wszystko, każdy krok. Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski ☺️

[@HookedbyRobin]

Dziękuję Mario!🥰

[@joslynjarvis4462]

I love the yellow, grey and white and will copy it. Thanks for a wonderful tutorial

[@karenarnold7665]

Thank you! I'm going to use this stitch with the rich colors of Lion Brand Heartland yarn. It will be fun watching the various colors work up.

[@HookedbyRobin]

That will look beautiful Karen!😀😍

[@joycebyrne9175]

I love the dark charcoal , gold & white

[@HookedbyRobin]

It does stand out doesn’t it?😃🧶

[@laarnigracemasangkay9482]

Ohhhh! I think this is the stitch most of the crocheters here in PH are looking for :)

[@KT-7998]

Just starting this tomorrow for a graduation blanket! Never done this stitch before! Can’t wait!

[@julies5515]

I may have to try this. I brainstorming my next blanket and looking at new stitches to try. This look like one I will have consider.

[@EastRoseBud78]

Yes, I love it too and using my sample in a cotton for a small wash cloth. Its doable for a beginner like me.

[@lynnmorin9771]

I love the gray, white and good blanket. It was beautiful colors

[@lorizimmerman6312]

WOW....OMGOSH....SUPER EXCITING!!!! If you couldn’t tell I’m really excited to try this stitch. I’m a new self-taught crocheter and I’m a new subscriber! You explained this so well and it all made sense to me. I promised my daughter an afghan and this will be the stitch I use.I’m looking forward to watching your other videos. Thank you so much 🥰

[@carolynpurser7469]

This is a new one for me. But I think I will be adding it to my bag of tricks. Thanks for sharing this.

[@aminayusuf2491]

I really love this stitch. I have not used it before but it will look great on a blanket. Beautiful colors too

[@elkeellis756]

So easy and a pretty variation on the granny stitch. Your explanations are super easy to follow. Thank you so much. I'm making a throw pillow cover now.

[@suejackson5755]

Thank you . I have watched your tutorial many times. Love it.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much Sue! 😃🥰

[@suzannebridges7334]

My son got a new couch and loves his little multi-Pooh. But being a soft, gray chenille, he really didn’t want the adorable white dog on the new couch so I decided to make him a puppy pad for the couch.. are use this stitch as it made a nice thickness and solid. I use the gray black hombre from red heart made a great puppy pad lol works up so fast.

[@HookedbyRobin]

That sounds adorable Suzanne!😃🥰

[@virginiasomerville5113]

I have never used granny spike, but I loved it. I will use it on my next lapghan. You were great as always. Thank yoi.

[@karenleavitt7241]

I will be making this many times with many colors. Thank you!

[@buskylover2023]

I love this stitch! Starting on a scarf now with teal and black yarns that have a metallic strands in them. Thank for the easy to follow tutorial ♥

[@HookedbyRobin]

You're welcome, that sounds super pretty!😍🧣

[@316smoore]

You make these stitches very clear and doable! Thank you!

[@MrsMenpru]

What a wonderful easy to follow tutorial. Thank you!

[@ArleneBeckles]

New stitch! Making an Afghan for college student. Easy to follow tutorial! Thank you!

[@borntoknitful]

love it, so simple but very elegant. Going to make one in a variegated purple and variegated grey.

[@junevorster503]

I love it, it is simple enough to follow but crochets up a lovely pleasing design. Going to do a blanket with a few colours.

[@HookedbyRobin]

It does June, enjoy making your blanket.😃🧶

[@LizMartinez1177]

I made a beautiful blanket for my grandson in a variegated yarn. Thank you Robin!

[@sueblack8285]

This is a new stitch to me and I think it will become a favorite. Thank you

[@karleem3473]

I love your channel, you are such a good teacher!!! I'm so glad I found your channel I've been crocheting for about 2 years but I really haven't learned alot of stitches, so thank you and please keep the tutorials coming!!!

[@dwightjlockmann9201]

What skill was the biggest challenge for you ?

[@lindamoore9112]

Thank you so much for this tutorial it's very clear and easy to understand. I'm visually impaired so don't find it easy to read patterns so really appreciate your tutorials and learn new stitches with your help :)

[@cjayshobbycorner]

Surely LOVE this Video with Granny Spike Stitch. Thank You for a very informative video. Enjoy All your videos. Just had to make a blanket using it. Came out beautiful. Appreciated!!!❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

Wonderful!

[@larraineotoole1522]

Thank you for explaining the stitch in simple terms. Looking forward to getting started.

[@bethbrown8064]

Thank you! Your tutorial was so easy to follow and understand!! I look forward to you teaching me other stitches!! I really liked this spike stitch--was fun making!

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re welcome Beth!😃🧶

[@elbiesmith5402]

Was always WA dering how this interesting been made. I do like this spike stitch. Thank you for showing.

[@karynharvey2920]

Thank your, your tutorial was lovely to follow. I really do like this stitch and will attempt a scarf.

[@joyceannalexander6407]

Thanks for sharing will try.I bought lots of yarn from Dollar tree and will use them to make mittens with that pattern.