EASY GRANNY SQUARE COLOR CHANGES + 5 Expert Tips for Flawless Squares

Get the inside scoop on how to make the perfect colorful granny square. Seamlessly switch colors each round, weave in your ends effortlessly, and dodge the notorious granny vortex. Let's achieve granny square perfection together!
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[@carmena6678]

I've never seen a standing stitch before and I'm in love! I've always hated how the normal chain 3 stands out.

[@maewebster9377]

yes I agree. That chain is such an eyesore. The standing stitches alleviate that.

[@lshizuemoriyamacarll9578]

Thank you nice work.😊

[@serapugurlugil9214]

Me too doing ❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤millions GS. I always hated that first chain so I searched perfect way to join the color in GS and FINALLY FOUND IT. WISH I SAW THIS VIDEO BEFORE😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@serapugurlugil9214]

doing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤millions GS. I always hated that first chain so I searched perfect way to join the color in GS and FINALLY FOUND IT. WISH I SAW THIS VIDEO BEFORE😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@whereinthehellarewewill1363]

I agree. This changes everything when chain three is in pattern.

[@ShoshanaTheIsraelite]

I am 44 years old and just decided to learn how to crochet! My mom sent me your video because I was getting so frustrated with all the other videos I was watching. I don’t know what it is about you, your voice, your methods but it all CLICKED!!!! Thank you so much for this video, I’m so glad I came across your video! ❤❤❤❤

[@beansarebest9795]

There are a few things in your wise words that changed my granny square game: 1. Tighter granny squares with less chains on the corners and sides. 2. Colour changing with a beautiful standing stitch which doesn't stand out like the normal chain 3. 3. Working over the tails - say goodbye to weaving and bloodshot eyes! Thank you for this video. You are an innovator and and inspiration to many.

[@haantheconqueror3127]

I just found this video by searching "crochet color change granny square" as I've only ever done granny squares in a solid color. I was immediately blessed with your bright energy! I love love love stumbling upon people like you who have a clear and definite passion to share with the world. Keep up the good work

[@staceye3799]

Soooo grateful I found this! I literally can't count how many times in my life I have tried to make a garnny square to varying degrees of failure, but have FINALLY succeeded thanks to this! 😊

[@wendybarger4097]

After years of trying to learn a simple grannie square, i FINALLY clicked after watching you! You also taught me how to make a magic ring. YEAH Toni!

[@silverkiss37]

Omigoodness you are an amazing teacher and I think so far out of all the instructional videos I have watched, I love your style the best! I am a perfectionist at heart and always want my work to look crisp and clean. The lady I watched before you was showing how to put two squares together... Not only were the two squares different sizes 😮 but one looked twisted from the center. I was not interested in being taught by someone who isn't focused on good form so I clicked away and found you and I'm so glad I did! 💜💜💜

[@russellpaschall3586]

I have always loved your tutorials!! It's a big plus that you're such a lovely and kind hearted lady. Thank you so much for all you do!!

[@connieclark2865]

Thank you for this tutorial! Like the way you do your tails! I have been making granny square blankets for years and I have never turned my work after each round. I have never had a granny blanket turn out crooked!!

[@kathyedmonds8266]

Like you, have never had a granny square 'vortex'.

[@kayfulmer2774]

Me either. I don’t really like to turn my grannies, as I prefer a right side and a wrong side, as the stitches do look different.

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

Though I have TRIED, I can't manage the vortex look! Lol

[@connieclark2865]

@@kayfulmer2774 me too!

[@itzims5248]

The vortex is a tension problem, usually tight tension.

[@marietamura4534]

Love the weaving of the ends as you go. Your new look is fabulous.

[@adriennegrapes9453]

I am in love with the standing stitch!!! I’m so glad I watched this before I started my project because I haven’t done granny squares in a long time and I remember not being impressed with those projects. This is gonna be great!

[@suestutzle2779]

Thank you Toni. I doesn't matter who we are or where we come from we all love you. That was a very helpful video. Granny squares have come a long way since I was first taught them. I really like your style.

[@wheeltrish]

I love traditional granny squares. I especially love to make big, ugly scrappy ones with mismatched yarns and all kinds of craziness. I just keep them for myself to throw over my couch and I just let the colors change wherever they will and I cheat and use a magic knot. I’ve got a giant Noro stash and I’m thinking of turning it into a wildly colorful granny square blanket. With that one I would pay more attention to changing colors in rounds and weaving in my ends nicely. I discovered the thing about flipping your granny square about a year ago and it is a game changer. I will never make one without flipping it, ever again.

[@atouchoftrouble]

Thank you so much! I've only made granny squares in one color so had no idea how to change colors. Didn't even realize I didn't know how till I started on my first temperature blanket & drew a mental blank 😅

[@marujaperezgarcia-estan5249]

Amazing!! I’m in the middle of a cardigan with granny squares and this video is amazing. Just blew my mind. Thanks! 😘

[@teresekelly2561]

This was the best granny square tutorial I’ve seen. Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@saraclasemann3427]

My jaw hit the floor with ease of the standing stitch! Why haven't I thought of this before?!?! Thank you for the hint as I love granny's as well

[@anandersonnovel]

Loved the shout out to Black woman….show your face and your hands 👏🏽👏🏽

[@laboricuabonita1385]

I have tried to do granny square blankets before and ended up with the vortex of doom and no matter how many retries could never figure out what was going on! Your video gave me the confidence to try again. I also love the tip about skipping the chaining between corners for a tighter look. I am going to try that! Thank you so much for your video!

[@MarceBr.]

You just saved me!!!! I'm starting a new huge granny square project and i was having such a horrible time with the ends trying to figure out how to secure them and i was ending up with a bunch of not so safe knots! ... thank you for share your knowledge, for your big smile, and the love I can see you out in every video!!!!

[@trixieknits]

Just made three squares using your tips. Love so far!

[@virgadeanrichmond1596]

Nice!!! The standing stitch looks excellent. No more vortex, no ends to weave in, no ch 3 gap!!

[@jeanmaggiore3150]

You are so clever and amazing..first for showing an easy magic ring then for the perfect granny square..i dont like all the tails but now its great. Thank you. You're gorgeous

[@bettyhonkonen9115]

Love the orange nail polish. I’m an orange girl too. Love your videos. ❤️

[@maddiewallacex]

Girl I have tried making so many granny square variations and they all came out so busted & this video CHANGED THE GAME for me!! They came out absolutely perfect! You are a godsend ❤ subscribed right away

[@Slytherkins]

Just bought a pattern for a granny style motif, and it was kind of doing my head in. This video pretty much saved my life. XD I'm not new to crochet, but there were SO many color changes and SO many tails and the dreaded vortex. You just helped me fix all of the above with one video. Your videos are always *the* most helpful. Your tips are FANTASTIC, your instructions are easy to understand and follow, and your voice is so pleasant to listen to. I just love your channel. Thank you so much for every upload. (Also, your top is really cute, I love the color.

[@ardithearnhardt2782]

Women of colors are great! Thank you showing me the granny square. ♥️🧶

[@shirleycarter2451]

Good morning, great video Toni, my daughter has just started granny squares to begin learning crochet so I've forwarded your video as after my 2yrs of crocheting I've learnt something new watching this tutorial. 😀 xxx

[@AmethystCraftworks]

If only I could go back in time and use your fabulous tips on the huge granny square blanket I juuuust finished. At least I'll know for next time, because there's never enough granny square blankets.. ever. Thank you! The standing stitch especially, never would've thought of doing that.

[@patriciasmith5849]

Thank you so much. Changing colors on granny squares was a thorn in my side. The invisible join is great as well gives it a neater appearance.

[@yourgothfriend]

Yes! this is exactly how I do mine these days (sans the magic loop) and they always come out perfect. That polish is amazing on you, btw!

[@jeanmaggiore3150]

And your invisible join is awesome. This tutorial is jam packed with great tips. Thank you so much.

[@rhondaeaddy3740]

OMG!!!!! I knew you could make it all better! I love the "standing stitch" join because I've always felt the regular way I was taught looked so awkward and kind of out of place. Then I said to myself, "Let's see what Toni would do". YES!

[@unbeweavableknits]

This is THE BEST granny square video!! That starting DC and flip around is game changing! 😀

[@deoviamorales244]

Toni! Thank you so much 🥹 every time I want your videos it makes me feel so happy to crochet. I have never felt like I could actually make anything other than pot holders until I started watching your videos. And even tonight when I had an idea to make a color changing granny square to have a piece of a project I’m parting with still with me, your video comes up with the perfect tutorial. Thank you :)

[@joliekitty213]

The way that you explained everything was so clear and I love listening to your voice. ❤️ I saved this to find again the next time I work on a granny square. This would have saved me so much time with my granny square cardigan

[@luckysuzful]

I love this method for joining colors. It looks so much more secure. Thanks for the tip!

[@Fiber-Arts]

I've never seen a granny square where you work on the back side. Wow. The finished product is such a beautiful textural pattern. You get the texture from both sides and they compliment each other so well. Now you won't have a front and back side! Thanks for this tutorial. Amazing to me.

[@NickUncommon]

Researching for granny square ideas for our charity project, I came across your video. Subscribed immediately. This will elevate our blankets for wheelchair users in nursery homes a lot. I will take away not only the standing dc, but also the magic loop beginning, and how to work in the tails and save me some sewing in ends. This probably will improve productivity, too.

[@carmenMgomez]

THANK YOU. As a person who had been trying to learn and needs beginner videos this. is. it. all you have to know already is how to double crochet, and slip stich..thank you for this.

[@beverlyhess611]

What a fantastic “refresher” for Granny Squares! And I learned a new trick…the standing dc! Love that and will definitely use it! I’m ready to make all the squares again….it’s been years since I’ve done them!

[@ayemeebee]

omg, folding the yarn tail taut over the tapestry needle then sliding the needle out to make it easier to thread is completely genius! so much great info packed into one video!

[@Schatzie301]

This was brilliant from start to finish. I’m getting ready to start a Granny Square afghan after many years. Can’t wait to put all these tips to use. Thanks so much.

[@debbiehannah4817]

I love the standing starting stitch idea. Those granny squares are so pretty, such a nifty idea with those blessed tails! Thank you!

[@angelahill-martin1606]

Hi Toni, thank you for being such an excellent teacher. I have been crocheting for over 50 years but every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new. I just love the standing dc.

[@hayleyhutchinson5430]

I just started a new granny square pattern and have never done them with color changes before. This is so clean and beautiful. You're a genius! Thank you for sharing!

[@jenoakborn]

Thanks Toni for being your wonderful self. I'm a new crocheter, longtime knitter and your videos just rock.

[@jeancaldwell5391]

That’s so great. I’ve been scared of granny squares and you make it look so simple thanks!

[@xlena60]

This granny square is perfect. Love this video. Thank you.🥰

[@rebeccajesse4604]

just have to say, your hair looks amazing in this video! great tips with the granny squares and I can't wait to try them out!

[@miraeir]

I HAVE AVOIDED COLOR CHANGES IN GRANNIES FOR SEVEN YEARS!!!! You're amazing. This is amazing. Thank you so so much

[@chantaleouimette842]

I could not deal with granny squares because of the vortex look of it. Thank you so much for showing those great tips. I am going to use those to make my first temperature blanket.

[@messynessy5714]

Simple and efficient with good tips. I’m about to start my first granny square project, I’m glad I found this video!!

[@mariaybarra1054]

I really liked all the crochet hacks. I want to get .better and better and I need all the help I can get.

[@Knitsta]

I can’t wait to give your techniques a try. I learned to crochet when I was a child some 50 years ago! I’ve learned so much from this video. My granny squares always looked wonky and homemade. Utilizing your finishing and turning methods should give me a more polished and professional look. I’m so glad I signed up for crochet academy, you’ve got me so inspired to crochet. Thank you 😊

[@rioandlasvegas]

This is the best granny square tutorial! So funny how something so simple can have these many details for a perfect final product, thanks for sharing! x

[@katieshackleton1987]

You are the best teacher I have seen on KZbin! Thank you so much

[@janetcarey6954]

I've learned a great new way of doing a Granny Square! Thank you for sharing these awesome tips!

[@JessicaWilliams-uo6sm]

All my granny square woes have been solved by this awesome tutorial! My joins always looked wonky and dealing with all the ends from color changes gave me a headache. But no more! And I LOVE the standing dc tip. Thanks for another great crochet video ❤

[@babylen13]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! You never fail to teach us useful hacks and explain things in an easy manner :). I always find myself coming back to your videos, lots of love from Belgium xx

[@jfigs5359]

Oh my god you read my mind. I was just thinking, “what would Toni do to change colors on her granny square?” Brilliant!

[@shellyscott8275]

I’m a newbie crocheted and found your video whilst searching for how to join different coloured yarn. Wow, this is absolutely wonderful. What a great method and I’ve learned so much from this video. Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve subscribed and look forward to watching more of your videos, past and future x

[@cmartin836]

What a beautiful granny square! And the colors are wonderful. I love all the tips you give and I have become better at this craft because of you. Thank you so much Toni!!

[@Princesscaribou2]

Toni, you have restored my love for the granny square. Thank you not only for those great tips but that magic circle explanation took the mystery out of making it. It is as simple as you say and i could now get on with patterns that use it without intimidation and trepidation 😊👍❤️, you are the best!

[@kaitlynblaylock8744]

I am so glad I found your tutorial! The standing stitch is a game changer I also am so excited about being able to weave my ends in as I go! These two simple hacks will help me so much on my journey crocheting a granny square cardigan! Thank you!!!

[@Crochet_to_feel_better]

The first video I saw was the tutorial on ribbing and the you explained and demonstrated the technique, everything just clicked👍. After watching this video I now know about color changing within the granny square but, how to make a granny square🙃 granny squares have been confusing to me for a long time!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@Torischannel1]

I love your message about diversity at the start of the video

[@selvam696]

thank you so much for your tips......i have searched so many methods to change colour for the granny square but nothing has worked out to be perfect...glad i found your video...its the best...thank you again for showing this method😇

[@knottheendcrochet]

Granny Squares are so versatile a person could spend their entire crochet time just doing them and never do them all. The largest I have done was a 26" one for the back of a cardigan. Thank you for the vid.🙂

[@grassina3]

I'm still a beginner to crochet, I just started last september. i've avoided granny squares so far because the color change intimidated me, but after watching this i really feel motivated to try!

[@Sticky-Situation]

Thank you so much for all the love and detail you put in all of your videos. I am so proud of you 👏. Obsessed with these colors ❤ Hi from Dayton, OH 👋

[@bettycapps]

I love that you doing the knot ‘first’ in the join. Ive been doing that join for a while now, it works out beautifully.

[@janikabertone5566]

I love the standing stitch idea. Thank you Toni. Love your hair today

[@blessedpandagirl]

omg i just realized you crochet righty but cut your yarn lefty, that’s GENIUS!!! love you toni!!!

[@tracyventura6403]

You are an amazing teacher! Just finished my first granny square today thanks to you. Thank you!

[@Piglady1983]

I agree that flipping the square back and forth, stitching each round on opposite sides solves the “turning vortex” problem. However, by just carrying those tails on top of stitches, they are only hidden in the spaces where there are 3 double crochets together. The part of the tail that is just layed on top of existing stitches can still be seen in the open gaps. I prefer a cleaner look. Even though it is a pain, I do a weave of the tail through the top loops of at least one group of 3 double crochets before hiding the end under another 3 double crochet group. Just an alternate method for people who are OCD with their stitching, like me!🙃

[@lauraroda2544]

This is wonderful! I have never made a more perfect granny square! Your tips and tricks are great. Thank you for sharing!

[@green_goose1]

Learning so much from this tutorial! These squares are beautiful, thank you!!

[@bhcn77]

Wow! You've saved me😂 Thank you for sharing this method!

[@leestorrier5860]

OMG Girl love your curls!!

[@kimberlywiley7727]

Cheers to you Toni. I have been crocheting for 40 years and once did a granny square blanket for a bed about 20 years ago but you have one of the best tutorials on making a granny square and I learned a lot of new techniques. I am hoping you will do a tutorial of constructing a granny square top. I have your book and am just loving it. A new knitter as well, I am enjoying using Tunisian crochet to work up some luscious summer tops with different cotton yarns. Congratulations on your success in getting close to 500K subscribers. I am huge fan of yours and look forward to learning more from you and seeing you soar.

[@elizabethdelcampo3965]

I’ve always thought of the granny square design as a piece for “grannies” but you have completely changed my perception. I absolutely love the creativity, beauty, and functional tips you bring to this design. Thank you!!!

[@azulagirl325]

Ok. You are a genius!! I love that technique of the standing double crochet when you join in the new color. I was getting odd lumps where I was joining colors and I think this method will work better. And also I love that you weave in the tails as you go, thank you for that tip!! I’m starting a blanket and I’m going to use these techniques for sure!! Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@summeryoung1026]

Hi I love your channel omg it is so relaxing to crochet my temperature blanket and listen to your videos. :D

[@barbarat2769]

I watched this video alone in my family room but found myself saying out loud “Thank you, Toni! You’re the best!” 😂 I love learning the little tricks to make my projects better and no one better to teach it but Toni. I also giggled out loud when you giggled when signing off. 🙂

[@melanietowner5870]

You are good!

[@gracielamelad4991]

I just love it

[@carolortiz9448]

Just want to say "your lookin' good woth your new hair "do"! Also, I love your sense of color .

[@OkcErin]

You just fixed so many issues I've been having as I learn granny squares! Thank you so much! Your videos are my favorite.

[@wandaxxxx7406]

Tony, you glide along so smoothly and make everything look so easy! I have never made a granny square yet but your method certainly is very square looking and not crooked like a lot of them I see. TFS

[@Dawna77Jean]

This was very very helpful. Thank you.

[@crochetbyshaziasuhail]

Such a useful tutorial ❤. Impressed your method. Should say wowwwwwww!

[@Quiltie233]

Thanks Toni!! I could never get the standing dc. Also for the invisible join!!! Great video as always!!

[@OkcErin]

I'm trying but I can't make it look better than what I was doing before. I know I'm doing something wrong, but can't figure out what. 🤦‍♀️

[@SuzanneWho]

You always have such good ideas and instructions! I’ve never had my granny squares twist but I will definitely try this new way. Also, I’ve noticed on some KZbin channels that Europeans seem to use that hidden finish stitch. I’m going to follow your instructions to make a cleaner finishing join. Thanks for your clear and interesting videos. ❤️😎🐈‍⬛

[@TLYarnCrafts]

That finishing stitch is a gamechanger. Definitely a small step that helps to polish the whole experience :-) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanchampagne5705]

Great video helps me make and purfect the granny square

[@helenfrancello7413]

LOVE how you explain how to weave in the tails as you go!

[@furburgur]

This is a goldmine for tips, thank you so much! I just begun crocheting and I'm so glad I found you sooner rather than later.

[@TLYarnCrafts]

Awww thanks for the kind comment! :-)

[@belleboucles3646]

I can’t thank you enough for this tutorial, especially for us newbies. Will save video and practice for reference. ❤

[@laurencelemoine8333]

I am a total beginner and thanks to you I have achieved my first ever multicoloured granny square 💜

[@fixoncherie]

Thank you so much! Your video is super helpful for a beginner like me.

[@DorieH]

I love this standing double crochet concept.

[@jlkulit]

Thank you again for a wonderful tutorial. I'm also jealous that you were using the new Furls hook - I wasn't able to grab one when they were in stock.

[@arlettekreps873]

You're great. Thank you. From Belgium a big HUG.❤️🥰😘