How to make Granny squares - by ARNE & CARLOS

[@normamurphy2827]

I'm 75. I learned to crochet like Arne, when I was 6. Now my friends who do the as Arne says, "It's impolite to point" method, can't crochet very long or have completely given up crochet, because of stress on the index finger. The way you hold your hook and yarn Arne is very, very efficient and so easy on your hands. How lucky we were to learn the most ergonomic way to crochet as children :-)

[@ARNECARLOS]

We have been fortunate

[@LizStevens-o6v]

That is the most colourful granny square afghan I have ever seen! It's gorgeous. Thanks

[@ARNECARLOS]

And thank you!

[@Ellie-yx8ni]

I am so happy I discovered your channel a few months ago. I am a beginner with crochet at 53. Loving this new craft. You wonderful gentlemen are so much fun to watch. I marvel at your talent, Arne's speed, and Carlos's dry humor. I learn so much, but mostly it feels like visiting with 2 friends while I do my work. Thank you for doing these videos!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Welcome to our channel Ellie!

[@claudettecurran6185]

I was overjoyed when I came across your granny tutorial. Beautiful worn and easy to follow. I'm now making granny squares with all my scrap. Your granny square looks so classy. Thank you and I'm now following you on KZbin and facebook. Next I'm going to have to learn to join all my squares. I know you have a tutorial . That's next....👍 👍 👍

[@SusanShriverHowell]

Always good to have your support team ;)

[@traciebful]

I am enjoying all of your videos with this one I have to thank you. When I was a young girl my mother tried to teach me the granny square and I could never get it but now as a woman of 51 you make it look so fun I will in between my knitting make some granny squares.

[@mariannekapoulitsa2327]

The way you hold the needle is perfect.I think it's the European way.love, love, love your Work 💞

[@ARNECARLOS]

👍🏻❤️ Thank you!

[@laurawellstead5347]

What a wonderful video! Arne & Carlos, you are lovely hosts and instructors. I'm in my 60's and haven't made a granny square in about 40 years, so I needed a refresher. Your presentation style was easy to follow and so logical. Can't wait to learn your technique of crocheting the squares together instead of sewing!! I never liked just sewing the squares together - after all, it's a crochet project . . .

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for you kind words Laura!

[@janewatson9573]

I love watching you crochet Arne, you are cute

[@sheritawatson2423]

Hello Arne and Carlos I love ur channel and I must say I would be all thumbs trying to do ur treble granny.You 2 are blessed with a gift of crochet and knitting 💙

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!!

[@knitoriousmrsb]

I love you guys! You are both so inspiring, entertaining and very skillful in crafting. Please continue to share your videos with us!

[@MargueriteEudoraSmith]

I can hardly wait for the video on crocheting the squares together! It just so happens that I am making a baby blanket for my grandson and am at the joining point and had planned on sewing them together but I want to see how you join yours and try that! I love watching you work!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

+Marguerite Eudora Smith Great project! We will post the episode on Sunday 6PM (Norwegian time).

[@maghouinbeg5011]

I am utterly in awe of your abilities when it comes to explaining and demonstrating in your non-native languages. You are both brilliant!

[@ReadingThing]

Absolutely brilliant! I’ve learned so much in just a few minutes! You are both wonderful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Sandra!

[@Marlahanna]

These guys are so cute! I love them both. ❤️ ♥️ 💜 let’s all learn to make granny squares. 🧶

[@ARNECARLOS]

❤️😻

[@fralou1]

I too hold my hook the same Arne. Carlos. I saw you peeking lol. Love you guys.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for sharing Francine!

[@helenh9776]

How fun!!! Looking forward to the joining video !!!

[@shirleybeard2318]

Now you have convinced this knitter that I should do more crochet. Well done.

[@patriciarull-wild5629]

Hello, I love just watching you two chat and crotchet, I could watch you all day. Sometimes you both are so funny. I love the colour scheme. Thank you very much for the video. Take care.😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Pat!

[@angelaharrison9868]

Thank you Arne and Thank you Carlos I am learning to crochet now that I have found you. I LOVE all of your beautiful and interesting videos I also think that you both teach in a wonderful way please don't change a thing I love listening to you :) I also love knitting while watching you both. The videos of your garden are a visual feast as is your beautiful home

[@ruthhingston6939]

You guys are so cute. I am a seventy yr old grama. I am adicted to crochet and hold the hook like you.Enjoyed your video very much.

[@rebeccaandrews9757]

You guys are great. I get a large laungue also. You also are so inviting, like family. Love you both.

[@rebeccaandrews9757]

You don't hold it wrong, I hold it the same way. But maybe it's the way my Mother did it.

[@azinegg]

This technique is so clever, doing the treble along with turning the work each round has given my piece an unusual textured look. I’m delighted with the effect, because let’s face it the granny square Afghan is a stunning visual assault anyway but with a 2D effect thrown in, it’s definitely heirloom material. Manythanks gentlemen.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome.

[@anntana3427]

I hold my hook and yarn just like Arne as well. I get less cramps in my fingers that way, and I can crochet longer. Love all your crochet and granny square stitch videos. Love listening to you both and seeing your beautiful outdoor videos as well.

[@rubypickles1836]

Granny squares were how my Grandmother taught me to crochet. I still love making things w them.

[@lynnhurst8331]

I love watching Arne crochet. I have been trying different ways of holding yarn and hook. This is the way I hold my hook too. I want to be able to hold the yarn like Arne too.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Practice makes perfect!

[@TheDollyknickers]

Love the random color choosing.

[@barbarawest1205]

I was flip in another comment, but yes - I do hold my hook in the "knife" hold, the same way Arne does, although in my left hand. I think the pencil hold was popular in Victorian days because it was supposed to look more "graceful." I didn't realize it had persisted into the 21st century, but as knitters often remind each other, there is no wrong way to do it if you're getting the results you want! I love watching you two!

[@dianacaposalim8019]

Love the way you crochet Arne and Carlos. I knit since am a little girl. But this year I learned to do the granny squares. I love it! Your proyect is beautiful with all the bright colors. You are so cool. Greetings from Tennessee. Dianys Capo Salim. 😗

[@craftymystic4868]

I am left handed and crochet left handed, have to hold it however necessary to complete the project! I have done a blanket just continuing the granny square into a 36" by 36" lap blanket. And I have learned the granny square with U.S. double not a treble, but it works either way, just never thought of doing treble stitches for a granny! Thank you for the videos and can't wait to see how you connect them, it's lovely and blends in well.

[@marialuisaponce18]

Carlos you cheated😉 I saw you picking😉 It wasn't random🤗😘I love you guys.the 🌹

[@msareli1]

Well, let me tell you, that I am trying to teach myself to do crochet like you Arne; Because I learned, that it is better for my wrist. Hugs from Texas.

[@malgorzatasenderek6981]

Thank you! I really like your version of granny squares. And I love you both ( and always will )

[@jenniferlang1393]

It doesn't matter how you hold your hook as long as you get the result you want. Your work is amazing, and very neat. Oh, and your English is way better than my Norwegian!!!

[@SoJustAsk]

This is a blast from the past for me. It's been years since I have made Granny squares. And Arne, I hold my hook exactly the way you do, it's called the overhand method. I never could manage the typical way to hold the hook. :)

[@elsagonzalez363]

This is one of my favorite videos from you guys. Such a pleasant way to use my yarn stash.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Elsa!!

[@Stettafire]

I've encountered about 3 different ways of doing granny squares. Happy to see another interesting variety :) 2:50 I hold the hook the same way you do but the way I hold the wool on my other hand is different

[@ARNECARLOS]

💗

[@TammyPowley]

I have made lots of granny squares but yours is different. I like the idea of using treble instead of double crochet and will have to try it.

[@eloisefin]

Hi guys! It's the first I see granny squares made with trebles. It's an interesting approach! I hold my crochet hook exactly the same way. I could never crochet the other way. It just doesn't work for me. The best method is the one we feel comfortable with! Thanks for the great video!

[@pamanderson5841]

Arne, I crochet just like you do!! Must be a Norwegian thing!!!

[@fatimadamoocasp]

Adoro os videos de voces !!!

[@Autobahn4537]

Thanks, I never knew this was so easy. I know the basis of crocheting but granny square blankets always looked intimidating. I will have to try to make one. I look forward to how to join the squares.

[@kathiewester1156]

What ply is the yarn you are using in granny square it's really beautiful

[@nolamcneely7857]

After watching you crochet and listening to you talk about holding your hook...I noticed that I hold mine the same! I was amazed to see your other fingers touch and hold the yarn here and there....I also do this. 😊

[@angiemcdermid4845]

I hold my crochet hook in the same way. Just started the peony crochet flower blanket and these tutorials are so helpful for a self taught crocheted who is really a knitter.

[@annespohn2378]

Hi Arne and Carlos, last week I told you I had a UFO in a bag for 3 years! You both have inspired me tremendously and I have FINISHED it. 💕

[@ARNECARLOS]

Great!

[@stephanief7679]

Oh my goodness! You are both too cute! :) I have seen your book in the stores and online. I went to the Interweave Fiberfest last month since I live only a half an hour from there and one of the vendors has EVERYTHING about you: books, yarns and all kind of things. Now, I get the link to your sock video from the Mason Dixon Knitting gals so I had to subscribe. Thank you for such informative and cozy videos. I'm looking forward to watching them all and future ones also.

[@lalalole5311]

Nice and well done work

[@GayleSchlaefli]

I love your videos thanks so much.

[@fatimamaria3383]

Vocês são professores nota 10 adoro vocês

[@ruthk3876]

This is the video that revolutionised my crocheting! I quickly changed my hold to Arne-style and my tension is now even and consistent. And so much more comfortable. I’m joining a hexagon scarf ufo started 5 years ago and the difference in sizes is a joke, but I think this hold will make that a thing of the past. I’m just back to check the stitch you use because I’m 6 squares into a sock yarn scarf and got a bit lost in translation. Phew, it is a UK double treble. Thanks guys, you are an inspiration - so natural and accessible.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Ruth!

[@Mnemosyn]

Ooh, I really love the way you turn the work after every round. So you have a reversible blanket!! I think I found a project for all my leftovers, I can never choose which pattern I'll be making from your books :D hihi. Thank you for your great tutorials and books!! :D

[@Skrinkle492]

Thank you for making these videos! You are inspiring :)

[@pacaluvr7963]

Arne, I hold the crochet hook the same way as you do. It's the way my grandmother taught me 50+ years ago.

[@normacarrizo8497]

Desde Argentina un abrazo.

[@pstcali7152]

Arne, you hold the crochet hook just fine. I do too. I can not hold it any other way. Thank you. I am a knitter, but I like to crochet once in a while. Hola Carlos.

[@rinakok5036]

you are so funny together!! I do not mind that the English is not perfect, and much to fast for me as a beginner Arne is so fast!! but I love your enthusiasm because of that I started knitting myself

[@Aleksandra7390]

Ihr seid klasse!!! Grüße aus Hamburg 😍👍🏼

[@gillscarisbrick645]

Thank you - I must try and learn to crochet!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Good luck, we have some videos on the basics of crochet on our channel.

[@plutofigaro]

Love granny squares. I have a knock off pattern of the granny square cardigan that the model was wearing and this video has made me want to start that and a blanket. I'm really interested in seeing how you sew them together.

[@fatimamaria3383]

Adoro os trabalhos de tricot e crochet

[@kathyk479]

I hold my hook like you too! As long as you can hold it it's no big deal! 😀

[@annd9159]

I hold my hook the same way. Thank you for your tutorials😉

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@gchitra27]

very pretty,like your crochet,granny blanket,where to get this yarn

[@MichelMcDonald]

I've always made my granny squares with double crochets (DC). Reversing the square actually makes sense. I'll keep that in mind.

[@velmad3091]

The way you made the grannys with trebles, dubbelstavar, dubbelstolpar is more beautiful. I will make the grannys like that from now on.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@kimbaxley7595]

I hold my chrochet hook same as Arne. I have enough granny squares made for a king size bed. I started crocheting them together and stopped at some point. I like the way you crochet them together better. than how I was doing it.

[@bhawnagupta1198]

I really like ur video's...love from India Delhi

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@lawandajohns9819]

I hold the crochet hook the same except that I'm left-handed. Love the video❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@hermellygirl]

so interesting that you use treble (double treble UK) stitches! all of the "regular" granny squares I was taught are made using double crochet (UK treble)! the look isn't incredibly different, but it's different enough for me to appreciate the difference. now I want to make another granny square blanket with trebles!

[@singe0diabolique]

I do the same thing. Also they're using 4 stitches in their clusters and I only use 3.

[@kayceegreer4418]

I think their yarn is finer spun than your average yarn. 3 ply / baby sport and possibly wool or blended?

[@nancynickerson4341]

Arne & Carlos thank you for introducing me to Schachenmayr Catania cotton yarn. I’ve been using Patons Grace, which is very similar, but Catania comes in a much wider range of colors. It’s not available at our local yarn shops in my area of Nova Scotia, so I buy it online. A wonderful lightweight cotton yarn for crocheting blankets and many other things.

[@zsuzsannaorthodoxou8883]

Great,great guys❤️️I use in the same way the chrochet hook as Arne does!:-)

[@jackiecrochetcreations369]

i hold my crochet hook the same way as you!!! i just found you all and i found you both really fun!!! i tried to learn knitting but can only do the knit stitch but i have knitted a lot of wash cloths!!!

[@peggypennie1088]

Your colors are fantastic!!!! What size of needle are you using? Thanks and anxious to see many more videos to come.

[@ARNECARLOS]

+Peggy Pennie Hi Peggy! Thanks for you message, glad you are enjoying the viedeos! We used needle U.S. size E-4 / 3.5 mm . You can find the pattern over at our blog at arnecarlos.com/blog/

[@kathyk479]

Arne I hold the hook the same way! It's how my Grandma taught me!😀

[@maryoconnor1396]

Arne you crochet the correct way Otherwise you will get carpel tunnel problems Keep your way I enjoy your videos very much and look forward to the next one

[@SusanneNehlsen]

my favorite Project..relax & enjoy the 3.Advent ;O)

[@lafrileuse4459]

Oh Arne, you are holding your crochet hook the right way!! It's how my grandmother used to hold her crochet hook (how I've been holding it since I was 4 years old) and it's by far the fastest way to crochet. I am appalled at a lot of the crochet videos. Most so-called crochet "teachers" on KZbin hold their hooks the wrong way, they keep twisting it and their wrist. It's very inefficient and it can lead to injuries.

[@sophieribouleau46]

I hold the crochet like you Arne, and I am a girl ;-)

[@ChristianeBerghoff]

Sophie Ribouleau 🌷 me too!

[@dianeofeuphoria]

I do too. Soooo much more comfortable for me.

[@lisasmith1565]

Me too

[@antoinettebilocca9868]

Can you show how you join the different yarns in crochet as I’m always having trouble do you pt knots ?thank you

[@antoinettebilocca9868]

I don’t think it makes a difference as to how you hold your needles or your hook I hold mine .like when you use a pencil.and you make your granny squares with 4 trebles and I have been thought to make three trebles in the groups maybe because you use thinner wool love and regard Antoinette.

[@tinakercher8768]

I hold my crochet like Arne (and also I knit just like he knits) . I'll have to see how you purl, Arne. I learned Norwegian. I have never known anyone who crochets like that.

[@bessiereyes2690]

Hello. Beautiful granny square throw. What yarn did you use for this throw? Thank you

[@bloopblooper490]

I think everyone needs to sing from the same songsheet, treble all the way please. I'd understand Arne, most of us here in the UK would and do, it's neat.

[@therockinwomanify]

That's the way I hold my hook too :) I'm in good company then! :)

[@ARNECARLOS]

😀

[@victoriahagopian1741]

Arne, yo quisiera sujetar la aguja de crochet como tu. Es mucho mas beneficio para el movimiento de la mano. No se preocupe por la opinion de otros. Creo que eres un "genio"! Thank you very much for all the instruccions, Yo aprendī crochet desde niña, ya pase los 65 años, nunca imaginé que aprendería nuevas tecnicas. You made my days! I LOVE YOURS VIDEOS! 😍 Please Carlos "do me a favor" Traduce a Arne. ❤️ Es ideal que hablen varios idiomas. Y mucha gente estaria Feliz si hicieras algun video en español. Congratulations for your garden, and green house. 🏠 BENDICCIONES ❤️

[@marilynalberts4508]

I am interested in the putting together of the squares with crochet instead of sewing. I couldn't find that. Also was interested in the weight of yarn. It looks thin and also the needle size. I love the look of your squares and blanket. Not so fond of the thicker yarns. I love your videos. especially the Christmas.balls and eggs. I see I could go crazy having fun making those.

[@ARNECARLOS]

+Marilyn Alberts Hello and thanks for your comment. The video showing the joining of granny squares was only uploaded yesterday. As for weight of yarn, size of hooks and all practical information including the pattern and step.-by-step photos is avaiable for free on our website at: arnecarlos.com/blog/

[@zumruyesubas4589]

cok cok cokguzel harika

[@kimmcclearn4920]

I hold my hook like Arne does. It's easier on the wrist!

[@nolamcneely7857]

What size yarn and hook do you use?

[@ritasalas788]

hola los veo desde ciudad juarez mexico

[@linseedhots6117]

And for the UK viewers...

[@growingmindz8469]

Wow! How did you guys learn to crochet? Your GS are AMAZING!

[@normacarrizo8497]

Que cosas maravillosas que hacen. Que bello don que dios les ha dado. Lastima no entiendo el idioma.

[@nahyunkim6335]

I can’t help to text for you guys about this video. As in my country’s idiom “ you have Gold hands” “I have dung hands” because I thought you’re only good at nordic knitting. lol But you got talent!! Thank you for all your video clips. Million kisses from Korea.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@donnadejesu4445]

Crocheting granny square blankets all my life but never thought to reverse each round so both sides can be the "right" side! Common sense is not so common ;). Thanks for the tip!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are never to old to learn new things!

[@jessmakingit]

I hold my crochet hook that way also. My grandmother held it like you'd hold a spoon, but I struggle with that type of hold. I think the overhand hold that we use, probably uses larger muscle groups & is more ergonomic than relying on the tiny finger muscles to control the hook . Not just a boy thing, LOL

[@ARNECARLOS]

🤗

[@kayceegreer4418]

I ham-fist my crochet hook as well, Arne. I call it hamfisting because it's as if the crochet hook is the bone that runs through the ham my fist makes grasping it. It does appear to be an awkward way to many crocheters, but who cares what they say - have they won any Blue Ribbons lately? I have 3. But I am after the grand prize red white and blue roses set as well as the cash prize purse that comes with it. And That's why I'm watching you , to learn, but you're gonna have to go SLOWER so I can see the motions of those FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET HANDS OF YOURS ! BY the way, I can go faster our way, Arne, than I can the other way - until my wrist starts hurting and then I have to change an' do it another way - the regular way - and that goes well for a while and then I have to change again....

[@edithjaved1163]

Hi Arne and Carlos....I’m holding the hock the same way ....

[@ARNECARLOS]

Great Edith!

[@marisatron9847]

bellissimo video, grazie Arne, grazie Carlos peccato che non conosco l'inglese.😂

[@Tinacrafts2]

Missed seeing you boys today and watched this instead. Love the idea of blocking the yarn 🧶 tail with the next random color. Seems my tails are often sneaking out of my squares. Is there a way to tack them in place better? Thanks for this video and now I’m on to the best way to join!

[@ZimVader-0017]

I thought your dog was a stuffed toy for a moment there XD I hold the yarn the same way Arne does, I always found the usual way very uncomfortable to my fingers and it would get tangled a lot. I'm glad I found this, I always wanted to start making granny squares, but the pattern I found was worded very strangely.

[@valerielindenskov7136]

Could you do some crochet animals please?

[@66twiggs2u]

Carlos. You peeked! 😂

[@ARNECARLOS]

😂

[@marieluiselarsen3827]

Hey Arne and Carlos I relly love your videos. Can you show us how to make a blanket for a dog? Marie Luise from Denmark.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for this tutorial suggestion!

[@vickiestanley2307]

Arne you are perfectly normal, you hold your hook knife style the other way is pencil style. I hold my hook knife style also. I am a self taught American that prefers Crochet over Knitting because it is much faster even with Arthritis. When I teach crochet to people that really want to learn I start them out with the granny square because it is easy and it uses most of the basic stitches. When I first started my own design's I would sketch out in blue print style, then it became popular to the outside world. I think Carlos and Arne are ahead of the game when it comes to Knit design's as well. I watch you on youtube at least once a day for inspiration. Thank you and God Bless.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Vicky for supporting us and we hope you have a nice day!