My New Favorite Continuous Granny Square! So Easy 😍 Plus Rectangle Option

In this video I share how to work the modern granny square continuously with no skewing or seams. Plus, how to easily convert it to a rectangle. 🤩
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Hook and Yarn
Arcane Fibre Works
Square: Colour My World
Rectangle: Rocky Shore
DK Weight 3 Yarn
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Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
00:52 Hook & Yarn
01:09 Square R1
02:55 R2 Chains
04:41 R3 Clusters
07:08 R4 Chains
08:50 Clusters
09:52 Rectangle R1
14:35 R2 Chains
17:12 R3 Clusters
19:39 R4 Chains
20:17 Biscuit Showboating

[@bookhuggah]

For a continuation of doing this with the work facing you always, I have been doing a join-as-you-go technique. I do a sc instead of the last chain in a corner to arrive in the middle of the corner and then do half the work of the next round initial corner to begin the round and end it with the second half of the corner and a sc to take the place of the last chain of the round. So in the first row of the granny square, you usually have chain of so many spaces and slip stitches in the first chain 3 of the first cluster of stitches. Instead of doing this, I just do one less chain between the last and first cluster and then the single crochet in the first chain three spot. Then chain the number for the next row because you are already in the right place for the second part of this corner. Do the rest of the row instructions from the second half of the first corner, in the pattern here, the second single crochet and onwards around to the last chain 3 and sc into the same space that you started in, chain the amount you are doing in the corners except for the last stitch do as a single crochet into the first single crochet of the row. Then it would be the chain for the next row as you go along. In this case it would be the taller ones. Good luck. I hope this is clear. The comment is being made on a small screen.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent, thank you ! I’ll pin it so everyone can see 💕

[@cherylhunt3077]

No one does tutorial videos better than you. This is a great look for a granny square. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos for us!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That means the world to me, Cheryl, most sincerely 💕 Have a great week and thank you for watching!

[@margaretadhikari9855]

Hi thank you for this great tutorial, I will never forget that because of your tutorial when I had no idea how to make a square,,, was so ready to give up untill I saw your one, and I got it!! I have made so much items ever since. Thanks again for your best teachings from Margaret from South Africa and keep up the great tutorials ❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@margaretadhikari9855 thank you so much Margaret , I’m SO happy you found the videos useful. Yay 😀 😍😍😍👏🏻

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hi, Friends! If you like the yarn featured in the video, use the discount code, Playhookywithme10 to receive 10% off your purchase. Link in description. I hope you enjoy this video. I absolutely love the look of this stitch and how "mindless" it is. A perfect one if you want to work with one color and go on autopilot. 🤩

[@Dont_be_a_Silly_Wombat]

Yes, thank you! I was given a pile of Ferris Wheel yarn & I've been wondering what to do with it. This is perfect 👌 😊

[@KarenShirey]

You are my go-to to learn a stitch pattern. And now you have become my "yarn enabler". I must try the Arcane Fibre Works yarn!! 😂🩷🦋

[@Dont_be_a_Silly_Wombat]

@@KarenShirey it is a gorgeous yarn, isn't it! 😍

[@maryannnickicanovacoffman7239]

Arcane Fure works yarn

[@deathstar013]

Holy heavens is your voice sooooo soothing. My chaotic brain says thank you for such concise tutorials

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 💕💕💕

[@shirleyhoy5544]

I'm so glad I found you here! ❤️ I've crocheted 50 yrs and always love new and easy patterns. Your teaching is so calming. And your work is beautiful! 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, that makes me very happy 😀💕

[@hc9661]

Fabulous tutorial. Said I wasn't going to start a new project but off I go. Thank you

[@Kate-nt6bj]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for - a rectangular tutorial to use to make placemats! Like you, I'm really very fond of variegated yarn and use it a lot. Your rectangular sample is beautiful! I'll just be using two colours of blue but I think they're going to be lovely done in this new continuous Granny stitch! THANK YOU SO MUCH for putting this video together for us! I really appreciate kind folks passing on all the wonderful stitches & tips they come across! This is a definite keeper! Thank you again! 👍😃

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh, wonderful, I’m so glad it was useful 😀👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@bethanykt]

I love this pattern and it's so easy to do. I needed something different from the traditional granny square. ❤

[@carmenoconnor2842]

Never seen a hook # 7!!! What's up with that😮😅😊.

[@jean-jn3nq]

Love this!! Perfect for baby blanket starting soon. Thank you !!!♥️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Yes, perfect for that! 💕👏🏻💕

[@michelleaubuchon457]

I like your old method of your granny square and your rectangle granny square tutorial.

[@jennierollins8789]

This granny square is wonderful.Granny squares are very popular this year. Thank you for sharing. 💚🌈☘️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Happy St. Patrick’s day!!! ☘️ 💕 thank you

[@jennierollins8789]

Of course.☘️🌈💚

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@jennierollins8789 hope the week treats you well, Jennie ☘️

[@jennierollins8789]

Thank you. They seem to be flying by very quickly. Must be my old age. 🤗🤗🌈

[@MsSaka100]

Love this version of the granny square. I think I’ll add two more sides and turn this into a hexagon to make a hexi cardigan.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Ooooh, love the way you think 👏🏻💕

[@Rosa-mb5yp]

I'm so grateful for the tutorials you make. You are a good teacher🤗

[@PlayHookywithMe]

And I’m grateful for you watching . Thank you, Rosa 🧶💕

[@Karennolte-on3wv]

The BEST TEACHER!!Thank you for the timestamps they're a lifesaver for Me. i stitch slow I guess

[@LadyDee150]

Thanks so much for this lovely tutorial.🌹 I enjoy working on projects like this, so my next one will be the rectangle. I will be going for a large centerpiece for our dining table 😍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oooh, lovely 🥰

[@wendif6378]

LOVE your tutorials, you are a great teacher! And your calming voice makes it so much enjoyable! Thank you and Kitty 😺

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much ! ❤️ He’s a little ham 😺💕

[@DoggoMama2]

I like this way better than the granny squares I was doing before. Thank you for the great, easy to follow tutorial!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad you like it 💕

[@angelabirkett9671]

Happy Sunday to you Roz and thanks for today's tutorial. You are speaking my language today because I love working with variegated yarn for the same reasons as you no joining or ends to weave In. I also love the elongated version as well . As always great lesson with a wonderful ending of my baby BISCUIT staking his claim. Where is his brother ? can't remember his name , but you can give them both a cuddle for me . Have a great day and a blessed week ahead God bless 🙌

[@kathylovely1035]

So beautiful! As soon as I’m done with my project I’m going to start this afghan.

[@kellybrogdon2302]

OMG! I'm in love with this stitch/pattern! I'm actually using it for my temperature blanket, a baby blanket ATM. It may be the only granny square/stitch I ever use again. Thank you for this great idea and tutorial.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! So glad you are enjoying it 💕

[@lindaharris1120]

Thanks so much for including instructions for a rectangle too.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Absolutely ❤️

[@lisacain35]

I always enjoy your videos! You’re such a great teacher and I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for all you do! 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I appreciate that so much, thank you ! 🧶❤️

[@Michelle_Mayo]

Wow. Mind blown 🤯 SO super simple, yet a total game changer! Thank you so much💕

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Glad it was helpful! 😀💕💕

[@charlotteetienne1371]

Hi from 🇫🇷! I did a poncho with this stitch and I love it! It looks so much better like this! Thank you! Have a sweet Sunday 😘🌺

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh , how wonderful 😍😍 ponchos are the best 😀

[@LindaIrwin7328]

I love this version Roz. I've never made a blanket using it but it's really beautiful. LOVE the rectangle!!! Adding both to my very long to do list. Hope I live long enough to complete them all because it keeps growing and I'm just getting lots older. 😊❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m with you Linda! I signed up for an amazing crochet class and have yet to start it due to other things on the list. I think it’s common 😆 a fun problem to have , though, right ? ❤️

[@tinachristy8347]

I've never seen "this" granny square. Very nice! You showed me how to make it soooo lacy! Thank you! 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful 😀👏🏻💕

[@Human4Peace]

Thank you. As a relatively new beginner this is very easy to follow. Adding to my to do project list 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh good, I’m glad it made sense. 👏🏻💕

[@CandaceMarie.]

I love this for dish cloths

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Lovely!

[@FayeisDisgruntled]

aww what a cute kitty 😻 Great tutorial!! Thank you!

[@susanm4200]

Another great tutorial!! To the point, wonderful visuals, valuable tips, with a calming tone, and can't forget a little help from your cute, furry supervisor. 😼

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks so much, Susan! 💕😻💕

[@marigam]

Thank you so much! This is the first time I crochet something other than a straight line and I was managed it thanks to you! The corners were still so difficult to understand but I think I got there!💜

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh good!!! So glad it worked out despite the corners 😆👏🏻💕

[@beverleydabell3241]

Thats lovely and what a lucious colour yarn. Beautiful tutorial x 👏🥰

[@user-zx6fm4ro2b]

Amazing tutorial. Thank you for the new style of granny squares 🙏😘😊

[@MeltInYourMouth]

thank you thank you thank you!!! I've been crocheting for just a couple years now but always had trouble with the corners of granny squares. I couldn't crack the code. but now 🤯🤯🤯🤘🏾🥳💜 my crochet game is going to be off the charts. sincerely, thank you 🫂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Awesome 😀I’m so glad it helped! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@felitommei5624]

The best teacher!!! Thanks 🥰🤗

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Too kind 💕💕💕💕

[@cathpritchard1257]

Really lovely clear instructions and the squares/rectangles look great in this stitch particularly with variegated yarn ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks so much ! 🧶💕

[@joankiely3614]

Thank you so much for demonstrating this granny square that I have never seen before! 👏. It looks fabulous & I will be making it for my next project!! Great demonstration, cheers 💕👏❤️🥰🤗😍

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! ❤️

[@SaffronJ7R]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 💕

[@cherylwomack1279]

I just came across this tutorial this weekend and immediately knew I had found perfect pattern for 2 yarn cakes I had. I have made a similar pattern before but this pattern is EXCELLENT! Extremely happy creator here❣️❣️❣️

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s exciting to know, Cheryl! 😀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🧶❤️

[@deebugg6325]

Love this pattern. Can’t wait to give it a try! ❤

[@catherinewilkerson2745]

I love this video! Timing, editing, etc done so well I was hooked. And…. I know I can do this! Thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Excellent, I’m so glad! 😀💕

[@soarinpanda8walker563]

Fantastic tutorial,so easy to follow ,love the result.TFS

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 😀💕👏🏻

[@loveyrogers3181]

Another Perfect Tutorial...As Always!!!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So kind, Lovey, thank you ! Have a great day 💕

[@oliviamiller3729]

Hi Roz. Great video and technique. I have a LOT of variegated yarn and this would be great for my projects. Thank you so much for your commitment to great crochet!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful, Olivia! So glad you enjoyed it . Always lovely hearing from you 🧶💕

[@melaniemacalister]

Needed a rectangular granny square and you appeared right on time! Really enjoyed making along with you thx :)

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 👏🏻💕

[@nancyherman570]

Great video tutorial! I love this pretty granny square pattern. Thank you so much for sharing this stitch with us. You are a wonderful instructor ❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much, Nancy 😀❤️

[@dianesantacatterina7139]

What a fantastic idea. It looks so good.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I was really impressed with the difference especially working in rows! 💕

[@hasumatipatel9410]

Roz absolutely loved these tutorial a lot, thank you for sharing 👍👍🙌❤️🙏🏻

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad , thank you 🧶💕

[@deborahm4484]

Thanks so much Roz I really enjoyed that tutorial so calming and the variegated yarn is gorgeous.i will start another blanket with this pattern.your such a great joy to watch and learn from many blessings from Ireland.🍀🍀🍀

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So kind of you, Deborah , thank you ☘️💕☘️

[@cefiori]

This is so great! Thank you!

[@ananananabop]

(Thanks Biscuit 😂) This looks really beautiful, I’ll be sure to use it in a future project!

[@g.nypaver734]

Wow. Awesome pattern. Your tutorial is the best. You are so talented. Thsnks for sharing. I started a square blanket and I will turn it into a rectangle once I have the siza I want.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 👏🏻

[@mariancornelia4538]

Wow brilliant tutorial thank you so clear and precise I love the rectangle am already to get started

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad , thank you 😀💕

[@victoriaaguilar6023]

Very interesting. Thanks for sheering this method!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you !

[@sj01]

Thank you x

[@jeannakelly4174]

Ahh yeah! I was going to ask you how you did a modern granny without twisting, and here it is. That’s a beautiful yarn ❤. These also make beautiful shrugs

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oooh, a shrug , what a great idea 💕💕💕

[@perciemcqueen5040]

Love this! Thank you!😊

[@perciemcqueen5040]

Finishing my first square. Starting my Christmas Afghan. Glad I keep looking! Just trying to decide on the size. I think an 8in square!❤️

[@dawnhezlep2077]

Thank you for a new way to do a granny square or rectangle. Great tutorial. Hugs 🤗🤗🤗

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you and big hugs back ! 💕

[@susangetzschman4029]

Wow, what a wonderful tutorial and pattern

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@maryHernandez-ok2eq]

This granny square project is Kitty approved 😂. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. Love from Texas

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😆 for sure! 😹❤️

[@prairiefarmgirl]

Wow, beautiful project, adding it to my list of dozens of projects I'm already doing :) I have some bright variegated yarn that would look great with the rectangle version. Thanks so much for your excellent tutorials!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! So glad you found it useful xx

[@katherinesgrannysquares]

I love your channel Just taking a rest from unpacking and sorting cleaning etc ( recently moved house) )and sitting watching this video I started the square now going to start a rectangle !!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hi, Katherine! Hope it’s all going g smoothly. Moves are exhausting, I know! I’m glad you enjoyed the square . 👏🏻❤️

[@VanessaMcGill-zz3og]

I love your cats. They are so cute!😺😺❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Vanessa! It’s chaos when they aren’t napping 😅💕

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Love it. 👍♥️ Thank you 👍

[@lisashapiro2812]

Omg Arcane my all time favorite yarns!❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I can see why 🥰🥰🥰 so soft 😍

[@vernetawerkmeister6269]

Thank you for an informative tutorial. 🙂

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you ! 💕

[@ladyof42004]

This was the best video on this I have seen I hope there are more

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thanks so much ! 🙂💕

[@skeingamepodcast5993]

Great pattern for making a scrappy leftovers blanket!!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Absolutely! 👏🏻💕

[@carmenoconnor2842]

Me too love this granny square... Gonna make right now after I watch you video a few times😅❤❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

😀👏🏻❤️

[@CerroneSamuel]

You have the best videos!!!❤❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I’m so glad you think so 😀🧶❤️❤️

[@paulajones1177]

New subscriber. This video popped up on my feed and I love it. I've been looking for a pattern to use to make my new grandbaby a blanket. This one is perfect. I've watched tutorials from a lot of different channels and yours are the most detailed that I've found.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

That’s so good to know, thank you , Paula ❤️

[@nadinecamara5123]

Love this. Thanks so much 🫶

[@knottheendcrochet]

This is a very pretty granny square. Thank you for sharing it. :)

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 🧶❤️

[@martharamos5625]

I don’t usually like the granny square but your rectangle pattern looks very interesting. I’m going to try that for my next baby blanket. Thank you for the video.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful 😀👏🏻

[@Laceycrochet]

Excellent tutorial thank you 💜🇬🇧

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you , Lacey 💕

[@sharoningle6346]

😊 Thank you, this is a great, no brainers. At my age that's all I can handle. I'm officially a new subscriber. ❤❤❤

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 😀❤️

[@amaria2754]

When I first saw the notification I read the title as ‘my favorite contagious granny square’ 😂❤ and that yarn is beautiful.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hahahahaha 😆😆💕

[@JanetinAK-no8io]

I've been looking for a pattern that I can use to make larger squares. This works wonderfully - thank you!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! ❤️

[@pjsebby3194]

Hi! This looks beautiful. I want to try this as a new lapghan for the seniors. They request the least amount of holes in blankets to keep warm. Thank you for this tutorial. I’ll probably add one of your beautiful borders that I use for your JAYG blankets. Be well and be safe.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

How lovely ! This will Work well for that , I think. Great point about the holes/warmth! 🧶💕

[@cassia-mogi4059]

Loved your vídeo. Very objective. Sure I will do this Pp project for baby blanket 😊😊😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! 👏🏻💕

[@thewitchhut63]

This is awesome!

[@cherylherrera6917]

Thank you so much for sharing very pretty.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you !

[@Momma_Tomma]

Very nice!! Thank you!!!

[@kathybaker6798]

Nice thank you

[@rickyl8359]

Brilliant! Thank you!!! 😘❤️🌹

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you 💕🧶💕

[@Human4Peace]

My 1st one was perfect. Thank you

[@PlayHookywithMe]

So glad !! 😀👏🏻❤️

[@rosehunter9758]

Beautiful

[@bluenirvana2010]

Thanks so much for this tutorial...although I had to slow down the playback to keep up with you (I'm a beginner). I think the continuous square looks so much better than the traditional square.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh good, I’m glad you were able to slow it down. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask . I hadn’t filmed with beginners in mind , so if there is something you need, just let me know. 💕

[@daryllynn5406]

Cool! Thanks

[@barbsdee3831]

Oh the yarn is beautiful. I wonder if we could get it in the uk 🇬🇧 Thank you so much for the tutorial 😘

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It’s from a company based in Canada. You can find the link to their website in the description box. 💕

[@pamelavance648]

Love and enjoy your channel 😊😊😊😊😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Thank you so much 💕😀

[@krazykat6066]

I'm making both 😊

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful 😀👏🏻❤️

[@FireflyBakerySweets]

This looks cool.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

It’s a fun one 👏🏻💕

[@michelebedard2226]

OMG your cat looks and sounds just like like mine, when he/she meowed near the end I thought it was mine! 😻

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Oh how funny 😻😻😻👏🏻

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Good morning 🌄🌞 blessings ☕ awesome 👍🏾

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Good morning, Shettikka ❤️❤️❤️ Have a lovely week 😘

[@user-pk3dj8km4n]

Love you so much

[@PlayHookywithMe]

🥰

[@jennyb975]

Thanks for this tutorial. I frequently buy variegated yarn because it looks “pretty” in the store but once I put it away I don’t know why I bought it 😂.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Hahaha!! 😂 😂

[@judalea17]

project made better by kitty endorsement ;) I often crochet while watching youtube videos (even if using a different pattern) and find your tutorials informative and easy to follow. (ATM using your alternating directions granny blanket - still yet to create ravelry project pages for the completed one and the one I'm working on now)

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Wonderful! It’s time consuming setting up pages, I get it. I’ve been saying for months I’m going to start a website with corresponding written patterns . 😅 Enjoy your projects and thanks for watching , Judalea 😺💕

[@jillbainbridge6747]

Your videos are amongst the very best out there. Congrats! I would love to see a link to the printed version of this pattern to a valid stopping and starting the video. Many thanks!

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I appreciate your kind words and I understand you want a printed pattern. I began my channel to assist crocheters that have difficulty with patterns so I have not ventured into pattern writing as of yet. Sorry about that. I recommend you take notes and then you won’t have to keep watching ❤️

[@debrawolleycrochet]

I made 3 blankets using this method.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

I can understand why, it’s such a relaxing stitch 🙌🏻😍

[@kumabear3529]

Yay🎉. Another crochet tutorial from a fellow cat person

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Crocheted with love … and cat hair! 🙌🏻😻

[@kumabear3529]

@@PlayHookywithMe what would life be without pet hair? Too clean and boring😂