How to Crochet the Perfect Granny Square (with no twisting or swirling).

Hey Everyone!
Ever wonder how those Instagram accounts have swoon worthy perfect squares? You're in luck! -This tutorial will go over how to crochet a perfectly square granny square. One simple step and you're on your way to granny square bliss. I'll show you a couple tips and tricks along the way as well--like how to deal with all those ends and the proper way to sew in your tails.
As promised the colours used for this square are Brava Worsted Yarn from WeCrochet. Get them here: www.crochet.co... (not an affiliate link, just being helpful!)
Colours used: Cotton Candy, Seashell, Custard, Alfalfa and Tranquil.
Happy Crocheting!!
L,
M
Instagram: @nautikrallcrochet
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[@helenwrench274]

Thank you for the tip to slip the yarn tail into the back loops 😊

[@debraewing2859]

THANK YOU for showing how to sew in the ends in the back loops! So much easier than knotting and/or weaving! You're the only one I've seen do this! Now I can really enjoy making these multi-colored grannies! So happy!

[@joannepeyton1654]

That is definitely a perfect granny square! Will have to watch your video a few times for it to sink in. Never used this method before. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial.

[@smokeykitty6023]

Light bulb moment! I was learning GS today and I love that you start the 2nd row going into the first DC. I got that gaping too and I kept thinking I was doing something wrong. This makes so much more sense! I also love your very clean color change method! Then weaving 2 tails at once... clever girl! Very nice! ❤

[@romystumpy1197]

Perfect no nonsense square,brilliantly explained with your happy banter👍

[@lindsay.kenderes]

This was the first tutorial that helped me complete a successful granny square! Thank you!

[@smokeykitty6023]

Those colors look like sherbet! ❤

[@jennymitchell6682]

I am giving a tutorial to some crafters tomorrow, first time I have done this. Thank you for your excellent tutorial on the Granny Square I have found it so useful and has given me much encouragement for my tutorial

[@5877user]

I love this way of making a classic granny square. No chaining between stitches except in the corners. Everything is double crochet so I don’t have to go from dc to hdc to dc, again. Much simpler. I’m making a Rosanne-like blanket.

[@SherryWelch-w2d]

Love the colors! And love getting rid of the tails as you go. I'm staring at a huge granny square blanket with a thousand tails to see in! If only I had seen your video first! 🫤

[@elenityler8351]

this is the very best video on how to make a Granny Square...Thank you so much on showing your tips so it's not wonky. I never liked my squares until I saw this video.Once again Thank You So Much.

[@lisalollipop2108]

Love watching how people do granny squares. And I join my yarn exactly how you do, I just think it gives it a stronger start.

[@carmenlaboy8760]

Beautiful work, very clean ending, love the way you explained the steps, thanks you for sharing, and for your time. I'm going to try the way you crochet this granny square, I find it different from the others' DIY square grannies. Thank you for sharing. Loved ❤😊

[@webdarling]

I was looking for a reversible granny, abd gained another skill 😊 thanks so much!

[@claudetemoraes5237]

I have no words to thank you enough for the tip you gave us . Flipping is the tip !! I made a sweater with a big Granny Square and it got all twisted ... I asked the teacher and I asked Google about it and nobody could explain me about this mystery ... Until I found you ... Thank God for your life. You are super !!!!

[@avahayes7403]

I really enjoy your videos, I like your humour and chatting.Im an experienced crocheter,but always happy to learn new things,crocheting is a continual learning experience

[@lanasalikova6414]

fantastic job - very easy to follow - you are the "granny square" Queen !!!

[@debbieschilder5266]

Hello from South Africa I do much wanted to learn how to crochet and today I'm do glad I found your channel and I'm learning from you do off tomorrow to buy some wool and a crochet hook thank you so much.

[@rachelsin1950]

Thankyou for the clear concise instruction and charming commentary

[@sereathabracely920]

I'm so glad to see someone else use the first dc instead of the chain! I'm doing the happy dance!💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@sakhi459]

You seem like the Bob Ross of crochet. And I mean that in the best way possible! 💗💗

[@johnsonandjohnson7298]

Oh I'm so glad that you just showed up on my thread ! You have a very special touch. And I love your color choices and your advice.. You have a new subscriber . I do can't wait to try making your stuff.. 🥰🤗💛🧡💚💙💜❤️

[@lalalee8312]

Thank you! I just did my first granny square and it came out perfect!

[@julietong1418]

Thank you so much for the learning lesson today. Your crochet is the neatest I ever saw. You are so right about the flipping with each row. It gives the stability to the project that I never got. I have only completed one baby blanket and it looks so so floppy compared to yours. Now you have given me reason to try another. Have you any tips about choosing your yarn texture and appropriate hook size. I have no time to experiment as I’m 95 y o……..Gratefully appreciated

[@GloriaHopf]

Such a chirpy chat. I love your colours and I'll definitely be back for more crocheting along ❤

[@shirleyannpearman2826]

Hi, Very good explanation of tutorial of a granny square. Bravo! 👏Thank you. ❤🧶🪡🧵

[@joancollier4488]

Brilliantly clear instructions..thank you..I love your channel!

[@hazeldmello5800]

Now I know why my granny squares are wonky. Thanks a lot. Best wishes from New Zealand 💞

[@wendytu7868]

Thank you for the simple instructions 🙂💖

[@GloriaHopf]

Thats true. And i like the look of it better too. It seems to be more textured when you flip the work

[@geena6]

I hold the yarn across my middle finger, that’s what I’ve been doing since young and have never come across a tutorial where they hold the yarn on their middle finger . I thought it affected your tension, although it never has with me. I’m so happy I came across your excellent tutorial.. I will be filling you tutorials from now on .. Thankyou so much ❤

[@artemisia4034]

Thanks for this FANTASTIC tutorial and video. You are fabulous and you explain it so well. Now I know why my other squares are a wee bit wonky. I am excited about my new order of cotton yarn to make colorful combinations and make a blanket.

[@aryixa]

this is such an amazing tutorial, thankyou so much 😭😭💕💕

[@kashmirakarande2892]

Your tutorial really helped me a lott!! Thanksss a lott❤❤❤

[@claratrujillo1206]

I am new to your channel. I enjoy your tutorial for a granny square. Thanks for sharing step by step instructions made it easy to follow. Have a great day and happy crocheting.♥️

[@kathybaker6798]

Can’t wait to try this technique! Thanks for sharing

[@wifeymamanana9]

Thank you so much for this informative video!!! I kinda got hints that after the ring was made, it was basically repeat of the first actual square so I kinda left you 🤣 I watched til the 3rd round to make sure but then I just went with it. I used bolder colors, bright yellow, orange, green, red and blue, and mind turned out beautiful!!!!! I'm not sure which I like better, this granny or the sunburst granny!!!

[@nautikrallcrochet]

Yep, it is 😅 -that’s kind of the beauty of granny squares, once started they’re very easy and can even be meditative. Just go on forever and ever. I flip flop between the granny, starbursts and sunbursts. They’re all beautiful in their own right ☺️ Happy crocheting!

[@carmenrodriguez-vs3kt]

Hi. Excellent explanation and tips. What's the hook size used for this granny? Thkns

[@bringouturdead9]

You hold the yarn the way I do! I never see people hold it across their middle finger.

[@nautikrallcrochet]

And my first name is Mallory!! Must be a thing 😃

[@JoyfulHippy]

I do.

[@deborahcomrie6671]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you. ❤

[@willie_gamer4569]

Thank you so much. I will start doing this.

[@arezouha3771]

You made it easy for me with this good tutorial video 😃😃😃

[@faithross1179]

I like the u explain how to close from the start of the square

[@MsAmericanMaid]

Thank you for the tips. I really liked the weaving in the tails one and will be using it quite often.

[@dragonfly2934]

Very nice work thanks for sharing ⭐️🤩⭐️🤩⭐️👋🤗♥️

[@Tinacrafts2]

Thank you SO much for this video. Lots of good tips/tricks. Is there a "written" description of your method please? I'm not always by a computer or tablet and it'd be nice to have this reminder of front/back etc. Well done!!

[@nautikrallcrochet]

Yes there is! Here’s the link on my website: www.nautikrallcrochet.com/blog-freepatterns/docksidesquaresthrow

[@Tinacrafts2]

@@nautikrallcrochet You’re the best!!

[@5877user]

Your color selections are so beautiful. Is there a certain color choice technique that you use??

[@msgrooves]

Thank you so much, you explained it so well ❤

[@libertyquerol7924]

Thank you very much, I found your tutorial easy to follow and very relaxing. You’re an excellent teacher. 😃

[@brendakatko8286]

I love your tutorial and you have a pleasant voice😊 how do you choose your colors?

[@darlenedumais1851]

Just seen your pattern today for the first time and I like it. What I’m doing I am working with one color with simply soft yarn in pink to make my niece a baby blanket. I like how you chain 2 at the beginning , I don’t chain in between , and the 3dc ch2 3dc on the corner I only ch1. When I turn, I turn and slip stitch in the hole between the 3dc, then ch2, and resume all the way around and sl st to the top of the 1st dc. 🧶❤️👍awesome this is my new way of doing it thank you for sharing your pattern.

[@barbarawinkelman478]

Hi! Love your tutorials... Very clear and helpful. I have a question about how to avoid the spiraling when using a single color of yarn and creating a large granny square blanket.

[@nautikrallcrochet]

Hi Barbara! I have a tutorial for that too-just made it the other day 😅 check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHyboJSFbtmri8U Happy crocheting 🥰

[@NgaTran-hm8zu]

Thank you , I just finish mine ❤👏🏻

[@danielegiraud7461]

Hi, very beautyfull square ! How many balls or skeins of wool are necessary for a plaid ( sofa ), or a blanket for a 2 places bed? Thank you !

[@lindsaycooke5587]

Great tutorial thank you for the time too show us

[@lyoness84]

Do you have a tutorial for doing a similar granny square, but all in the same color, so you're not cutting your yarn and starting with new yarn for each row?

[@yolandabyers-goodwin2349]

Thank you so much. New subscriber ❤

[@danielegiraud7461]

How many material do you use to do a blanket or a plaid? Thank you for the answer. Danièle from France.

[@HS-ih3bh]

Yes i did enjoy it ❤

[@ritatannehill7487]

If you don’t flip the squares there is a definite right and wrong side - if you flip the squares they are reversible

[@faithross1179]

It's better when u flip it it looks nice

[@5877user]

Even if you don’t flip between rows and it may look like it curves to the right, wouldn’t it just straighten out once you use the project like a blanket or sweater or bag, etc?

[@theresagyecsek8785]

Hi..what size is your finished 5 round granny square in inches please?

[@neetakhurana7849]

So nice

[@lauracrispell8012]

how big is the finished square? I want to make a throw blanket out of them and was wondering how many squares 50 and 60 inches would be :)

[@browneyelady6726]

What do you do when it's a solid color?

[@JustLikeAFlower]

This not beginner friendly but i refuse to stop yet

[@nancyhessler3358]

Hi if not changing colors do you still need to flip the square over?

[@nautikrallcrochet]

Hi Nancy! Yes! Flipping the square is what maintains the perfect squared shape. If you don’t flip each round-as your square grows you’ll end up with slanting/twisting of the stitches.

[@Skylersproudmom]

Really love your videos! Just found and subscribed to your channel tonight and I’ve watched every video! Thanks

[@lindaconway3112]

Where can I get that kind of yarn

[@myriams9]

Does it work if I don't have to change colors? how do I start a new row in the corner?

[@winningnumbers]

so... at the very end, when finished, please tell me which is the right side please?

[@Katevh09]

Where do you buy your yarn pleas

[@ALJD.D]

Idk what I'm doing wrong, at the start (the red part on yours) when I try to finish it, it makes 5 little hole things instead of 4 I even re did half of it to try to fix it. I think I'm just stupid idek

[@beverlywheeler]

When I weave in my ends as I go, if I make a mistake (which happens often) I can't find the end and I have to end up cutting the work that I just did.

[@elizabethniven5447]

What weight is your yarn ?

[@theresacontreras8315]

What do you mean by “flip”?

[@JoAnnPenna]

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[@AliBaba-ke5jn]

Hi. Why flip the square? Can't you join on the first side?

[@queenwhite4831]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! One question though, why do we start with 2 dc only, when we continue with 3 all around? After the first row, my square looks nothing like a square. :(

[@nautikrallcrochet]

You start with 2 dc because the starting Ch counts as the first dc (ch 2 + 2dc = 3dc total). It will not effect the round or the following round-I would go back and try again.

[@queenwhite4831]

@@nautikrallcrochet Oh yes, I should've realized that! And yes, I did start over, and I got it much better the second time. :) I just wasn't sure whether I'd gone wrong at the very start. Thank you!

[@juliemorisette911]

How do I continue if I dont change colors. Please

[@GrannyBeeCrochets]

You slip stitch to the next corner

[@justagramma]

can y..ou make it larger

[@PeachesCream-hh8mz]

Rarely I see a crocheter show a non wonky granny square without changing color. Can you or anyone share a non wonky granny square without changing color? That is yet to be seen….

[@nautikrallcrochet]

Hey! I do actually have a tutorial for that but it’s a private video as part of a paid pattern. However-all you do is chain up 2 once you’ve joined your round. So instead of cutting yarn-ch 2 , turn and on you go! ❤

[@carolking5755]

Can you make it solid

[@nautikrallcrochet]

Absolutely! I actually have a tutorial for that here: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHyboJSFbtmri8U Best, M

[@carloswilliams6479]

can you go a little slower with doing the loops of double crochet and how you do it overall slow learner here

[@lizcollinson2692]

Of all the things to really stick, its yarn barf. 😂

[@katblevins8736]

This is diffinitly NOT a beginners video! 😢

[@eleanorjohnson7997]

Thank you for the tutorial but you need to talk way freaking louder

[@Kiss_My_Art]

Some really good tips here, Thank You ...I'm off to make a bomb proof blanket ! 💣💣💣

[@theresagyecsek8785]

Hi..what size is your finished 5 round granny square in inches please?