The CONTROVERSIAL Granny Square: the birth of an ICON

[@CactusLadyCreation]

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[@aliengeo]

I appreciate granny squares as a novice crocheter because they're versatile and nicely delineated. You get lots of easy wins as opposed to larger patterns, and if you have to change plans, you don't have to lose weeks or months of work. Let's say I had big ideas for a holiday sweater, but later realized there's no way I'll be done in time... after I've already made half the pattern. Using a standard crochet pattern, I now have an awkward half a sweater. Using a granny square pattern, I now have a scarf.

[@CactusLadyCreation]

So true and exactly right 🤗✨

[@jam_is_jammin]

My favorite thing about the granny square is I know I can finish one in a short amount of time. I can learn a new stitch or a new skill and complete something without having to commit to a whole project.

[@CactusLadyCreation]

I know right! And that's really cool - It's a great way to learn new techniques ✨💕

[@deborahm4484]

Hi from Ireland and thank you for this great video.i love granny squares the colour combinations are endless you can get a lot done over a period of time and they mount up.i have blankets and throws all over the place .I also make for family members.i really enjoyed learning about the granny history.💖💖💖

[@joiedevivre2005]

I love them! To me, granny squares are pure, warm & cozy nostalgia. Excellent video!

[@CactusLadyCreation]

I do as well 🤗 thanks so much 💕

[@karenmorgan1708]

My first crochet project was a granny square blanket. This was in the eighties and over the years I was sorry to see it lose popularity. Now it’s back in style and I’m loving it !! Thank you for all this granny info 🥰

[@CactusLadyCreation]

ooh how fun - I'm glad you enjoyed. It's amazing how they come back in style, isn't it?! 🤗

[@Yearofthesnack]

Very interesting.

[@CactusLadyCreation]

I know right! ✨ I thought so too

[@Yearofthesnack]

​@@CactusLadyCreationthis seems like a college research paper. So well done. Imho.

[@CactusLadyCreation]

@@Yearofthesnack Thanks so much 🤗✨

[@echozines]

This is so interesting! Thank you for making this video. I only got into granny squares very recently (been crocheting on and off for many years but never tried GSs before) and your channel has already helped and inspired me a lot!

[@CactusLadyCreation]

Thanks so much ✨ I'm so glad you have found some inspiration here and decided to give them a try! 🤗

[@alainamoon]

Watching this as I am finishing the granny square blanket my grandma started in the 70's then set aside. I have all of the original yarn to complete it. Thank you for this fascinating history.

[@tracymgregory]

I ❤❤ Granny Squares! I have for 30+ years! Granny for life! Good video! I love seeing the old style squares/fashion! 😍

[@callistehawke9213]

Thanks for all this history, it was very interesting to me. I've been crocheting for 60 years and have made many a granny square! I enjoy them in all their amazing variety.

[@candi5353]

I just made a granny square blanket for my daughter. I enjoyed it because the square are easy and I can put it down and not lose my place. It was a lot of fun. It look we a week to make. I made 49 squares 8” and I used 5 colors.

[@poppyseeds1844]

Last year I made a whopper of a granny square aghan. Let's have variety!

[@emmadarwiche8078]

Very well done. Very interesting. I am not a big fan, though I appreciate the history and adaptability of the granny square. 😊

[@CactusLadyCreation]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching 🤗 It's very interesting indeed ✨

[@sierrasukalski2133]

Fascinating! Amazing video! 😍

[@aliciawilliams2996]

I learned some new things about granny squares. What an interesting history ❤ thanks

[@britneygriffin6704]

I'm a knitter who decided to try and learn to crochet as well. The granny square is the easiest thing for me to learn so far, and they are so fun with all the colors. I love that there are so many projects you can make with them. Which is good for me, since it is the only thing I have been able to perfect so far. Lol

[@CactusLadyCreation]

I totally agree - they're so fun! 😊

[@LyraStitchery]

According to Just Vintage Crochet the Granny Stitch started out as the Van Dyke stitch.

[@CactusLadyCreation]

Interesting, thanks for sharing that! ✨

[@stitchaspellMilan]

I have a funny relationship to granny squares. I think I don’t really like them, but I’m always drawn to them. I was crocheting in the ‘70s so there’s certainly a nostalgic feeling for them. But then I also love the more modern ‘Square Scramble Sweater’ (on Ravelry) for instance. I do enjoy seeing how they’re re-envisioned every generation or so. They’re a simple yet infinitely adaptable motif. 🧶🦋

[@CactusLadyCreation]

That totally makes sense - and yea I love seeing how creators reinvent them 🤗✨

[@Honeybee-Hedgehog-Designs]

Love ❤the granny squares glad they are back

[@bridgetloosen1188]

I love ,love,love😊 granny squares.❤

[@CactusLadyCreation]

ikr they're the best! 🤗✨

[@sinaf.2866]

Happy Thanksgiving to your family!❤

[@CactusLadyCreation]

Thank you so much and happy Thanksgiving to you as well! 💕🤗

[@Fickji]

I don't hate the granny square. I'm just adverse to some of the color choices used in the making of them.

[@CactusLadyCreation]

lol fine distinction - I totally get it ✨

[@blufaerie]

I have made Granny square ponchos, hats, afghans, you name it!

[@montanalilac]

I absolutely loathe granny squares! I think it’s because I connect it with the horrible styles of the 60s and 70s. Plus, my own granny made me one of those gawdawful vests every year out of super cheap Red Heart acrylic. You know the one that every elementary kid wore on school picture day through the 70s, the one big continuous square for front and back with small squares over the shoulders. I am a crochet maniac and am never even tempted to use the traditional granny square. Thanks for all the history! ❤

[@emgregory528]

Anything Granny is in imo. Cause I miss my grandma and I love anything vintage or that looks vintage.

[@CactusLadyCreation]

how lovely 💕✨ gotta love them right!

[@LyraStitchery]

I am not a fan of thr Granny Square but I am using my scraps to make a continous Granny square blanket.

[@CactusLadyCreation]

I love using it for that as well for sure 🤗

[@AllezVous222]

Neither chic nor tacky.

[@ladyflimflam]

Nope. Granny squares are horrible, always, in all applications. They always look like happy hands at home.

[@CactusLadyCreation]

lol well there you go - hence why they're controversial.