Even if a granny square is the only thing that you can crochet there are tons of things that you can do with that one item. This post has twenty examples but first let’s talk a little about what people think about grannies.
Crochet Questions of the Day
This year I’ve resumed the daily Crochet Question of the Day that I sporadically did via social networking last year. I’m more organized about it this year, αν και, so each day you will be able to find the question (and answer it if you wish) via multiple channels including Facebook, G και Κελάδημα. The easiest way to keep up with the daily questions is probably to follow and check the Ερώτηση πλέκω του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου ημέρας που έχω δημιουργήσει. I mention this because one of the recent questions allowed people to share their thoughts on granny squares and people definitely had some opinions!
What Do People Think About Granny Squares?
All I asked was “what is your opinion on granny squares?” The answers were varied of course. A lot of people said that they like granny squares. A few said that they love them. A couple said that they hate them. Many said that they cut their teeth on granny squares and so feel that they have their place or that they are nostalgic for them as a result.
Here were some of the most colorful answers people shared:
- Irene Lundgaard λέει: “I love granny squares, they are accessible, recognisable and can be great fun to make, particularly fun when expanded on the original theme!”
- Danielle Branch λέει: “I cut my crochet teeth on granny squares; I’ve done enough to make it to the moon and back! I’ve recently discovered that my problem with granny squares is actually the various color combos. A granny square with two or three different colors at the most is ok!”
- Pretty Little Homemade Things λέει: “I do love a granny square, especially when I don’t feel like concentrating on a pattern.”
- Dana Bincer λέει: “Definitely have mixed feelings. Σε γενικές…it they are created as a stash buster…I’m not thrilled with them. But if they are used in a large project with nice color selection…I find myself swooning!”
- Gina Stroh λέει: “They scare me – lol. It is the joining I am freaked out about.” I hear you Gina; I hate joining. Julie A. Rogers said the same thing, that she likes crocheting them but doesn’t like sewing them together. One good resource to check out is Attic 24′s Join as You Go Squares Tutorial so at least you’re not joining a bunch of squares all at once at the end of a project.
- Julie E. Pheifer λέει: “Ugh. no matter the color palette, για μένα, they give crochet a bad name.” Και Pink Peppercorns agreed saying: “IMHO, granny squares and afghans are the reasons people cringe when I tell them that I crochet.”
20 Τα πράγματα μπορείτε να κάνετε με ένα Granny Square
1. Μεγάλη Κουβέρτα Granny Square
The most common item that people mentioned making with the granny square was a blanket made up of multiple squares. Ωστόσο, as I mentioned above, I’m not a fan of joining a lot of squares so I prefer to make large granny square blankets. Usually I’ll crochet a large square and then add rows to the top and bottom to make a rectangular blanket of the right size.
2. Granny Square Rugs
I previously crocheted four large granny squares that I was using for rugs in my hallway. Just crochet them to the right size and then add a no-slip backing to them.
3. Granny Square Ottoman Slipcover
This pattern is in Sarah London’s Granny Square Love βιβλίο βελονάκι.
4. Granny Squares Scarf
I had made a bunch of double-stranded granny squares and decided to turn them into a γιαγιά τετράγωνο μαντήλι.
5. Granny Square Coasters
Single granny squares make great coasters! Create sets of them and give them as gifts with wine glasses or mugs. Put two together and you’ve got a mug rug like this one that I made.
6. Granny Square Wrap
Put two crochet granny squares back to back. Join them with single crochet … or add some rows of crochet in between the two pieces to make a rectangle. You’ve got a granny wrap!
7. Granny Squares Cowl
The same technique used to make the granny wrap can also make a cowl; just make it smaller.
8. Granny Square Stool Cover
I have seen a lot of people making granny square covers for stools lately, including vintage stools and IKEA stools. My Rose Valley has a tutorial βελονάκι for the ones shown above.
9. Seat Cover
You can make any granny square a seat cover for any chair as long as you make it the right size. You can use ribbon ties to make sure that the seat cover doesn’t slip off the chair.
10.. Rearview Mirror Charm
Hang a small granny square from your rearview mirror to celebrate your love of crochet (assuming you live in a state where you are allowed to have things hanging from the rearview mirror!)
11. Granny Square Pillows
I crochet a large granny square, then fold the corners into themselves and seam them shut around a pillow.
12. Crochet Envelopes or Gift Bags
The same process I use to make pillows can be made sans stuffing to create a granny square envelope or gift bag.
13. Σκυλάκι πουλόβερ
Ο βελονάκι πουλόβερ σκύλου I made for Betty, ένα Lion Brand free crochet pattern, is basically just two large granny squares.
14. Granny Square Applique
The granny square can be used as an applique on any other item / σχέδιο. Here it’s decor on a single crochet bag I made.
15. Πλέκω ρολόι τοίχου
This granny square wall clock is one of many crochet clocks by crocheTime. Βλέπω 20 sensational crochet clocks here.
16. Granny Square Gloves
I think that these granny square gloves are surprisingly cute. They’re a pattern in the book Πλέκω σε κανέναν χρόνο by Melody Griffiths.
17. Granny Square Dishcloth
Any item that is naturally square is great for a granny square pattern!
18. Granny Square Purse
Two granny squares and a strap make a granny tote or purse. Αυτό είναι ένα Δωρεάν Pattern βελονάκι from Jo-Ann. There’s another free pattern on Ravelry showing a shorter strap.
19. Granny Square Shirt
Pardon My Chaos has a free crochet pattern for this adorable granny square top.
20. Granny Square Art
I’m a huge fan of turning any crochet that you make into hanging art on canvas, framed art or floor art. This was the start of one of my crochet art projects. But even just a single granny square framed on an interesting paper background could make a great piece of art for the crocheter’s home!
Other Granny Square Articles of Interest
- Yarnbombing Los Angeles is covering an entire museum facade with granny squares!
- 5 Variations on the Granny Square Pattern (and history of the term Granny Square)
- Looks Like a Granny But It’s a Fabric
Έτσι, I’ll ask again for those who haven’t answered yet or people who want to elaborate on their previous thoughts, what do you think of the granny square?
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