Crochet Granny Squares for beginners
Learn to hook up an easy Granny Square with me, Mary Matthews. This is a beginner friendly tutorial so let’s get going ... once you start, you’ll be hooked !!!
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Very clear instructions I have learnt a lot❤
@marymatthewshandmade4720
11 ай бұрын
I’m so pleased that you found it useful 🥰👏👏x
Girl, I can't thank you enough. I've been scouring through videos for days now. Finally i made my first granny square. Lots of loveeeee 💖
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so glad Poppy .... thank you for your comments ... welcome to your new ‘granny square’ addiction 🥰🧶🧶🧶🎄
Thank you Mary! I have just done my first granny square in gold yarn! I’m going to put an electric candle on it. Thank you so much for your clear explanations! Have a nice day!
@marymatthewshandmade4720
Жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so pleased Sophie .... the first of many, I’m sure 👍👏🧶x
@sophieducouret9801
Жыл бұрын
@@marymatthewshandmade4720 Yes, for sure! and I will maybe do a blanket as you suggest! It brings me so much joy to follow your tutorials! They are so simple! And now, I’m ready for a long day of work! 😊 Have a nice day Mary! 😽
@marymatthewshandmade4720
Жыл бұрын
Have a wonderful day Sophie 🌸
@sophieducouret9801
Жыл бұрын
@@marymatthewshandmade4720 Thanks!
With your extremely relaxing voice I finally understood everything. Thank you so much!
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome... I’m so glad that you found the tutorial helpful 🥰👍xxx
What a wonderful clear and helpful video. Your voice is so calming so it helped me not get flummoxed - I am now the proud owner of 3 granny squares already ❤ 💙
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amanda ... I’m so pleased that you found this useful ... keep going 👍🥰🥰xx
Thank you for making it so easy to follow! I am a beginner after teaching myself in lockdown, the square was something I have not been able to do, and now I can! Thank you! 😊
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Laura ... I’m so pleased that you found the tutorial helpful ... the granny square is my favourite 🥰🧶
Thank you for this tutorial...I've just crocheted my first granny square 😄. It was just the right speed and you were so clear and the footage of what you were doing was at just the right distance too. Thank you xx
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome... I’m so glad you found the video helpful... you’ll be ‘hooked’ now !! Keep going and you’ll soon have a blanket .. enjoy xxxx
Thank u for showing Ur video u explained it all really well and I enjoyed Ur video,thank you👌💖
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brenda ... I’m so glad that you enjoyed the video 🥰🧶x
Finally a simple explanation that I think ecen I may be able to follow. Always wanted to try this! Thank you
@marymatthewshandmade4720
Жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so pleased Leyla that you found this tutorial helpful ... enjoy making those squares 👍😉🧶x
I just wanted to let you know that after watching zillions of KZread videos, you are the only one that I was able to learn the Granny and Solid Granny Square.. thank you all the way from the US..
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Oh bless you ... thank you so much for your lovely comment and well done !!! Keep up the good work ... you’ll be addicted now 🥰👍👏xxx
You made this look so easy to make and it was an easy way to follow and make great teacher Thankyou. I have just made my first multi coloured granny square . 👍😀
@marymatt1967
4 жыл бұрын
Well done lovely 🥰🥰🥰xxx
Wonderful, clear instruction. Thank you!
Hi Mary I'm not a beginner as at 72 been crocheting all my life but I wanted to say you explain the granny square the best I've seen, I have subscribed,, looking. Forward to watching your other videos, ❤❤
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Deborah .... I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for subscribing 🥰🥰xx
Massive thumbs up👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 thank you Mary Excellent tutorial 😊😊😊😊🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Oooh I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it 🥰🥰🌸🌸xxx
Thanks! Grazie!! The Best tutorial I've never seen! Now it is clear! Fabolous
@marymatthewshandmade4720
Жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so pleased Marina 👍🧶🥰x
Excellent! I've had to write it all down for now, but so clearly explained. I've wanted create one of these for over 20 years! (I'm now 50!) UK terminology too. Thank you Mary. From a UK knitter!
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so glad Lisa ... keep practicing and you’ll soon have a blanket 🥰👍🧶🧶xx
Ty made it so easy to do,blacket here we come x
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome Dianne .... enjoy 🥰🧶🧶xx
Crystal clear tutorial...thanks, Mary!😊
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mary 🥰🥰xx
Very well explained and pleased to hear UK terminology used.
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Jean Woolsey thank you xx I’m so glad you found it helpful xx
@jenniferbrighty5120
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree with you Great to see someone using UK terminology.. This is definitely the best video ever 😂 .
absolutely the BEST instructions. thank you
@marymatthewshandmade4720
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ... I’m glad you found it useful lovely 🥰☺️☀️☀️☀️☀️xxxxx
I loved the way hoy explained it.....I'll try yo make a blanket during quarantine ....thanks from Chile 🇨🇱
@marymatthewshandmade4720
4 жыл бұрын
Alejandra San Martin thank you... I’m glad you enjoyed the video .... have a go and enjoy working on your blanket 🥰👍xxxx
Very helpful
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad Alishba 🧶🧶
oh man, I've watched and tried to follow at least 5-6 granny square tutorials and failed everytime until your video. I finally made my first granny square succesfully and I can't wait to make more 🎉🎉
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Oh well done Megan .... I’m so pleased ... you’ll soon be addicted !! 🥰🥰🥰👍👍xx
Hi there Mary 😊 Nice too meet you I'm Jan I'm also from th e UK Buckinghamshire (female) I have just subscribed to your tutorials. If I can just explain I have learnt how to do Crochet made lots of Granny Squares in the past. But I suffer with Anxiety & Depression but I really find that Crochet helps. But I'm back in the situation where I Cannot remember hardly anything at all. But hopefully You will be able to help Me please 😊😊😊😊😊 🌹🌹🌹
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there Janet and welcome xxx It certainly is a great mindful hobby to immerse yourself in .... oooh yes, have a look at my crochet playlist ... I’ll be uploading granny stitch bunting at the weekend as well 🥰🥰🥰🌸🌸🌸🌸xxx
@janetcozens4623
3 жыл бұрын
@@marymatthewshandmade4720 thank you so much Mary🌹🌹🌹
Best video I have came across yet. My granny square is now finally actually square! Thank you so much!!
@marymatthewshandmade4720
4 жыл бұрын
Summer Dehner You are so welcome xx I’m glad you found it helpful xx ... enjoy 😉🥰💕
Just watched your video. I am a beginner . Your way of explaining is too good. Thanks
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Syed ... I’m so glad that you found the video helpful 🥰🥰
Thank you for these really clear instructions. I've followed along (with a bit of pausing) and just made my first granny square!! You're a great teacher. X
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much Amanda ... I’m so pleased you enjoyed the tutorial.... welcome to the wonderful world of granny squares 🥰👏👏👏👏👏xx
Thank you so much, this is a brilliant tutorial! So clear! I have just made my first ever granny square
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
You’re so very welcome ... you’ll be addicted now !!! Enjoy 🥰🌸xxx
great tutorial!! thank you so much! 👍👋👋😊
@marymatthewshandmade4720
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome ... I’m so glad that you enjoyed the tutorial 🥰🥰 x
I'm a begginer and thank you so much for your video!! I am crocheting for 3 weeks and you explained it so clear that after 3 granny squares and I can already make my own without watching again the video!! amazing work!!
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Celina xx I’m so glad that you enjoyed the video and welcome to the wonderful world of ‘granny squares’ 🥰🌸💕xxxx
Thank you. Such clear instructions. I am participating in a Granny Along and your tutorial has been very helpful.
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Silvia .. I’m so glad that you found it useful. Ooooh a ‘Granny Along’ sounds great ... enjoy 🥰🥰xx
I love this beautiful stich you made it easy for me to understand thank you for sharing God bless you
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Steva Lind you’re so welcome... I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🥰xxx
Love your tutorial!! Thank you ❤️
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
You’re so very welcome .... I’m glad you enjoyed it ☀️🥰xx
Thank you REALLY MUCH🥰 my granny square turned out awesome and I hope it'll soon become a cardigan!☺️
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome .... I’m so glad that you found the video helpful 🥰🧶🧶
Will be making my own first ever Granny square soon.
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
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Thank you very much it was so easy to follow. I am going to do lots of them in various colours.
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you ... I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial.... enjoy making your granny squares xx🥰🥰
Thank you so much! Helped tremendously
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found the tutorial helpful Sierra xx🥰🥰
Great instruction!😊thanks much!!
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ... I’m so glad that you found this useful 🥰👍🥰xx
Hi Mary, thankyou so much for sharing this video tutorial on Granny Square. Thankyou for using UK terminology. It is great to see someone who does this. Will definitely be using this video tutorial on my next Granny Square. Happy New Year, I hope you have a Great Year. Take care and stay safe. Jen ( in Lancashire) 💕❤🙂 Just subscribed to your Channel. ❤❤
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jennifer .... I’m so glad that you enjoyed the tutorial ... enjoy your granny squares and welcome to my channel 🥰🧶🧶🧶
Brilliant, thank you👍
@marymatthewshandmade4720
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome xxx
thank you so much!! this was very helpful :)
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Emma ... I’m so pleased that you found it useful 🥰🥰xx
Thank you for this really clear tutorial for making a granny square. I haven't crochet for many years, and this has helped me immensely to start again and refresh my memory, during the lockdown !!
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comments Marie ... I’m so glad that you found this tutorial helpful and that you’ve found a creative outlet to enjoy over this lockdown .... enjoy and stay safe xx🥰
Really helpful.....thanks!!
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome... I’m so glad that you found it helpful 🥰🥰x
Very explanatory.. Thanks soo much All the way from nigeria
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Maryanne Aluhumile I’m glad you found the video helpful Maryanne 🥰🥰
👋very nice and helpful lesson 👍, your voice is very sweet 👌💐
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sangita 🥰 ... I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial xx
Très bien expliqué pour une débutante -very good explained
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Gladys 🥰🧶🧶
Loooooooooooove
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Renee 🥰🥰
I am awful at the beginning of my squares gonna watch and try to follow along
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
Yes do 👍👍🥰
Very clear enjoyable tutorial, you were recommended by Karen sew little time... :))
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🥰🥰 ... I’m so glad that you enjoyed the tutorial ... have fun 🥰🥰xx
thank you the best
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Audrey D thank you ... I’m so glad you found it helpful xxx
Wooop wooop
where on Earth did you find your silicone eyed needle? its wonderful and I cannot find anything anywhere? thank you for your lessons.
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you lovely comments 🥰🥰 ..... I’ve added a list of links in the description box of the video for you .... they are ‘knit pro’ needles .... they come in a set of 3 and I use them all the time ... so easy to thread 👍🥰🥰 xx
Hi, I loved your tutorial :) I was just wondering what I can do to make the gaps smaller?
@marymatthewshandmade4720
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed the tutorial Emilia ..... traditional granny squares tend to be a bit gappy I’m afraid ... you could try a ‘solid Granny square’ .... kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4OZlbCKncirds4.html 🥰👏👏👏👏
@dianephipps4428
2 жыл бұрын
To make my gaps smaller, I only chain 2 for the corners (not 3), and I don't do any chains inbetween the clusters of 3 trebles, I just go straight into the next hole along the edge. Works for me and I am only a beginner.
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May i ask what’s the size of the needle ?
@marymatthewshandmade4720
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there .... the darning needle from ‘knit pro’ and it’s a 2.25mm eye ... I got mine in a set of 3 from amazon xx