I love how you break down the instructions and you don’t assume that people know any of the terms. Your camera angle is perfect because the shot is clear and nice and close. The other thing you do great is that you stopped and, with the needle showed where to put the hook. You understand that for beginners all of the holes look the same. To further reach all of your learners you have notes typed on the video. It’s clear how much effort you put into your tutorials. Just an observation from a teacher…and a student of crochet. Thank you!

@erica_arndt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm so glad it was helpful!

@praiseworship8158

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with Ninette. Awesome teacher

@greysalati4663

Жыл бұрын

@@erica_arndt would it be possible to chain one instead of 2 on a corner to provide a more complete and less holey looking product?

@baftanifarzaneh4741

Жыл бұрын

Hello, dear friend, I also have motif training on my channel. Thank you for being with me on my channel

@erica_arndt

Жыл бұрын

Sure, give it a try and see if you like it better! :)

THIS IS THE FIRST VIDEO IVE FOUND THAT ● IS CLOSE UP ENOUGH and ● GOES SLOWLY ENOUGH to re-learn from years ago and teach my granddaughters! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!

@erica_arndt

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! :)

@randilowery9669

3 ай бұрын

I 100% agree!!! This is, BY FAR, one of the EASIEST patterns I have ever found to follow! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR COMPREHENSIVE, AND YET SIMPLIFIED, STYLE OF DEMONSTRATING CROCHET PATTERNS! YOU HAVE A GIFT, THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!!! ❤

@randilowery9669

3 ай бұрын

I will MOST DEFINITELY be "blocking" my squares (I had never heard of this before, I learned so much from your video, and I am by no means a newbie to crocheting- I was taught by my grandmother as a young girl, which I am nowhere near any longer, LMAO!)

This is legitimately the best ever beginner tutorial for a granny square. I thank you young kind lady for taking your time to do this!

@saschaaaaaai

Жыл бұрын

I agree! Never understood any other ones

@marchbaby370

10 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@TraciSeibert

5 ай бұрын

Agree! Happy crocheting

@annabelvandam6664

5 ай бұрын

This is the video that taught me crochet. The first video I can actually follow along!

@becky8233

4 ай бұрын

One very small granny square was the beginning of what started to be a college dorm bed when my daughter was in school. When it was meant to to be finished for her graduation, I kept on with it and it turned into a wedding gift for when she got married, after school. At that time it had become a king size blanket. I made a second one, same size for one of my sons .. Very satisfying. While working on them, the blankets went with me to many Dr appointments for myself....crochet pouch and all 👍👍👍

I'm a knitter and have always been confused by granny squares, but finally (!!!) with your video I understand! Thank you!!!!!!!

@rahrahh89

4 ай бұрын

Likewise! I'm a knitter who's been struggling with crochet and this was the first video ever to get me to make a successful granny square lol

You are the first creator that has made it possible for me to FINALLY learn how I can do, not only a granny square but also switch colors. I love how in depth you go and that you follow through the entire project. Absolutely LOVE that you put the instructions on the top of video too while doing that particular stitch. You’re an amazing teacher, thank you so so much 🥹!

@erica_arndt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad the video was helpful!! :) Make sure to share your project so I can see!

@ThiccGamerChicc95

Жыл бұрын

I want to learn to crochet and I came to KZread to start watching some tutorials. I saw your comment and this is amazing! I can’t wait to finish this video now!! Not a lot of creators follow through like that.

@shabbygirlmosaics

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. Tonight I made my first successful granny square thanks to this video🎉

@janeanndouglas9231

8 ай бұрын

🎉

@yunamartin3406

7 ай бұрын

@@shabbygirlmosaics your weird

I’m typing this comment after completing my FIRST ever granny square. And I just want to say THANK YOU. You made it so easy to follow along. I am grateful!!

@erica_arndt

4 ай бұрын

Great job! I'm so glad the tutorial was helpful!

@bhavanigudee7428

11 күн бұрын

Thank u very much. It was made easy.please tell me about the yarn. Longing to make lots

I love the idea of doing one giant granny square for a blanket… I may try that 🧶

My husband is out of the country and my daughter went off to college and I'm suddenly finding needlework in the evening is JUST THE THING. Thank you for this fun and crystal clear tutorial, you helped my granny squares look much less wonky than the ones I tried to make last night. I'll be back for more! Thank you.

This is such a clear video - love that you wrote the instructions on the top as you crocheted the block- and did it through the entire block - you were super patient and repetitive - loved that. I’m a crochet newbie and I totally feel like I can do this now. I think making a bag is a great idea - can’t wait to see it. Thanks so much for this tutorial! .

@LifeHacksbyStacy

2 жыл бұрын

All of this above! I want to have my kids do it with me. They don’t understand when I tell them. Maybe they will like this!

@baftanifarzaneh4741

Жыл бұрын

Hello, dear friend, I also have motif training on my channel. Thank you for being with me on my channel

Once thing you've done that no other person has done in their tutorials that I've seen is show how the part you're working on fits into the final product. It's actually so helpful. All these terms mean nothing to a beginner if the person doesn't explain how they work! At least to me. Thanks!

literally the only person on youtube that can actually explain how to crochet without making it overly complicated or simplified to the point it turns out bad

Me sitting here with literally nothing to crochet with and watching the whole video through 😂

@marinamihajlovic2807

3 ай бұрын

same 😂💕

@KillJoy794

2 ай бұрын

You have to start somewhere ! 👍

At last! After several failed attempts, I've finally found a granny square video with instructions that I was able to make sense of and follow. I'm jubilantly about to finish my first ever proper Granny square! Thank you so much for your wonderful, clear guidance! :D

@erica_arndt

2 жыл бұрын

Oh good, I'm so glad the video was helpful! :)

@baftanifarzaneh4741

Жыл бұрын

Hello, dear friend, I also have motif training on my channel. Thank you for being with me on my channel

oh thank GOD. finally someone who knows how to make a tutorial

I just finished my first granny square, im totally a beginner i never thought i would be able to do this thank youuuu sweetheart for your help & teaching me 😭🫂❤

I've been self teaching myself to crochet for awhile and this is the best video I've come across. Finally someone goes at the pace for beginners and really explains the reasoning behind why you do certain stitches, etc. Thank you so much!

I just want to say thank you for the clear and concise instructions… I am an avid knitter but I have a fear and aversion to crocheting because of the verbal abuse my grandmother gave me every time I try to crochet something as a child... My hands literally were shaking making the first 4 corners.. .. thank you for showing how to do a double crochet as not everyone knows how to do those… Appreciate your video ..again thank you so much .. sincerely..

@erica_arndt

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and I'm sure you're doing an amazing job with your granny squares!

i learned how to crochet from different youtube videos but i have never seen a video like this one. its extremely begginer friendly. i even cry a little bit because it feels like someone teachs me how to crochet in person. thats the best tutorial, thank you so much

I think you do a good job explaining everything. I am an absolute beginner and I watched all the way through first then attempted to follow. Now I am just practicing doing the double crochet. Thank you

I've made my first granny square. At 65, I'm finally learning to crochet! Thank you, Erica!

This is an excellant tutorial. I must do this. My mom tried to teach me to crochet but I just couldn't learn it., now, many decades later I may learn it. Thank you Erica. I saved this video.

Hey Erica .. thanks for the fantastic tutorial.. it’s been about 47 years since I made granny squares. I didn’t learn the terminology back then but with your guidance I think I can re-learn how to crochet. Now I need some fun yarn.

genuinely thank you i failed so many times but this video actually made sense

I'm from Poland and on our KZread i didn't find a person who would explain me this patter as good as you!! This video is amazing for beginners. I'm literally in love. Thank you sooo much!!

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. Learning to crochet was becoming a huge challenge for me. This video helped me to figure things out! Thank you!

@marynegrete8627

Жыл бұрын

Yo me sentia 😤 frustrada y por fin lo logré. Siempre quise aprender a tejer a ganchillo y que manera de aprender con Erica. Super!

Wow! This is the best tutorial I've seen on how to make granny squares! Thanks so much for a great tutorial...you are a great teacher!

this is the first time ive tried to make a granny square and oh em gee your tutorial is so easy to understand!!! im three rows in and it already looks perfect! i love how this tutorial is slow enough and clear enough to understand, the type of yarn you use also makes it easier to see for me especially at the start when you have to yarn through the center of the circle 😭😭 very easy and great for beginners!

I'm a crocheter and have always been confused by granny squares, but finally (!!!) with your video I understand! Thank you dear -)

Thank you so much!!! I have been crocheting for at least 2 Years and I've never been able to make a granny square until now!!!! Thanks for this awesome video!!!! 😂

@erica_arndt

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

So many bright, fun colors! How fun. :)

I've been wanting to learn how to crochet for YEARS but never had a video or person be able to explain it to me & have me understand. And then I find this GEM of a video today. Thank you endlessly for your explanations, patience, and perfect angling of this video. I think I can do this🥹🥹

After watching 20 tutorials, i finally made a granny square with your video. Then you very much kind lady❤

Just completed my first ever granny square using this video as a guide! Thank you!

I haven't made granny squares in a while thanks for the refresher. I love your colors. Spring colors.

Excellent, I’m a beginner at the grand age of 62, love this and you’re a brilliant teacher. Thank you. 🥰

I’ve tried crocheting for years and never been able to make a granny square your video is the only one that I think I could use to easily make one .I inherited lots of beautiful bright colored wool and now I know what I’m going to use it for 😊thankyou so much

This is the pattern my granny taught me how to make when i was around 9. Soooo long ago!!❤ Miss learning from her.

Just made my first square and I'm thrilled .I'm making my granddaughters winter scarves. Perfect tutorial. Thankyou

Thank You Erica, 65 years old and I did not know how to make a Granny Square, but, I did it with your wonderful tutorial. I am amazed, you are a very talented teacher! Thank you! Now let’s hope I remember😉🥳💐

GUYS THIS IS TAKING ME FOREVER BUT I’M SLOWLY DOING IT 🎉🎉 edit: this is my first crochet project with no knowledge on how to do anything (not even tie the slip knot) and I managed to do it after some trial and error! i also made some of your other sewing crafts and they turned out great! thankyou for teaching me so much and so well!

This was the most clear and most beautiful tutorial on how to make a granny square and I enjoyed doing it as a beginner

@erica_arndt

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I’ve spent all day watching this video step by step over and over as I do it myself and I’m proud to say I think I might actually know what I’m doing! Thank you!!!!

@Holly-kd7nt

Жыл бұрын

See no matter how many times I watch this video hers comes out looking beautiful mine comes out looking like a cluster of knots.

The way you explain things is so good I don't get mad about the video being 40 minutes long.Thank you so much for teaching me how to make something I considered impossible.

I've been crocheting for a year but every single creator explained grannies like this ancient science, finally someone who taught me how to do them! I'm going to make so so so many projects with this newfound knowledge. I love you for this! tysm

Hands down my favourite granny square tutorial! I'm a beginner and I had the time of my life learning from you! Thank you 😊 🇿🇦

this was the video that made me want to continue learning crochet. i was about ready to give up, but like everyone else says, you made the tutorial so clear and easy to follow. i can’t thank you enough ❤️

This is the BEST tutorial ever!!! After countless failed attempts to make a granny square, I finally did it with your help! 💛

Best video. I know how to crochet, self taught. My Nana always made granny square afghans and passed before she was able to teach me how to crochet. Thank you so much! Everyone is getting granny squares for Christmas this year!

Yes! After watching countless other granny square tutorials I think you explained it the best! So excited to add this to my patterns! Thank you!❤️💫

@erica_arndt

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

The other day I was crocheting in a single strand, now I'm making beautiful granny squares. Thank you so much this was amazing and so clear! Better than any book I've read so far!!

I made my first successful crochet anything with this video right now, thank you for this :)

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I tried watching some other videos by other creators but you are the best at explaining and showing! ❤️ my first granny square looked a bit wonky, but now I’m on my 10th one thanks to you!

I think this is easy enough for me too. I've learned the single and double stitches, so far. My biggest regret was not spending more time with my grandmother when I was younger. She lived in another state, and we would only be able to visit for a few days and a lot of family was always around, so it was crazy. She did beautiful work. She was very crafty,, which I believe I've inherited, but I've been afraid to start crocheting. Mainly cause every craft starts out little, then before I know it, I have a room full of yarn. But I'm trying to learn. So far, I've managed to make hanging dishtowels. Getting better.

I’m an experienced crocheter and know how to make granny squares already, but I just had to click on this suggested video because your squares are just so cute! Love all of the colors you used and your video just looks so great all around 😊

I love the bloopers at the end! Your video is by far the easiest to understand! My grandma told me to learn the granny square crochet and every time I tried I failed. I just completed my very first granny square thanks to you!! Thank you!!

I just stopped back by to say that I literally had zero idea how to crochet before I found this video. I had a few skeins of yarn and some hooks that I won at a Christmas bingo party and I had always wanted to learn to crochet. I started googling and came across your page. BEST THING EVER! Thank you SO much for doing these videos! You make it so easy to learn, breaking down everything step by step! I’ve made a few dozen of these and they are SO fun to make! I will be back for more of your videos frequently! Keep up the good work, and again, THANK YOU!!!! ❤

I am so HAPPY I found you! You are exactly the type of content I was looking for to help me get started on my crochet journey! I love how you break down each step including finishing off and not make us look for another video on other steps its all here in one video! I also love that after I make my squares I can make the bag with them and have a finished project not just a bunch of squares lying around lol! Thank you again!

Thank you I love how you go slow for my 71 year old brain. I have tried so hard to learn with my grandma when I was a kid. How I know how to make Aranyaka square . I’m also left handed

Hi! I learned knitting first, as a kid, and since my mid 20's I've been trying to wrap my head around crocheting. Over the years, I'd feel inspired to try to learn it, watch a bunch of KZread videos about it, get frustrated, and eventually forget about it for a few years until the mood would strike again, only for me to get confused and stop, and the pattern would repeat. This is the first video in 17 years to be able to teach me how to do it. I ACTUALLY MADE A GRANNY SQUARE. Thank you so much for your thoughtful, clear, friendly instructions and video! You are a wonderful teacher!

@erica_arndt

Ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much! I'm so glad the video was helpful :)

I just found this video today 4/29/24 and I was able to follow it and was happy of my result ! Thank you so much for posting this video !

As an experienced knitter I have struggled with learning crochet. Your tutorial was fabulous! I’m looking at my granny square as I type this! It’s not perfect, but it’s actually not too bad either! Thanks for the great instructions! ♥️🧶

Thank you! I'm a returning beginner, a little rusty. But when I saw your squares in your other video in those colors....I just can't wait to make them!!

Oh My God, seriously, this is the best tutorial ever for beginners, I watched a video before this, and didnt help because it kept turning out as a circle, and then I watched this video and I made it on the first try!! seriously, thank you so much it really helps as a 13 yo beginner!

@erica_arndt

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it was helpful! :)

My favorite granny square tutorial. I'm a scatter-brained, off-again on-again crocheter so I always come back to this one for a refresher

I’ve got my squares made, I can hardly wait for the bag! Love your video and the way you teach!

I just started learning how to crochet yesterday and I’m so glad I found your video today! Thank you for your patience in this video by showing the steps slowly and repeating them for every colour. It makes your tutorial easy to follow for a beginner like me and also let me memorise the different stitches well! 💕 I managed to do my very first granny square and it turned out not so bad! ☺️🥳 Thanks again!!

Thank you for breaking it down so easy. I freestyle crochet & couldn’t get the hang of granny squares from anyone rise. I’m excited now to try again. Yay.

The first time ever I try crochet and your video was AWESOME!!!! i'm so happy with what the result! LOVE U!!!

I only started crocheting yesterday and my mom was so impressed when i made one of these squares thank you so much for this amazing tutorial it was reeeeally helpful 💞

I love this. My mom was into doing Granny Squares. Make me want to pick this up. Thanks for doing this ❤️

@linafogli6108

Жыл бұрын

Bravissima

You are INCREDIBLE!! I saw this video on my recommended, watched the first 5 minutes, and immediately headed to Micheal's and bought 30 dollars worth of crochet stuff, and then watched the rest while making my first square! SUPER EASY TO FOLLOW! I've never crocheted anything before! AHHH I LOVE THIS VIDEO TYSM FOR IT!!!!

this is the first video i've been able to follow all the way through!! as a beginner this was the first project i've been able to finish!! thank you so much for making this!!

Base color: Slip knot Chain 4 Insert hook into first chain to join into circle Slip stitch Chain 2 (or 3, depending on height preference) (counts as first double crochet) 2 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet Final chain 2 Go into top stitch of original chain 2 and slip stitch Chain 1 and pull through to end Second color: Go into a front corner hole with hook Grab new color and pull through to front and yarn over (now joined) Chain 2 (scoot stitch over to edge to have more room) (counts as first double crochet) 2 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet Start next set of DC directly in next hole: 3 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet 3rd corner hole: 3 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet 4th corner hole: 3 double crochet Chain 2 3 double crochet Join at top stitch of initial chain with slip stitch

@serenahoffman8044

Жыл бұрын

I typed out the directions to help myself and thought it might help others too. Though I only did the instructions for the first two colors

@wendyhannan2454

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant thank you ❤

@Toeslurper584

Жыл бұрын

wow thats dedication and very nice of you

@frederikkapetersen8776

11 ай бұрын

Thank you - 1st time ever - and I got it 💪🏅

I have been watching your tutorials mainly for quilting...But your tutorial for the granny square was top notch and easy to follow that I'm going to try it one more time. Thank you for your tutorials! Pam

ive watched a million videos, but this one ACTUALLY HELPED ME DO IT!!! i have 2 big squares done and need more yarn, but now im unstoppable. THANK YOU!

Brilliant. I learnt to crochet 40yrs ago and my granddaughter (far away) aged 13 wanted to learn and asked me to check out some tutorials for her to follow. Yours was the first I clicked on. You are an excellent teacher and very clear in what your describing - problem is you give away too many tips, how am I supposed to look clever to my granddaughter when I talk to her 😅 Seriously well done 💜

time stamps for my project, you can ignore :) round one: 3:19 round two: 12:40 round three: 20:28 round four: 28:28

I really enjoy all of your tutorials. You explain the craft to where I can understand! I am not good at crocheting but I’m still trying! Thanks! God bless!

I only started crochet about six months ago and you're the first person that im truly learning from. Thanks 😊

thank you, I don't know how to express my gratitude for this video. Now I knit squares every day. I'm 12, I consider this a success!

I love this tutorial, thank you so much!! I’ve tried so many others and kept getting confused but this pattern is so easy. I love that it keeps repeating itself so it’s really easy for a beginner. I started off learning how to crochet a beginner flower so this was perfect for a second task - unfortunately I had to go through so many other videos before I found this. Thanks for being so clear and repetitive!! Oh and I LOVE that you taught us using the needle to thread in the loose yarns first and then moved on to teach us how to hide it in when you thought we would be able to handle it - SO GOOD. I love love love how thoughtful that was! I’m left handed but this video was so clear I had no issue at all.

@baftanifarzaneh4741

Жыл бұрын

Hello, dear friend, I also have motif training on my channel. Thank you for being with me on my channel

Loved the tutorial. Makes me want to crochet again. Can't wait to see the bag!

Thank you so much… I just decided to learn crocheting 2wks ago and you have made it simple

I’ve tried several different granny squares and ways to change colors. I like this best so far!! I’ve crocheted for 54 years. Thank you!

@erica_arndt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Perfectly explained and the close up images really clarify positioning of stitches and hook placement. Thank you, thank you Erica. I've seen other videos before and have been able to follow but not without backing up more than a few times. Fantastic!!

@saoboavida3132

2 жыл бұрын

Maravilhoso trabalho amei!! Parabéns 🎉 Beijinhos.❤️❤️❤️👏🌷🍀

@marygalea3339

Жыл бұрын

Can you show us how to join them pls?

confused in 20 different languages right now 😂 I’m going to try this once I loosen my tension, this is a great tutorial btw❤

This is a fantastic tutorial. I am an absolute beginner, and was getting frustrated trying to "master" double crochets in a longer row. Making a granny square, with your super detailed and easy-to-understand directions helps to really power through how awkward it can be for newbies. Thank you so much!

@erica_arndt

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Your instructions were impeccable! You spoke clearly and the visuals are clear. I watched the video once to ensure I understood the process, then watched it a second time as I made my first ever granny square. I didn’t need the instructions for the 2nd and subsequent squares. Wonderful! Thank you!

Erica your tutorials are so easy to understand. Thank you for sharing ❤️

A bag tutorial would be great! What a cute idea.

This is the best video I have found. I am beginner and I made it thank you so much for clearly explaining

So happy with this tutorial😊 it is so clearing for me and my daughter (13yo). Lots of love from the Netherlands ❤

I really enjoyed this tutorial, thank you! I haven’t done crochet in about 30 years. I need to find my hooks and try again.

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial!! It was so helpful!! I just made a sunflower granny square!!😊🌻💕

Hi Erica. I am so glad I found you. Some years ago I did several granny square blankets and really enjoyed doing them. Time passed (several years) and I decided I wanted to take up crocheting again. Long story short … time, age and memory, I forgot how. I am so glad I found you and with your teaching approach I now believe I can pick up the skill again. Look forward to seeing more of your videos. Again thank you so much.

Wow I do really appreciate your work, I maybe have watched a thousand tutorials of granny squares but none of them worked , thankyou for making this video

This is an incredible tutorial ! I’ve tried so many different videos and I could never get it right but you explained it really well and I was able to follow along easily , I finished the whole thing which I never thought I’d be able to do so thank you soooooooo much , you now have a new subscriber !

This was the easiest-to-follow crochet video ever! You are so great at explaining the processes and anticipating where we might go wrong! Thank you (:

this was my first time trying to make a granny square and honestly I was over the moon when I made it using this tutorial so thank you SO much

THANK YOU for such a well done instructional video for crocheting a granny square!!! I’m actually going to FINALLY be able to give this pattern a try…after YEARS of being so confused. 🥺 🤦‍♀️🙌🎉