Art of Crochet by Teresa - Crochet Circle to Square - Granny Square

[Squshie00]

This was super helpful, but how do you tie in the middle? I'm not great at tying in ends, whether it be on the outside or inside. Help please

[tjw1963]

@Squshie00 When you are in the middle, you will need to carefully tie the knot closely between your stitches. It is possible to achieve tying it between the stitches. Once you get it secure, you will sew the tails between the stitches.

[wonton71]

I can 't believe I did it right the first try. I am so excited.

[tjw1963]

@wonton71 YAY! Keep up the great work!

[tnttees]

I LOVED this pattern! Thank you bunches for supplying it. I never could crochet until I started watching your videos

[tjw1963]

@tnttees thank you!  :)

[rinnylin]

Very cool. I'm gonna give it a try after I pick up from blue yarn from the office tomorrow.  Thank you!

[tjw1963]

@rinnylin You are welcome!

[jlp1994able]

how many total half double crochet did you have in the third round?

[tjw1963]

@jlp1994able Round 3: CH 2, HDC in same St. 2 HDC in EA ST around. Join in beg CH 2. (40 Half-Double Crochet) Cut yarn to change color. Make sure you sew in the tail when your square is complete.

The link to the written instructions is posted in the video details below the video.

[mavlemail]

How can I increase and decrease stichs to crochet a square with a 5 rows circle, begining with 19 double crochet??

[dwiggin3]

can I skip the second row? I like the look of just the first row of stitches so it's less square-ish?

[tjw1963]

@dwiggin3 You will have to modify but it can be done.

[dwiggin3]

Thank you...so helpful. I am new to crochet and instead of doing something easy, I've bitten off a lot.

I have 120 multi-colored circles that I need to turn into squares and then join together for a blanket however, many of my circles are different sizes...I didn't keep the number of stitches constant (some circles may have 30 stitches round some 18 and so on) So, how do I know how many stitches to make for each "side" of the square? I notice that you are doing 2 of each kind. Can you help?

[nessalyn02]

I'm soo glad I found this video! I tried following this method with another one of your videos and just got confused. You rock!

[Flower707Child]

is it possible to crochet a circle to triangle?

[tjw1963]

Technically the beginning of the triangle starts off as a circle if you are working it in rounds. Your points form as you work your increase corners.

[jennibear8312]

yes

[Buckleigh]

I love how you bury the tail of the second color in your work. I learned this method years ago, and it eliminates weaving in after you have finished.

[antancia]

I'm extremely new at crocheting and was wondering if you could help me out. I have a much smaller circle that I would like to turn into a square. It's only a little more than 3" across. I only have 12 spaces around, so there would be two space between corners. What do you think would be the best way to go about it?

[tjw1963]

First you will divide the square in to 4 parts. There will be 3 stitches in in each part. Two stitches will form the flat side of your square. You will need to do increases in your third stitch. That may be 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet .  You will continue on around with your next side the same way until all 4 sides are complete.

[genevalou]

I really like this one, made a dishcloth from it. I used a G hook instead of an I. I added an extra row of sc to make larger. The piece seemed a little tight, haven't used it yet. What hook would you use for a dishcloth? I bet you'd have an neat idea how to make this into a 7 inch square dishcloth? Many thanks!

[tjw1963]

The hook size will depend on your yarn. A size G may work better for a dishcloth when you are looking for tighter and closer stitches.

[trishsangels]

Man you are so talented at this. I LOVED this video. I have crocheted for years but I dropped it and just have started back, since I have a new grand baby coming and I am crocheting a quilt. And it is all double crochet! I wish I could remember better stiches but I guess this will do for now! Thanks 4 the videos God bless you

[tjw1963]

Thank you. I will send you the link I have for more crochet stitches.  That may help refresh your memory.

[bpierroh]

Thankyou verry much.

[bpierroh]

what is nummer the hook?

[tjw1963]

Size I crochet hook. The link to my crochet blog is posted to the right of this video, under my channel image if you need further written details.

[cincyluv]

Finally,I can tell you how much your web site means to me. thank you from all of the wanna be crochetrs ,I feel like i have meet a friend ,a freind who likes to crochet as much as i do. ok i'll quit carrying on so it just that it has taken many many times just to get signed on ,oh by the way my name is Savannah,thanks tjw,

[tjw1963]

I really appreciate your comment. I do love to crochet and to share my knowledge. You are welcome to call me Teresa.

[cincyluv]

Thanks teresa I think i 've caught on to this square love learning the granny squares This my fav on you tube every eve. Savannah

[mesiiik]

it seems nice .) what can it be used for? .) just under the cup of cofee or tea or sth like that? .))

[tjw1963]

Granny squares can be made in to afghans.

[theblackrosexx]

Hi

i have been trying this one and having a few problems. I have done all the rounds for the circle but when it comes to forming the square i have too many spaces left over before the corner and it seems out of shape. What am i doing wrong lol? I have counted 20 stitches on the first and second row and 40 on the third row.

[ispeed4cutecops]

Will this technique work for a much larger circle if I keep an even number of dc, hdc, and sc from quarter to quarter? I have a circle that is 101 stitches from quarter to quarter...I'm thinking I'll need something much taller than a double crochet for the edge of the square...Do you have any ideas? Thanks!!

[tjw1963]

You can try the triple crochet and quadruple crochet. It might be necessary to use chains for the rest of it to get a corner.

[lisadyn]

yeah I don't like the speedy start

[craftyvg]

Hello Teresa, the circle covers approximately three rounds if I wanted to cover another 4 or 5 rounds. How many hdc would i have to start in the magic circle. Thanks.

[tjw1963]

You would start with the same amount of HDC. What you would do is more increase rounds to make the circle larger. Once you get to round 4, you can do an increase every 2 or 3 stitches so the circle lays flat while getting larger. Sometimes it may be necessary to increase another round. Other times there are enough stitches so you may be able to do an additional round without increasing. When you are improvising, there is usually an amount of trial and error involved.

[howcanwestopit]

how would i make this a potholder? would i need to make two of these then put them together?

[tjw1963]

Yes, you would want to make two and pad the center. You could use an old potholder in the middle. I recommend putting something in the middle so you don't get burned. I have burned my fingers because the stitches separated. Other than than that I have had great results with crochet potholders.

[putasuzia]

lovely! can you put up a pattern for a hexagonal granny? i haven't found one that i like yet.

[tjw1963]

Type or copy and past these keywords in to the Youtube video search: "6 Sided Granny Motif tjw1963"

The video I have posted will come up.

[Lia4Chewie]

Hi, I'm so glad I found you here. I actually made a channel so I could thank you for all your help with these videos. I always thought that the "Granny Square" was the name of the stitch. I thought that it was 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc... and my project was really holey. So I did the same thing in the holes to fill them in, and I really liked the way it ended up looking. Anyway, I did a full king sized afghan round after round... after round... lol, go figure. I still use it today. Thx lots, Lisa

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :) The basic traditional granny is the 3DC, CH, 3 DC. There are a lot of variations to the granny.

[Welmoedr]

Thanks! Now I finally understand ;)

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[HADAMADRINAA]

I have been charmed with the way in which you explain it make it very simple and especially your voice transmits simplicity. Thank you for your educations share faeces that do not exist the borders, REGARDS FROM SPAIN.

[tjw1963]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment.

[jewels2day]

Hi Teresa,you have helped me with another project with the help of your vids.I'm making a rug with craft cord and,it's turning out quite well.

[tjw1963]

Post a video response when you are finished.

[montrealstars60]

Teresa, I'm spending too much time on YOUTUBE... and I love it. I had always liked crocheting as a teenager, but had no one to show me stuff... Now thanks to you I can say I love crocheting!

PS It's so simple to follow your instructions... Again and again THANKS

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[aloha8hoi]

i'm making a baby blanket for my sister i was just going to make a big circle blanket so it would look sorta tie-dye but i'm not liking it much and i want to make it square so..do you think you could give me instructions on how to turn a rather large circle into a square..or just the formula you use to turn a circle into a square?

i'd really appreciate it!!!

[hydamyster]

Would you be soo kind as to tell what size hook that is? a polka dot blankee is a must!!! thank you for this!!!

[tjw1963]

Size I crochet hook but it can be made with any size hook.

[hydamyster]

Thank you. I just ask because everytime I use the same hook you use, I get the same measurements.

[tjw1963]

OK, I still forget to mention the hook size on occasion but I will put it on the written instructions if I didn't do it there.

[teresa688]

Polka dot blanket, now i know what everybody is saying! haha.. thank you Teresa for this great video! can't wait to get started!!

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[ulara84]

WOW!!! i was wondering how to do this. i got frustrated and gave up.haha... thanks again.

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. :)

[craftyvg]

Thanks for posting this video. I always wanted to know how to do this. Your videos are so helpful and I appreciate you sharing your talents with everyone.

[tjw1963]

Thank you. :)

[bobwilson123]

oh as soon as i saw this i thought polka dot blanket !

thanks soo much for posting this and taking the time to share your talents xx

[tjw1963]

You are welcome. )

[petitepirate21]

Polka dot blanket, great idea!

I think every one in my family is getting blankets this christmas.

[yrs4vr]

thank you for adding this. I've got some great news, i've finshed the blankie.. and now Im making a bag for the music book the kids use everyday. I need to say,if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be doing all this. Thank you again!

[tjw1963]

Thank you. :)