Fastest Crochet Afghan - 3 Colors Never Ending Granny Square Tutorial

[acruz1888]

Sorry got cut off* I'm so thankful for him:) my advice to u is hold ur head high :) only real men crochet :D

[acruz1888]

@dethlord174 I wish my husband would crochet with me even a little or be even excited about new projects I decide to do, the first guys that I knew crocheted was black n not gay he was strong n confident , I really admired that n he actually sparked my first interest I. Crochet I'm th

[acruz1888]

Can I do it with 2 colors?

[MarjoleinBOEM]

I made this as a pillow cover thing and gave it to my mum. It is really pretty. I finally finished it and uploaded an picture. I shared it with the Crochet Crowd group on Ravelry. :)

[dethlord174]

I'm a first time lover of crotchet I'm an 18 year old male, and a lot of rumor goes that I'm gay. I'm not I have a fiancé and me and her are happy! Dose crotcheing make a male gay???!

[MarjoleinBOEM]

@dethlord174 No, I don't think so. Your just in touch with your feminine side. :) I actually think it is cool that guys crochet and it takes a lot of guts to tell people you crochet, because they always will judge you. It doesn't matter if you are male or female, I also get judged as ''old school granny''. If you are having fun while crocheting, it doesn't matter what other people think.

[shaelynnnicole89]

This video is awesome! I mad a nice blanket in two weeks ! im not sure how to upload a pic. of it on here for everyone to see.. Thanks mikey !!

[omamayomamay]

About how long would this take to make a full blanket?

[iluveyeshadows]

Join subbed, Beautiful!

[Janettesminutes]

do you have a facebook page as well? I clicked on the website but it's said it's no longer available. I'm trying to do a baby blanket and wonder if I use a I hook that there will be less gap for baby to snag digits on.

[mikeyssmail]

@Janettesminutes if you go to fb and search the crochet crowd the page should pop up.... :) you can use and I hook instead and it will close up the gaps a little... you can use any sz hook your comfortable with to go along with the yarn your using but a smaller hook means a smaller blanket so you will have to go around the square more times to get the sz blanket you want :) Cathy@The Crochet Crowd Helpdesk :)

[ilovedino13579]

im realy sorry but its a bit fast at the end

[PsychicSaw]

Love it, easy to understand and make +your explanation is very clear, i'm on it! thanx! :)

[NayaDARLING]

Great video, I made the mistake of telling my boyfriend that I am making him a blanket for his birthday..without knowing how to crochet. I am going for the youtube crash course, and with your video I have been able to actually make a really nice start!

[tncpc]

LOL I feel as if there is no hope for me.. I just Dont get "it"! Maybe my yarn is too thin... I seem to get caught in between the actual threads when I go to pull a stitch through.. =( O well Im a stay at home mom so I guess I have all the time in the world to learn!

[Micotori143]

Ive done a bunch if you need help maybe i can help. @tncpc

[Dutchkruezkat]

Hm... I think I had attempted to do something like this but it wouldn't increase and on the spot I started the spiral, my ends were all funny

[Dutchkruezkat]

Thanks!(: it helped!!!! And would there be anyway to do this in two colors? My moms boyfriend is paying me to make him a LSU Blanket and he absolutely LOVES this design but LSU is only two colors. So I would love to know if there is any way to do it with two colors.

[mikeyssmail]

@Dutchkruezkat yes this tutorial shows how to add three colors but just add the two instead ....once added just carry the colors around and around...cathy@the crochet crowd helpdesk :)

[lumynel]

@mikeyssmail what about 4 colors ? can I add the 4th ?

[Dutchkruezkat]

How exactly do you end it? I was looking through the comments and I'm still so confused!! Would you mind putting up a video on how to end it? It would be very helpful since Im a kinetic learner

[mikeyssmail]

@Dutchkruezkat I posted a tutorial link on your youtube page for how to end this project... :)

[melseres]

*exactly sure how to finish it off. Help please!

[melseres]

Your tutorial on making this blanket was so helpful! I am getting towards the end of it and am not exact

[borisofly27]

What size needle are you using for this blanket?

[mikeyssmail]

@borisofly27 I believe mikey is using a sz J hook here but you could use any hook really just keep in mind that the smaller the hook you use the smaller your stitches will be and then the blanket will be smaller in the end too.... Cathy@the crochet crowd helpdesk :)

[penncypoo]

Any thoughts on perhaps doing one last row of that final color, or a trim in order to hide that odd corner?

[mikeyssmail]

@penncypoo i always add a border onto these blankets and it does help camoflauge the funny egde!! just stitch in every stitch around the best you can and it come out really nice! cathy@ the crochet crowd helpdesk :)

[catyoung1991]

I had no problem starting this blanket, but now(roughly 6-8 rows out from center) my blanket is starting to resemble a 4 pointed star/an x. How do i fix this?

[mikeyssmail]

@catyoung1991 not sure whats going on?? it sounds like your missing stitches as you go around causing the whole blanket to go all funny...not sure if you can fix it going forward...you may have to go back and pay attention to your stitches and make sure your making your corners right....let me know if you have any other questions..... Cathy@Mikeys helpdesk :)

[catyoung1991]

@mikeyssmail  besides at the corners, are you suppose to add stitches anywhere?

[mikeyssmail]

@catyoung1991 no you work in the spaces created by the stitches in the previous row but if you mess up the beginning when your adding colors and starting the blanket then the whole thing will be off....cathy@mikeys helpdesk

[cometmoon]

Lighting must be off cause the purple looks black.

[70301meggie]

Thank you so much for this vid I have been wanting to make one but they always got too complicated when I found this I was so excited its comming out great....THANK YOU SPOILING MUCH!!!!

[mimi41909]

Can this blanket be made with only two colors. I am trying it and having trouble when it comes time to make the fourth corner.

[mikeyssmail]

@mimi41909 Hello....yes, you can make this afghan with one two or as many colors as you want.....add the colors as shown and then keep going around until its big enough....I'm not sure I understand where your having trouble? Is it the last corner you do before you switch colors again?? let me know....cathy@mikeys helpdesk :)

[mimi41909]

@mikeyssmail

I am having trouble when you go to finish the green and bring it across and then go into the pink post to make the last corner. When doing it with only two colors it doesn't look the same as the three and I'm not sure where to go.

[SmellyButton82]

@mimi41909 Try adding an extra row see if that evens it out =]

[MrWolfva]

Mike Frist hope had great hoildays. I have a question i have a patter similar to you never ending square but it is a oval or a O shape never ending and i admit aint got clue onhow to begin it. a friend gave to me for xmas. any advice

thank you tony

[cowwoc2]

i made a blanket for my sister using this pattern, i wanted to give it to her for christmas so i completed it in 4days.

[directedbyhp]

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR PATTERNS THIS YEAR, I HAVE MADE SOME AWESOME CROCHET PATTERNS BECAUSE OF YOUR YOUTUBE VIDEOS.

BEST WISHES FOR A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

ANGELA MORROW

LOUISVILLE, KY

[kaytlinschipper]

Great idea! But is it possible to modify this pattern to make it into 6 colors? I have a strange obsession with rainbows and think it would be neat to make a blanket with all the colors. (Except indigo. Indigo is never invited to the party. lol)

[mikeyssmail]

@kaytlinschipper yes it is possible....I made a seven color rainbow one and it came out amazing....just keep adding colors and carrying them around like the video shows......cathy@mikeys helpdesk :)

[cowwoc2]

What size hook would be best? (please say what sizes you mean e.g USA or australian measurment)

[mikeyssmail]

@cowwoc2 for this project mikey uses a USA J sz hook.....cathy@mikeys helpdesk :)

[cowwoc2]

Thanks for the video it's great, and you make it seem like it only takes a short time to make!

[13Moondancer]

Sooo simple with your video. I have just finished a huuuuge one for my sister for Xmas.

Many thanks

[imbakensewjoey]

how to I get the written pattern? the link dose not work

[mikeyssmail]

@imbakensewjoey sorry....the written pattern for this afghan is no longer available.....it may help to watch the video and write down the steps first and then you will have a written copy to go with the video when doing the project.....cathy@mikeys helpdesk :)

[lmc1665]

I made this for my grandson and it took me 2 months for a full size. Thank you!

[LittleCraftyKitty]

STUPID MULTIPOST



[LittleCraftyKitty]

I Am Just Starting, And I was wondering If I Wanted to make these for relatives for christmas, Would You Suggest a Multicolored yarn, So It takes less time. Because I have like 10 Relatives I would Like To Make Them For.

And Could You Please Post The Link?

[LittleCraftyKitty]

I Am Just Starting, And I was wondering If I Wanted to make these for relatives for christmas, Would You Suggest a Multicolored yarn, So It takes less time. Because I have like 10 Relatives I would Like To Make Them For.

[DoMo7737]

STOP TALKING AND JUST SHOW US HOW TO MAKE SOMETHING!!!!

[AngiMarie1]

Ahhhh! It's so easy! Thanks for breaking it down like that! I can't follow most crochet videos, but I really get it with yours! Awesome! Thanks!

[Ritercrazy]

I love your colour use! They're great for seeing each stitch. That's for using gawdy. lol

[un0m3asa13ah]

Can I use all 1 color if it suits my project, or a multicolored yarn?

[mikeyssmail]

@un0m3asa13ah yes you can...... instead of changing colors use one

[queenb0218]

How much yarn did you use? This is great really want to make one for me and my bf. Thanks your awesome!

[pyrosgf]

I'm a beginner and this was well explained and I'm well on my way to a blanket. Thanks so much for making it easy enough to grasp for a lefty.

[Dianaprimartinez]

How much yarn do i need to make a good size blanket like yours? I loved the fact that it is a modern geometric pattern based on a floral classic one. It would look nice in 3 colors like black, gray and white. I will do at least one.

[genevieveivy101]

I think the color combination is beautiful. Kinda 70's mod!

[TheDolphinangel]

Hello mikey I am just a beginner in crocheting just had a query do we have to block crocheted blankets or any crocheted projects? And do we have to block the grannie squares before joining them? Expecting a reply and thank you for all the lovely tutorials.....It really inspires the beginners to keep on going ....

[tinamarie815]

Can you do this with more than 3 colors?

[TheDolphinangel]

@tinamarie815 yes you can just check Granny square afghan-never ending style tip by mikeyssmail. He is using 7 colours for this spiral style... its really cool

[kittykatie94]

Just a tip... when you added that 3rd color, to save your self the whole 'conceptually thinking', you could have just joined it into the middle gap.. problem solved. :D makes it look better as well..

[TheDolphinangel]

@kittykatie94 well did you try this tip which u just mentioned? I think if u join the 3rd color into the middle gap it would look better but then you wont have the bar up and wont be able to continue with the 2nd color around starting off with the solid....joining at the end is considered as the chn 1 between the two solids so as to continue on with the 3 dc sts....

[InuYashasgirl69]

LMAO switch my balls!!! Im sorry but I busted out laughing when I heard that and my mom was like " What did he say?" Great pattern I love it, its so simple.

[complexkitty]

I just did a regular granny sqaure baby blanket, and I was looking for something similar but with a twist...this is it. Beautiful end result you had there, and you explained everything very clearly. Thanks for the tutorial. I'm gonna try this one. :)

[dkel84]

went to the web site listed and nothing there. Where can i get the pattern?

[mikeyssmail]

@dkel84 sorry there is no written pattern for the never ending granny at this time....sometimes the videos are older and say the pattern is available but since then the pattern link has been removed to make room for other patterns.......cathy@ mikeys helpdesk

[mymthegreyful]

excellent; i seldom sit through an entire tutorial !!

[kasumi98]

very beautifully croched or however u spell it. my husband croches too, i tought him :)

[DMLB]

Mikey!! I love your videos..you are a fabulous instructor. could you post the instructions that Kuervita 74 uses on her first never endoing granny afghan... I am now following you with the knifty knitter...never thought I could knit but this look amkes it super easy

[MarjoleinBOEM]

Thank you very very much for this pattern. I just started it while I did crochet ''with'' you. It is really easy, I hope I can give it to my mum soon! I'll send you a picture when it is ready!

[MarjoleinBOEM]

My mum did crochet about a year ago, and she wanted to crochet about 50 or more granny squares. Now, she doesn't crochet anymore, and I want to make her a blanket, but I'm too lazy to make that 50 squeares and make them together, so I want her to make a blanket with this pattern. So thank you very much for this!

[grace2548]

hi would u send me instructions begin granny squares pls i lost the pattern.

thank u so much smile

maria

[katiegrav]

Thank you Mikey, I'm sure this will be a favourite of mine. I also want to thank you for the written instructions. That must have been hard and time consuming but I love to have both visual and written instructions to refer to.

I think you are quite possibly the best crocheter in the world. I have learned so much from you. What a lovely contribution you make to so many.

[nnq4004]

Thank you so much Mikey. I enjoyed learning this and I am glad you shared this particular pattern.

[extremecrocheter742]

Outstanding Video :) This pattern will be great for my next blanket

[das1sephani]

thank you so much! I've been looking for something different to do with my granny squares and this is perfectly gorgeous! Cheers :)

[Jezny]

This is awesome!! :) totally love ur video, it's super easy to follow and my blanket's lookin great! ;) fyi....first time i've ever tried this stitch & i'm lovin it :) great job & thanks!! :D

[trinitarian7707]

Oh, my goodness, this channel is wonderful! I'm a guy, and I love to crochet, and it's so hard to find others like me. And patterns that suit my taste. Afghans are what I do primarily with crochet (and socks with knitting), but it's also hard to find patterns that aren't dainty. Keep up the good work!! I have immense respect for any and all crocheters.

[midgetwithamatch]

@ptsgrl2495 Thank you for the response!

I do tend to always pull my stitches tight after almost everything I do. I do this habitually with crochet.

The advice is very much appreciated Thank you again.

[midgetwithamatch]

Hi I started this blanket and have it at about 2" by 2" at the moment. It is starting to be ripply on all four sides when you hold it up. It seems flat enough when you place it on the floor or on the bed.

I was wondering if this is normal or if I made some mistake at some point in the blanket?

If it is normal is there any way to negate the ripply nature of this pattern or is this just something that you have to accept and deal with?

Cheers!

[ptsgrl2495]

@midgetwithamatch...hello this is chanel from mikeys helpdesk.... I have made several of these blankets and never had this problem....some patterns do tend to ripple or curl but I didnt find that with this one.... I am wondering if you are making your stitches to tight (tension) so check that .......

chanel :)

[gizzylette]

Wow. I love how simple you make it :) I haven't touched a hook since i learned some simple stuff and I can follow this! How much material would I need for a baby blanket and blanket about the size of yours?

[rosieopolos]

what size hook are you using? or does it not matter?

[ptsgrl2495]

@rosieopolos @rosieopolos mikey is using an J sz hook for this project but if you have and I or k those will work..... they willl just make your stitches slightly smaller or larger depending on the sz you use.......

[myna102]

hi do you have the pattern for the one that's in green rust and mauve, that's the one i'm looking for pleaseeeeee thank you

[ptsgrl2495]

@myna102 the pink purple and green video is the same exact blanket/pattern as the green rust and mauve example blanket mikey shows.....the tutorial is just done in different colors....there is no video that shows the green rust and mauve one being made.....sorry......you can follow this video and use any colors you want ....hope this helps

chanel @mikeys helpdesk

[myna102]

ahmmmmm i found the solid one and it's totally different mikey!!! you're driving me crazy lol

[lyon1331]

Can you tell me the measurements of your finished blanket? Thanks.

[myna102]

can you direct me to the patten that's in one color lol thanks

[myna102]

ok i see 6 double in the corners

[myna102]

sorry i'm still confused, i've watched and did it by the written directions, i'm not seeing the prominant holes like in the example of the one in two colors help

[myna102]

hi i guess it's because there are so many colors on this one compared to the one you show, i can't see all the openings. wish you could show one in the colors of your's

[myna102]

there is no flower in the one you show, 

[mikeyssmail]

@myna102 no not all granny squares focus around a flower.

[myna102]

i'm sorry i just don't see this as a never ending blanket, i see a granny square, not like the one in the picture, where is you video

[mikeyssmail]

@myna102 It never ends because of the centre point we started with... it continually circles therefore there is no slip stitching. It's one big massive square and it goes super fast without every having to cut strings.

[paulalovespunk]

@myna102 I understand what you're saying. The picture that advertises this video appears to be different than a granny square. It's as if it begins with a long line, which then squares around that--in a maze-type pattern.

[fxymsty]

Thank you I am just learning to crochet and I watched this video and made an afghan :D

[Micotori143]

love you and your blankets!!! Im "pattern illiterate" but I can watch it and do it!! Thanks for sharing your talent with me!! I used this pattern to start a nice pink camo baby blanket!! DO you like your students to submit pictures?? Also the colors arent ugly..they make me think out of the box for new and exciting colors!! THANKS AGAIN!!!

[Micotori143]

love you and your blankets!!! Im "pattern illiterate" but I can watch it and do it!! Thanks for sharing your talent with me!! I used this pattern to start a nice pink camo baby blanket!! DO you like your students to submit pictures?? Also the colors arent ugly..they make me think out of the box for new and exciting colors!! THANKS AGAIN!!!

[jewels2day]

This afghan DOES work up very quickly. I started it a couple of days ago and I'm almost  at the halfway mark. It looks like a 3D pattern from a distance.Thank you for the video tutorial!

[kylesdad77]

Love the colors! Beautiful.

[atansbaby]

do you use this same pattern if you only want to use 2 colours?

[mikeyssmail]

@atansbaby you're the artist... you can decide that... it really has no impact on the colour choices... :) MKL

[ptsgrl2495]

@atansbaby yup you can use this pattern and only use 1-2 or 3 colors..... i used the same pattern/video for a never ending blanket with 7 colors......the skys the limit.... have fun!

chanel@mikeyssmail helpdesk :)

[TheDustJunkie]

i love this - you should do your own dvd i love your patterns x

[Rubeslovesdavid]

Another FAB-U-LOUS tutorial! Thanks again michael! xx

[1958mskitkat]

Thank you for this video you are a joy to watch and learn from.

[kallee1987]

Is it possible to add more than three colors? If so how would you add the extra colors?

[mikeyssmail]

@kallee1987 Just use the same concept of adding colours as shown... You can add as many colours as you wish... just follow along with the idea... Mine was actually done in 7 colours using the same technique.

[kallee1987]

@mikeyssmail thanks for the help. Adding more colors was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. This blanket is going to get really big really fast.

[247videos247]

yes another guy crocheter!!! :D

[lwhatley]

Do you think this will work if I do this with one color, I usually buy three color dye yarn that I think is pretty. I love your videos by the way, since I'm a visual learner.

[bobwilson123]

@lwhatley yes you can use one color ...but of corse you wont get the spiral effect :)

[eguardo26]

just started this tonight, and its already looking great!! thanks so much for the great video! :)

[sharonmtucker]

what a beautiful afghan! I'll save this for when I have a little more experience under my belt. right now I'm stopping and starting so much that I have to pull out the pattern everytime I pick a project back up. 

[grammissy]

Nasty finger! LOL my kids call it the flip off finger

[grammissy]

Mikey, I loved the look of this blanket, this will be my next project. I do a lot of crochet all year long getting ready for Christmas, grandchildren, etc. So now I have an Idea for some of the adults on my list. Thanks!!!

[tazed2]

you are awesome thank you ;) I'm going to make one of these for my daughter. hope it turns out as pretty as yours.

[yogirl74]

I just want to say that I am a huge fan. I have been watching all the tutorials and other videos and love them and have tried a few of them too.

[carollizc]

I've been crocheting for forty years, now, and I'm delighted as can be that you've taught me something new! Thanks so very much.

[iulska]

hi! thanks a lot for that, very clear and useful. id like to know which yarn you use for the blanket. thank you

[princesslady49]

i am looking for crochet mittens do you have a video thank you

[Kakerville]

Hi!

Plz reply!

Around how long will this take if i were to keep with it. If u have made one, May I ask you how long it took you?

[mikeyssmail]

My last one I did was 5 days... I just did it in the evenings after work. The final product is my display picture on my facebook fan page. Search MIKEYSSMAIL in Facebook and you will find over 1000 of us sharing and talking about crochet throughout the day. Mine that I did in th epicture was actually 7 colours... but I am showing you three to make it simple so you can understand the concept. :) Try it... you've love it.

[Kakerville]

Ok! I will. Thank you so much. I did the regular granny square for a baby afghan I have done that I posted, you have seen it. It as very quick as well. May I ask you one more question? How does this vary from the regular granny square when it comes to timing?

[JACQSIErae]

it seems to me...whenever ur working on ur looms....i'm crocheting...and when ur crocheting.....i'm working on my looms...haha!

Great pattern though....did u create this?

i'm going to save this for a rainy day thing to do.

[mikeyssmail]

I was doing this back in the 90's... I hate slip stitching... because at the time...I could never slip stitch right... so I said... screw it... I am going to create this idea instead... works well fo rme... since then I know how to slip stitch perfectly, but for starting out people... this is a clever tip. :) MKL

[JACQSIErae]

excellent!

[Bethintx1]

A good memory hook for the granny square is the waltz, 1-2-3, 1-2-3, dance with me, la da da...

[startrax25]

I have just finished making this and its great thank you very much i love it!

[milliepink1]

I love this project thanks mike

[puppyluvvs]

nasty finger??? wtf

[mikeyssmail]

Hi there.. I am known for making up words and slogans... It helps people remember better even though it caught you by surprise.

[charmcast1]

thx just watching your video with some rock music playing, & there is always a piont when i say oh thats how you do that ok. so thx

[Elvis66]

Another good one Mikey!!!!!! ;-) Gonna do one of these when I am done with my current project.

[shortydee0379]

i am having a hard time with this becase i am lefthanded and everything that is on rhe side youre doing is on the opposite side for me and i get really frustrated. i get really frustrated because i don't thik that corchet is for left handed people. please help. i love the things you make and would love to make them too. :o)

[mikeyssmail]

I've heard this before... What some people tell me is that they put a mirror near their monitor and watch the monitor through the mirror. It gives a left handed perspective. Crochet is for right handed or left handed people. Try that and see what you think.

[xskrappypof]

tjw1963 has a lot of lefty tutorials :o)

[Bethintx1]

This is tremendous! Less tails to weave in later!

[GoBrowns64]

Oh my GAWSH . . . thank you, thank you, thank you, sweet Mikey! I've been wanting to make one of these blankets 4-ever! Love your tutorials!

Hugggs,

Shari :-)

[TheChum1981]

YEEEAAAAAH the never ending GRANNY TUTORIAL!!!!! i'm so excited! =) i am making my FIRST blanket for my little girl using the double crochet method. AND my mom the "crochet queen" said that for a first timer.... it looks good! thank you mike for your awesome tutorials!

[Elvis66]

Gonna do a square like this for my next project. Thanks for the inspiration Mikey!!!!!!! ;-)

[esaew]

This is brilliant! Just enough challenge for me to try next. Thank you so much.

[Nanajujior]

This has a fun twist to granny squares, THANKS !!!