Category Archives: The Granny: It’s More Than Just a Square


Up Close With the Uncommon Granny Afghan Crochet Pattern

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We have a lot of great patterns in our April issue and I am doing my best to show some extras for as many of them as I can. In the Granny Stripes chapter, we have a colorful afghan that … Continue reading

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The Infinite Possibilities of the Floating Blocks Centerpiece Crochet Pattern

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In the April issue of Crochet World, we have a very interesting pattern by designer Mary Beth Temple called the Floating Blocks Centerpiece. This table topper is worked in squares with a central block of color and colored stripes and … Continue reading

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Crochet Tutorial: Granny Turtles

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In the April issue of Crochet World, you will find an adorable pattern for scrappy turtle stuffies. The Granny Turtle combines amigurumi techniques with granny stripes to create a super cute and quick little stuffie. Designer and creator, Jackie Laing … Continue reading

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The Granny: It’s More Than Just a Square, Part 6

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Our final pattern in the granny motif series is the diamond. Now, while it’s true that some crochet patterns simply create a diamond design by joining squares “on point,” often a truer diamond shape is needed to create the desired effect … Continue reading

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The Granny: It’s More Than Just a Square, Part 5

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This week’s granny motif is the pentagon. This interesting 5-sided shape can be useful in a variety of projects. It can make a great fill-in piece to create a unique border on a project with an edge that has large, … Continue reading

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