Yes, This IS Your Grandmother’s Crochet! (Because Grannies are COOL!)
By Caissa "Cami" McClinton – 8 CommentsYeah, I said it! I love granny squares and with a granny square there is almost nothing you can not do! People sometimes say, ‘This isn’t your grandmother’s crochet.’ I know what they mean by that. They are trying to get at the idea that crochet is fresh, hip, and fun. But who said that grannies aren’t all of those things? I think it depends upon the person! Let’s talk about grannies!
My grandmother was a really interesting and cool person for all of her years. She was someone who, while keeping her foundation firmly implanted, kept moving forward, learning, growing, and changing with the times. I learned perseverance from her and she served as a strong role model. Through her example I know that we never have to stop changing, and never have to stop growing.
Similarly, granny squares are a fascinating structural cornerstone of crochet design. The pattern can be achieved with any number of rounds. Granny squares never have to stop growing. What makes grannies hip and fun are the variations that each crocheter brings to his or her project through personalizing the color, yarn, and hook size.
Granny square projects can be joined together in an unlimited number of ways in order to create any type of project! Your imagination is your guide.
Do you see why I think granny squares are cool? If not, check out these Crochet Spot posts, where granny takes center stage in fashion and art.
Granny Sets Her Sight on a Smart Car
Granny Square Dress on the Red Carpet
Even More Granny Square Dresses…
Want to make (& join) a granny square? Check out these links.
How to Crochet a Granny Square (Pattern)
How to Crochet a Granny Square (Tutorial)
How to Join Crochet Pieces (or Seam) Using Slip Stitches and the Outside Loops
Alright, Crochet Spotters, what about you? Do you ever crochet granny squares? What kinds of projects do you like to make with granny squares? Please share your experiences and ideas in the comment section below!
Help with a granny square please. I just saw a granny square that had 4 interlocking squares in the center and it is beautiful. But the pattern is in Spanish, and I need it in English. It is on pintrest. Can you please help me find one in English. Thank you In advance. Love all your patterns in here and enjoy your news letters.
Thank you
Dee @—-/——- a rose for you 🙂
Dee,
I found several patterns listed on Ravelry.com which are interlocking rings inside a square. You don’t have to be a member to see the pattern listing database, although you do to search there. I highly recommend Ravelry for crocheters and knitters.
Here are links to the pattern listings I found. Just follow each pattern’s link to where they were published.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woven-rings
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/friendship-ring-square
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/interlocked-four-ring-square
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waldos-puzzle
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/27-28-37-linked-ring-tawashi
Two of these patterns are in books, three are free. One is a photo tutorial, and one is a Japanese chart.
Have fun!
Thank You Thank You. You are so kind, Just what I was looking for. Love this pattern when I saw it. Can’t wait to make some. Thanks Again 🙂
My last e mail was incorrect it is interlocking rings or circles.
Thank you 🙂
I too love, love, love grannies both the crochet and the relative, well I would wouldn’t I, I am a granny after all. I have made lots of granny cushions and throws and I love all of them. Thank you for the interesting links I am off to check them out.
Hi Rachel,
Who knew way back when that I was trendy…… Back in the early 80’s I made a great big blanket from all left over yarn turned into different granny squares! I agree – I love granny squares! Thank you, always, for all your great ideas and tips!! ~ Adriana
I’m a cool Granny of 2 beautiful Grandchildren and love my Granny squares! I have most of my Mom’s Vintage Granny Square Magazines, patterns purchased from the newspaper/friends and a pamphlet entitled Rib Ticklers (Coats and Clark dated 1971, 35 cents) with 6 lovely granny vests photos for men and women. I have paged through a Women’s Day (dated 1975, 95 cents) many times, featuring the Actress Pam Dauber (before she was on Mork and Mindy) as one of the models. Both very Hippish! Thanks to my Mom I love to Crochet .
You’re so right Caissa! Grannies are the best 😀 This phrase makes me a bit peeved – I always want to say “Ha! You think? You didn’t know my granny! My granny was awesome!”
Here’s to grannies and granny squares, long may they reign!