Granny squares are extremely versatile and once you have mastered their basic technique, they can be used for a large variety of garments, including blankets, cushion covers and even clothing. I have seen crochet patterns for granny squares made into waistcoats and skirts.
The great thing about a Granny Square is that you can alter their size by adding more and more rounds. Hence once you have mastered the basic crochet stitches and understood the basic Granny square technique, it becomes very easy to add extra rounds and make your Granny square as large as you like. Bedspreads and blankets can be made from sewing or crocheting many small granny squares together or simply by crocheting up one huge square. Then added a fancy border and edging.
To crochet up a large Granny square continue with the normal Granny square crochet pattern. Just ensure that you keep the pattern correct with 3 trebles and 1 chain along the sides and 3 trebles, 3 chain and 3 trebles in the corner spaces.
When crocheting Granny squares make good use of colour configurations. Granny Squares can be crocheted up in single colour yarn but again they look great in multi colours. Just use a different colour for each round or every other round. Adding new colours at the beginning of each round gives a better neater look than adding them anywhere as you go.
Crocheting the last round of each one of your Granny squares in the same colour yarn gives continuity to small patterns and makes a great border if crocheted in a dark colour, however there is no right or wrong, so experiment and have fun. Let your creative side loose.
Consequently Granny squares are a great way to use up old ends of yarn, but do ensure that all the yarn is the same thickness/weight otherwise you will find your squares may vary in size. Also if crocheting one large square you may find that it begins to become misshapen after a few rounds in differing yarn or just look odd.
Experiment with yarn type as well as size when experimenting with Granny square construction. Cotton and even household string make great crocheting materials. A Granny square of decent size crocheted in household string make great looking mats and coasters for house plants and is very durable.
To crochet up a Granny square take a crochet hook and some yarn and use the following pattern. The only stitches required are chain, slip stitch and trebles. The pattern goes as far as round four however keep increasing until your Granny Square is as big as you require.
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