Learn How to Crochet Granny Squares. Learn How to Crochet and Create Your First Granny Square Throw

By Betty Kraus

If you’ve ever admired the classic Granny Square pattern, but didn’t know how to get started then Betty Kraus’ book, Learn How to Crochet Granny Squares; Learn How to Crochet and Create Your First Granny Square Throw is the answer. In her latest book Betty shares her knowledge and expertise and teaches you how to crochet and create your very first Granny Square throw. This book is geared toward absolute beginners so even if you have never picked up a crochet hook and yarn this book will take you step by step from the very beginning to completing your first project.

In this book you will learn:

• How to crochet the chain stitch
• How to crochet the single crochet stitch
• How to crochet the double crochet stitch
• How to crochet the slip stitch
• How to join a new color
• How to weave in tails securely
• How to crochet a Granny Square
• How to join Granny Squares
• How to construct a Granny Square throw

Betty explains all about crochet hooks and yarn, and then she guides you step by step on how to crochet basic crochet stitches. She also teaches you the difference between flat crochet and crocheting in the round. Granny Square construction is explained and illustrated with clear pictures.

Once you’ve learned the basics you are then ready to move onto crocheting a darling throw. Nine Granny Squares form the center of the throw. Betty then explains how to join the squares with single crochet and add rounds of alternating colors to create an attractive and fun crochet throw. Finish off the throw with a pretty and simple to learn edging for a truly beautiful project. This project would make the perfect gift for the new baby or for anyone who appreciates Granny Squares.

Not only does Betty teach you all about basic crochet and guide you through crocheting your first crochet project, but she also includes a bonus Granny Square purse project for you to practice your new skills. Betty’s instructions are easy to understand and she uses lots of clear pictures and illustrations so you can see what the stitches should look like. Don’t miss out on this valuable and easy to understand book. If you want to learn to crochet this book is a great place to start. Get your copy today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Today Crafts
• Release date: Aug 11, 2015
• ISBN: 9781516394647

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Crochet Basics

Crochet is a wonderful hobby and fiber art. Make no mistake, crochet is an art form. You decide on the colors and fibers to use, choose or design a pattern, and then take a hook and yarn and use them to create projects. All you really need to begin to crochet is a hook and yarn. In this chapter we’ll go over the basic or crochet hooks, as well as learn about different types of yarn, and how to read a yarn label.

Crochet Hooks

I have had the same set of good quality, medium priced crochet hooks for many years. I recommend purchasing a set which contains sizes E-K. These sizes are the most common hooks used. Hooks come in two main types; inline and curved. Inline hooks have a sharper edge and curved hooks are smoother. I prefer curved, but lots of my friends swear by their inline hooks. Try them both out and see which type you prefer.

Curved and inline hooks

Crochet Hook Sizes

Crochet hooks come in several different sizes from tiny needle-like hooks used for thread crochet to giant hooks used with bulky yarn and different fibers. Some patterns refer to the letter and number while other patterns may call for the hook