Easy Crochet #1 - How to Crochet a Granny Square Beginner

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2020
  • In this first Crochet video I make a granny square and tell you all about my 100% Cotton yarn called
    CHUNKY THREAD and after I show you how I make my granny squares
    as well as how I block them for a beautiful finish.
    I hope you enjoy!!
    #BIMBGrannySquareSeries #crochet #grannysquares #grannysquare #beginningcrochet#easycrochet
    You can see more of what I do here:
    beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/
    Visit my website here:
    beeinmybonnetcompany.com
    Follow me on Instagram here:
    Instagram: @beelori1
    Designed by Lori Holt and produced by the fabulous Riley Blake Designs:
    www.rileyblakedesigns.com/
    Lori Holt Chunky Thread
    Lori Holt Crochet Hooks
    Lori Holt Yarn Needles
    Lori Holt Stork Scissors
    Lori Holt Blocking Board
    Lori Holt Blocking Pins
    Floss Flowers:
    www.fatquartershop.com/floss-...
    Music Credits:
    Track: Melody Of Happiness - Igor Khainskyi [Audio Library Release]
    Music provided by Audio Library Plus
    Watch: alplus.io/melody-happiness
    Free Download / Stream: youth.be/i0a0T0bTaW0
    Title: Melody Of Happiness by Igor Khainskyi
    Genre and Mood: Country Folk + Happy
    License: royalty-free music for RUclips, Facebook, and Instagram videos giving the appropriate credit.

Комментарии • 213

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana 3 года назад +8

    Thank you. Grandma Sat me in the chair by the window of sun light. then she showed me how to chain first, then how to make a Granny square at age 7. then when I turned 12 she showed me all the different crochet stitches and how to read a pattern. Wow what a neat thing for her to do. All my life I have had the pleasure of crocheting.

  • @8machines62
    @8machines62 3 года назад +9

    Thank you for the lesson. Being a lefty it’s harder to teach. I have done afghans in the past. When we were selling our house I had them on my beds. The realtor told my husband to take them off the bed as they look like grandma’s. My husband said, “my wife is a grandma!” We did remove them.

  • @samanthaschasteen7903
    @samanthaschasteen7903 3 года назад +8

    I'm so drawn to your color palettes! They make me happy!

  • @katywuste9054
    @katywuste9054 3 года назад +7

    I love the versatility of the videos, quilting, cross stitch, paper piecing and now crotchet

  • @jaydeedee1191
    @jaydeedee1191 3 года назад +7

    Thank you so much for keeping these handwork traditions alive. I learned how to crochet from my great-grandmother when I was nine and have been crocheting ever since.🥰
    I used to teach crochet for a chain store, but since nobody wanted to learn, they kinda didn’t promote the classroom anymore.

  • @lindabluebird3624
    @lindabluebird3624 2 года назад +5

    I have never crocheted before and I just made my first crochet granny square because of you! Thank you so much, Lori 🙂

  • @brontebenoit6181
    @brontebenoit6181 3 года назад +4

    Granny Squares were wildly popular in my world in the late 1960s and 1970s. I could never really get the hang of it.
    With your tutorial and 40+ years behind me I think I can crochet along with you. Thank you for a basic tutorial and renewed inspiration!
    Stay well and stitch on!

  • @Sylvia907
    @Sylvia907 3 года назад +8

    Brings back memories at about age 6 sitting on a rock wall next to field learning to crochet from an elderly lady waiting for ride home

    • @paulacarter8930
      @paulacarter8930 2 года назад +2

      I usually don’t comment, but that is lovely! You should do a watercolor of that memory. I am not a watercolor artist, but I painted a scene from my childhood memory of my neighbor stooped in her garden. She used to leave washed cherry to,stores on the porch for me in a little bowl for a little snack so I wouldn’t get into trouble going in and out of the house, circa 1960. I painted it and thought it was terrible and put it away, but during the pandemic, I found it and loved it so much I found a frame and matted it and now it’s in a place in our home and I smile every time I see it. Your memory made me smile. Don’t we all try to do that? Lovely. Thanks to all of you.

  • @laviedunartisan7265
    @laviedunartisan7265 2 года назад +1

    Ok my Queen Bee late bloomer ...starting my granny square journey right now....😊🌹❤️

  • @dianakranning9843
    @dianakranning9843 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial. This series will be well viewed by me. Thanks again.

  • @lupehawk5930
    @lupehawk5930 3 года назад +7

    This is going to be an awesome series. My mother-in-law taught me to crochet when I was pregnant with my first child. I haven’t crocheted in ages. This brings back great memories as the first crochet I did was a giant granny square that became a huge floor pillow! Thank for bringing back these almost lost arts! ❤️

  • @tonibergquist61
    @tonibergquist61 3 года назад +8

    This series is going to be so much fun! Thank you!!!

  • @carolynwatts2942
    @carolynwatts2942 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for your time in teaching new and old new tricks with crochet. I like the way you do your starter chain. I am going to practice that. It looks like it is such a smootj chain. The granny square was my first block and first experience in learning to crochet. An experienced crocheter who was also a beautician taught me. Such a patient, sweet lady. I made quite a few large granny squares after that. Learned other stitches from other older ladies. I was in my mid twenties and now will be 72 on election day. I was blessed and eager to learn. Love watching your other podcast with Fat Quarters show and flosstube.👍♥️

  • @cindypeterson1629
    @cindypeterson1629 3 года назад +2

    Lori I absolutely love all your videos looking forward to the rest of the granny squares……

  • @taunjakelvington7398
    @taunjakelvington7398 Месяц назад

    Lori! I just made my first granny square last night thanks to you! I am a complete novice, so even holding the hook and getting my fingers to work correctly was a struggle. Your instructions were clear, helpful and so well timed. I just can't thank you enough for teaching us!

  • @angelastoutenger7944
    @angelastoutenger7944 3 года назад +5

    Thank you Lori for showing how to crochet granny squares. Sad to say but have never been able to learn to crochet even with numerous people trying to teach me. I can knit but not crochet. I will continue to watch your series though. Actually think I have a box of granny squares that my mother crocheted. She and my grandmother both excelled at that. Maybe some day!

  • @lisareed5669
    @lisareed5669 Год назад +2

    "Single file." "Stunt double." You really are brilliantly talented. Memorable communication is not easy.

  • @tinatippin5705
    @tinatippin5705 3 года назад +11

    This is great, Lori. I love that you have a 100% cotton yarn! I have been crocheting since I was a little girl too (a long, long time ago) and I have picked up two tips right off the bat. Looking forward to this series along with the quilting. I've even started cross stitching again. All the things that make for happy hands. Thank you.

  • @lynetteperry3559
    @lynetteperry3559 3 года назад +1

    Brings back memories of my Nan teaching me I will be following alone with great interest

  • @sarabrunsvold2461
    @sarabrunsvold2461 3 года назад +2

    Wow!!! The colors are amazing!!!!! Such cute little pillows on the shelf!! Love it!!!!!!

  • @faneradoyce7890
    @faneradoyce7890 3 года назад

    Wow. I loved to see all your collection of different colour yarns and all accessories.

  • @Charlie-cz3jh
    @Charlie-cz3jh Год назад +2

    LORI~ Thank you for talking about the slow motion option on Y.T.❣ You just made my learning curve much less steep....🤣😂🤣 Thank you VERY much for this video. You are a great teacher❣🦋💗🦋💗🦋

  • @heathermann4240
    @heathermann4240 3 года назад +4

    Yay! Thankyou. Love that it will be a series!!

  • @missyb.623
    @missyb.623 3 года назад +1

    Also the first thing I learned from my mom and it remains my favorite crochet project.

  • @BelieveJesusIsLord
    @BelieveJesusIsLord 3 месяца назад +1

    I really enjoyed this class💕

  • @debbieweigle8420
    @debbieweigle8420 3 года назад +3

    Your talents are endless. Amazing!!

  • @Michelle_Myers
    @Michelle_Myers 3 года назад +4

    Can’t wait to try the granny square! You made it so clear for a beginner to learn! Thank you!❤️

  • @pyrme12
    @pyrme12 3 года назад +1

    I love Granny Squares! Thanks for sharing your techniques. Can’t wait for more .... ❤️❤️❤️

  • @craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291
    @craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291 3 года назад +1

    OMG...I want that wall of yarn...it's absolutely indulgent and breathtaking!!!!

  • @martyfragale2741
    @martyfragale2741 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for this series Lori. My Gramme showed/taught me how to do the squares and I did great...until I had to go home!! With your tutorial I should remember and will be able to refer to it!!

  • @yvonnewilliamson6368
    @yvonnewilliamson6368 3 года назад +10

    I love your granny squares and the colors you are using! I just started making granny squares and love them so much :) How wonderful you had two grandmothers who shared their love of quilting and crochet with you :)

  • @bomashishalisa6434
    @bomashishalisa6434 3 года назад

    I used to crochet all the time. Then stopped and went to cross-stitch. But I have been wanting to do granny squares for a really long time and forgot how to do it. Then I saw your adorable ones and knew I wanted to make some. I am so glad you have these videos available to us. Thank you.

  • @janharper7638
    @janharper7638 3 года назад +1

    Love this video....can't wait to start crocheting again. You keep us busy and happy. Thank you.

  • @meganjones1253
    @meganjones1253 3 года назад +1

    Oh my goodness! Lori, that yarn wall makes me so happy! All those colors! My Grandmother taught me to crochet when I was a child. I learned sitting in her lap placing my hand on top of her hand. To this day, I hold my hook on top. The granny square was my first finish. I made a big granny square Afghan. Crochet has been my favorite hobby for 50 years. Thanks for sharing❤

  • @marydenney8249
    @marydenney8249 3 года назад +1

    Love love this video! Thank you! Can’t wait for the next one

  • @valeriabauer2738
    @valeriabauer2738 3 года назад

    I love your granny squares. I learned to crochet at the age 8 years old . I love to quilt and crochet. Thank you for your tips and beautiful line to cotton threads. You are awesome!

  • @perkyperkins7768
    @perkyperkins7768 3 года назад +1

    I learned to crochet from you a few years ago when your yarn came out. I made tons of little granny squares but I didn’t know how to put them together. I can hardly wait to do something with them. Thanks . Stay well and see on❤️

  • @karenraabis5296
    @karenraabis5296 3 года назад +6

    When you started the channel I saw that gorgeous granny square crochet blanket. I loved it so much!

    • @nmgriff
      @nmgriff 3 года назад

      Ran across your blog dated January 26, 2018 and fell I love with your crochet blanket! I want to purchase your chunky thread in the same colors that you used to make a blanket. FQS is out of some of the colors and hope they will continue to carry your Chunky Thread. Would love to see a tutorial too because you make it easy to follow. You are so talented!

  • @kristinadewitt2539
    @kristinadewitt2539 3 года назад

    This is sew exciting! Looking forward to all things crochet!❤️

  • @lisaintexass.6975
    @lisaintexass.6975 3 года назад

    Thank you Lori. So excited to try this out. You are a great teacher!

  • @1tinac
    @1tinac 3 года назад

    What a great series. I am looking forward to. I love the colors of your chunky thread. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.

  • @dallastaylor5479
    @dallastaylor5479 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. I'm going to try this. Can I add how much I appreciate your informative delivery. I absolutely love that you don't amp up the fake excitement or saying everything is super, ie super cute, super fun, etc. The trend is to sound like a teenager with the caloquilisms of kids. I appreciate you!!!!

  • @jessicacarlisle7043
    @jessicacarlisle7043 3 года назад +2

    Loved this! ❤️ So looking forward to learning more! 👍🏻

  • @reneekeeney5804
    @reneekeeney5804 3 года назад

    Finally!!! Yay!!! Love the chunky thread...it's so soft!

  • @C12133
    @C12133 3 года назад

    Thank you so much, Lori!! My mom tried to teach me crochet when I was teenager but I had too many places to go to ever get the hang of it. I tried to learn about 8 or 9 months ago and learned a little bit of granny squares but learned and understood more with you. I was sure missing my mom learning and wishing I would have paid more attention. I’m really looking forward to this series!! You are appreciated!!❤️😍

  • @heidicran
    @heidicran 3 года назад +1

    OBSESSED!!!!! Looks like I will be “granny squaring” all week!! Thanks Lori! Another fantastic video oozing with inspiration! ❤️💕❤️💕

  • @stitchpenniesofficial
    @stitchpenniesofficial 3 года назад

    Your chunky thread is beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial, Lori. 🥰

  • @tonibergquist61
    @tonibergquist61 2 года назад

    Dear Lori, I must tell you Thank you for teaching me to make adorable granny squares! I am having so much fun with them! I continue to enjoy all your tutorials and videos! You are so generous to share your talents 💖

  • @michellerennepowar2773
    @michellerennepowar2773 3 года назад

    I knew why I love you and your beautiful projects. I love to crochet too. Thank you very much.

  • @sandrahart9190
    @sandrahart9190 2 года назад

    I want to refresh how to crochet as I haven’t done it in years. So glad you are doing this. Thank you.

  • @lthornb1
    @lthornb1 2 года назад +2

    We need more crochet tutorials Lori!!!

  • @poppies1215
    @poppies1215 Год назад

    It is so relaxing to watch you crochet. I am so envious of your talent and the patient way you introduce us to the art. I have tried many times to do this beautiful granny square through the help of others that can crochet easily. Your instruction is so clear. I have a hard time distinguishing where holes are and how to enter and twist my hook. I guess the key is practice. I am going to try it again! Thank you for your inspiration, color, tools and product lines! I am a grandma who yearns to teach the next generation the joy of working with your hands.💖🧰🛋🧷✂️

  • @kellyhipkins5616
    @kellyhipkins5616 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing Lori. So enjoy and learn from your tutorials. Your a wonderful instructor

  • @amylynn1345
    @amylynn1345 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tutorial! Can’t wait for the pillow next week! ❤️

  • @christinemoore2661
    @christinemoore2661 3 года назад +1

    Wow you taught me a new way to make a granny square and I am loving it. Thanks

  • @fabiennefabienne4821
    @fabiennefabienne4821 3 года назад

    👍 Very nice video !!! Look forward to see more !!!🙏!!!

  • @kathyaschenbach8081
    @kathyaschenbach8081 3 года назад

    Love this will be great for my kitchen love this! Love granny squares! I am not going to have time to sleep too many projects!! Really love the blocking! I a experienced crocheter and have never blocked because I really never learned how. Love the pillow idea have struggled with that the white always shows through for me. My crocheted item was correct according to gauge but yet the White pillow showed through. Since I was not a sewer had no idea what to do. The funny thing now is I am learning how to quilt!!

  • @mariawells8026
    @mariawells8026 3 года назад

    Bought some for the quilts. Can't wait to try it.

  • @janet529
    @janet529 3 года назад

    Fabulous teacher love the cotton thread

  • @pjstitcher8364
    @pjstitcher8364 3 года назад +1

    What a fabulous tutorial! You explained everything so well. Thank you so much.

  • @vickiprofant
    @vickiprofant 3 года назад

    Talk about perfect timing! 🥰 My mother crocheted, but I never got the chance to learn from her. 😢 I quilt & cross stitch. I saw a video on crocheted pumpkins and I just had to make them! My sister, who did learn to crochet from our Mom, came over and gave me some basics. I made my pumpkins, they're not perfect, but that's ok! 🎃 This series could not have come at a better time for me! Thank you, Lori! I love all your quilting & cross stitch from FQS and now I look forward to this crochet series! 🧶🥰

  • @reneejohnson5041
    @reneejohnson5041 2 года назад +1

    I've been crocheting for years too, but mine has never looked that perfect. Yours is amazing!! pulling my hooks and yarn back out of the closet.

  • @wendywesley7423
    @wendywesley7423 3 года назад +9

    I love granny squares. I would love a tutorial on linking the squares together to make an Afghan. I made an Afghan a year ago with a small boarder that linked the squares together. I really like it! Yeah your making crocheting cool again 🤓

  • @pamlacey136
    @pamlacey136 3 года назад

    Love this series. I have not been crocheting since I had a mild stroke several years ago and I had trouble keeping tension in my left hand after that. But I think I may try again to see if I can do it because I love the Granny Squares. I also had a wonderful grandma who taught me to crochet, embroidery, and needlework. She tried to teach me to tat but I always wound up with the knots in the wrong places. She and my mom both made Granny Square afghans and I remember loving them. I look forward to more videos in this series. I want to buy your threads too as I love that they are cotton and come in such glorious colors. Thank you.

  • @margaretbell9433
    @margaretbell9433 2 года назад +1

    Excellent tutorial! I want to learn to crochet this year, and my favorite is the granny square! I feel confident I can do it watching your videos, and I have watched many. Yours are the best! Thank you!

  • @debbiepeel4594
    @debbiepeel4594 3 года назад

    Lori this is great, I’m a beginner and you make it so easy to follow along and learn. Thanks!

  • @sharonparker7867
    @sharonparker7867 3 года назад

    I love the way you start your crochet, so much easier than I have seen on RUclips. Also I didn’t know how to block so this was very helpful. There is probably going to be a pillow in my future. Thank you for the great tutorial. Your yarn colors are wonderful.

  • @anamariafrisch8234
    @anamariafrisch8234 3 года назад +1

    I wish you Lori, all Blessings from God. The colors from your fabrics are very beautiful. Greetings from a Colombian who lives in Berlin

  • @karenmeadows7216
    @karenmeadows7216 2 года назад

    So pleased I found your tutorials. I haven't crocheted in many years. I hope you have a video when you keep going with the same color. Thank you so much!

  • @BuckeyeCrossStitcher
    @BuckeyeCrossStitcher 3 года назад

    Thank you for this tutorial Lori!

  • @DixieGirl9876
    @DixieGirl9876 3 года назад +1

    I love the granny square, it was the first thing I made as a child too.

  • @margm4
    @margm4 3 года назад

    Always loved crochet. Back in the 70s I made a poncho, a suit that I wore to a wedding, dresses for my two little daughter, fine doilies..not to mention lap blankets. Also a beautiful bedspread, that sadly my daughters cat destroyed. I’m inspired to get supplies again! Thanks Lori. 🇦🇺

  • @rebeccamulkern1051
    @rebeccamulkern1051 Год назад

    You are a natural teacher Lori, I've never understood crochet before, if I ever want to try it I know who to watch now 😍(I'm a quilter who adores your patterns and fabrics 💖)

  • @lorettahenderson8979
    @lorettahenderson8979 2 года назад +3

    I can already see that my grandgirl is going to have fun with these granny squares…thanks so much Lori❤️

  • @ericmel99
    @ericmel99 3 года назад

    Amazing as always!!

  • @delilahcarbajal6734
    @delilahcarbajal6734 3 года назад

    I love this! I love granny squares, first stitch my aunt showed me to do. I’m extremely happy learning your yarn is cotton for washcloths as well. Yay

  • @pamward7676
    @pamward7676 2 года назад

    I’ve been chrochet in a very long time. My grandma taught me too. So cute I never heard the word stunt double for chain. I love it

  • @gailfirenze4760
    @gailfirenze4760 2 года назад

    Thanks Lori. Really enjoyed this.

  • @SuperBettyboop23
    @SuperBettyboop23 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing how you make a granny square I’ve done it but it’s been a long time love it can’t wait for next week 🧶

  • @ksenyvasil6710
    @ksenyvasil6710 3 года назад

    I'm from Russia and I really like all your videos! You show simple and affordable things that have a lot of beauty and comfort. Thank you for sharing with us! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @pamketron
    @pamketron 3 года назад

    I love your squares! I crochet but didn’t know how to make one of these. Thank you for teaching me how. Will be making some of these. Your colors of yarn are so pretty. That board & pins are awesome. Going to check into getting me one of those. Love this series! You create the most beautiful things. Would love to have some of your yarn, fabric, notions and more.

  • @kathyw.haymaker8895
    @kathyw.haymaker8895 3 года назад

    Thank you for this video!! This past summer I wanted to use up my stash of yarn I watched a dozen videos and none of them made sense!!! Yours is perfect!!

  • @kimberlylyons3965
    @kimberlylyons3965 3 года назад

    You make it look so easy. Thanks I can’t wait to try and make some 😊

  • @betsykleger4808
    @betsykleger4808 2 года назад

    Starting my summer of granny squared! You are BRILLIANT

  • @luvtoknit
    @luvtoknit 3 года назад

    I luv to crochet granny squares 💜💙💚
    They are so addicting and relaxing to make. I made a big blanket of small granny squares.
    This is a great series. Im going to have to try some of your yarn.

  • @pennyschwarze6393
    @pennyschwarze6393 3 года назад

    Thank you Lori I’ve not done this in years. But I’m going to order me some yarn and make a throw to start with. I enjoy you video very much. Keep up the great work.

  • @terryblair966
    @terryblair966 2 года назад

    This is a very good tutorial. Thank you Lori.

  • @jeannebrinkman8889
    @jeannebrinkman8889 3 года назад

    Awesome!!! Great instructions❤️

  • @jacquelineb9487
    @jacquelineb9487 3 года назад +1

    Mesmerising

  • @grandmastraw
    @grandmastraw 3 года назад

    Excellent video! We are going to Texas for the winter (first time) and I am planning on crocheting a granny square blanket for my daughter, so your videos will be referred to regularly. Thanks Lori. Blessings and take care.

  • @reniadavis5289
    @reniadavis5289 2 года назад

    I helped my mom make a granny square afghan more than sixty years ago. I could make a square in 30 minutes. I was so proud. I think I will try and make some, again. 😊

  • @dayzemae9015
    @dayzemae9015 3 года назад +4

    More, More! Please❤️

  • @lindaprior3824
    @lindaprior3824 2 года назад

    Kiwi lady here, I'm learning so much and looking forward to much more, Thanks 🎃💝🌻

  • @yramsbbig2271
    @yramsbbig2271 3 года назад +4

    Great video, could you show us how to make the crochet flower on your spool pin on your vintage sewing machine? Lori I just love your videos!!

  • @kathyguenther5866
    @kathyguenther5866 3 года назад +1

    Tried to order blocking boards at FQS they are out. Thanks for the video I have crochet for years and never blocked my projects. So glad you taught me something I really appreciate it. You are a peach...... hope you and Kimberly have a great week. I miss my bff from Phoenix too!!! Hugs from Minnesota where it is really cold all the sudden......

  • @gaylelazarus2394
    @gaylelazarus2394 Год назад

    What a difference the yarn makes. I couldn’t understand why my squares looked bigger. After this video I realized you used cotton yarn; I used acrylic. I like the cotton much better. Also the blocking makes the granny square much neater looking. In fact earlier tonight I ordered a blocking board from Amazon. Oh Lori I can’t wait to start ordering your yarn. I can’t say it enough how beautiful and happy it is. 💜gayle

  • @RebeccaRuano
    @RebeccaRuano 3 года назад

    I didn’t know I could change the video speed on RUclips. Thanks for telling me!! That’s so great. Also, thanks for this demonstration. I’ve always wanted to make an afgan like on Roseanne 😉

  • @misss.o.j.
    @misss.o.j. 3 года назад +4

    Fun video!!! People should not dislike things that are n8ce like this!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @mariaelenablecha5358
    @mariaelenablecha5358 2 года назад

    I want to be your friend!!!! I love it, I learned from my mom when I was a little girl in Cuba, did it for a while then life got in the way, now you have given me the joy of doing it again!!!! I was looking for your yarn in Naples Fl but no luck, I will be ordering from fat quater shop!! You remind me so much of my mother, she could do everything like you and she loved the pretty colors like you, I watch you and tears roll down, Thank you

  • @carolvenables3970
    @carolvenables3970 2 года назад

    Your soo talented in everything, and your rings and nail varnish co ordinate your work 🙂