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Granny Stitch

Three double crochets worked into a chain space — the cluster that built a century of blankets.

Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Stitches

Definition

The granny stitch is a group of three double crochets placed into a space rather than a stitch, separated from the next group by a chain.

Overview

Working into spaces instead of stitches is what makes it so forgiving: stitch counts are easy to see and mistakes are easy to unpick.

It appears in squares, in straight rows (granny stripe) and worked on the diagonal (corner-to-corner).

Characteristics

  • Worked into chain spaces
  • Highly forgiving
  • Instantly recognisable texture

Typical uses

  • Blankets
  • Cardigans
  • Cushions
  • Bags
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Construction style

Granny Square CrochetSquares worked outward from a central ring in clusters separated by chain spaces — the most recognisable structure in crochet.

Basic stitch

Double CrochetThe tall, quick stitch that most blankets, shawls and garments are built from.

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