Everything you need to know about how to crochet granny squares. The humble granny square is more popular than ever whether you are making clothes, blankets or accessories. This practical guide has everything you need to become a crochet granny square expert.

This is the ultimate sourcebook for crocheting granny squares including full step-by-step instructions and photography for all the main granny square patterns including solid colour, multi-coloured, and graduated squares.

There are also tutorials for variations on the traditional granny square including African flower hexagon, lace squares, mitred, circle centre and drunken granny squares as well as many more. This will be your go-to reference book for all things granny.

In addition there are step instructions and photographs for all the different joining methods including ‘join as you go’ and double crochet join, as well as advice on how to combine colours to get exciting and unusual results.

There are also instructions for all the stitches that are used as well as other techniques such as joining in the round and the adjustable loop method.

In addition there are 10 projects to illustrate the techniques including really popular makes such as a tote bag, blankets and a gorgeous granny square cardigan.

published in May 2025 by David and Charles