Do you want to participate in the upcoming SHELTER Project, but don’t know how to crochet a granny square? Have no fear! Below is a simple step-by-step guide and a video to walk you though the process. Don’t worry about it being perfect. I had a few failed attempts before I got the hang of it and I’m still working on my technique. Before you get started, you’ll need a few materials.

Materials needed:

Worsted weight yarn in at least two colours (you can use one colour for starters)
Crochet hook (size H/5.0mm)
Scissors
Yarn needle (for weaving in ends) <—Optional

Instructions:

Step 1: Begin with a slip knot. Chain 4, and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Step 2: Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet stitch), then work 2 double crochet stitches into the center of the ring. Chain 2.

Step 3: Work 3 double crochet stitches into the center of the ring, then chain 2. Repeat this pattern (3 dc, ch 2) two more times, until you have four sets of three double crochet stitches.

Step 4: Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3.

Step 5: Slip stitch into the next two stitches, until you reach the chain-2 space. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet stitch), then work 2 double crochet stitches into the same chain-2 space. Chain 2.

Step 6: Work 3 double crochet stitches into the next chain-2 space, then chain 2. Repeat this pattern (3 dc, ch 2) in each chain-2 space around the square.

Step 7: Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3.

Step 8: Slip stitch into the next two stitches, until you reach the chain-2 space. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet stitch), then work 2 double crochet stitches into the same chain-2 space. Chain 1.

Step 9: Work 3 double crochet stitches into the next chain-2 space, then chain 1. Repeat this pattern (3 dc, ch 1) in each chain-2 space around the square.

Step 10: Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3.

Step 11: Slip stitch into the next two stitches, until you reach the chain-1 space. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet stitch), then work 2 double crochet stitches into the same chain-1 space.

Step 12: Work 3 double crochet stitches into each chain-1 space around the square.

Step 13: Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3.

Step 14: Cut the yarn and weave in ends with a yarn needle.

Congratulations! You have now crocheted a 6x6 inch granny square. Repeat this pattern to create additional squares. Here’s a video created by Bella Coco to help get you through each step.

Once you’re finished, if you’d like to send in your square to participate in Shelter, see the mailing information here.

I look forward to seeing your creations and thank you for participating in this amazing and important project.