No one knows for sure, but some researchers believe it either came from Arabia or indigenous south Americans, the oldest form of needle work that could be considered crochet is from ancient china, as far as we know.
Crochet as we know it in the modern day was created around the 15th to 17th century. It is important to note that although the first published crochet pattern emerged in 1824, there is substantial evidence to point to crochet being taught word of mouth rather than written. In the 19th century there was a huge rise in crochet. It was mainly used in a form now known as Irish Crochet, which takes the normal needle and bobbin lacework, and simplifies it down to really intricate crochet. Crochet was given a tremendous boost by Mlle. Riego de la Branchardiere, who was best known for her ability to take old-style needle and bobbin lace designs and turn them into crochet patterns that could easily be duplicated. She published many pattern books so that millions of women could begin to copy her designs. The rise in popularity did not end there and it continued throughout the 20th century. In the early 1900s it was used to make practical things like afghans and potholders along with some simple garments and rugs. It was during this time that potholders made their first appearance and became a staple of the crocheter’s repertoire. It was during this time that many types of yarn also came with small pattern samples and crochet guides. It didn't stop there it continued in popularity all the way through the 1960s and 70s where it was seen as a more free type of expression, especially in terms of clothes.
THE most detailed, straight forward, up close and CLEAR tutorial I can find ANYWHERE!!!!! And the easiest to follow along!! and you don’t drag!!! AMAZING!! I’m a beginner and this is top tier teaching👌👌
I love your videos. You explain everything so clearly and precisely. I'm new to crocheting and I've definitely subbed to your channel. Thank you for taking the time to help us newbies learn this craft. 😊
Thank you Robin I finally finished my beautiful sunflower blanket for my daughter. It measures 142cms x 92cms in total 77 squares (11 squares down x 7 squares across). I used the same colours. It took 4 x 100g balls of gold, 2 x 100g balls of brown (with 84g left over), 6 x 100g of cream (with 33g left over) and included the zig zag joining of squares and 3 x 100g pumpkin (with 46g left over). Hope these calculations helps everyone. I will try and attach a photo of my finished project. 😊
Julie, thank you for sharing the amt of yarn info. My daughter fell in love with this pattern and I want to make it for her for her birthday. It is very thoughtful to do that. 😀
Thank you for putting this information into the comments . I absolutely love this design Sunflowers 🌻 were our Daughter April Ann 's favorite flower - I grow them in our garden and all around her memorial area we made for her after her tragic death at age 19 5 months after graduating high-school. God bless you Mrs Josette Texas
Robin REALLY is the best teacher. Before her, I couldn't crochet at all. Unable to sleep one night during lockdown, I stayed up most of the night watching the intro videos. By morning I had a small pile of granny squares. Thank you, Robin!
I think I’ve told you before, but you really ARE the BEST TEACHER on UA-cam! I love your easy to follow tutorials, your calm and lovely voice, and your beautiful patterns. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. ❤️ You really inspire me.
@@kieralisekellystanchek6729 I agree! I am new to crochet and have looked up a number of tutorials. Robin's are by far the best - instructions are so clear and easy to follow.
15:38 was such a, like... satisfying moment. Just "Crush it flat!" *thunk* was incredibly amusing and definitely sold me on this one in a weird way. I was already looking up yarns to maybe try this for a holiday present and now I absolutely have to.
This tutorial is INCREDIBLE. I've been crocheting for about 2 years now and never worked up the courage to move beyond repetitive scarves until I found this pattern & this video... I was worried, but decided to give it a shot and OMG. NEVER have I watched a more helpful tutorial. I SO appreciate that you show every step carefully. You explain everything so clearly and kindly! And your voice is so lovely and calming!! I'm so glad I happened to stumble onto this as I venture into more complicated projects. Thank you thank you thank you!! So excited to make a complete blanket! You rock!!!
Was worried that I wasn't interested in crafts any longer, but thought I might make a granny afghan for my Godson who recently got engaged. Went to UA-cam and found this pattern, bought the yarn and am happily making this lovely piece. The instructions are easy to understand and I am appreciative of the great instructions, thank you.
I browsed through so many videos, didn't understand the method and was confused,then came across your video ,all my doubts and issues are cleared. Thank you for teaching in such a good way. Your explanation was really helpful 👍
I made the traditional sunflower colors using this pattern and gave it to my granddaughter for Christmas last year. Also made a 16" pillow with a sunflower and leaves in the middle and a bolster with sunflowers on each end. Then I made her a sunflower coaster set in a crocheted container for her birthday. This was very time consuming, but looked wonderful.
The sunflower colours were my daughters choice! I think its very trendy with the youngsters at the moment (and considering she has NEVER asked me for crochet before, I jumped on it 😅) Your bolsters sound beautiful! 🌻
i’ve been desperately trying to do literally any granny square i could possibly find a tutorial for and this is the first one i’ve been able to do! i’m so excited! not only is it a granny square but it’s got the coolest design and it turned out exactly like in the video! i’m so happy thank you so so much!!
I watch a lot of crochet tutorials and I have to say, your instructions, the speed and delivery and description, are perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Excellent tutorial. I agree 100% with Stephanie Miller, the clearest and the best teacher I have watched on UA-cam whilst attempting to follow a crotchet pattern.
I learned crocheting and knitting from my grandma and I don't know any of the names of the stitches in English, so I really appreciate that you always say the name and then show slowly how it's done, it's really easy to understand like that and I got the hang of the pattern so fast. Working on a blanket like this for my new living room now!
Thank you so, so much for this amazing tutorial!! I've been planning to make a bag made of granny squares for my best friend's birthday. This beautiful sunflower is exactly what I've been searching for to complete the design I had in mind. Both the video and the written pattern are perfect! Again, thank you. I really hope she'll like it as much as I'm loving making it.
Thank you so so much, I have just finished my blanket, using this square, and followed your tutorial for the edging, so chuffed with myself, never crocheted anything other than little hearts till found this tutorial, thank you for making it so easy to follow xxxxx
I'm a beginner crocheter and this is the easiest example of this I have come across. Thank you for being so self-explanatory and going slow with us beginners, lol.
Thanks for the tutorial!! Loved it!! I agree -- would love to see the tutorial on how to join these squares in the thumbnail. Looks so textured and beautiful ❤️
I'm teaching my granddaughters how to crochet. I sometimes use videos they can watch as we go. I've been wanting to teach granny squares and I think you're video is perfect to help me. Such clear and precise directions, easy to follow for my young crocheters (7-14yrs). Thank you! So happy I ran across this video!
I’m a crochet beginner so this type of granny square appeared a bit challenging but you explained every step so clearly! I’m now confident in my ability to make this. Thank you thank you thank you!!
My friend and I didn’t know how to crochet prior to this video, but after successfully making a sunflower granny square watching your video, we felt we could crochet our next project immediately! Thank you so so so so much! You are such an amazing teacher!!
Ive been struggling to find someone who makes clear Instructions while I try to expand my skills and you have truly led the way. Thank you so much, you’ve saved me so much time.
I’ve been crocheting for like 2 or 3 months now and have just been mind blown by how you do the starting circle, the idea of holding your starting end so it weaves it in for you on regular rounds, and the way you thread your needle. This was an amazing tutorial and I am so appreciative!
This is one of the sunflower square tutorial I've watched. I've watched several others just for my square come out uneven and "wavy" because it was completely flat. I have no idea why in the tutorial theirs came out flat while mine didn't, i know i was following the directions accurately because i focused on every detail to make it perfect. All that trying discouraged me to stopping crochet for a month until i finally got the courage to come back at it and i found your video. This video not only helped me make a proper flat square it also gave me back the courage to pursue crochet. Thank you thank you thank you, your work is very much appreciated.
That was a great tutorial. The blue background is a perfect contrasting colour. The chart of stitches over the work near the end is a good visual of the pattern Well done 🇨🇦 ❤️
Can't make a single complaint about this tutorial! Challenged myself to learn a new technique for my first project of 2022 and I'm already feeling really good about it after my first ever attempt went well thanks to your video! Easy to follow, very little confusion (I have math dyslexia so getting my stitch numbers right takes a while and is entirely on me), and you broke the video into chapters for each segment of the square. Thank you Robin ❤️
I thought myself how to crochet by watching videos here on UA-cam so I'm not great but I do ok. I'm SO glad I found your channel!! You explain things so easily and that is appreciated! I can't wait to make a blanket using this pattern! It's not intimidating at all after watching this video. Thank you so very much for teaching the way you do!!!
New subscriber - I use to crochet and just had emergency Spinal surgery with fusion so I am down for 10-12 weeks & saw this beautiful 🌻 pattern and want to start crocheting once again to give gifts to loved ones and for us. Thank you and to ROOTS & REFUGE you-tube channel for mentioning you and putting your link in her description. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
Thank you so much for subscribing, it is lovely to have you here. I hope your recovery is going well and that you enjoy making this blanket - it is a lovely one! 😃🌻
Your videos are genuinely the only ones I can follow, no annoying music, and the way you teach is so clear, I struggled with other videos as they didn’t really clearly show grabbing the yarn at the back, you should teach in person master classes 🤣
I have watched many, many tutorials on how to do a granny square. This is the first one that I have actually been able to successfully use. Granted, I do have to slow the speed and re-watch parts, BUT it is still very helpful. Thank you so much!!
I love your tutorials. You explain things so easily. As a brand new crocheter I’m not sure what I don’t know and many of your videos (like blocking etc) also teach me so much. Thank you! ❤
I've already made about 12 of these just from a pattern I found. I had some issues with joining my rounds and starting the new colors as well as my tails being loose where I started the next color. I am so glad I found this tutorial! I'm going to follow your methods from now on. You answered all the questions I had! Thank you so much! I pinned this to my crochet pinterest board, saved this video in UA-cam and gladly liked and subscribed to your channel! 👍👍
Having never been able to grasp crochet before, watching you has enabled me to start with the basic granny square very easily. Your tutorials are so easy and clear to follow. I have just watched the sunflower granny square and I cannot wait to advance to that. Thank you so much x
I love your style of teaching. When I was teaching in a computer lab (those were a thing back in the 80’s) and I would tell the kids that if they made a mistake to STOP put your hands on you head and say “Oh No!”. This took their hands from the keyboard and gave them a moment to remember how to Zap the mistake by hitting command Z. As soon as you said STOP it took me back to those days and reminded me don’t just forge ahead when learning a new technique, count carefully before proceeding.😂
I absolute love this pattern. You are such an excellent teacher. I am really glad I found you. I have been crocheting for over 60 years but since the pandemic started and I had to quit working I have learned so much, I am 73 so old doggies can learn new tricks. A happy crocheting lady in the USA. Thank you!❤️🤗
Very good tutorial for a beginner. You are very in-depth and clear with your teaching. I also like how close to the camera you keep your work. It is very easy for the viewer to see exactly what you're doing. Also, your nails look amazing 😊
How lovely! You are THE very best teacher, you make everything so easy and do-able even for us beginners. And your photography is superb…crystal clear and always in focus!
I’m making myself a book blanket this year. A granny square for each book made in colours from the cover of each book. I think this square is the pattern I want to use :)
I want to applaud you for your teaching abilities. I am a beginner so to speak. I have crocheted many times but I have never been ab l e to follow a pattern. You ma n e things so easy to follow and make it look so simple. You are the first o rso n I have ever seen put up like a diagram with the abbreviations written like a pattern so to speak. I cant wait to try this one. Thank you so much.
When I first saw this video, I was so afraid 😨. Then, I continued to watch it again and again. I love sunflowers. Today, January 14, I told myself just to go for it. Thank you, Robin. You are AMAZING 😊.
I have to say Ms. Robin you are by far the best crochet teacher I have come across. I recently picked up crocheting, I can do a few stitches but the Granny square is a whole different story. I have unsuccessfully tried to learn how to crochet a granny square just the square and I can't. Not until I came across your channel and I DID IT!!🎉 I have made a Sunflower Granny square 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I'm so happy it's the little things that bring joy. Thank you Thank you for your patience, for going at an easy enough pace to follow and of course your great teaching skills. Looking forward to learning more from you.😊😊
Ok, 1st I love this. 2nd, I am from Kansas, so will totally be making these pattern soon. 3rd, this seems pretty easy. (I skipped over this video many times, thinking it was too hard for me! I finally watched it, & was proven wrong.)
I saw your pattern from Jess on Roots and Refuge and I’m in love with it! I haven’t crocheted in a few years but your pattern has inspired me to pick up my hook again! Beautiful and now I have a new crochet pattern teacher!
For the first round there are 16 including the 1st one. Just noticed you mentioned 15 so you probably meant not including the 1st. Thank you for the great pattern.
Amazing video! Your instructions are so helpful and easy to understand, especially for a beginner like me! I’m currently working on a blanket with this pattern and it’s looking wonderful! Thank you 😊
Thank you Robin. I am making this for my sister and is coming along so very lovely. I loved the part smak it down. That is exactly what I did. Perfection to the finest. 😂😂
I love where you chose to slip stitch at the end of the rounds. Other patterns I have found want me to slst into the top of the chain and it never looks right or as clean as this! Thank you!
I love this! I was immediately drawn to the join ! I would love to know how and what you used to create the beautiful edges throughout? Very nice work! Thank you for teaching 😃
i've been into crochet for just some month, and I managed to creat just a top. Now I want to work on a cardigan done with these and I was disperate because I never found a clear tutorial (for anything). But deam this is so clear and well done, I almost remember it by heart just watching it one time! Thank you a lot!
Thank you for this video. I learned the basic crochet stitches many years ago. I like the bag and want to have one so I decided to try my hand at crochet again. I looked at many videos before deciding yours was the one for me. You are very thorough . I also find your voice very calming. Thanks!
Hi Robin another lovely pattern which you make a delight to follow. If I may ask you a crochet 🧶 question. I am going to buy some pure Arran wool from the sheep on the Island of Tiree in the Hebrides. Hand spun on the islands . I have order two 100 grms balls in either cream and brown or two cream. ( Haven’t decided yet ) What would be your recommendations for a beginner but getting much better! !!! Thank you Pamela
My only recommendation would be to use it for something special for yourself! Hand spun (and hand dyed) yarn is a weakness of mine, I love it! Aran is a good weight too - not too thin; not too thick 😍
When I hear the music ! It’s like Yay something I will be able to make and have the best teacher showing me the way ! Can you please say Thank you to your mum and dad for having you !!!🌸💖🌸💖😂🤣😂
I just learn how to do basic granny square based on your tutorial. Now I'm here learning a new design. I must say, your tutorial is so easy to follow through. Thank you for this helpful video and keep making those videos.
My squares are approximately 5 inches using the chunky yarn and 6mm hook. I'm actually making a cardigan with the squares I show in the beginning and in the thumbnail! If you want slightly smaller squares for your cardigan you can use double knit yarn with a 4mm hook 😀
📌 The video for the join is here 😀 ua-cam.com/video/W0-9A6ggtOk/v-deo.html
Could you do a magic circle for the beginning?
@@trojantman69 1:54 nope
Thanks for teaching sunburst square video
Thank you for this
❤😊@@trojantman69
All of a sudden I find myself pondering how crocheting was invented and how much of a complete genius the person who did so was. Amazing
No one knows for sure, but some researchers believe it either came from Arabia or indigenous south Americans, the oldest form of needle work that could be considered crochet is from ancient china, as far as we know.
Same. I was also wondering who created the hook 😂
@@luvsmetallica08 I read somewhere that it was originally called "shepherd's knitting"
Crochet as we know it in the modern day was created around the 15th to 17th century. It is important to note that although the first published crochet pattern emerged in 1824, there is substantial evidence to point to crochet being taught word of mouth rather than written. In the 19th century there was a huge rise in crochet. It was mainly used in a form now known as Irish Crochet, which takes the normal needle and bobbin lacework, and simplifies it down to really intricate crochet. Crochet was given a tremendous boost by Mlle. Riego de la Branchardiere, who was best known for her ability to take old-style needle and bobbin lace designs and turn them into crochet patterns that could easily be duplicated. She published many pattern books so that millions of women could begin to copy her designs. The rise in popularity did not end there and it continued throughout the 20th century. In the early 1900s it was used to make practical things like afghans and potholders along with some simple garments and rugs. It was during this time that potholders made their first appearance and became a staple of the crocheter’s repertoire. It was during this time that many types of yarn also came with small pattern samples and crochet guides. It didn't stop there it continued in popularity all the way through the 1960s and 70s where it was seen as a more free type of expression, especially in terms of clothes.
Thank you for explaining so much and graciously. You’re an amazing teacher. I’ve used this pattern more than a few times.
It’s my third day of crocheting. Fact that I was able to complete it shows how incredible this tutorial is
Thank you so much, I’m glad you’ve got the hang of it!😃🧶
THE most detailed, straight forward, up close and CLEAR tutorial I can find ANYWHERE!!!!! And the easiest to follow along!! and you don’t drag!!! AMAZING!! I’m a beginner and this is top tier teaching👌👌
Thank you so much Ruth, that is so appreciated.🥰🤗
For real!!
Totally agree!!
I love your videos. You explain everything so clearly and precisely. I'm new to crocheting and I've definitely subbed to your channel. Thank you for taking the time to help us newbies learn this craft. 😊
I LOVE that you don't have repetitive music playing in the back of your talking. Thankyou
Thank you Marilyn, I find music too distracting from the instructions.🤗🧶
Yes adhd brains can't handle all that lol
I also appreciate that!
Absolutely wonderful video and so easy to follow.!!!
Thank you Robin I finally finished my beautiful sunflower blanket for my daughter. It measures 142cms x 92cms in total 77 squares (11 squares down x 7 squares across). I used the same colours. It took 4 x 100g balls of gold, 2 x 100g balls of brown (with 84g left over), 6 x 100g of cream (with 33g left over) and included the zig zag joining of squares and 3 x 100g pumpkin (with 46g left over). Hope these calculations helps everyone. I will try and attach a photo of my finished project. 😊
What are the names of the three colors? I’d like to do the same. Thank you, Joy
Did you use a chunky yarn that needs a 6mm hook like the video or a lighter-weight yarn?
Julie, thank you for sharing the amt of yarn info. My daughter fell in love with this pattern and I want to make it for her for her birthday. It is very thoughtful to do that. 😀
Thank you for putting this information into the comments .
I absolutely love this design
Sunflowers 🌻 were our Daughter April Ann 's favorite flower - I grow them in our garden and all around her memorial area we made for her after her tragic death at age 19
5 months after graduating high-school.
God bless you
Mrs Josette
Texas
What brand of yarn did u use?
Robin REALLY is the best teacher. Before her, I couldn't crochet at all. Unable to sleep one night during lockdown, I stayed up most of the night watching the intro videos. By morning I had a small pile of granny squares. Thank you, Robin!
I think I’ve told you before, but you really ARE the BEST TEACHER on UA-cam! I love your easy to follow tutorials, your calm and lovely voice, and your beautiful patterns. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. ❤️ You really inspire me.
Aw thank you so much Stephanie! I'm glad my tutorials work for you 🥰
I agree! I love her tutorials and her soothing voice does help a lot!!! Her tutorials are my *FAVORITE* on UA-cam!!!
🤟😃❤️
@@kieralisekellystanchek6729 I agree! I am new to crochet and have looked up a number of tutorials. Robin's are by far the best - instructions are so clear and easy to follow.
I totally agree she makes it’s so easy to follow along!
Do you have a advertisement free pattern for this pattern? Do you have an Etsy shop?
15:38 was such a, like... satisfying moment. Just "Crush it flat!" *thunk* was incredibly amusing and definitely sold me on this one in a weird way. I was already looking up yarns to maybe try this for a holiday present and now I absolutely have to.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I enjoyed slapping it into submission LOL
This tutorial is INCREDIBLE. I've been crocheting for about 2 years now and never worked up the courage to move beyond repetitive scarves until I found this pattern & this video... I was worried, but decided to give it a shot and OMG. NEVER have I watched a more helpful tutorial. I SO appreciate that you show every step carefully. You explain everything so clearly and kindly! And your voice is so lovely and calming!! I'm so glad I happened to stumble onto this as I venture into more complicated projects. Thank you thank you thank you!! So excited to make a complete blanket! You rock!!!
Awwh, honestly reading this made my day!🥰 Thank you so much for such kind words and enjoy making your blanket.😃 x
"higgledy-piggledy" 😆 One of my favorite words you don't hear everyday! You're THE BEST!! Thanks for all your hard work! Great tutorial!
It is the best word!😃😂 Thank you Angelina!x
Not only are you a wonderful teacher but your voice and crocheting is so relaxing 😂
Just finished my third granny square blanket! Thank you for a clear and guided crochet video! ❤
Was worried that I wasn't interested in crafts any longer, but thought I might make a granny afghan for my Godson who recently got engaged. Went to UA-cam and found this pattern, bought the yarn and am happily making this lovely piece. The instructions are easy to understand and I am appreciative of the great instructions, thank you.
Thank you Barbara, I am so pleased to read you are back to crafts - sometimes we just need a break from creativity and that’s okay.🤗🧶
I browsed through so many videos, didn't understand the method and was confused,then came across your video ,all my doubts and issues are cleared. Thank you for teaching in such a good way. Your explanation was really helpful 👍
You’re welcome Shreya, I’m glad the video helped.😃🧶
I made the traditional sunflower colors using this pattern and gave it to my granddaughter for Christmas last year. Also made a 16" pillow with a sunflower and leaves in the middle and a bolster with sunflowers on each end. Then I made her a sunflower coaster set in a crocheted container for her birthday. This was very time consuming, but looked wonderful.
The sunflower colours were my daughters choice! I think its very trendy with the youngsters at the moment (and considering she has NEVER asked me for crochet before, I jumped on it 😅) Your bolsters sound beautiful! 🌻
How sweet! She will have all of those items to remind her of you and hopefully, make her smile each time. Blessings 🙏🏼
Oh wow! I bet it was adorable! How sweet and thoughtful ! That is definitely a keepsake
Photo please 🙏
@@claramiller5504 I gave it away last year and didn't take any pictures.
i’ve been desperately trying to do literally any granny square i could possibly find a tutorial for and this is the first one i’ve been able to do! i’m so excited! not only is it a granny square but it’s got the coolest design and it turned out exactly like in the video! i’m so happy thank you so so much!!
Great teacher. Thanks
I watch a lot of crochet tutorials and I have to say, your instructions, the speed and delivery and description, are perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
You’re so welcome Sarah, thank you for the lovely feedback! 🥰
Excellent tutorial. I agree 100% with Stephanie Miller, the clearest and the best teacher I have watched on UA-cam whilst attempting to follow a crotchet pattern.
aw thank you! 😊
I learned crocheting and knitting from my grandma and I don't know any of the names of the stitches in English, so I really appreciate that you always say the name and then show slowly how it's done, it's really easy to understand like that and I got the hang of the pattern so fast. Working on a blanket like this for my new living room now!
Thank you so, so much for this amazing tutorial!!
I've been planning to make a bag made of granny squares for my best friend's birthday. This beautiful sunflower is exactly what I've been searching for to complete the design I had in mind.
Both the video and the written pattern are perfect!
Again, thank you. I really hope she'll like it as much as I'm loving making it.
Thank you so so much, I have just finished my blanket, using this square, and followed your tutorial for the edging, so chuffed with myself, never crocheted anything other than little hearts till found this tutorial, thank you for making it so easy to follow xxxxx
You're so welcome Sheelagh, that is amazing - well done you!😃🤗
I'm a beginner crocheter and this is the easiest example of this I have come across. Thank you for being so self-explanatory and going slow with us beginners, lol.
Glad it was helpful!
Love textured granny squares? This one is a MUST see! ua-cam.com/video/7eHQBW9P-5I/v-deo.html 👈🧶
Thanks for the tutorial!! Loved it!! I agree -- would love to see the tutorial on how to join these squares in the thumbnail. Looks so textured and beautiful ❤️
Thanks watched the tutorial, just amazing 🤩👍👍🙏🏻
tysm this helped a lot 🥰
Love this one also ❤️
The video for the join is here 😀 ua-cam.com/video/W0-9A6ggtOk/v-deo.html
I'm teaching my granddaughters how to crochet. I sometimes use videos they can watch as we go. I've been wanting to teach granny squares and I think you're video is perfect to help me. Such clear and precise directions, easy to follow for my young crocheters (7-14yrs). Thank you! So happy I ran across this video!
I absolutely love this Jodie, so lovely that you’re teaching them crochet.😃🌻
I’m a crochet beginner so this type of granny square appeared a bit challenging but you explained every step so clearly! I’m now confident in my ability to make this. Thank you thank you thank you!!
My friend and I didn’t know how to crochet prior to this video, but after successfully making a sunflower granny square watching your video, we felt we could crochet our next project immediately! Thank you so so so so much! You are such an amazing teacher!!
Thank you so much Patrick, that’s amazing! 😃🧶
The diagram overlay for squaring off in the fourth round is SO helpful. Thanks!
Ive been struggling to find someone who makes clear Instructions while I try to expand my skills and you have truly led the way. Thank you so much, you’ve saved me so much time.
You are welcome Alessandra, so pleased it helped.🥰
I’ve been crocheting for like 2 or 3 months now and have just been mind blown by how you do the starting circle, the idea of holding your starting end so it weaves it in for you on regular rounds, and the way you thread your needle. This was an amazing tutorial and I am so appreciative!
This is one of the sunflower square tutorial I've watched. I've watched several others just for my square come out uneven and "wavy" because it was completely flat. I have no idea why in the tutorial theirs came out flat while mine didn't, i know i was following the directions accurately because i focused on every detail to make it perfect. All that trying discouraged me to stopping crochet for a month until i finally got the courage to come back at it and i found your video. This video not only helped me make a proper flat square it also gave me back the courage to pursue crochet. Thank you thank you thank you, your work is very much appreciated.
That was a great tutorial.
The blue background is a perfect contrasting colour.
The chart of stitches over the work near the end is a good visual of the pattern
Well done 🇨🇦 ❤️
Can't make a single complaint about this tutorial! Challenged myself to learn a new technique for my first project of 2022 and I'm already feeling really good about it after my first ever attempt went well thanks to your video! Easy to follow, very little confusion (I have math dyslexia so getting my stitch numbers right takes a while and is entirely on me), and you broke the video into chapters for each segment of the square.
Thank you Robin ❤️
What a lovely comment to read! Thank you so much - so glad the video helped you! x
I thought myself how to crochet by watching videos here on UA-cam so I'm not great but I do ok. I'm SO glad I found your channel!! You explain things so easily and that is appreciated! I can't wait to make a blanket using this pattern! It's not intimidating at all after watching this video. Thank you so very much for teaching the way you do!!!
Thank you so much Mandy and I am so pleased my videos have helped you.🥰😀
New subscriber - I use to crochet and just had emergency Spinal surgery with fusion so I am down for 10-12 weeks & saw this beautiful 🌻 pattern and want to start crocheting once again to give gifts to loved ones and for us.
Thank you and to
ROOTS & REFUGE you-tube channel for mentioning you and putting your link in her description.
God bless you 🙏 ❤️
Thank you so much for subscribing, it is lovely to have you here. I hope your recovery is going well and that you enjoy making this blanket - it is a lovely one! 😃🌻
Your videos are genuinely the only ones I can follow, no annoying music, and the way you teach is so clear, I struggled with other videos as they didn’t really clearly show grabbing the yarn at the back, you should teach in person master classes 🤣
😅 funnily enough, I originally started by teaching crochet in person before I did UA-cam!
I have watched many, many tutorials on how to do a granny square. This is the first one that I have actually been able to successfully use. Granted, I do have to slow the speed and re-watch parts, BUT it is still very helpful. Thank you so much!!
You are very welcome Gabby, I’m so glad it was helpful.😃
Incredible! My granny square looks like a real granny square! I could do it yaay Thank you Robin 🤗
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❤ thank you for clear instructions. For repeating only just the right amount of time. Excellent tutorial.
You’re so welcome!😃🧶
I love your tutorials. You explain things so easily. As a brand new crocheter I’m not sure what I don’t know and many of your videos (like blocking etc) also teach me so much. Thank you! ❤
You’re so welcome, I’m glad they are helpful! 😃🌻
My 17yo loves sunflowers and this would be the perfect blanket for me to make. Well, when I get the hang of crochet.
I've already made about 12 of these just from a pattern I found. I had some issues with joining my rounds and starting the new colors as well as my tails being loose where I started the next color. I am so glad I found this tutorial! I'm going to follow your methods from now on. You answered all the questions I had! Thank you so much! I pinned this to my crochet pinterest board, saved this video in UA-cam and gladly liked and subscribed to your channel! 👍👍
Hi Jessica, I’m so glad it helped, phew!😃 Thank you for subscribing too, lovely to have you here.x
Having never been able to grasp crochet before, watching you has enabled me to start with the basic granny square very easily. Your tutorials are so easy and clear to follow. I have just watched the sunflower granny square and I cannot wait to advance to that. Thank you so much x
I love your style of teaching. When I was teaching in a computer lab (those were a thing back in the 80’s) and I would tell the kids that if they made a mistake to STOP put your hands on you head and say “Oh No!”. This took their hands from the keyboard and gave them a moment to remember how to Zap the mistake by hitting command Z. As soon as you said STOP it took me back to those days and reminded me don’t just forge ahead when learning a new technique, count carefully before proceeding.😂
😅 Thank you so much!🧶
I absolute love this pattern. You are such an excellent teacher. I am really glad I found you. I have been crocheting for over 60 years but since the pandemic started and I had to quit working I have learned so much, I am 73 so old doggies can learn new tricks. A happy crocheting lady in the USA. Thank you!❤️🤗
Beautiful sunflower square. It’s going to be a beautiful afghan.
You are a very good explainer! I just crocheted for the first time and to have an entire square ready is super motivating. Thanks for the video!
Very good tutorial for a beginner. You are very in-depth and clear with your teaching. I also like how close to the camera you keep your work. It is very easy for the viewer to see exactly what you're doing. Also, your nails look amazing 😊
How lovely! You are THE very best teacher, you make everything so easy and do-able even for us beginners. And your photography is superb…crystal clear and always in focus!
Thank you Helen 🥰🌻
I’m making myself a book blanket this year. A granny square for each book made in colours from the cover of each book. I think this square is the pattern I want to use :)
Love this my granddaughter would love it in sunflower
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You are brilliant at describing how to do things. Easy to follow and precise. Brilliant xx well done xx
Thank you so much Sandra!😃🥰
I love the higgly biggly
I love your videos they are so helpful and I made the cutest granny square bag using this tutorial!!!!
I love the bag idea Amelia! 😍 I’m so glad you enjoyed it.x
I want to applaud you for your teaching abilities. I am a beginner so to speak. I have crocheted many times but I have never been ab l e to follow a pattern. You ma n e things so easy to follow and make it look so simple. You are the first o rso n I have ever seen put up like a diagram with the abbreviations written like a pattern so to speak. I cant wait to try this one. Thank you so much.
This tutorial is so easy to follow and I love that you show the full round instead of just 2 seconds of which stitch to do. Love this so much!
Thank you so much Sam! 😃🌻
Hi I'm new to crochet (51yrs) thanks for so many brilliant tutorials you are a great teacher 👍 I've just completed my first sunflower granny Square 👌
This was my first granny square since i was a kid it helped me so much. I made a boho tank top for mommy and daughter ❤
That sounds so lovely Ada! 😃🥰
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the support Laura! 🥰🤗
@@HookedbyRobin Thank you! You are a wonderful teacher!
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Thank you Robin! This block is so pretty and makes a beautiful afghan. I can't wait to get started on a couple. The sunflower and a mixed bouquet!
It genuinely is one of my all time favourite squares and yes, makes stunning afghans! 🥰
So much of the granny squares videos put there . But very difficult to understand. Yours is the best. Thank you so much for the best tutorial
You’re welcome Shweta!🥰🤗
Your sunburst block hand been crocheted over 100 times by me!! Seeing it as a sunflower…already got my yarn and hook ready!
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When I first saw this video, I was so afraid 😨. Then, I continued to watch it again and again. I love sunflowers. Today, January 14, I told myself just to go for it. Thank you, Robin. You are AMAZING 😊.
So are you Marie, you did it!😀🥳
I *love* sunflowers! 😍🌻
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I have to say Ms. Robin you are by far the best crochet teacher I have come across. I recently picked up crocheting, I can do a few stitches but the Granny square is a whole different story. I have unsuccessfully tried to learn how to crochet a granny square just the square and I can't. Not until I came across your channel and I DID IT!!🎉 I have made a Sunflower Granny square 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I'm so happy it's the little things that bring joy. Thank you Thank you for your patience, for going at an easy enough pace to follow and of course your great teaching skills. Looking forward to learning more from you.😊😊
How beautiful - my daughter’s favourite flower🌻 xx
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Ok, 1st I love this. 2nd, I am from Kansas, so will totally be making these pattern soon. 3rd, this seems pretty easy. (I skipped over this video many times, thinking it was too hard for me! I finally watched it, & was proven wrong.)
You can definitely do this Michelle! 😃🌻🌻
@@HookedbyRobin ok, so I watched the join-as-u-go video, I can't do that, but I don't mind doing up all the squares and then joining them.
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I saw your pattern from Jess on Roots and Refuge and I’m in love with it! I haven’t crocheted in a few years but your pattern has inspired me to pick up my hook again! Beautiful and now I have a new crochet pattern teacher!
Higgldy piggldy 😂 I love it!
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Amazing! I’m so glad you were inspired to get back to crochet.😃🧶
Also here because of Roots & Refuge. Got my yarn today! 🤞🏻
@@crispycritter2823 that’s too funny! I just got it today too! Hobby lobby to the rescue!
The BEST tutorials! My young daughters can follow a long easily.
Thank you so much, I love that Renee!😃🥰
For the first round there are 16 including the 1st one. Just noticed you mentioned 15 so you probably meant not including the 1st. Thank you for the great pattern.
came to the comments to make sure i didn't misunderstand something, because i definitely thought we're supposed to have 15 in total! thank you!
thank you!!! i thought i was going mad 😂❤❤
THE BESTTTTT, i couldn’t get the hang of the corner parts till this videooo
I am so glad it helped!😃🧶
saw this first on fb i love this so beautiful
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I was so frustrated I almost quit (beginner here) and then I found your tutorial and I’m on my third sunburst square. Thank you!!!!
Yay!😃 How is it going? I’m glad you didn’t give up and that my video helped.x
I made a blanket with them!!!
Well done!🌻
This is such a cute granny square! I’m going to have to add it to my much-too-long future projects list! 😳☺️
This video REALLY helped me and I appreciate you taking the time. The instructions were easy to follow. Thanks!
I’m going to have to make this in a lighter wight yarn for my friends baby! Her mum will love it 😍 thank you for another amazing tutorial
I love the heart mirror for the desk, can't wait to see it all together in the room
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! I'm definitely gonna attempt to make this, I love everything about it! This is PERFECT ✨
THANK YOU ❤️
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This is so pretty.
Made my friend a red, black, and white cardigan with the pattern she absolutely loves it!
Amazing video! Your instructions are so helpful and easy to understand, especially for a beginner like me! I’m currently working on a blanket with this pattern and it’s looking wonderful! Thank you 😊
Thank you so much Emily for watching, I am glad it helps.😃
Best tutorial! I have never crochet before and was able to follow this on slow speed! Awesome! Thank you so much! 🌻🌻
You are so welcome Jazzy!😃
I am GOING to make this for my godmothers wedding anniversary ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you Robin. I am making this for my sister and is coming along so very lovely. I loved the part smak it down. That is exactly what I did. Perfection to the finest. 😂😂
😂 The best part! I’m glad you’re enjoying it Jackie.🧶
Beautiful. Thank you so much for the tutorial.
You are very welcome! Thank you for watching! 🥰🌻
I love where you chose to slip stitch at the end of the rounds. Other patterns I have found want me to slst into the top of the chain and it never looks right or as clean as this! Thank you!
Very pretty 😘
Thank you! 🥰🌻
The best teacher EVER EVER 😊 ❤ Thanks to you, I've nailed down my perfect granny square😊
Awwh, thank you so much!😃 I’m glad you’ve got the hang of the granny square.🌻
I love this! I was immediately drawn to the join ! I would love to know how and what you used to create the beautiful edges throughout? Very nice work! Thank you for teaching 😃
I've had quite a few people ask about the join so I will make that my next video! 😀
The video for the join is here 😀 ua-cam.com/video/W0-9A6ggtOk/v-deo.html
i've been into crochet for just some month, and I managed to creat just a top. Now I want to work on a cardigan done with these and I was disperate because I never found a clear tutorial (for anything). But deam this is so clear and well done, I almost remember it by heart just watching it one time! Thank you a lot!
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I love the sunflower squares!! Do you have a tutorial how to join them together??
I don't have a tutorial for the exact join I used in my sunflower sample but can certainly film a tutorial for it 😀
@@HookedbyRobin yes please, that would be great!! Your join looks very neat!! Love it all!!!
@@sandraouaguena296 no problem! I've been asked on Facebook too so will definitely make it my next video 🙂
@@HookedbyRobin many thanks!!
The video for the join is here 😀 ua-cam.com/video/W0-9A6ggtOk/v-deo.html
Thank you for this video. I learned the basic crochet stitches many years ago. I like the bag and want to have one so I decided to try my hand at crochet again. I looked at many videos before deciding yours was the one for me. You are very thorough . I also find your voice very calming. Thanks!
Thanks so much Juliet and so happy to hear you have come back to learning crochet - it is the best! 😃
Hi Robin another lovely pattern which you make a delight to follow. If I may ask you a crochet 🧶 question. I am going to buy some pure Arran wool from the sheep on the Island of Tiree in the Hebrides. Hand spun on the islands . I have order two 100 grms balls in either cream and brown or two cream. ( Haven’t decided yet ) What would be your recommendations for a beginner but getting much better! !!! Thank you Pamela
My only recommendation would be to use it for something special for yourself! Hand spun (and hand dyed) yarn is a weakness of mine, I love it! Aran is a good weight too - not too thin; not too thick 😍
When I hear the music ! It’s like Yay something I will be able to make and have the best teacher showing me the way ! Can you please say Thank you to your mum and dad for having you !!!🌸💖🌸💖😂🤣😂
How do I calculate how much yarn in each color to buy? I really want to start this project. It's so beautiful!
I was going to ask this!
@@RoseabzillaEm I ended up buying one skein in each color, making squares and estimating what I would need.
I just learn how to do basic granny square based on your tutorial. Now I'm here learning a new design. I must say, your tutorial is so easy to follow through. Thank you for this helpful video and keep making those videos.
Thank you so much, that’s lovely to read.🥰🤗
Sorry what hook size is that?
As a new crocheter, this has been so helpful. I had to keep going back and then writing it down, but your explanations were fantastic. Thank you 😊
Well then, I'll just have to make a cardigan now, about how big a square does this make with what size yarn and hook?🥰
My squares are approximately 5 inches using the chunky yarn and 6mm hook. I'm actually making a cardigan with the squares I show in the beginning and in the thumbnail! If you want slightly smaller squares for your cardigan you can use double knit yarn with a 4mm hook 😀
@@HookedbyRobin thanks! Hope you post the making of the cardigan, I'd love to see it 😍
Robin, this pattern is really gorgeous. I like the sunflower colors best as it is so cheerful. Thanks for another great video.
Thank you so much and so cheerful! 😃🧶
Can I use the magic ring to start?
Of course 😀