How to Make the Granny Stripe (Crochet 101 Series)
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- Learn how to make the granny stripe stitch in this easy crochet tutorial. This granny stripe stitch works up quickly and looks beautiful! Follow along with me and soon you'll fall in love with the granny stripe stitch just like I did.
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I got my 241 chains started for my queen sized blanket, wish me luck everyond!
Good luck!
did you finish it yet?
You will do fine
Go for it gal....
How much for a king size
Classic stitch and colors. Lovely blanket💙
Definitely a favorite!
Thank you for going through the steps slowly so us beginners can learn how to do it!
Amanda Ferrante you’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed 😊
Love how you explained this! Thank you!!!
Mandee Dunlap you’re welcome!
Just found this video, very helpful. Thank you for taking your time to explain. Going to make a blanket for my granddaughter and this will be perfect.
I’m glad you found this helpful! Enjoy making the blanket for your granddaughter!
First time watching your tutorials , I like how you take your time and explain everything , thank you ! I have been looking for a good granny square blanket
Dale Schiavon you’re very welcome! I hope you enjoy making this stitch.
I love to crochet and I love this pattern. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you so much for the tutorial was looking for a easy learning pattern this is it
You're very welcome! Enjoy!
Thank you Amanda! You are very thorough and I enjoyed your GrannyStripe. I am a beginner and need the patience you show to all of us.
You are so welcome! I wish you the very best luck with your crochet journey :)
Hello Phyllis Visconte, I must say first you have a nice name , how are you today, I was just reading my comment when I came across your attractive picture in your profile. I have to say that you blew me away. Just checking if this profile is still active, if so, it will be nice to keep in touch privately via email.
I came here because I was frustrated with the granny square..thank you for a straightforward easy to use tutorial, i was doing single and double crochet projects completely bored and completely frustrated when I tried to learn other stitches. I feel like I've mastered this one and am inspired again. Thank you :)
Michelle Ma Belle you’re very welcome! I’m glad my tutorial was easy to follow and inspired you to keep creating 😊
This is a great stitch. You make it easy to follow you. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Really helpful and simple tutorial! Also, greaatt angle! 👌🏻❤️
Thank you!
I started this pattern along with you and I really like. I am always looking for different patterns to make blankets that work up quick and look nice. The instructions make it very easy to follow....Thank you.
Dee Massicot I’m glad you enjoy this stitch. I hope you enjoy your finished blanket using this stitch! Thanks for watching 😊
Added on 07-12-20
The Granny is still a big favorite with me...and thus tutorial is a really good one...Instructions are very clear...,and so easy to follow.
Just wanted to plug the Clover Amour Crichet Hooks... Inhave been using them for about two years now, and they are the best... really. They still look brand new . Alsi, I love how they feel
In my hands, and because I have vision issues, the fact that each size has an assigned color is absolutely wonderful. It’s so easy to grab the size I need.
The sizes are
permanently etched into the handle I like that, too. They won’t rub off..ever.
I purchased two Furl hooks with my stimulus money... They are nice, but to be honest, I prefer my Clovers.
Thanks for your kind words. I agree the clover amour hooks are amazing! I can crochet for hours with them and not feel like my hands are cramping up. Glad you enjoy them just as much 😊
Just starting my new project. Your video is fantastic and thankyou very much 😊
You're very welcome! Enjoy!
Amanda, It is always hard to find a good video on crochet stitches thankyou for making it easy
You are so welcome!
Thank you for being so helpful ❤
No problem 😊
this video was great easy to follow, I did a practice swatch and it was perfect . Im going to do a king size blanket now. thank you
Yolonda Hazel you’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Your such a good teacher. You go nice and slow
Thank you! That means a lot to me :)
I did two projects using your video, thank you so much!!!!
You’re very welcome!!
this was very helpful! well explained. thank you!
You're very welcome!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge🌹
amah sedalo you’re welcome and thanks for watching!
Hello I am new to your channel! I really like the granny square blanket tutorial !🤗💜
Tricia Brown hello and welcome! I’m glad you like this tutorial 😊
Thanks It's useful and it's a great help.
amah sedalo you’re welcome and thanks for watching!
I like it 🥰🥰🥰 so beautiful colours 😍😍😍
Thank you!
Thank you Amanda.
penni dudley you’re welcome!
I must try this pattern. Thank you....
Joan Savage you’re welcome!
I'm going to make a really long scarf with this pattern, and a blanket. Thank you ❤
Sounds great! 😊🧶
Thank you so much for this video😀 I am making a blanket now for a gift. Ohhhhhh I hope I get my ends correct 😉
You're welcome! You will be able to get the ends correct. I believe in you!
Hi I just found your channel. I like how you take your time showing how to crochet. Very enjoyable to watch.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy my teaching style 😊🧶
Hello Jennifer, how are you today, I was just reading my comment when I came across your attractive picture in your profile. I have to say that you blew me away. Just checking if this profile is still active, if so, it will be nice to keep in touch privately via email.
Hermosa Gracias por enseñarnos los estambres muy buenos. Y bonitos colores
Thanks for your kind words. :)
Wonderful tutorial!
Thank you!
I love, love, love this stitch!!
Lynne Gibb I’m glad you love this stitch!
Hello Lynne Gibbs , I must say first you have a nice name , how are you today, I was just reading my comment when I came across your attractive picture in your profile. I have to say that you blew me away, this is me being honest not trying to sweet talk you. Just checking if this profile is still active, if so, it will be nice to keep in touch privately via email.
TU for the demonstration. Finally have my top gone.
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you for this tutorial..
I'm from indonesia & not proficient in English language, but your explanation is so easy to understand..
Excellent tutorial..🥰👍
You’re welcome! Glad this tutorial helped 😊
Thank you because others confuse me and this is easier for me and thank you again
You’re very welcome!
Thank you for these videos. This has really helped the crochet make sense to me. I knit and could never get the crochet stitches. I think I'm on my way.
You’re very welcome! I’m glad my videos are helping you learn to crochet. I’m learning how to knit myself, and it’s slow moving. Keep it up!
I love the tutorial, Amanda. :) Can you do a tutorial on how to make the granny square in a solid color and multiple colors, please? This granny stripe would be a great stitch to use for a scarf. Would love to see a video tutorial for a granny stripe scarf too.
Hi Haley! I do actually have a tutorial for a solid color granny square. Here’s the link: ua-cam.com/video/SPwrrKTFZWI/v-deo.html. To change colors in your granny square, you will fasten off the old color and slip stitch the new color on and continue making the rounds as mentioned in the video. I will add the granny stripe scarf to my video list. Thanks for the suggestion! 😊🧶
I LOVE IT
Thanks!
Thanks this is so easy
rose knitting future lovely you’re welcome
Thank you for this, I'm now off to practice this until I get it right. 😁
You got this!
Thank you so much ❤😊
You're welcome 😊
I must this pattern 😍😍😍
Hope you enjoy!
Hi Amanda, I just wanted to tell you that I have really enjoyed watching your videos. They are so Informative and I really Live trying the New stitches you show us.
It really helps me keep my mind busy and keeps me focused on other things other than what I have gone through this last year with Breast Cancer 🎀. I am on the road to recovery and I like to crochet when possible as the chemo has left me very weak. I loose the feelings to my hands and my arms go numb. But I'm a fighter. I keep going with the Strength My Heavenly Father gives me daily.
God Bless You for all you do. 🙏🏼😇🙌🏼 🥰❤💖💜🌷🌹
Hi Rachel, I’m so happy that my tutorials have helped you learn some new stitches. I’m so very sorry to hear about your breast cancer, but happy to know you’re on the road to recovery. I bet some days are a little better than others, but glad you’re fighting through it and you’re finding comfort in crochet. It’s very healing. Keep fighting and stay strong! 💕😊 🎀
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Thank You so so much for the well Wishes. Absolutely. I am working on my 3 blanket using the Tulip Stitch. I Absolutely Love that Stitch. So easy and it goes by really fast. 🙂😉💖💜
With God all thing are Possible. He is my Refuge and my Strength. And I will keep fighting as long as 8 have breath in me. 🙏🏼😇🙌🏼
@@rachelramirez4363 You're very welcome! I wish you all the best and glad you're enjoying the blankets you're working on :)
My mother knows how to do this, she tried teaching us how to do it when we were younger, I still can’t do it lmao. But I have a nice collection of different color blankets from my mother. 😁💕
orcus how nice, I’m sure you treasure those blankets your mom made 😊
i think my baby blankets (I called them Blankleys when i was a teeny baby) were made with this stitch. they're both all one type of pink (one's more salmon and the other is more...regular pink)
Yingtheeevee that’s awesome!
I love this pattern 😄 Thank you for this tutorial. Can I use my wool-ease thick & quick yarn???
JoAnne Smith you’re welcome! Yes you can use whatever yarn you’d like!
thankyou! 🤗
You’re welcome!
Amanda, this is the stitch I've been looking for to make a proper Granny chain aphgan! I'm a lefty, and, I crochet left handedly backwards-left to right. I'm a guy whose been crocheting since age 5. Because I'm left handed, I got looked at like I'm an alien freak from planet Zorg, by the instructors. I've not been able to advance from just after beginner status. Now at 58 years old, I want to get a better set of crochet standards.(more stitch talent under my belt! A friend of mine wants me to teach him how to crochet, he lost his left arm in an accident, yet, not his desire to learn how to do it. I think I will have to put the hook into a vice in the shop, to "hold" the hook for him. Time will be a great help in the trial of this challenge. More later, Doug 👍🧸🐻
You're welcome! I hope you enjoy learning how to make this granny stripe!
Good Was east to follow along
Thanks!
Great stictch to learn. I'm makng a temperature blanket.
Michelle Ball that’s great! I’m sure it’ll turn out great!
What is a temperature blanket? I need to UA-cam that I guess lol
So far the granny stripe is my favorite for blankets
Jeff McNair a temperature blanket is one where you make a row of your blanket with the coordinating color of the temperature. So if it’s above 90, you might use a bright red color. It’s one row per each day of the week. Hope that helps a little!
Amanda Crochets That sounds really cool and a pain in the butt all at the same time lol
Thanks I have been wanting to make a blanket like this 😁
Addy Tureson you’re welcome!
Hello Addy Tureson , I must say first you have a nice name , how are you today, I was just reading my comment when I came across your attractive picture in your profile. I have to say that you blew me away, this is me being honest not trying to sweet talk you. Just checking if this profile is still active, if so, it will be nice to keep in touch privately via email.
I ran across u today and really enjoyed your video. It was very difficult for me to hear and I turned captions on but was just wondering if this is common. I’ll still watch. Just wanted to subscribe if this isn’t common. If it is, I’ll still watch. I appreciate your love for the granny cluster stitches. ♥️
Thanks for watching and subscribing! I'm sorry for the low volume. When this video was published, I was using a different camera that didn't have the greatest sound. I've improved on that in more current videos. If you would like to learn how to make the granny stripe, I have another blanket using this same technique. You should be able to hear the video better here: ua-cam.com/video/02_z5y0JOZg/v-deo.html
It was so nice Indeed, Hello, how are you today, I was just reading my comment when I came across your attractive picture in your profile. I have to say that you blew me away. Just checking if this profile is still active, if so, it will be nice to keep in touch privately via email.
I started to make my first blanket using this tutorial. My great grandma was the only one in my family who could crochet and passed before I could really appreciate crocheting. So thank you so much for these easy to follow video’s!
Aw you’re very welcome! Glad you find them easy to understand 😊
Parabéns pelo
Thanks!
in a normal granny square, you would chain one between clusters of double crochets. does this make the blanket curve if you do? that would also explain why you only chain 3 at the beginning instead of 4 to give you a double crochet AND a chain by default or do the same by chaining one before the last single double crochet.
I've actually seen it done both ways. Some people chain 1 in between the double crochet clusters while others skip it altogether. It's really about personal preference. It does not make the blanket curve from my experience. What I found does make a granny square blanket curve is by not turning after each row. If you turn your work, it seems to keep the blanket straighter, at least for me!
Does this take more yarn than a DC for a blanket? I’ve made several scarves with this stitch. Thank you so much for clearly explaining!
I would say it takes a little bit more yarn, but not much more. It's a great stitch for a variety of different projects :)
Hi Amanda,thank you for making this so easy. I just subscribed today and I would love to get the hook you're using.
Thank you for subscribing! Information about my favorites hooks can be found in the description box below the video 😊
Seems simple to follow (newbee) What would this look like in a veriegated yarn?
You should try out a small swatch using variegated yarn and see how you like it. You never know!
Hi there. Please can you tell me how many stitches I-will need for a baby blanket that needs to be 30 inches wide. Manythanks
I would try 103 chains to see if that size works for you. Otherwise your chain should be in a multiple of 3, adding 1 final chain to the very end.
Just found your video and I found it very helpful. But I also wanted to see the end of the 3rd row. My question is: I have 6 skeins (3 different colors) of red heart /364 yards. Each.
How many foundation chains would I need in order to have enough yarn for a baby blanket?
Lupe Porter if you want to make the same size baby blanket I did, you will need a chain of133. You should have more than enough yarn with a red Heart as Caron Simply Soft has 315 yards per skein.
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Thank you. Can’t wait to start. 👍🏽
Lupe Porter you’re welcome!
I love this pattern it is so easy to follow! Just wonder how do you switch the colors of the yarn like in your title screen blanket?
Thanks for watching! In order to change colors, you will leave a tail of about 4-5 inches of the old yarn and you will introduce the new color. To do this, you will make your last stitch, but don't complete it fully. You will lay the new color over your hook and pull through with that new color. I go more in detail on how to change colors with this granny stripe stitch in this video: ua-cam.com/video/02_z5y0JOZg/v-deo.html
@@AmandaCrochets Thank you so much for the helpful feedback! I’ll make sure to try it!
@@ella_theone1379 You're welcome! Good luck!
Very nice and fairly easy to follow, can you show how to change colors in this pattern?
For this specific tutorial, I'm only showing how to make this stitch. However, if you check out this video, I show you how to change colors: ua-cam.com/video/yqrEJ-lM5b4/v-deo.html
Hello Nancy Pertshuck , I must say first you have a nice name , how are you today, I was just reading my comment when I came across your attractive picture in your profile. I have to say that you blew me away, this is me being honest not trying to sweet talk you. Just checking if this profile is still active, if so, it will be nice to keep in touch privately via email.
Do you have a tutorial on how to change colors in the granny stripe blanket?
Yes, you can check out this video where I show you how to change colors in this pattern: ua-cam.com/video/yqrEJ-lM5b4/v-deo.html
I'm not able to find the written pattern. Please help. Your tutorial is one of the best I've seen.
All written patterns are listed in the description box below the video.
Just wish the sound was a bit lounder :( however I am INLOVE with the yarn!😊💘
Colors are purrect :)
Geoff & Nikki Lewis thank you! One of my favorite color combos for sure! You could always check out my granny stripe baby boy blanket video as I show the same technique. Should be a little louder for you. Good luck!
It really is hard to hear.. I had to follow the captions.. Otherwise, this is still , IMHO, the best tutorial in the Granny Stripe Blanket.
Do you have a video for a border great video easy to follow
Marie Harrigill hi Mary! No sorry I don’t. For most of my blankets I make a simple single crochet border. Thanks for watching!
Hi Amanda - me again. I just finished my first blanket using the granny stitch. I used bernat softee chunky. Do you have a simple, straight border tutorial that I could do to finish this? Hope you’re doing well.
Hi Denise! I am doing well, hope you are too 😊 as far as a border, I usually go really simple and make a single crochet border. However, if you want to try something else, I do have a shell border. I used that for this pattern: www.amandacrochets.com/candy-stripe-blanket-pattern/
Good Luck 😊
Thank you 😁
Great tutorial! How can I do if I want to make a tote bag out of this?
I believe you would just make a chain about the size you want your tote bag to be, then attach the first and last chain together and crochet around in a circle. I haven't tried making a tote bag with this stitch, so it would just be trial and error.
Could you use baby yarn and how many foundation stitches for that?
You can use any yarn that you'd like for this pattern. To get your desired width, you will simply chain a multiple of 3. Once you've reached your desired length, you will add 1 more chain onto the end. You can check out my pattern here: www.amandacrochets.com/granny-stripe-baby-boy-blanket/
The written pattern lists to make 2 dcs in the first row. I did that and it didn't match the pictures. I came back to the video where it shows 3 dcs. I'm glad that I caught the mistake early. It also doesn't state to ch 3 at the end of row 1 before starting the 3 dcs in row 2.
You will make 2dcs in the 4th chain from your hook. The 3 skipped chains will act as your first dc. I'm sorry I didn't include this in my video. In my written pattern and in my video it says to ch 3 at the end of row 1 before continuing onto row 2.
Amanda Crochets no the written instructions say make 2 dc along row 1 I did that and now I have to redo the whole thing
I understand your 3,3,3+1 but help me with approx 36" square what would my starting chain be? Thanks
Just found you and so glad
You'll want to watch this video for an approx size of the blanket you're looking for. ua-cam.com/video/02_z5y0JOZg/v-deo.html
Ok, I got most of it but if I want an extra large baby blanket how much would I chain,
To change the sizing for this stitch, you will make a chain in a multiple of 3. Once satisfied with your width, you will add 1 chain to the very end. You can measure the chain to see if this is the width you’d like for your blanket. Hope that helps!
How many stitches in my first chain total would I need for a twin size blanket??? I’m new to this can seriously can’t figure out this out lol
For a twin size blanket, I would try 177 chains. That should be wide enough to fit over the top of a twin bed. You can always work one row and lay it over the bed to see if it comes out to the size you need. Hope that helps!
do you put boarders on your granny stitch blanket?
Sandra Wylie yes I do. If you check out my granny stripe baby boy blanket video, I demonstrate a border I used.
How many chains from the hook do you start your first row
It depends on how big you want your item to be. If you want to make a baby blanket, you can check out my free pattern here: www.amandacrochets.com/granny-stripe-baby-boy-blanket/
What kind of boarder would you put on this blanket
I've made a shell stitch border for this blanket. You can see this on my Candy Stripe Blanket and Granny Stripe Baby Boy Blanket. Very fun and pretty border!
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Is there a written pattern for this??
I included the written tutorial for this stitch in the description box. Here's the link for it: www.amandacrochets.com/how-to-make-the-granny-stripe/
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Thanks!
Im wondering if you put a border or if you have a recommendation on what type of border we could use.
For this video, I’m just demonstrating how to make the granny stripe stitch so I did not put a border on. However, if you watch my candy stripe blanket, I demonstrate a border to use. ua-cam.com/video/02_z5y0JOZg/v-deo.html
@@AmandaCrochets Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful 💕
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Does anyone know the chain number for a full size bed?
It would really depend on your gauge/tension, hook size, and yarn you're using. You will chain a multiple of 3 until desired width, then add 1 more chain to the end to balance things out. A good starting number, I would say, would be 204. However, you can always lay your chain over your bed to see if you need to add/subtract any chains. I hope this helps!
How many chains would I need for a twin blanket??
You will need a multiple of 3+1. That means you’ll make your chain a multiple of 3 until your desired width and add 1 more chain to the very end. I suggest making your chain and laying it across your twin bed to see if you need to add or subtract any chains. I can’t give an exact amount as my gauge might differ from yours, but hopefully that helps!
Can you also crochet a border around this one?
Yes you can do whatever border you’d like.
Would this project be suitable as a complete beginner who has never crocheted before and if not what blanket would you recommend?
This might be a little intimidating for a complete beginner, but you could always try it and see if you get the hang of it. Otherwise I suggest trying out this beginner pattern: ua-cam.com/video/la2x8iUrcA0/v-deo.html
So when I start the 4th row do I need to
Just start off with double crochet like the first row? Sorry I’m probably confusing myself x
Ooh ignore me.. just repeat rows 2 & 3 not 1!
Yes you go it! Just repeat rows 2&3 over and over again.
How do I keep it from kind of twisting as I continue the stitch
If it’s twisting, your stitches might be too tight. Otherwise you can try and pull both ends of your work to stretch it to see if that helps at all.
Does it miter what crochet hook you use?
No it doesn’t.
Great tutorial! Ty for this, now my dumb question. I want to make a good size adult throw. How many chains would you do? You said 3 + 3 + 3, so how do I figure how many stitches for my chain? I guess I’m not understanding. Would 300 + 1 (301) work out correctly? But 200 + 1 wouldn’t, correct? Lol sorry I think I confused myself.
Thank you! Sometimes the multiples can be confusing. Basically you’ll want to make a chain of any multiple of 3 (3,6,9,etc) and then add 1 more chain to the very end. I hope this helps!
Ok got it! :) Thank you!!
Shannon Carpenter you’re welcome!
@@AmandaCrochets So would 207 plus one, making 208 work? Thank you.
Yes you got it!
Hi Amanda. I’m a crochet newby. I’m on row 7 and decided to count my clusters. Odd rows have 40 clusters and even rows have 39. Is this right? Edges look straight. Thanks for your help.
Hi Denise! Yes, that’s correct about your rows. Because they offset one another, every other row will be 40 clusters while the other will be 39 clusters. Happy crocheting 🧶
@@AmandaCrochets Thank you! I taught myself to crochet during the shutdown. I love it! And your tutorial is awesome!
You’re welcome! It’s such a wonderful hobby to pick up. 😊🧶
Madam plz tell how many stitches to take for baby blanket
jayshree chhatlani hello, this is just a tutorial on how to make this stitch. However I have provided a few links in the description box below the video of baby blanket patterns using this stitch. You will find all the information there regarding sizing. Thanks!
Question pls: why does the pattern start work 2 DC’s and the rest are 3? TY
At the start of the pattern, the skipped chains at the beginning (3 chains) count as your first double crochet :)
How much do you recommend for a Queen size blanket?
I can’t say for sure because everyone’s gauge is different, so I suggest making a chain and laying it over your queen bed and see if you need to add or subtract chains.
I’m trying 300+1! It seems like it will be between a queen and king. Just starting though!!
That sounds good. I hope everything works out 😊
At the end of Row 3 do I chain 3? To start Row 4 do I chain 3?
After you finish Row 3, you will chain 3 and move onto Row 4.
Thank you. I am to do the same thing for every row.
You’re welcome!
How do you change colors?
To change colors, you will work your final double crochet in your row, but don't complete the double crochet. You will have 2 loops on your hook. Introduce your new color by leaving a tail and yarning over with your new color to finish the double crochet. You will now continue using your new color.
I did 241 chains ...is going to be a temperature blanket.
Wonderful!
What about changing colours?
This tutorial is simply to show you how to work the stitch. However if you check out this video I show you how to change colors using this same stitch. Check at the 11:20 mark. ua-cam.com/video/yqrEJ-lM5b4/v-deo.html
I’m doing this but the end of the blanket keeps curving up and it’s going straight no matter what I do, what am I doing wrong?
Maybe it’s your tension? Or maybe you’re not making the correct number of stitches? I would try going up a hook size to see if that helps 😊
How do you switch colors?
To switch colors, you will make a double crochet, but don't finish it completely. Cut off the old yarn color (leave a decent sized tail) and simply lay the new color over your crochet hook and finish the double crochet. Be sure to leave a tail with the new yarn as well to weave in the ends later on. I hope that helps!