Granny Square Pouch – Free Crochet Pattern

It’s August 15th and you know what that means….it’s Granny Square Day! Each year, on this date, crocheters join together to share their love of all things granny squares. Primarily taking place on Instagram, crocheters post their granny square photos, building community engagement and turning our Instagram feeds into colourful works of art. It’s so fun and such a nice way to connect with others in the crochet community.

Of course, I’m sharing my photos over on my Instagram (@sweet_bee_crochet) but I’m also posting a granny square pouch pattern here on my website! Find all the details below…

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Solid Granny Square – Crochet Tutorial

Solid squares are a simple and fun alternative to the traditional granny square that many crocheters know and love. The solid version offers a more dense appearance and looks wonderful when made in solid shades or multi-coloured rounds. You can make them as big or as small as you’d like to accommodate the type of project you are working on.

Learn how to make a simple solid granny square below…

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Decorative Crochet Hanger – Free Pattern

Hello crocheters! It’s the beginning of a new year. That means new inspiration, new ideas and new patterns. I’d like to share with you my first pattern release of 2021, a sweet little decorative crochet hanger. It has a variety of uses from cradling small plants to helping you organize your work space. You can make 2-3 of these hangers with one small skein of Bernat Handicrafter cotton (50 grams/73m) and they each work up in about 30 minutes. Find the free pattern below…

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How To Crochet a Granny Square Christmas Stocking

Granny squares are a classic pattern that can hold a lot of memories and nostalgia for people, especially when combined with Christmas decor. My own granny square Christmas stocking was made by my Nana when I was a baby and I still use it. They can add a beautiful vintage vibe to your celebrations and make great gifts for family and friends. Today I’m sharing a tutorial on how to make your own granny square Christmas stocking. Let’s jump right in…

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Granny Square Day 2020

This week Simply Crochet magazine announced the details for Granny Square Day 2020, taking place on August 15th. I’m super excited and have been making plans for colour combos and patterns to crochet. I love the community connection that happens each year when crocheters around the world share photos of their favourite granny square creations. It creates such a happy and positive vibe on my Instagram feed, not to mention the colourful and creative inspiration that comes with it.

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Granny Bobble Square Motif – Free Pattern

This pattern has received a little make-over! When I first released this design, I called it The Granny Bobble Wall Hanging. Recently, I updated the design and changed the title to Granny Bobble Square Motif to encourage more creativity! Don’t worry, instructions for the wall hanging are still included but I have also come up with some other fun ways which this square could be used.

You can find the updated free pattern below…

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Granny Square Tutorial

Hello, hello! I’m back with another tutorial for you! If you are a new crocheter and have wanted to try a simple pattern, the classic granny square is for you. I had a lot of positive feedback with my last tutorial “How to Crochet a Hexagon” and had requests to continue making other walk-throughs using the same written and photo method. I hope you enjoy this one as well. Let’s begin:

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