Granny Square Skills

Master US double crochet, including the yarn-over sequence, turning height, stitch counting, and tips for consistent tall stitches.

Learn the magic ring method for starting crochet in the round with a center that can be pulled closed, especially useful for amigurumi and motifs.

Learn the standard crochet color-change method, how to reduce visible joins, and where to carry or cut yarn for stripes and motifs.

Use an invisible join to finish a crochet round so the final stitch resembles the top loops of neighboring stitches instead of a bulky slip-stitch join.

Understand the structure of a classic granny square, including double-crochet clusters, chain spaces, corners, round joins, and color changes.