Crochet these squares using worsted weight yarn, fine baby yarn, or chunky yarn. Depending on your mood, you can give a different look to every creation. There is no limit to what a granny square can become!
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Leisure Arts is a leading publisher and distributor of “how-to” and lifestyle publications with emphasis on creative crafts, needlework, decorating, and entertaining. Leisure Arts is located in Little Rock, AR.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this booklet a few years ago, but never got to it, then bought it again the other day looking for granny square patterns... well, it is such a nice resource that I am not too unhappy about that- I will pass on a copy to a friend and make her very happy.
I am using square 53 to make an heirloom afghan for my daughter- I love the pattern- it is easy enough to do while following the plot on Desperate Housewives. There were a LOT of really great choices though- I had a hard time deciding which one to do.
There are no dimensions given- you are free to pick out whichever type of yarn you would like to use, which of course would drastically change the size of the square- it would have been helpful though to use one common type of yarn and give a size, telling us how many squares are needed to make an afghan. I probably 'messed up' because I am using 2 different colors of squares...thinking I would do 5 across. My husband thinks it should be 6-wide, but that would have the 2 ends in different colors, so it will have to be 7 across....so if you need design tips (as I obviously do) the book '200 Crochet Blocks' might be a better buy.
The pictures are in a different place than the pattern- but this is the case in almost all of these Leisure Arts type of instruction booklets so it does not really bother me. The only thing that I disliked about the book though is including triangles and hexagons in a book on SQUARE patterns...if it says 99 Granny Squares there should be 99 4-sided square patterns. I did try several squares- the directions were easy to follow and I did not find any mistakes.
I am using square 53 to make an heirloom afghan for my daughter- I love the pattern- it is easy enough to do while following the plot on Desperate Housewives. There were a LOT of really great choices though- I had a hard time deciding which one to do.
There are no dimensions given- you are free to pick out whichever type of yarn you would like to use, which of course would drastically change the size of the square- it would have been helpful though to use one common type of yarn and give a size, telling us how many squares are needed to make an afghan. I probably 'messed up' because I am using 2 different colors of squares...thinking I would do 5 across. My husband thinks it should be 6-wide, but that would have the 2 ends in different colors, so it will have to be 7 across....so if you need design tips (as I obviously do) the book '200 Crochet Blocks' might be a better buy.
The pictures are in a different place than the pattern- but this is the case in almost all of these Leisure Arts type of instruction booklets so it does not really bother me. The only thing that I disliked about the book though is including triangles and hexagons in a book on SQUARE patterns...if it says 99 Granny Squares there should be 99 4-sided square patterns. I did try several squares- the directions were easy to follow and I did not find any mistakes.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Terri T
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book twice. My first one was ruined when my basement flooded. Patterns are relatively easy. My only complaint is I wish there was a picture next to each set of instructions. There are pictures but they are grouped together on 3 or 4 pages. The granny squares I made have turned out beautifully.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A. Johnson
Format:Paperback
I have recently become a member of the Harlem Crochet/Knit Group. One of our group projecrs was to Crochet granny squares, to make our own granny squar blankets. The book proved invaluable in selecting squares, sizing the squares and connecting the squares.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By G. Maisano
Format:Paperback
Like the other reviewer, my only quibble with this book is that the pictures are not on the same page with the patterns. And some of the colors are rather icky. But of course you can use your own colors. The feature I really like is that each pattern has its own stitch guide if it uses anything other than the basic stitches. So you can tell how hard the pattern is and you have the instructions for the harder stitches right there.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Even though I was able to find this book for free (illeglally on internet) I'm really happy I bought it. As others have rightfully said, a weak point is that the photos are all gathered together instead of being each alone with the pattern. Also, the size of the square is not given. But there are some really interesting squares (not all are square actually) and there are many well known people who contributed them. The price is right too. For granny lovers this is highly recommended.
By Lisa
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love the various "squares" in this book. Great for many uses from blankets to throws to bags. Thank you.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was looking for variations on the granny square theme. This booklet provides clear directions for beautiful squares. The pictures of the finished squares are very well done. Just wish it came in a hard covered edition.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm very excited for this weekend; I have colored yarns, my hooks and time to crochet! There are so many patterns in this book and I've already planned out an afghan using at LEAST 5 different types of squares. I kind of wish I'd bought it last August though, as the winter could really have benefited from a nice, warm, cozy afghan. Oh well! There's always this winter!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Buy
I have a few books for granny squares and this one is typical of most of them, all of the pictures were at the center of the book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Harriet Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars
Only one peeve
I have had fun with this book in trying out the different patterns, but the only thing that I found wrong was that in order to see the pattern that is on a different page and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. C. Merkle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Needs better images
This book has some very nice squares. However, some of the photos make it hard to see the design of the square. The color of the yarn is too light to see the stitches. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sonia Ortega
4.0 out of 5 stars
Granny Square Knee Rugs
Purchased for my wife and she likes it. One problem is converting from United States to rest of the world crocheting. Read more
Published 4 months ago by john fegan
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good book
my aunt loves to crochet and this was the perfect addition to her collection of books! i've learned a lot from the book as well
Published 4 months ago by C. Alexander
5.0 out of 5 stars
99 Granny Squares to Crochet
A good basic book on the ever popular granny square! Easy to read and follow patterns with lots of variety.
Published 4 months ago by Lyn Zalk
3.0 out of 5 stars
Photography is not very good
The book itself is ok but the colored pictures of the squares are just not very clear and as a result it is difficult to see the details in the finished squares. Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Hermes
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect!
i use this book constantly.
is in very good condition
i keep it on hand, right by my favorite chair.
is in very good condition
i keep it on hand, right by my favorite chair.
Published 5 months ago by jacqsierae
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's OK, but.....
I am disappointed in this book. The photos are not clear and bright, and it seems like sheer laziness not to have the photos placed on the same page with their corresponding... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jane Hightower
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great booklet
I love this book! The granny squares are all unique and beautiful, and the directions are easy to follow. best granny square booklet that I've bought.
Published 16 months ago by avicat
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