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Classic Crochet: The Granny Stitch - Season 1

Series: Classic Crochet: The Granny Stitch
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Episodes
6
Rating
TVY
Year
2020
Language
English
Publisher
Craftsy

About

Tackle the iconic granny stitch and granny square as you create a stylish hooded vest.

Build on your crochet skills while learning one of the most iconic crochet stitches! Expert Tamara Kelly teaches you better crochet techniques while working through granny stitches and squares. Discover how to expand this classic stitch into many versatile shapes and join motifs for one-of-a-kind creations. Then, apply all the things you've learned in class as you work a deceptively simple garment.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 6

1. The Granny Stitch

26m

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The classic granny stitch pattern is worked using chains and double crochet stitches. Tamara shows you how to work the stitch pattern in rows and rounds. Then tackle increases and decreases.

2. The Basic Granny Square

15m

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Once you're familiar with the fundamental stitch, it's time to tackle your first square. Work through the basic square in a single color, then learn how to make a two-color version, playing with color along the way.

3. Making Better Grannies

18m

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Now that you have the basic granny square under your belt, find out how to make it better. From a magic circle start that keeps your center tight to chainless stitches, Tamara gives your grannies a professional polish.

4. Shape Shifting

19m

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Ready to think outside the box? In this lesson, learn how to make granny triangles, hexagons and octagons.

5. Joining Grannies

21m

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Explore three different methods for joining motifs: sewn joins, simple crochet joins, and join-as-you-go.

6. Granny Square Vest

27m

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This hooded vest is the perfect project to practice your new skills. It requires only granny squares and the granny stitch, and the simple shape comes together with clever seaming. Tamara guides you to make it stitch by stitch in this final lesson.

Extended Details

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Artists

Tamara Kellyactor