Granny Stitch Crochet

Crochet Granny Stitch is one of the easiest and quickest stitches you can find! It’s also a very traditional stitch that goes back many many years.

Granny stitches can be worked flat in straight lines & stripes, in the shape of a rectangle or square, in the shape of a triangle (Crochet Triangle Shawl) and as a granny square.

Granny stitch is based on a couple of very simple and basic stitches such as double crochet and chain stitches. If you can crochet those stitches, then you can crochet the granny stitch! It’s just a matter of grouping those stitches in the right order.

It’s also very versatile, you can create so many different patterns, looks and designs with the granny stitch.

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How to Crochet the Straight Granny Stitch

Granny Stitch is basically a cluster of three Double Crochet stitches worked in the same space or stitch. Sometimes, the clusters are separated by chain stitches, but it depends on the individual crochet pattern you’re following. In the example below there are no chain stitches between the DC clusters.

How to Start the Granny Stitch

To start the Granny Stitch, chain a multiple of 3. Then, follow the pattern below.

But there are also other ways of starting with a different number of multiples. Depending on the pattern you’re following, you may need to chain a different multiple. There is no right or wrong; it all depends on the project you’re working on.

Skill level

Easy / Beginner

Materials

Yarn: any type of yarn – I’m using medium worsted #4, acrylic
Crochet hook: match the hook size to your yarn – I’m using 5mm / H

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Ch – chain

St – stitch

DC – double crochet

DC cluster – three double crochet stitches worked in the same stitch

Sk – skip

Crochet Granny Stitch Pattern Notes

To make your crochet project bigger or smaller, chain any multiple of 3. A multiple of 3 means any number that can be divided by 3.

Ch 2 counts as the first DC stitch.

Always start with a Ch 2 at the beginning of a row.

Crochet Granny Stitch – Written Instructions

Chain 15 (or any other multiple of 3)

Row 1: Work 2 DC in the third Ch from hook. *Sk 2 and work three DCs in next Ch. Repeat from * across the row.

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Work three DC stitches in the first and every space between the DC clusters. Work 1 DC in the last St.

Row 3: Ch 2 and turn. Work 2 DC in the first space before the first cluster in the previous row. Then continue working DC clusters in each space between the clusters in previous row. The last DC cluster is worked between the cluster and Ch2 in previous row.

Row 4: repeat row 2

Row 5: repeat row 3

Continue for as long as you like! When you’re ready, you can start with a bigger project. See below what you can make using the granny stitch.

Granny Stitch Crochet Uses

Blankets
Bags
Hats / headbands
Cardigans
Shawls / scarves
Wall hangings
Tops
Home decor

Granny Stitch Crochet Pattern Bundle

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This bundle features 23 crochet granny stitch patterns from selected designers (including my Aquamarine Triangle Shawl) and has a perfect combination of patterns that use granny squares (bags), straight granny stitches and granny stripes (blankets), and granny stitches in a triangle shape (triangle shawls).

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Let me know what you think of the granny stitch in the comments below! If you share your makes from my patterns on Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @my_crochet_space, I would love to see them!