One Versatile Granny
Granny squares are a mainstay of crochet, especially for crafters that enjoy making afghans. But were you aware that the basic granny square pattern can be altered to make other shapes? We'll explore a couple of these in this lens and send you in the right direction to delve deeper.
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Ganny Makes A Point (Or Three)
A granny triangle is simple to make, you begin as if making a square but instead of four shells and four spaces around a center ring you make three shells and three spaces. Triangles make great space fillers in motif and three-dimensional products. New Flickr Photos
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Granny Says (Don't) Stop Now
Granny hexagons work on the same principle as squares and triangles. Instead of four shells and four spaces or three shells and three spaces around a center ring you make six shells separated by six spaces and, voila, you have a hexagon. Hexagons are especially great for flower garden afghans or projects customized for your favorite speed demon. Show Your Crafty Pride
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Don't Wade Through A Google List, Click On These
- Why Granny Squares Are Great
- Start at the beginning and learn about the basic Granny Square - like how its made, why its so popular, and its myriad uses.
- Crochet Mania Blog
- One of the greatest how-to resources on the web, with videos galore, and it is all totally FREE.
- About.com Free Motif Patterns
- Free patterns and instructions for basic granny-style motifs - including triangles, hexagons, and pentagons.
- Crochet Pattern Central
- Free crochet motif patterns (and more on the main page) from basic to inventive.
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