How to make a granny square necklace…
Since I posted the granny square necklace I’ve had a few emails & comments asking for a little how to.
If you know how to make a granny square you can easily make one of these sweet necklaces. You don’t need to follow a pattern at all. Just have a go. I think that all you really need to know is that I used embroidery floss, & a 3mm hook (but I’m super tight – so maybe choose something smaller).
If you are a rule follower (like me), it’s all there in the slide show.
I’ve chosen a traditional granny square because in my opinion if it ain’t broke…don’t fix it. I love everything about a granny square. You can read about all about it here.
I’m not trying to teach anyone how to make a granny square. There are plenty of tutes around for that. My “pattern” uses Australian/UK terminology so if you’re in the US you’ll need to double where I say treble.
There’s a PDF tutorial here if you’d like to “print & keep”.
You might like to try
Purl Bee (US terminology)
Sarah London on Flickr (Aus/UK terminology)
& Pip has put together a few posts on granny squaring too.
Liesl
1471 days ago
That’s so much fun! Its a great tutorial (as usual) and a really sweet necklace.
jeanamarie
1471 days ago
your necklace is so very cute – love how the embroidery floss looks in crochet as well. it has a great lustre, i think.
littlelovelies
1471 days ago
You are brilliant!!!! i love that you made it into a little slideshow! i am making one right now! i’ll show you when i’m finished! thanks again!
x nadine
tikki
1471 days ago
that is super dooper cute!! I love it, I haven’t knit granny squares for years, I have no need I have two massive double sided queen bed size ones from my mum, but I think I must make a necklace!! thanks for the tute and awesome creation
h&b
1471 days ago
*that* is gorgeous, and I love the colours!
I can just imagine all the comments you must get whe you wear it – no lack of conversation for you!
xx
littlelovelies
1471 days ago
hi kirsty it’s me again – did you notice you were mentioned on craftzine – here is the link
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/05/am_eye_candy_-_granny_square_n.html#comments
x nadine
Kirsty
1471 days ago
You’re good to me Liesl. Thank you!
Kirsty
1471 days ago
I can’t wait to see Nadine. I’m sure yours will be gorgeous.
Kirsty
1471 days ago
Oooh me too! I love the way the embroidery floss looks.
Kirsty
1471 days ago
Thank you h&b. I'm glad you like it & I love a chat.
Kirsty
1471 days ago
Yes you must Tikki. Have fun.
Kirsty
1471 days ago
Thanks Nadine.
Michelle
1470 days ago
Such a top idea! I love it. Someone else loves it too!
http://www.thehookandi.com/2009/05/08/and-the-projects-get-tinier-and-tinier/
Kirsty
1470 days ago
Thanks for the link Michelle.
pinry
1470 days ago
just love this! i wonder how a fluffy one in fine gauge wool would go… thanks so much for sharing the idea.
Kirsty
1469 days ago
Wonderful I’m sure. Give it a go.
Ulla
1390 days ago
I waguely remembered it was on your blog where I saw the Granny necklace. I have made three as gifts, just tied the ends so the length is adjustable. See here: http://kotkarankki.blogspot.com/2009/07/award-yarn-and-summer-harvest.html – Thank you for the cute idea!
Gardanne
1238 days ago
Thank you for being so generous.
Mens Necklace
1068 days ago
Nice work… thanks for sharing.