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.

How To Make A Granny Necklace
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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.

Posted by Kirsty | 1:01 PM | , , | 18 comments »

18 comments

  1. Liesl // May 8, 2009 4:59 PM  

    That's so much fun! Its a great tutorial (as usual) and a really sweet necklace.

  2. jeanamarie // May 8, 2009 8:29 PM  

    your necklace is so very cute - love how the embroidery floss looks in crochet as well. it has a great lustre, i think.

  3. littlelovelies // May 8, 2009 8:39 PM  

    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

  4. tikki // May 8, 2009 11:35 PM  

    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

  5. h&b // May 8, 2009 11:38 PM  

    *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

  6. littlelovelies // May 9, 2009 1:04 AM  

    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

  7. Kirsty // May 9, 2009 8:19 AM  

    You're good to me Liesl. Thank you!

  8. Kirsty // May 9, 2009 8:20 AM  

    Oooh me too! I love the way the embroidery floss looks.

  9. Kirsty // May 9, 2009 8:20 AM  

    I can't wait to see Nadine. I'm sure yours will be gorgeous.

  10. Kirsty // May 9, 2009 8:21 AM  

    Yes you must Tikki. Have fun.

  11. Kirsty // May 9, 2009 8:21 AM  

    Thank you h&b. I'm glad you like it & I love a chat.

  12. Kirsty // May 9, 2009 8:22 AM  

    Thanks Nadine.

  13. Michelle // May 9, 2009 10:54 PM  

    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/

  14. Kirsty // May 10, 2009 10:37 AM  

    Thanks for the link Michelle.

  15. pinry // May 10, 2009 12:07 PM  

    just love this! i wonder how a fluffy one in fine gauge wool would go... thanks so much for sharing the idea.

  16. Kirsty // May 10, 2009 4:50 PM  

    Wonderful I'm sure. Give it a go.

  17. Ulla // July 28, 2009 8:16 PM  

    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!

  18. Gardanne // December 28, 2009 3:40 AM  

    Thank you for being so generous.

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