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Beyond the Traditional Granny Square

Once learning to crochet the basic granny square, you'll be ready to learn to make new styles. You can mix-match them in blankets, pillow covers, or for home decor.  Granny Squares are just too much fun to make! Hope you enjoy this list of books with raving reviews: 1. The Granny Square Book 2. Granny Square: 20 Crochet Projects with a Vintage Vibe 3. Granny Squares and Shapes 4. 10 Granny Squares: 30 Blankets 5. The Big Book of Granny Squares: 365 Crochet Motifs Happy Crocheting! Fabi           

How to Wet Block Crochet and Knit Granny Squares Tutorial

How to Wet Block Crochet and Knit Granny Squares This post contains affiliate links. Why Wet Block Crochet or Knit Granny Squares? Crocheting the puff square was an enjoyable process! Picking out the colors, understanding the pattern, sewing the crochet ends. But it looks wonky on the sides. I had originally intended these squares for a pencil case but I know that if kept this way, all the hard work would be in vain.  This is why I am sharing how to wet block your crochet (or knit) granny squares.  Blocking is the final touch to your crochet project which will ultimately enhance every stitch and color patterns in your square.   Related: How to Crochet Granny Squares - See 10 FREE Patterns to Crochet Granny Squares How to Crochet a Granny Square Blanket with a Border Reference Books to learn to Crochet Granny Squares - Beyond the Basics Check out my Favorite Crochet Tools used to crochet the puff granny square.  Benefits of Wet Blocking