How to Crochet a Rectangle Granny

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How to Crochet a Rectangle Granny

Learning how to crochet a rectangle granny has been on my bucket list for quite a while now. Once I got started, I quickly realized how easy this crochet technique is.

Equipment

Crochet Hook: Choose a size that matches your yarn weight.
Scissors:
Tapestry Needle

Materials

Yarn. I have used this pattern with a fingering yarn and a medium weight yarn. They both work well for this crochet stitch.

Estimated Cost 5

Instructions

Begin

Chain 28
Yarn.

Round 1

In the 4th CH from the Hook, work 2 DC. (Counts as 3 DC with the skipped Chains). [CH 1, SK 2 STs, 3 DC in next ST]. Repeat across between [ ]. In the last ST work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 2, 3DC).
Continue working on the underside.
[CH 1, SK 2 STs, 3 DC in next ST]. Repeat across between [ ]. In the last ST work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC, CH 2, 2DC). Join with a SL ST to the top CH of the beginning CH. (20 granny clusters)

Round 2

CH 4 (Counts as DC, CH 1). [3 DC in the CH 1 SP, CH 1]. Repeat across between [ ] to the first corner CH 2 SP. In the CH 2 SP work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC). CH 1. In the next CH 2 SP work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC). Continue to the underside CH 1 [3 DC in the CH 1 SP, CH 1]. Repeat across between [ ]. In the CH 2 corner SP work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC). CH 1. In the next CH 2 SP work (3 DC, CH 2, 2 DC). Join with a SL ST into the 3rd CH of the initial CH 4. (24 granny clusters)

Round 3

CH 3 (Counts as DC). 2 DC in the same CH 1 SP. CH 1 [3 DC in CH 1 SP, CH 1]. Repeat across between [ ] to the first corner CH 2 SP. In the CH 2 SP work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC). CH 1. Work 3 DC in the CH 1 SP. CH 1. In the next CH 2 SP work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC). Continue to the underside CH 1 [3 DC in the CH 1 SP, CH 1]. Repeat across between [ ]. In the CH 2 corner SP work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC). CH 1. Work 3 DC in the CH 1 SP. CH 1. In the next CH 2 SP work (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC) CH 1. Join with a SL ST into the top CH of the initial CH 3. (28 granny clusters)

Rounds 4 and beyond

Repeat rounds 2 and 3 until you reach your desired size.

Finishing

Leave about a 12-inch yarn tail. Weave in yarn ends and remove excess yarn.

Notes

Skill Level

Beginner

Gauge

Today I used a worsted yarn, the gauge will depend on the size of yarn and hook size you choose for your project.

Change the rectangle length by working your starting chain stitches in multiples of 3 plus 1.

Abbreviations

CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
SK = Skip
SL ST = Slip Stitch
SP = Space
ST = Stitch
STs = Stitches
[ ] = Repeat Between

Crochet Pattern Notes

The length of the starting chain will determine how long the final project ends up being. The greater number of starting chains will result in a longer and narrower final product. Whereas less starting chains will result in a squarer pattern.

The crochet pattern is worked in the round.

Once started, the pattern is a repeat of rows 2 and 3 until you reach your desired size.

The sample has a beginning chain stitch count of 28 crochet chain stitches. Remember, you can change the number of beginning chain stitches using the multiples of 3 + 1.

Granny Cluster, or shell: A granny cluster is a term for a special crochet stitch that consists of a set of 3 double crochet stitches, all worked into one stitch or space. The clusters are then separated from one another with chain stitches. You can find a photo tutorial on how to crochet the granny square, which will be helpful if you are a beginner at crochet.

The granny clusters should line up with each other on the top and bottom of the rounds. In this sample, each round will increase by 4 granny clusters. In the corner space, I worked a chain 2. You can work a chain 3 or other length in the corner stitch depending on the look you are going for with your crochet rectangle.

Video Tutorial Links

Left hand crochet: https://youtu.be/gwTX_F5REqs

Right hand crochet: https://youtu.be/-6-e4inZYMI