How to Crochet Star Granny Square Tutorial

Summary

In this crochet tutorial, Robin guides viewers through creating a star granny square using a 5mm hook and two yarn colors. The process begins with a slip knot and chain, followed by a series of crochet stitches to form the star's points. The second color is introduced for a clean edge, with additional stitches for texture. The video concludes with finishing techniques, showcasing the versatility of the star granny square for various projects like blankets, Afghans, and clothing.

Takeaways

• 👋 Welcome to Knotting Hook Crochet with Robin!
• 🧶 Today, we're making a star granny square.
• 🔧 You will need a 5mm crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and two colors of yarn.
• ✨ Using 'I Love This Yarn' in Ivory with gold polyester and 'Desert Dust'.
• 🔗 Start with a slip knot, chain five, and form a circle with a slip stitch.
• 💫 Make 15 double crochets into the circle, counting the chain three as the first double crochet.
• 🌟 Chain five and follow a specific pattern to create the star's legs with single, half double, double, and triple crochets.
• 🔄 Repeat the process to create five points of the star, then fasten off the first color.
• 🎨 Attach the second color at the tip of one star point using a standing single crochet.
• 🔄 Work around the star with different stitches (half double, double, extended double, triple) to form a neat edge and corners.
• 🔗 Single crochet around the entire star, making corners with single crochet, chain two, and another single crochet.
• 🧵 Finish by fastening off and weaving in the ends with a yarn needle.

Q & A

What materials are needed to make the star granny square?

You will need a 5 mm crochet hook, a pair of scissors, a yarn needle to work in your ends, and two colors of yarn. Specifically, the tutorial uses 'I Love This Yarn' from Hobby Lobby in Ivory with gold polyester winding and 'I Love This Yarn' in Desert Dust.

How do you start the star granny square?

Begin with the Ivory yarn. Make a slip knot and chain five. Slip stitch to the first chain to form a small circle, then chain three which counts as a double crochet. Place 14 double crochets into the center of the circle, totaling 15 including the chain three.

What is the purpose of chaining five and the subsequent stitches?

Chaining five and adding stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet in specific chains create the 'legs' or points of the star. This process is repeated five times to form the five-point star.

What alternative method can be used instead of chaining five to start the project, and what is a potential downside?

Instead of chaining five, you can start with a magic circle. However, the magic circle has a tendency to fall apart in the laundry.

How is the second color of yarn incorporated into the star granny square?

The second color is introduced by making a slip knot and attaching it with a standing single crochet at the tip of one of the star points. This creates a cleaner edge and is followed by various stitches worked through the back loops.

What is the significance of working stitches through the back loops?

Working through the back loops creates a raised ridge effect on the star, adding texture and definition to the edges of the points.

What type of stitch is used at the tip of each star point in the second color?

At the tip of each star point, a single crochet is used to create a cleaner, more defined edge.

How do you form the corners of the square after completing the star points?

To form the corners, use a combination of triple crochet, chain two, and another triple crochet in the same stitch. This method is repeated to create four corners.

What is the final step to complete the star granny square?

The final step is to single crochet around the entire square, placing a single crochet, chain two, and another single crochet in each corner space. Then slip stitch to join and fasten off.

What are some potential projects that can be made using the star granny square?

The star granny square can be used to create baby blankets, large Afghans, handbags, tops, sweaters, and many other projects. The possibilities are endless.

Outlines

00:00

📍 Introduction to Star Granny Square Crochet

Robin introduces the video with a plan to create a star granny square using a 5mm crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and two colors of yarn. The chosen yarns are 'I Love This' from Hobby Lobby in Ivory with gold threads for sparkle and 'Desert Dust' for contrast. The process begins with making a slip knot, chaining five, and forming a circle with 14 double crochets plus the chain-three, totaling 15 stitches. An alternative start with a magic circle is mentioned, but it's noted that it may fall apart in the wash.

05:04

🌟 Crafting the Star Points in Granny Square

The tutorial continues with the creation of the star points. After finishing the initial circle, a series of chain fives and various crochet stitches (single, half double, double, and triple crochet) are used to form the 'legs' of the star. The process involves skipping stitches and slip stitching to create points, resulting in a five-pointed star shape. The first color, ivory with gold, is completed, and the second color, desert dust, is introduced for the next part of the project.

10:07

🧶 Adding Texture with Second Color in Granny Square

The second color is used to add depth and texture to the star granny square. Starting with a standing single crochet at the tip of a star point, a combination of half double, double, extended double crochet, and triple crochet stitches are executed, following a pattern that includes skipping stitches and chaining. This creates a layered effect along the edges of the star points, enhancing the overall design of the square.

15:09

🔗 Completing the Star Granny Square with Corners

The process of finishing the star granny square is detailed, focusing on creating and shaping the corners. This involves a sequence of single, half double, double, extended double crochets, and triples, with chain-two spaces to form the corners. Each corner is marked by three single crochets, a half double, a double, an extended double, and another triple, followed by chaining two and placing two more triples in the same stitch. The pattern is repeated to shape all corners of the square.

20:20

🎨 Finalizing the Granny Square and Future Projects

The final steps of the star granny square are explained, including single crocheting around the entire piece and adding a chain-two and single crochet in each corner for a finished look. The video concludes with a suggestion to weave in the ends with a yarn needle for a clean finish. Robin then showcases the potential of using the star granny square for various projects such as baby blankets, afghans, handbags, tops, and sweaters, emphasizing the versatility of the pattern. The video ends with a teaser for a snowflake granny square tutorial and a farewell until the next video.

Keywords

💡Crochet

Crochet is a method of creating fabric from yarn using a crochet hook. It is the main technique discussed in the video, where the host, Robin, guides viewers through the process of making a star granny square. The term is central to the video's theme, as it defines the craft being taught.

💡Star Granny Square

A star granny square is a specific pattern in crochet that results in a square piece of fabric with a star-like appearance. It is the primary project of the video, and the entire tutorial is dedicated to teaching viewers how to create this intricate and decorative design.

💡Crochet Hook

A crochet hook is a tool used in crochet to pull loops of yarn through each other, creating a fabric. In the script, Robin mentions using a five-millimeter crochet hook for the star granny square project, emphasizing the importance of the right tool for the specific yarn and pattern.

💡Yarn

Yarn is a continuous strand of fibers used for knitting, weaving, and crocheting. In the video, Robin specifies using two colors of yarn, 'Ivory' with gold polyester for sparkle and 'Desert Dust' for contrast, to create the star granny square.

💡Slip Knot

A slip knot is the initial knot used to start crocheting, forming a loop to begin creating stitches. The script describes making a slip knot as the first step in the crochet process, setting the foundation for the star granny square.

💡Chain

A chain in crochet is a series of loops worked one after another, forming a horizontal line of stitches. The script mentions chaining as part of the process to create the foundation and to connect different parts of the star granny square.

💡Double Crochet

Double crochet (abbreviated as 'dc') is a basic crochet stitch that creates a fabric with a moderate density. The script instructs making 14 double crochets in the circle to form the initial round of the star granny square.

💡Slip Stitch

A slip stitch is used to join rounds or to create a seamless edge in crochet. In the script, Robin uses a slip stitch to join after completing the initial round of double crochets and to secure the end of the first color of yarn.

💡Magic Circle

The magic circle is an alternative method to start crocheting, creating a circle without a visible chain at the center. It's mentioned in the script as an option for starting the star granny square, but with a note on its potential to fall apart in the laundry.

💡Color Change

Color change in crochet refers to the process of switching from one color of yarn to another within a project. The script describes how to introduce the second color in the star granny square to create a two-tone effect.

💡Working in Ends

Working in ends is the process of weaving in or otherwise securing loose yarn tails to complete a crochet project. The script mentions using a yarn needle to work in the ends of the star granny square to give it a finished look.

Highlights

Introduction to the star granny square crochet project.

Materials needed for the project include a crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and two colors of yarn.

Choice of yarn colors: Ivory with gold threads for sparkle and Desert Dust for a sandy look.

Starting the project with a slip knot and chain five for the initial circle.

Creating the first circle with 14 double crochets plus the chain three.

Option to use a magic circle as an alternative starting method.

Creating the four legs of the star with different crochet stitches.

Attaching the second color of yarn at the tip of a star point with a standing single crochet.

Technique for a cleaner edge using back loop only for certain stitches.

Formation of the star's points with a combination of extended double crochet and triple crochet stitches.

Completing the star granny square with a fasten off after finishing the first color.

Creating corners for the granny square with a combination of extended double, double, and single crochet stitches.

Finishing the granny square with a round of single crochet and corner increases.

Securing the project with a yarn needle to weave in the ends.

Potential projects that can be made using the star granny square, such as baby blankets, Afghans, handbags, and tops.

Link to another crochet tutorial for a snowflake granny square.

Transcripts

well hello everyone and welcome my name

is Robin and this is knotting hook

crochet and today we are going to make a

star granny square

for this project you will need your

crochet hook I'm going to use a five

millimeter

a pair of scissors

a yarn needle to work in your ends and

two colors of yarn

I'm going to use

I love this yarn

from Hobby Lobby in the color of Ivory

and this Ivory has the gold polyester

winding through it because you know it's

a star it should Sparkle

and I'm also going to use I love this

yarn

desert dust is kind of a

mmm

brownish

Sandy

looking color

so

let's get started

and we're going to start with the ivory

with the gold running through it

so the first thing that you're going to

want to do is make a slip knot

slip knot you're going to chain five

is snug five not Loosey Goosey and slip

stitch to the very first chain that you

made

and that forms a little circle

then you want to chain three

this chain three counts as a double

crochet

and in the center of that Circle you're

going to place 14

double crochets to give yourself a total

of 15. so that's one a double crochet is

yarn over go through the center of the

circle

pull your yarn through

yarn over go through two Loops yarn over

and go through two loops

so that's two so we need 12 more

okay so you should have a total of 15

including your chain three

and you're going to slip stitch to join

to the top of the chain three

and you now have a nice little circle

now if you don't like the chain five you

can always do a magic circle to start

off with but they have a tendency to

fall apart in the laundry

so

your choice

the next thing we do is chain five so

one

two

three

four five

and in the second chain from the hook

this loop on your hook does not count

in the second chain from the hook you're

going to place a single crochet

in the next chain a half double crochet

in the next chain a double crochet

and in the next chain which is the last

one a triple crochet

foreign

so you're going to skip two spaces two

stitches

and in the third do a slip stitch

and chain five

three

four

five

in the second chain from the hook

a single crochet

in the next chain a half double crochet

and in the next a double

and in the last one a triple crochet

skip two and then the third one slip

stitch

you should be looking like this

chain five

three four five

second chain from the hook a single

crochet

next chain a half double crochet

in the next chain a double

and in the last one a triple

skip two and then the third one do a

slip stitch

and chain five

three

one two three four five

second chain from the hook single

crochet

next chain a half double crochet

the next chain a double

and the last one is a triple crochet

skip two and in the third one slip

stitch

we now have four legs of our star

chain five

second chain from the hook single

crochet

then a half double in the next

a double in the next one

and on the last chain a triple crochet

we skip two and slip stitch to where we

started off

and we're going to fasten off

and we are finished with our first color

and we have

our five point star

pretty cool

now you bring on your second color

make a slip knot

and at the tip of one of your star

points

you're going to

attach

with a standing single crochet

now

on this next part you don't have to do

this but I think that it makes for a

nice

cleaner Edge

so your first Stitch was your single

crochet we attached with a standing

single our next Stitch is going to be a

half double now you can go through both

Loops if you want

or

you can do it like me and go through

just the back Loop

do your half double crochet

the next Stitch

through the back Loop

and do a double crochet

the next Stitch back loop again

you're going to do an extended double

crochet and that is yarn over and pull

through one Loop then yarn over pull

through two

and yarn over and pull through the last

two

The Next Step

Stitch is two triple crochets together

so we're going to come into

our last stitch on this

arm

and do a triple

incomplete we're going to leave two

loops on our hook

then we're going to yarn over twice

we're going to skip where we joined

and come over to the next arm

bottom Stitch there

and work our triple through two

two

and then through all three

the next Stitch

is the extended double

pull through one Loop

pulled through two loops and then the

last two

the next Stitch is a regular double

then a half double

and then at the tip of the star

a single crochet

okay so it should look like that

so now we're working back loop again

if you choose to do so

we start off with a half double

a regular double into the next Stitch

the next Stitch is an extended double

crochet

pull through one Loop

then two and two

and then two triple crochets together

so we're gonna go pull through two pull

through two and leave two loops on our

hook

yarn over twice and Skip where we joined

and come to the first stitch on the

bottom of the next star arm leg

whatever it's called two

go through two and then go through all

three

the next Stitch is the extended double

so we pull through one Loop yarn over

pull through two and pull through two

then a regular double crochet

and the next is a half double crochet

and we're back to the tip of the star

we're going to do a single crochet

coming down the next side here working

in the back Loop

half double crochet

a regular double crochet

an extended double crochet

and then two triple crochets together

two Loop two on your hook

skip where your slip stitch join is come

over to the next arm

but first we have to yarn over twice

come over to the next arm and

pull through two

pull through two and then pull through

the last three

next Stitch is the extended double

pull through one

pull through two

pull through two

regular double in the next

the next Stitch is a half double crochet

and at the tip of our star

it is a single crochet

working down the next side half double

into the back Loop

a regular double crochet in the next

foreign

double crochet in the next Stitch pull

through one yarn over pull through two

pull through two

and then two triple crochets together

pull through two

two Loop two on our hook

yarn over twice skip our slip stitch

join and come over to the next leg or

arm of the star

and triple go through two

two and then all three

extend a double into the next Stitch

one

pull through two pull through two

regular double in the next

half double into the next Stitch

and at the tip of our star

we do a single crochet

and we're looking like this

first Stitch coming down this side is a

half double

than a regular double

an extended double

and then two triple crochets together

pull through two

two Loop two on our hook

yarn over twice

skip the slip stitch join and come over

to the next arm

pull through two

two and then all three

working up the last leg here our next

Stitch is an extended double

then a regular double

and then a half double

and we will slip stitch to join

and that is how we should be looking so

far

so we're in

the top of our point where that single

crochet was so you're going to chain one

and do a half double crochet

into that Stitch at the tip of the star

then we're going to do in the next three

stitches

a single crochet one

two

and three

then we're going to do a half double

the next Stitch is a double

the next Stitch is an extended double

crochet

pull through one pull through two pull

through two

now we do a triple

we're about to form our first corner

chain two

and in that same spot do another triple

the next Stitch is an extended double

crochet pull through one

pull through two and pull through two

then a regular double crochet

and then a half double crochet

and then three single crochets

a half double crochet

a regular double crochet

an extended double crochet

pull through one

two and two

and in the next Stitch we're going to do

a triple

chain two

and do another triple into that same

Stitch we're forming our second corner

okay

so you should look something like this

now

the next Stitch is an extended double

pull through one

two and two

a regular double into the next

a half double in the next

and then three

single crochets

one

two

and three

half double

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extended double

and then a triple

chain two

do another triple

in the same Stitch

next Stitch is an extended double pull

through one

two and two

then a regular double

a half double

three singles

one

two

and three

so we've made three corners

after our three singles we do a half

double

a regular double

the extended double crochet through one

two and two

next Stitch is a triple

chain two

and another triple in that same spot

extended double crochet is next

and our last Stitch of this round is a

regular double crochet

and a slip stitch to join

to the top of our half double crochet

that we started with

okay so you should look like this right

now

chain one

and single crochet

we're going to single crochet in each

Stitch all the way around

when we get to a corner we're going to

place a single crochet

chain two

and another single crochet all in that

corner space

and then single crochet in each Stitch

till you get to the next corner

when you make it all the way around

you'll slip stitch to join

and fasten off

so then you will need your yarn needle

you're going to work in your ends

and

there you have it one star granny square

you could make so many gorgeous little

projects with this baby blankets big

Afghans handbags

tops sweaters you name it I mean the the

options are just endless

okay so if you liked this star if you

click on this link right over here you

can see how to crochet a snowflake

granny square

and we will see you in the next video if

not we will see you over there