We are starting a new feature on the blog – a library of crochet stitches. With this in mind, today we focus on one of the latest and easiest textured crochet stitches: Textured Granny Stitch.
Also, textured crochet stitches are gaining popularity among crocheters. Quickly learn this modern stitch and surprise your friends or family with a lovely handmade creation.
Certainly, every crocheter is familiar with an iconic granny stitch. As illustrated, we are putting a modern twist on this beloved easy crochet stitch. Thus, it puts it into the category of textured crochet stitches.
Abbreviations
Here are the abbreviations we are using in the tutorial for a Textured Granny Stitch. It is from a list of crochet abbreviations used in patterns by yarn industry designers and publishers, according to Craft Yarn Council (in US terminology).
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- st – stitch
- sk – skip
- BL – back loops only
- FHDC – foundation half double crochet
How to Start
As illustrated, this textured granny stitch was used for a triangular shawl. You’ll start on the bottom of your triangle and work up until the shawl reaches the desired size.
To practice, you can use any leftover yarn and a corresponding crochet hook.
Row 1
Ch 4, dc twice into the first ch (4th ch from the hook). You made the first cluster of three dc stitches. Ch2, turn. (3 dc)
Row 2
For row 2, we will be working sc stitches into back loops only of the previous row:
sc twice into the BL of the first stitch; sc into next 3 st, sc into the same last st (5 sc).
Row 3 (and all odd rows)
Note, for this row (and all odd rows we are working as regular crochet stitches under the V (not back loops).
Ch 3, dc twice into the very first st, ch1, sk 3 st, 3 dc into the last st of the previous row. Ch2, turn (2 dc clusters, ch1).
Row 4 (and all even rows) – BL row
BL sc twice into first st, sc into next 7 st, 2 sc into last st (9 sc st).
Row 5
Ch 3, dc twice into the very first st, ch1, sk 3 st, 3 dc into next st, sk 3 st, 3 dc into the last st of the previous row. Ch2, turn (3 dc clusters, 2 ch1 st).
Exhale! From now on, it’s smooth sailing. Repeat rows 4 & 5 until you feel that your project reached its desired size.
As a result, each row of double crochet stitches will have one more granny cluster compared with the previous row of dcs. All you have to remember is to skip 3 stitches and make a double crochet into that sc stitch that separates 2 clusters.
Textured Granny Stitch Blanket
If you are wondering if you can use this stitch for a blanket, the short answer is yes. Of course, for a blanket you would need to start with a foundation chain.
As an illustration, let’s start with a small swatch. When you have mastered the stitch, you can switch to an actual blanket and calculate how many stitches you would need based on the size of the blanket.
First, chain (FHDC) a multiple of 4+3. In our sample, we have 7×4+3= 28+3=31 ch.
row 1
Next, we are going to make a ‘neat’ starting dc (instead of usual ch3 at the start of the row): sc (do NOT CHAIN, just single crochet in the very first st); 2nd sc – put your hook under the V of this first sc, grab the yarn and pull through, grab the yarn and pull through 2 loops. You’ve made starting dc!
As a result, you have a nice-looking starting dc instead of traditional ch3. Most importantly, it makes the edge look nice and straight for the blanket or granny stitch scarf. Video to follow, promise!
Next, sk 2 st, 3 dc into the next st, ch 1. Note, we are skipping 2 st just at the beginning of the row. Next, *sk 2 st, 3 dc into the next st, ch 1*. Repeat between ** 5 more times, dc into the last st.
row 2
Ch 1, sc BL into every st (31 st)
row 3
Starting dc, 2 dc into the next st, ch 1; *sk 3 st, 3 dc into next st, ch 1*; repeat 5 times to the end of the row, sk 3 st, 2 dc, dc into the last st.
row 4
Ch 1, sc BL into every st (31 st).
To continue, keep repeating these 4 rows until you feel comfortable with the stitch. Consequently, you can start on your textured granny stitch blanket or granny stitch scarf.
In Summary
By repeating 2 easy rows of basic crochet stitches you’ll create a beautiful texture. Can you count to 3? That’s all you have to remember to master this beautiful modified granny stitch.
