Granny Square Home: 20 Stylish Crochet Projects for Decor
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Granny Square Home by Emma Varnam offers 20 vibrant crochet projects designed to bring color and charm into every room. Whether you’re drawn to the timeless appeal of granny squares or want a modern take on this classic design, this book is packed with inspiration. With detailed instructions and beautiful full-color photos, you can create everything from blankets to home accessories with ease.
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Granny Squares Home includes colorful crochet projects you can make using granny squares in different yarn weights. Almost all of the projects are beginner friendly and perfect for gifting or decorating your own home.
Along with household items like table runners and bathmats, you will find adorable toys, pillows and blankets. Smaller projects are also included like the mug cozy and sachet.
These projects are perfect for all levels of crocheters and a great way to use up some of the yarn you have stashed away.
20 Crochet Projects with a Vintage Vibe
PROJECT
FINISHED SIZE
YARN
CROCHET HOOK SIZE
Table Runner
48 inches long X 15.25 inches wide
DK Weight Yarn [3]
4 mm (G)
Tea Cozy
8 inches high X 7.5 inches wide (6-cup tea pot)
DK Weight Yarn [3]
3.5 mm (E)
Mug Cozy
8.75 inches wide X 3.25 inches high
DK Weight Yarn [3]
3.5 mm (E)
Floor Cushion
26 inches square
Super Chunky Yarn [6]
8 mm (L)
Lap Blanket
34 inches square
Super Chunky Yarn [6]
9 mm (M)
Fold Over Cushion
16 inches square
Aran Weight Yarn [4]
5 mm (H)
Retro Blanket
90 inches X 63 inches (single bed size)
DK Weight Yarn [4]
4 mm (G)
Coat Hanger and Lavender Sachet
16 inches long X 2.5 inches thick (wooden coat hanger); sachet 3.5 inches square
Sport Weight Yarn [2]
3.5 mm (E)
Hot Water Bottle Cover
14 inches long X 8 inches wide
DK Weight Yarn [3]
3.5 mm (E)
Chunky Bathmat
26 inches X 19.5 inches
Jumbo Weight Yarn [7]
9 mm (M)
Bathroom Caddy
20 inches circumference X 5.5 inches high
Aran Weight Yarn [4]
4 mm (G)
Hanging Tidy
16 inches long X 12 inches wide
Aran Weight Yarn [4]
4 mm (G)
Nursery Blanket
37 inches square
DK Weight Yarn [3]
4 mm (G)
Cuddly Lion and Panda
12 inches tall X 8.75 inches wide
DK Weight Yarn [3]
3.5 mm (E) and 3.0 mm
Animal Mobile
5.25 inches tall X 4 inches wide
DK Weight Yarn [3]
3.5 mm (E)
Zingy Blanket
32 inches square
DK Weight Yarn [3]
3.5 mm (E)
Tea-Light Holder
10.5 inches wide X 3.5 inches high
DK Weight Yarn [3]
3.5 mm (E)
Food Cover
9 inches diameter
DK Weight Yarn [3]
4 mm (G)
Bright Bunting
4.2 m (4.5 yd) long string of 15 triangles
DK Weight Yarn [3]
4 mm (G)
Pot Holder
6.25 inches square
DK Weight Yarn [3]
3.5 mm (E)
The book includes many beautiful photographs.The Designer, Emma Varnam, also has another book based on Granny Squares available called Granny Squares Weekend. Learn more about it in my book review here.
All of the projects are written in UK crochet terms.
If you are used to following US crochet patterns, don’t let the fact that these are written in UK terms hold you back!
UK Crochet Term
US Crochet Term
double crochet (dc)
single crochet (sc)
half treble (htr)
half double crochet (hdc)
treble (tr)
double crochet (dc)
double treble (dtr)
treble (or triple) (tr)
treble treble
double treble (or double triple) (dtr)
If you forget though, each stitch is explained in the Crochet Techniques section from page 36 to 53. Helpful diagrams are included for each stitch and technique, so it is easy to double check what stitch is being made.
Crochet Stitches
Step-by-step written instructions and diagrams are provided for the following stitches:
Chain Stitch (ch st)
Slit stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)
Half treble (htr)
Treble crochet (tr)
Double treble (dtr)
Working in rows
Working in rounds
Joining a ring
Working in squares
Crocheting in Spaces
Magic Ring
Through back loop (tbl)
Shell stitch
Raised treble front (RtrF)
Increasing (inc)
Decreasing (dc2tog)
Finishing Touches
The finishing touches section includes written instructions, diagrams and tips to make your project look like the project you’ve chosen from the book. You will find the following techniques:
whip stitch
slip stitch seam
double crochet seams
weaving in ends
loop stitch (for toys)
buttons
using a pompom maker
blocking
Embroidery Stitches (for toys)
Different embroidery stitches are used to create personality; to add features like noses and to give clothing extra detail. The stitches used and explained are:
Back stitch
Satin stitch
The Yarn
The yarns used for the projects include:
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Stylecraft Weekender Super Chunky Yarn
Women’s Institute Soft and Chunky Yarn
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
Stylecraft Special DK
Wool and the Gang Mixtape
Rico Creative Cotton Aran
King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK
Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK
Sirdar Cotton DK
Hayfield Bonus DK
Which project from Granny Squares Homeis your favorite? Leave me a comment to let me know!
My favorite projects are:
Cuddly Lion and Panda
Tea-light holder
Hot-water bottle cover
Granny Square Home by Emma Varnam is the perfect book to help you transform your home with cheerful and thrifty crochet projects. These 20 colorful designs will inspire you to add unique, handmade touches to your living space. Get ready to use up your yarn stash while crafting beautiful decor for every room.
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Bring vibrant style to your home with Granny Square Home by Emma Varnam! 🏡✨ This book offers 20 crochet projects, from blankets to toys, all made with granny squares. Time to bust through your yarn stash! Link in bio!
I love the little Lion, that would be my first item I would make. My little nephew would love it. Good Luck to All !
Love anything granny lol. I would make the bathroom caddy 1st.
What a lovely book. Thank you for the review. Now that I’m able to crochet a bit each day, I’ve been into making blankets. I’d choose the Nursery Blanket first, and then decide on the next project from the book.
I would make the granny square stuffed animals first.
Definitely adding this book to my wishlist!
cuddle panda
I love the little Lion, that would be my first item I would make. My little nephew would love it. Good Luck to All !
Love anything granny lol. I would make the bathroom caddy 1st.
What a lovely book. Thank you for the review. Now that I’m able to crochet a bit each day, I’ve been into making blankets. I’d choose the Nursery Blanket first, and then decide on the next project from the book.
I would make the granny square stuffed animals first.