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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20 Crochet Granny Square Projects for Your Home

Granny Squares Home

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.

See more images of the Granny Square Projects you can make here.

The Projects

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 Home is 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.

If you were not the winner of the giveaway and you would like to have your own copy of Granny Squares Home, you can purchase your book at Amazon.

I would like to thank GMC Books for the review and giveaway copies of Granny Squares Home.

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