Crochet Granny Square Tops, Bags, and More: Learn to Make a Granny Square + 10 Surprisingly Modern Accessories Using the Classic Motif

The granny square is a delightfully versatile crochet motif, as proved by Baca’s (Crochet in a Weekend) most recent book. With 10 projects—a hat, a cowl, a hooded scarf, three bags, a shrug, two tops, and a poncho—there is something for everyone. Most garments go up to size XXL, with measurements for each size noted with patterns. The garments are loose-fitting styles and do not require shaping, and the patterns will work up quickly, as six of them use bulky yarn. The book ends with a listing of online resources as well as the YouTube channel of the American Crochet Association (founded by Baca). The projects assume basic knowledge of stitches and techniques, so this is not a volume meant for absolute beginners, and crocheters will need to know how to do post stitches. However, specific granny-square techniques, such as join-as-you-go and joining completed squares, are explained with both written and pictorial instructions. The patterns are written out rather than using charts. Helpfully, end-of-row stitch counts are listed.