If you’re new to the art of crochet, you might be eager to create a unique, handcrafted blanket, purse, or cardigan. But many of those crocheted projects actually begin with something much a granny square. Granny squares, which are square pieces of crocheted fabric, are fun and easy to make. But what can you do with such a small, basic square? In crochet, pretty much anything. Once you master a basic granny square pattern, you have nearly limitless possibilities for what you can create. Below, learn to crochet granny squares of all kinds and explore crochet granny square patterns