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A Granny Square a Day...: Beautiful Afghans to Create When You Don`t Have a Lot of Time
Complete a beautiful crocheted afghan by crocheting a granny square a day! Have you always wanted to learn to crochet but thought it was too difficult? Have you considered crocheting an afghan but thought it would take too long? Would you like to create a special and meaningful gift for someone? Are you looking for fun, easy and quick afghan projects to complete a day at a time? If any of these questions resound with you, then this book is for you! Inside you will find a review of the main crochet stitches and materials often used in crochet projects, in case you are new to the craft, or are looking for a refresher. Finally, you will find 18 beautiful afghan patterns that can be completed by just crocheting one granny square a day. Free with Kindle Unlimited! Are you ready to be creative? Just scroll up and download now to get started…
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236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 29, 2016
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About the author
Barb Asselin
78 books13 followersBarb Asselin, MBA, has been a faculty member with Algonquin College’s School of Business in Ottawa since 2004. She has taught in many different programs including the Law Clerk, Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Office Administration, Court Support Services, and Virtual Assistant programs. She was a council-appointed member of the Committee of Adjustments for the Township of McNab-Braeside, which hears severance and minor variance applications, from 2003-2011. She self-published the Ontario Municipal and Real Estate Directory from 2002-2018. Barb is the author and co-author of several Emond Publishing resources, as well as over 50 books on Amazon in a variety of categories She has developed over 20 online courses in the academic, business and self-help niches.
Barb lives in Canada with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and energetic Australian Shepherd. They love to ski, golf, walk, hike, run, swim, curl, do MMA, and play music together.
Barb lives in Canada with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and energetic Australian Shepherd. They love to ski, golf, walk, hike, run, swim, curl, do MMA, and play music together.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
January 12, 2024
Sorry, I was looking for more...
... there are no display photos of finished blankets here. I realize the usual granny squares are done in square grids, but know/suspect they can also be used with double crochet ripple stitches. With over 200 pages in this book I was hoping but, unfortunately none found here. Just a lot of words with a few pictures, all square grids. Good for those getting started with crochet but, my search will continue until I get fed up and just try to make it without someone else's directions! Crochet is forgiving as long as the yarn doesn't shred! I've torn out lots of stitches and either started over or moved on to another pattern! Good luck with your project!
... there are no display photos of finished blankets here. I realize the usual granny squares are done in square grids, but know/suspect they can also be used with double crochet ripple stitches. With over 200 pages in this book I was hoping but, unfortunately none found here. Just a lot of words with a few pictures, all square grids. Good for those getting started with crochet but, my search will continue until I get fed up and just try to make it without someone else's directions! Crochet is forgiving as long as the yarn doesn't shred! I've torn out lots of stitches and either started over or moved on to another pattern! Good luck with your project!
January 25, 2024
Afghan to make for new great granddaughter
This book was easy to read and fo!low. It is a good book for anyone that has a minimal amount of time but wants to make something beautiful. It is also for anyone that has lots of time and watching TV every day is becoming boring and unproductive.
This book was easy to read and fo!low. It is a good book for anyone that has a minimal amount of time but wants to make something beautiful. It is also for anyone that has lots of time and watching TV every day is becoming boring and unproductive.
October 8, 2025
Great book for beginners
I was looking for some color inspiration and stumbled on the book. The directions are very clear. Any beginner crocheter should be able to complete a granny square blanket without problems. Also a great way to practice making granny squares. I would have liked the finished pictures to be larger so I could see the colors chosen. Would be a great gift to a newbee at crochet.
I was looking for some color inspiration and stumbled on the book. The directions are very clear. Any beginner crocheter should be able to complete a granny square blanket without problems. Also a great way to practice making granny squares. I would have liked the finished pictures to be larger so I could see the colors chosen. Would be a great gift to a newbee at crochet.
April 1, 2023
I’m new, but some of the instructions are giving me pause. I’ll have to find the videos she said come with the book. Excited to try one! Looking forward to the inevitable frustration and wanting to jam a crochet needle up my own nostril.
July 7, 2023
easy to follow
Clear instructions. Easy to understand. Explanations are very helpful. I think it would be very good for beginners to follow for their first project and good as a reference to keep on your shelf
Clear instructions. Easy to understand. Explanations are very helpful. I think it would be very good for beginners to follow for their first project and good as a reference to keep on your shelf
October 4, 2024
Beginner level
This is a very detailed book great for a beginner or for finding color way options. Not much variation on the basic granny, which makes some patterns seem redundant.
This is a very detailed book great for a beginner or for finding color way options. Not much variation on the basic granny, which makes some patterns seem redundant.
February 10, 2025
Well written instructions
I an advanced beginner that is just starting granny squares. I enjoyed how the instructions were detailed and informative without the graph. There was one picture that was rather dark though.
I an advanced beginner that is just starting granny squares. I enjoyed how the instructions were detailed and informative without the graph. There was one picture that was rather dark though.
August 22, 2018
Good Instructions
Clear and concise instructions. Included pictures of finished squares. Gave several ways to connect blocks for each different square. Overall a good book.
Clear and concise instructions. Included pictures of finished squares. Gave several ways to connect blocks for each different square. Overall a good book.
November 6, 2023
This is a great book for multiple granny square patterns. The author is self published and she did a great job.
April 15, 2025
great book
This book had several didn't styles of granny square that I have not created before. I look forward to creating more Afghan in the future.
This book had several didn't styles of granny square that I have not created before. I look forward to creating more Afghan in the future.
August 12, 2025
Needs better photos
There is one photo for each square but they aren’t helpful. I prefer to see squares head-on so I can see the details rather than draped artistically.
There is one photo for each square but they aren’t helpful. I prefer to see squares head-on so I can see the details rather than draped artistically.
July 22, 2025
very easy to understand patterns
February 8, 2016
Great value!
I gave this book 5stars because of the attention to detail that the author put into this book. The author must be an educator, not only do you get the book but the video that shows you step by step on how to make granny squares! It's awesome! For some of us (me) that likes to see and read how to make things.
In the beginning of the video it started and stopped ..yes the author paused the video at each section and each color. Once I learned it was intentional (I did not look at the little box that read what was coming up...it looked the same to me, so don't make the mistake I did thinking the video is not working properly.
I am going to start making the one color granny square #4 because I only purchased one color...in case I have trouble making it,but with the video and the directions in the book I should be ok. :)
I highly recommend this book and watching the video!
I gave this book 5stars because of the attention to detail that the author put into this book. The author must be an educator, not only do you get the book but the video that shows you step by step on how to make granny squares! It's awesome! For some of us (me) that likes to see and read how to make things.
In the beginning of the video it started and stopped ..yes the author paused the video at each section and each color. Once I learned it was intentional (I did not look at the little box that read what was coming up...it looked the same to me, so don't make the mistake I did thinking the video is not working properly.
I am going to start making the one color granny square #4 because I only purchased one color...in case I have trouble making it,but with the video and the directions in the book I should be ok. :)
I highly recommend this book and watching the video!
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