| Modular crochet, better known as "THE GRANNY | | | | multi-dimensional stitches, like the "popcorn", the |
| SQUARE TECHNIQUE", is as popular as ever. In fact, | | | | "cluster" and the "puff" stitch, or even lacy textures. |
| the granny square pattern has been around for so | | | | Some modules are not square at all, but triangular, |
| many years and yet it's never gone out of style. It's a | | | | rectangular, hexagonal, octagonal, or round. Strips |
| classic. | | | | crocheted separately and then sewn together into |
| Crocheting modules in one specific pattern and then | | | | afghans and throws can also be considered modular |
| sewing them all together to form a larger piece of | | | | crochet. |
| fabric - like an afghan - is a very practical method of | | | | There is a huge variety of modular crochet patterns in |
| crochet. The modules are portable and the project can | | | | existence today, and many books and Internet sites |
| be worked on anywhere. There's no need to carry | | | | offer instructions. Just enter "granny square" or |
| around the entire project, just a hook and enough yarn | | | | "patchwork crochet" in an Internet search engine. It's |
| to make a module or two at a time. Plus, it's easier to | | | | even more exciting to request an "Image" search |
| learn one particular crochet pattern and keep repeating | | | | within "Google" and view the beautiful, colorful, and |
| it as many times as needed. | | | | inspiring photos of completed projects done in this |
| From the design point of view, multiple modules | | | | technique. |
| assembled together results in a very striking overall | | | | To guarantee success with this crochet technique, it's |
| pattern. Color choice is key to creating an exciting | | | | a good idea to learn modular crochet patterns visually - |
| modular crochet finished product. While bright color | | | | through illustrations, photos, or videos. This is important |
| yarns are often used, any of the modular crochet | | | | because traditional crochet instructions are often hard |
| patterns can look stunning when worked in shades of | | | | to follow, since they are written in an abbreviated |
| neutrals or earth tones - like beiges, greys, browns - to | | | | "crochet shorthand". Illustrated crochet patterns are |
| achieve an elegant, eclectic look that blends well with | | | | definitely great, especially for beginners. Intermediate |
| sofas and other furnishing colors popular today. It's also | | | | and experienced crocheters are also helped by step |
| possible to crochet the very same patterns in baby | | | | by step stitch diagrams. Complicated stitches are |
| colors and in much finer yarn, like sport-weight or | | | | much easier to learn that way. |
| baby-weight, to create beautiful and unusual baby gifts. | | | | The technique of modular crocheting has endless |
| The square referred to as " the granny square" is | | | | possibilities. It can be used for making afghans, baby |
| made up of "rounds" , with each round usually done in | | | | blankets, baby outfits, scarves, hats, bags, and |
| a different color yarn. A very simple stitch pattern is | | | | countless other wearables and home accessories. It's |
| used, made up of 3-stitch units. When we refer to | | | | an exciting crochet method that provides many |
| modular crochet, however, we also mean a great | | | | opportunities for creativity, relaxation, and personal |
| assortment of eye-catching crochet patterns, some | | | | satisfaction. |
| having flowers in the centers, some with very intricate | | | | |