The Granny Stripe
The Granny Stripe is a beautiful traditional crochet stitch. The pattern is simple and suitable for beginners, and can be incredibly relaxing.
Used often for blankets, the basic Granny Stripe pattern can be easily adapted to the size of your choice. But, it can also be used in a number of other crochet projects, such as cardigan and jumpers, bags, hats, scarves etc.
Scroll down for the basic Granny Stripe pattern.
For the sample above I used Stylecraft Special DK with a 4mm hook. Colours used are: Candyfloss, Apricot, Lemon, Spring Green, Sherbet, Wisteria and Clematis. I worked 2 rows of each colour, creating these wonderful Granny Stripes.
The pattern works with whatever yarn you choose and the appropriate hook for the yarn.
Crochet Skills Used
A simple pattern which uses UK treble crochet, double crochet and chains.
Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed.
Notes on the pattern
The first row is a row of double crochet (UK terms) to make a solid base for the Granny Stitch. The Granny Stitch is simply groups of 3 treble crochet stitches – called a treble cluster – worked into the same space. The treble cluster is worked into the spaces between to treble clusters of the row below.
Abbreviations/Crochet terminology
UK terms are used throughout.
tr | Treble Crochet |
dc | Double Crochet |
ss | Slip stitch |
ch | Chain |
Beg-ch | Beginning chain |
st(s) | Stitch(es) |
sp(s) | Space(s) |
Treble Cluster | 3 treble crochet stitches worked in the same stitch or space |
[…] | Repeat pattern stated number of times |
(…) | Important notes |
*to* | Instructions between asterisks will be repeated as specified |
Stitch Guide/Conversion Guide
UK term | US term | Description |
|---|---|---|
Treble Crochet (tr) | Double Crochet (dc) | Yarn over hook. Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over pull through remaining two loops to leave 1 loop on the hook |
Double Crochet (dc) | Single Crochet (sc) | Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch (2 loops on hook), yarn over hook, pull through remaining two loops to leave 1 loop on the hook |
Slip Stitch (ss) | Slip Stitch (ss) | Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook, pull through stitch and through loop |
Chain (ch) | Chain (ch) | Yarn over hook, pull through loop |
Granny Stripe Pattern
Starting Chain: Chain a multiple of 3, plus 2 for turning.
Row 1: dc in the 2nd ch from the hook and then in each st along until the end. Turn
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1tr), work 1tr in first st (just below the chain), *skip 2 sts, work 3tr in the next st*, repeat from *to* until 3 sts are left, skip 2 sts and work 2tr in the last st. Turn.
Row 3: For this row you will be working the groups of 3 trebles (treble clusters) into the spaces between the treble clusters in the row below.
Ch3 (counts as 1 tr), work 3tr in each sp along. When you reach the end of the row work 1tr into the top of the beg-ch3 worked at the start.
Repeat rows 2 and 3: until your desired length.
I worked 2 rows of each colour, but you could work as many different rows of each colour you choose.