Granny square help please!

[PosiePootlePerkins]

I had so much help and support on my previous thread, hopefully linked here:
I wish I could crochet!http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/artsandd_crafts/3081989-i-wish-i-could-crochet
I have managed to learn the basics and am now trying to make a granny square. But I am confused!
There seem to be many variations and then I get lost with how many times I have to repeat a set of stiches... all my attempts end up wonky. See pic for a laugh my most recent unfinished wonky attempt! I've obviously gone wrong somewhere and then I just gave up....
What I really need is a dummy's guide, step by step, from someone helpful and lovely!
Thank you in advance

[Fairyfellowsmasterstroke]

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I can't recommend her tutorials enough. I started nearly 3 years ago and I'm now totally addicted to crocheting.

From looking at your square on the left side you've done 2 sets of trebles in the same space. Also your bottom left corner only has 1 set of trebles, it should be a set of 3 several chains (usually 2 or 3) and then another set of 3 trebles all in the same space.

Don't get disheartened.
My first attempts were very much like yours but now I'm creating all sorts including these blankets which I loved making.

Stay with it, it's so enjoyable and so rewarding.
And if I can do it - anyone can!!!!!!

[rizlett]

I remember your previous threat Posie. I have only just started crochet too although I have knitted for years.

I get frustrated when it doesn't work out quite right but then I remind myself I'm only a beginning and meant to be enjoying the process so it doesn't matter too much what it looks like - it's still all just practice.

Keep on going and it will become more clear over time as you get more familiar with it. Your granny square looks great. I love the colour.

[rizlett]

For clarity - it's not that I remember any previous threats!

I meant I remember your previous thread!

[PosiePootlePerkins]

Thank you for the replies! Fairy I did follow a Bella Coco tutorial but she fast forwarded through a section (probably assuming I knew what to do ha ha ha!) and I gave up! Your blankets are beautiful and just the sort of thing I would love to make one day.
rizlett ah you have caught the bug too! I must admit, although I am rubbish, it is very compelling and I am quite determined to get there eventually! Good luck with your efforts too.
I think what I really need is a long list of step by step instructions for a slow learner! (With no fast forwarding or skipping out crucial stages) If anyone out there feels able to help with that or point me in the right direction I would be so so grateful.

[Fairyfellowsmasterstroke]

Attic 24 does very good step by step tutorials.

Take a look at her blog.

[rockcakesrock]

You have just gone one space too early with your corner. Go back to your bump and undo three treble. Next space is your treble gap treble corner.

[PosiePootlePerkins]

Ooh I had a search and found this!
http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2013/02/granny-patchwork-blanket-ta-dah.html
If you scroll down there's a fab list of instructions. They are smaller than the traditional granny square with less gaps but I like the look of them and will give it a go.
Thank you Fairy

[PosiePootlePerkins]

Thank you rockcakes I will try and fix it!

[HardAsSnails]

I taught someone recently and we worked out that it is much easier to use a new colour each round when you start so you can differentiate between the rounds and pick up any problems quicker.

[Fairyfellowsmasterstroke]

Attic 24 is fantastic.

I've done a few of her patterns and the step by step pictorials are amazing.

Remember a granny square can be as big as you want it to be - just keep adding extra rounds.

[PosiePootlePerkins]

Yes but that would mean learning to change colours snails

[PosiePootlePerkins]

I finally completed a square! It needs a lot of work, my tension is clearly not consistent by any means, but....I finished it!
In the end if anyone is interested, I found a written chart on the Bella Coco website, I'll paste it here if anyone is interested!
http://www.bellacoco.co.uk/2014/06/crochet-granny-square-tutorial.html
Thanks again for all the help and advice

[PosiePootlePerkins]

Oh, if anyone knows how to finish it, my crochet hook is still attached and I don't know how to get it off!

[Fairyfellowsmasterstroke]

Posie thats wonderful - well done.

To finish off simply yarn over and pull through then snip off the yarn (leaving a tail of about 4") and pull through the rest of the yarn. Remove your hook and tighten yarn. Then simply sew in the tail.

Well done - you've mastered it.

[PosiePootlePerkins]

Thank you Fairy, I will do that! It sort of makes sense now after 10 million attempts. Onto the next one (its a bit addictive this crochet lark).

[HardAsSnails]

Well done