Granny Square Market Bag - Tutorial

Welcome to Week 1 of the Granny Square Market Bag series. This is where it all begins. In this first session, we take things right back to basics — learning how to hold your hook, understand your yarn, and make your very first stitches before starting your granny square. If you’re completely new to crochet, you’re in exactly the right place. There’s no rush here — just steady, simple steps to help you build confidence from the very start. In this video, you’ll learn: ✨ How to hold your crochet hook comfortably ✨ How to work with yarn and manage tension ✨ How to make a slip knot ✨ How to create a foundation chain ✨ How to begin your first granny square A gentle reminder Your stitches don’t need to be perfect. Crochet is something your hands learn over time. Every uneven stitch is part of the process — and part of the progress. Materials used: • 4mm crochet hook • Aran weight yarn • Yarn needle • Scissors Follow the full series: 👉 Week 1 – Getting Started 👉 Week 2 – Building Your Bag 👉 Week 3 – Building the Sides 👉 Week 4 – Handles & Finishing Join the community 🧶 Calli Crochet Coffee & Chat A relaxed monthly crochet group in Callington, Cornwall If this helped you: 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment — I’d love to hear how you got on 🔔 Subscribe for more beginner-friendly crochet tutorials