"Day Celebrating Granny Squares Set for 2025"
Get ready to join the global crochet community in a creative and social celebration on August 15, 2025 – Granny Square Day! This annual event, created by US crochet enthusiast Susan Regalia in 2014, invites crocheters worldwide to come together on Instagram to create, share, and celebrate granny squares using the hashtag #GrannySquareDay2025 for individual squares and #GrannySquareMakes2025 for granny square projects.
To participate, simply crochet one or more granny squares using any patterns of your choice, snap photos of your finished creations, and share them on Instagram on or around August 15, 2025, tagging them with the official hashtags #GrannySquareDay2025 and #GrannySquareMakes2025. You can also join the fun by viewing or contributing to the vibrant collection of granny squares that collectively form a global virtual blanket.
Resources to Help You Prepare
If you're looking for inspiration or need some help getting started, there are plenty of resources available. For instance, Simply Crochet offers a variety of free granny square patterns and tutorials to help participants prepare for the event. Additionally, their website provides a list of 40+ granny square project patterns for those seeking more ideas.
The Ultimate Granny Square Collection magazine is another great resource, featuring patterns for blankets, bags, jumpers, and home décor, as well as 50 original squares by top designers. This magazine offers expert advice and step-by-step guides to help you get ready for Granny Square Day.
Joining the Granny Square Day Community
For beginners or those looking to expand their skills, Dedri Uys' patterns are designed to be detailed and accessible, catering to adventurous beginners. Uys, a South African crochet designer living in the UK, learned to crochet in 2010 and has since released many patterns, some of which hold deeper meaning, such as Sophie's Universe, Charlotte's Universe, Ubuntu, I Carry Your Heart, and Unseen Mandala.
Lisa Richardson, a crochet and knit designer with over 30 years of experience, is another valuable member of the Granny Square Day community. You can find her on Instagram at @lisa_richardson_design.
Blocking Your Granny Squares
To make your granny squares look their best, consider blocking them. Blocking crochet can help ensure straight edges and a neater appearance for your squares.
Granny Square Day: More Than Just a Day
Granny Square Day is not just an annual event – it's a celebration of creativity, community, and the joy of crochet. By participating, you'll be joining a global community of crocheters who share a love for granny squares and the warmth and comfort they represent. As Susan Regalia puts it, "A blanket is a gift of comfort and love, and participating in Granny Square Day is like joining a giant world hug with other participants."
So mark your calendars for August 15, 2025, and get ready to join the Granny Square Day community! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, there's a place for everyone in this global celebration of creativity and connection.
[1] Simply Crochet: https://www.simplycrochet.com/ [2] The Ultimate Granny Square Collection: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Granny-Square-Collection-Designers/dp/1787134324 [3] Jane Crowfoot: https://www.janecrowfoot.co.uk/ [4] Dedri Uys: https://dedriuys.com/ [5] Lisa Richardson: https://www.lisarichardson.co.uk/
- Susan Regalia, a US crochet enthusiast, created Granny Square Day in 2014, an annual event inviting crocheters worldwide to celebrate granny squares on August 15, 2025, using the hashtags #GrannySquareDay2025 and #GrannySquareMakes2025 on Instagram.
- To participate, simply crochet one or more granny squares, share photos of your finished creations on Instagram, and tag them with the official hashtags.
- For inspiration and help getting started, participants can refer to resources like Simply Crochet, The Ultimate Granny Square Collection, Jane Crowfoot, Dedri Uys, and Lisa Richardson, all prominent figures in the crochet community.
- Granny Square Day also advocates for blocking crochet as a means to ensure straight edges and a neat appearance for the squares.
- Granny Square Day is more than just a day; it is a celebration of creativity, community, and the joy of crochet, where participants join a global community of crocheters who share a love for granny squares.
- As Susan Regalia puts it, "A blanket is a gift of comfort and love, and participating in Granny Square Day is like joining a giant world hug with other participants."
- Granny Square Day attracts celebrities, fashion-and-beauty enthusiasts, home-and-garden lovers, bookworms, social-media aficionados, and pop-culture fans alike, reflecting its cultural impact resembling science-fiction and fantasy communities.
