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    <description>The granny square is a timeless crochet classic that’s fun, quick, and endlessly versatile. From colorful blankets and bags to cozy clothes and accessories, each square is a new creative adventure. Grab your favorite granny square patterns today!</description>
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      <title>Crochet a colorful hood from granny squares—this adorable warmer is easy to make, one piece at a time</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This hood crocheted from granny squares will keep your head and neck wonderfully warm. By adjusting the size of the squares and your crochet gauge, you can make the hood fit any outdoor enthusiast, big or small.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Niina is hooked on crocheting flower hats: “Crocheting has become a way to avoid housework and unpleasant feelings”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Finnish Niina Sahlberg learned to crochet hats using granny squares and flower motifs because she couldn’t find suitable ones in stores. They’ve sparked so much admiration that she now crochets more of them for others than for herself.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>13 inspiring granny square ideas: from a breezy cardigan to a cozy pillow—using leftover yarn</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Granny squares can be used for big or small projects, and their plentiful colors are sure to charm. They’re also a great way to use up leftover yarn. Check out these ideas to crochet new pieces and spruce up old ones!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Crochet a cozy granny square blanket—pick your palette and get creative</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A granny square blanket takes on an intriguing look when you switch the color scheme from one square to the next. Even with just five shades, you can create an impressive number of combinations. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Granny squares meet street style: make your backpack pop with color</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Crocheted granny squares transform a sporty backpack into a delightfully colorful accessory. The patchwork surface is built square by square, then the squares are joined and attached to the backpack.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Love granny squares? If so, this bag is for you!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[If you love granny squares, don’t just settle for bedspreads and pillowcases. Make a small square bag you can carry anywhere. Choose yarn colors that go with your favorite outfits.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Granny squares are always in! Check out these instructions and refresh your old skirt</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Spruce up your old skirt by decorating its hem with crocheted granny squares. The woolly square pattern at the hem keeps you warm in any weather.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Make cozy granny square slippers in a snap</title>
      <description><![CDATA[These colorful granny square slippers are easy to make by crocheting squares and then joining them. This project is a great way to use up the leftover yarn at the bottom of your basket. Visual instructions guide you through the assembly!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wool pants in summer, tops in winter: why do knits always finish at the wrong time?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[I underestimate how much time knitting takes and overestimate my enthusiasm to keep going. That’s why knits don’t always get finished when they should, writes producer Annette Saksman.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Knitwear designer Meiju Kallio transforms a large armchair with granny squares: “Crocheting is a vacation from knitting for me”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Known as knitting star Meiju Knits and for her editorial role for Kotona, Meiju Kallio crocheted a cover for an armchair out of granny squares as her vacation project. She found a perfect spot for this cheerful chair on the glass terrace of her new home.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Sunflower granny square: crochet it round by round</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The sunflower granny square is crocheted round by round, changing colors as you go. Also known as sunburst granny squares, these squares are just as versatile as traditional granny squares, so they’re perfect for making flowery clothing, accessories, and home textiles.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>So many ways to use granny squares: readers share their most creative ideas</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Granny squares are a crochet classic that can be used in so many ways. These small, square-shaped pieces are surprisingly versatile: Sari made a spring outfit for her dog, Laura-Kaisa cleverly patterned a blanket, Raili crocheted colorful pants, and Maarit transformed a fire blanket into something stylish.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>I had almost decided I just could not crochet—but then I tried one more time</title>
      <description><![CDATA[For a long time, crocheting felt too difficult for me. But then something happened, and my fingers found their rhythm, writes content producer Annette Saksman.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Crocheted bag from granny squares—you'll definitely love this summer tote</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A crocheted bag from granny squares is the perfect leftover-yarn project. Crochet delightfully colorful squares for your bag or make a simple single-color version. Piece by piece, the bag comes together fairly quickly.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Crocheted vest from granny squares—you’ll only need 8 squares for this cozy vest</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This crocheted vest is made from colorful granny squares! Crochet each square in the same style, or use leftover yarn and switch colors whenever you run out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:41:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>From a blanket of hundreds of squares to a charming floral cardigan—4 crocheters share their stunning creations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Granny squares and similar patchwork crochet projects have become hugely popular. Take a peek at the creations and tips from a first-timer as well as experienced crocheters!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Granny squares reimagined—let’s crochet three-dimensional popcorn squares!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Crochet granny squares with three-dimensional popcorn stitches. Use all the colors of the rainbow, or pick your favorite shades!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Hooked on crochet! Jani made a granny-square moss blanket in forest shades: “If I remember correctly, it has 234 squares”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Four years ago, Jani Kylmälä picked up a crochet hook and yarn just to try it out. And it was well worth it; he turned out to be a natural at crocheting. He has already made many different kinds of crocheted blankets.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The granny square is a versatile classic that’s surprisingly easy to learn—check out our clear photo instructions</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The granny square is quick to crochet once you’ve mastered the basics. You can create all kinds of items using these squares, from clothing and accessories to blankets and pillow covers. By selecting different yarns and colors, you can create a wonderful variety of granny squares.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
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