Gather your favorite granny squares and turn them into one finished piece this week — a cushion, tote, scarf, or wall hanging. Keep the joins simple, celebrate the color, and enjoy seeing all those motifs finally come together.
Take a pile of granny squares — finished or made during the week — and combine them into one tidy project. Choose something small but satisfying so you can actually finish: think cushion cover, tote bag, table runner, or scarf.
Use these steps as a loose roadmap. You can make all new squares this week, or combine ones you already have waiting in a basket.
Decide what you’re making: cushion, tote, runner, scarf, or wall hanging. Pull together 3–4 main colors and a joining color. Lay out a few squares in a rough grid to preview the vibe.
Make or gather enough squares for your project. Straighten corners and edges with a light blocking if you have time: mist with water, pin flat, and let dry so joining is easier.
Choose one joining method — whip stitch, slip stitch, or join-as-you-go — and stick with it. Work row by row or column by column so you see steady progress instead of a tangle.
Work a simple border around the outside: one or two rounds of single crochet, granny clusters, or shells in your joining color. This tidies edges and makes the piece feel finished.
Weave in ends, then turn the square panel into your chosen project: add a backing for a cushion, sew up side seams for a tote, or attach a hanging loop. Take a final look for any stray ends or wobbly joins.
When your piece is finished, photograph it flat and in use (on the sofa, on a table, on your shoulder, etc.) and upload it to the community gallery. Tell us what you turned your squares into!