Kimberly's Granny Square Along Crochet Projects

Kimberly got cozy and creative with Lori Holt’s Granny Square Along Crochet Book, Lori’s very first book for crochet, and stitched up six cheerful projects, one colorful square at a time. Lori’s sweet, vintage-inspired style shines in every pattern, and Kimberly couldn’t resist making a handful of her favorites.

Lori packed her book with 13 simple, creative, and unique ways to stitch with the timeless granny square, and Kimberly’s finished pieces show just how far one little square can go. Keep reading to see every project she made, catch them all on our livestream, and start dreaming up which one you’ll make first!

See Them Up Close

Want a closer look? Kimberly shared every one of her Granny Square Along projects during our Behind the Seams Livestream on Friday, July 31st, 2026.

Kimberly’s Granny Square Along Projects

Granny Square Pincushion – Page 14

Want your pillow insert to match your granny square perfectly? Just note the name of the thread you used for the last round and border of your pincushion, then search for its coordinating Confetti Cotton for the pillow insert.

Riley Green (Round 1)
Riley Gray (Round 2)
Beehive (Round 3)
Peony (Round 4)
Riley Aqua (Round 5 and Border)
Riley Aqua Confetti Cotton

Granny Square Small Pillow – Page 28

Kimberly made this one exactly like the book, right down to the colors! A Riley Aqua Confetti Cotton cover wraps the 12″ pillow insert for a perfectly polished finish.

Envelope Granny Pillow – Page 32

This is the very pillow featured in the step-out photos in the book! Lori even provided the pillow insert for Kimberly’s version.

Patchwork Granny Pillow – Page 38

Kimberly was on the hunt for a project that would show off the 2026 Chunky Thread Sampler Pack, and this patchwork pillow put every color in the pack to good use. It was a super quick make, too: she started it on a Monday and finished it by Thursday!

Granny Square Stockings – Page 56

Picking colors for scrappy projects is the trickiest part of crochet for Kimberly, so Lori lent a hand choosing these cheerful colorways. On each stocking, the scallop matches Round 1 of the granny square for a sweet and stylish finish.

Large stockings: Blossom (Round 1 and Scallop), Chamomile (Rounds 2 and 4 and Joining), and Sweet Mint (Round 3)
Medium stockings: Beehive (Round 1 and Scallop), Chamomile (Rounds 2 and 4 and Joining), and Blush (Round 3)
Small stockings: Thyme (Round 1 and Scallop), Chamomile (Rounds 2 and 4 and Joining), and Tea Rose (Round 3)

Granny Square Sewing Book – Page 74

Part crochet, part sewing, this little book keeps needles and notions close at hand. Kimberly finished hers with a button from her stash instead of a covered one, proof that a few stash-busting swaps can make a project all your own.

Cover square: Denim (Round 1), Blossom (Round 2), Leaf (Round 3), Weathered (Round 4), Blush (Round 5), Pear (Round 6), Morning (Round 7), Old Lace (Round 8), and Lipstick (Border)
Inside three-round granny: Pear, Weathered, and Morning
Inside two-round granny: Denim and Blossom
Page stitching: Blossom (Pages 1 and 4), Pear (Page 2), and Leaf (Page 3)
Pages: 15″ x 25″ Felted Natural Wool from Primitive Gatherings
Notions: Chunky Nifty Needles Tube, 100% Cute Yarn Needles, the 3.5 mm hook from the 100% Cute Comfort Grip Crochet Hook Set, and a button from her stash.

Granny Square Project Bag – Page 80

Kimberly put her own speedy spin on this sweet and sturdy project bag. She crocheted all eight inside squares in one color, skipped the scallop, and fastened it with a single button instead of Lori’s five. The result is a quick stitch with plenty of charm!

Outside squares: Sweet Mint (Rounds 1, 2, 6, and 7) and Chamomile (Rounds 3, 4, and 5)
Inside squares: Sweet Mint (all rounds)

Kimberly’s Granny Square Crochet Supplies

Crochet only takes a small handful of supplies, which makes it the perfect project to take on the go! Here are Kimberly’s favorite crochet notions, plus everything you need to crochet your way through this book:

Whether you’re stitching a speedy Granny Square Pincushion or settling in with a cozy Granny Square Afghan, Lori Holt’s granny square projects are a joy to make. We’d love to see what you stitch up! Share your finished pieces on social media with #GrannySquareAlongBook and tag us @fatquartershop.

Happy crocheting!