The Granny's Square

08/29/2026

We won’t be open today. Amy has caught an awful virus and is home in bed. 🛌 Too sick to even 🧶!

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Let's do this ladies! 20% OFF Nifty and Noble cotton to get the Bollard Buddies made for Yarn Bombing & Bollard Buddies in Port A . We are the closest yarn shop to Port Aransas, and they are calling for help! Photo of an easy peasy one I whipped up at the beach last year is in the comments!

Calling all creative people, we need your help dressing our naked bollards. It seems many of our buddies have been retired leaving lots of room for the next generation. If you knit, crochet, sew, hot glue, draw, or can think of anything that can hold up for 2 months on the beach please make it. The circumference is 21 inches and length can be up to 24 inches. Use your imagination and let your creativity flow. The naked bollards are waiting and I am looking forward to seeing your creation 😉

08/19/2026

Fun Furls crochet hooks!!

08/18/2026

Amy from Granny’s Square can’t talk! Clover hooks in stock and ready for all you hookers to get you Christmas projects started.

08/08/2026

The Secret Power of Crochet: A Thread Through Time
Most people think of crochet as a quiet hobby—something grandmas do while rocking on a porch. But what if I told you that crochet once saved lives, sparked revolutions, and built communities stronger than steel?
Crochet isn’t just about yarn. It’s about history, resilience, and hidden power. While the exact origins are debated, some historians believe crochet techniques date back to ancient Egypt, where similar needlework patterns were found in tombs. But here’s a little-known fact: crochet became a symbol of rebellion during the Irish Potato Famine. Women used it not just to make lace, but to survive. They created delicate pieces and sold them across Europe—feeding their families with every stitch.
In World War I, soldiers were taught to crochet to help them deal with PTSD. The repetitive motion calmed their minds. Some even used crocheted netting for camouflage in trenches. And here’s another secret: in the 1960s, crochet became a quiet form of protest. Women stitched colorful blankets and garments as part of the feminist movement—each loop a silent, powerful statement.
Today, crochet is being rediscovered by a younger generation—not just as art, but as therapy, empowerment, and identity. TikTokers, YouTubers, and influencers are proving that a crochet hook can be as mighty as a microphone. Crochet is used to be of service to others as well, blankets, hats, shawls and ta-tas, made for those in need.
So next time you see someone with yarn in their hands, remember: they’re not just crafting—they’re carrying forward a legacy woven through centuries of hope, resistance, and love.

08/06/2026

Beginning Knitting Class $100
Friday August 14 - Friday September 11. 5 consecutive Fridays from 1:30-3:30 pm.
All supplies are provided.
Adults only please
Register in advance at 5803 John Stockbauer Suite E Victoria, TX

08/04/2026

220 Superwash Buy 3 Get1 Free
Cascade Yarns

07/28/2026

yarn