Cross Purposes: one granny square, countless potential

Welcome to Cross Purposes, a crochet experience that empowers you to be the project planner. Available as a book, ebook or online course.

Cross Purposes puts you in charge of your next granny square project. I’ll help you decide what to make, work out how much yarn you need, and select the perfect hook size to bring your vision to life. Prefer to jump right in? Just want to get started? Well, you’ll also find ready-to-go projects to start making right away.

One Pattern

Learn a single, extendable granny square pattern you can make to any size to suit your needs

Options Galore

Whether you prefer to follow a ready-made plan or design your own custom project, Cross Purposes provides all the guidance you need.

Expert Guidance

I’m here to help, with clear video tutorials and step-by-step instructions, practical worksheets and much more.

Transferrable Skills

Cross Purposes equips you with transferable skills to confidently plan and execute any granny square project, using any pattern you choose.

Stitch and Technique Library

The comprehensive Stitch and Technique Library (featuring video tutorials!) covers everything from a slip knot to a half double treble crochet, explaining both the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of every stitch and technique used in Cross Purposes.

Your Cross Purposes adventure awaits.

Skill Level

If you can crochet a granny square, and know the most common stitches and techniques, you have all the skills you need to begin your Cross Purposes adventures. With the support in the pattern, anyone with basic skills and a willingness to try new things will succeed.

published in July 2025 by Shelley Husband

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