Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Learn how to crochet a granny square with this easy printable pattern.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet a granny square? These basic squares are quite versatile and can be a component of many crochet projects from afghans and clothing to home decor. They may look complicated to some, but crochet granny square patterns like this are easy to make (and quick, too)!
Add this Granny Square Crochet Pattern to your project queue today. Using only a bit of yarn, this pattern can easily be used to use up some leftover yarn from your stash. Turn your square into coasters that accent your table decor or add them into a bigger project like a granny square afghan pattern. Whichever you choose, I'm sure it'll look great!
Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge15 sts = 4” (10 cm); Rounds 1–3 measure about 3¾” (9.5cm) across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Finished SizeSquare measures 10 x 10” (25.5 x 25.5 cm)
Materials List
- RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball 9440 Light Grey Heather
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]
- Yarn needle
How to Crochet a Granny Square
Note: Granny Square is worked in joined and turned rounds. Join last stitch of each round to first stitch. Turn at the end of each round.
Instructions:
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Ch 4; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.
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Round 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in ring] 3 times, ch 2; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—12 dc (four 3-dc groups) and 4 corner ch-2 spaces.
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Round 2 (wrong side): Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in first corner ch-2 space, [ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space] 3 times, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn— 24 dc (eight 3-dc groups), 4 ch-1 spaces, and 4 corner ch-2 spaces.
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Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—36 dc (twelve 3-dc groups), 8 ch-1 spaces,, and 4 corner ch-2 spaces.
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Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 2 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in last ch-1 space, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—48 dc (sixteen 3-dc groups), 12 ch-1 spaces, and 4 corner ch-2 spaces.
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Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 2 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in last ch-1 space, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—60 dc (twenty 3-dc groups), 16 ch-1 spaces, and 4 corner ch-2 spaces
Abbreviations
- ch
- chain
- dec
- double crochet
- hdc
- half double crochet
- sc
- single crochet
- st(s)
- stitch(es)
- tr
- treble (triple) crochet
- ()
- work directions in parentheses into same st
- []
- work directions in brackets the number of times specified
- * or **
- repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated
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