How to Crochet a Simple Granny Square
Crocheting a simple granny square is a wonderful way to unleash your creativity and craft beautiful pieces. Feel free to experiment with color combinations and different yarn textures to make each granny square uniquely yours. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, creating granny squares is a fun and satisfying project that can be turned into blankets, coasters, or even garments.
So grab your supplies, put on some relaxing music, and enjoy the therapeutic rhythm of crocheting your way to a lovely granny square masterpiece.USA Format
Abbreviations
- WS: Wrong Side
- RS: Right Side
- sc: Single Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- rpt: Repeat
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- Base of ch: Work in first stitch
- ch3 counts as first dc
Finished Size
Approx: 3 x 3 Inches
Materials
- Oddments of Worsted Weight #3 Yarn in two Contrast Colors
- Oddment of Worsted Weight #3 Yarn in White
- 4.50mm crochet hook
Gauge
N/A
Instructions
Round 1
With contrast color 1 make a magic circle, using 4.50mm hook, ch3, (RS) work 9dc in circle, pull loose thread of yarn to close, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of round. Turn. Fasten off.
Round 2
Join in white, ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of round. Turn. (19dc + ch3) Fasten off.
Round 3
Join in contrast color 2, ch3, (1dc, ch4, 2dc) in base of ch3, * 1dc in each of next 4dc, work (2dc, ch4, 2dc) in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 4dc, work 1dc in each of last 4dc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of round. Turn.
Round 4
ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * 1sc in each sc to corner, work (2sc, ch2, 2sc) in ch4 space on corner, * rpt from * to * to last sc, 1sc in last sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew in and tie off all loose ends, make several squares, and join together to make bags, blankets, etc.