Crochet Circle Granny Square: A Modern Twist on a Classic Pattern

Create a beautiful crochet design by combining the classic granny square with a modern twist - the crochet circle. By incorporating both shapes into your project, you can achieve a unique and eye-catching look that will surely impress. Start by crocheting a traditional granny square using your favorite colors and yarn weights.

Then, add a crochet circle in the center or on the corners to create a striking contrast. Experiment with different sizes and placements to find the perfect balance between the two shapes. Whether you're making a blanket, a pillow, or a garment, the crochet circle granny square is a versatile technique that can be adapted to suit any project. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, the crochet circle granny square is a technique that is sure to inspire your creativity and take your projects to the next level. So grab your yarn and hook, and start crocheting your own crochet circle granny square masterpiece today!

Materials Needed to Make This Circle Granny Square

Hobbii Ribbon, Chunky (#7, 100% Cotton, 250 g/8.8 oz, 125 m/137 yds /250g Ball)

Estimated Yardage:

• Green – 50
• Yellow – 150

Hook:

• 6 mm Hook

Other Materials:

• Darning Needle

Gauge:

8 stitches, 5 rows to 10 cm/4″ before blocking.

Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Any yarn weight with a corresponding crochet hook can be substituted for this project.
3. Ch 3 at the beginning of the round counts as the first stitch throughout the pattern.

Skill Level – Easy

Terms – US terms

Stitch Abbreviations

Chain(s) – ch(s)

Slip stitches (slip knot) – sl st

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Single Crochet – sc

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Double Crochet – dc

Repeat – Rep

Special Stitches

1. Granny Cluster (gcl) = 3 dc in the space between two stitches.
2. Cluster Increase (cl-inc) = 4 dc in ch space.
3. Space – sp = Space between the stitches.
4. Magic Circle or Magic Ring.

How to Make the Granny Circle Pattern

The granny stitch is made in rounds, skipping and working into the next corner, as done with the classic granny squares, made using double crochet stitches.

This crochet project can be made using single or multiple yarn color(s). You can even make this project using different colors; just fasten off one color and join a new color after each round.

When making the round granny instead of a regular granny square pattern, you crochet from the circle center.

Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial

With Color A, make a magic ring, or alternatively, chain 4, then 11 dc in the first ch.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout the pattern), 11 dc into the ring, join with sl st to top of ch 3. 12 dc

Fasten color A off, and join color B to any space between the stitches.

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same sp, *2 dc in each of the sps around, join with sl st to top ch 3. 24 dc

Fasten color B off, and join color A to any space between the stitches.

Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same sp, *skip the next st, gcl in the next sp, rep from * around, join with sl st to top ch 3. 12 gcl

Fasten color A off, and join color B to any space between the stitches.

This next step is crucial to avoid curling.

Round 4: Ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp, [gcl in next sp, cl-inc in next sp] repeat around ending with gcl in the last sp, join with sl st to top ch 3. 6 gcl, 6 cl-inc

Fasten color B off, and join color A to any space between the stitches.

Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same sp, *gcl in sp in the middle of cl-inc, gcl in next 2 sps* repeat from * around ending with gcl in sp in the middle of cl-inc, gcl in the last sp, join with sl st to top ch 3. 18 gcl

Round 6: Repeat round 4. 9 gcl, 9 cl-inc

Round 7: Repeat round 5. 27 gcl

Round 8: Ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp, [gcl in next 2 sps, cl-inc in next sp] repeat around ending with gcl in the last stitch sp, join with sl st to top ch 3. 18 gcl, 9 cl-inc

Round 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in the same sp, gcl in every sp and gcl in every sp in the middle of cl-inc.

Continue to repeat Rounds 8 & 9 until you have your desired circumference.

Note that the number of spaces in Round 8 must be increased by 1 each time.

Round 10: Repeat Round 8. This would look like this: Ch 3, 3 dc in the same sp, [gcl in next 3 sps, cl-inc in next sp] repeat around ending with gcl in the last sp, join with sl st to top ch 3.