Crochet Granny Squares: A Timeless Crafting Delight

Are you ready to embark on a delightful crochet journey? Let's dive into the enchanting world of granny squares! These adorable little creations are the perfect way to add a touch of vintage charm to your crochet projects. With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you'll be able to crochet your very own granny square masterpiece.

These charming little creations are the epitome of crochet elegance, and with a dash of creativity, you can transform them into true works of art. Whether you choose to incorporate it into a cozy blanket, a trendy tote bag, or even a fashionable garment, your granny square will undoubtedly become a cherished heirloom. So, grab your crochet hook, unleash your inner artist, and let the magic of granny squares unfold before your eyes!

Materials Needed

Worsted Weight Yarn (like Red Heart Supersaver yarn) in 3 contrasting colors.
(Color A, Color B, Color C)
Size H hook (5.00mm)
Yarn needle (to weave in ends)

Finish Size

12”h x 12”w inches

Important Notes

Note: Beginning Ch3 counts as dc throughout except for Rnds 3, 7, and 11.

Directions to Create Granny Squares

Round 1

RND 1: With Color A ch5, join with sl st to first chain to form a ring, ch3, 2 dc in ring, [ch3, 3 dc in same ring] Do this 3 times, ch3, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(12dc, 4-ch3 spaces)

Round 2

RND 2: Sl st in each of the next 2 sts, sl st in next ch3 space, ch3, (2 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in same ch3 space, [ch1, skip next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, ch1, skip next 3 dc, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(24dc, 4-ch3 spaces)

Round 3

RND 3: Ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch3 space, sl st in next st, [ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch1 space, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch3 space, sl st in next st] Do this 3 times, ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch1 space, join with sl st to joining sl st of Rnd 2.
(16-ch3 spaces, 16 sl sts)

Finish Off

Finish off.

Important Note for Round 4

Note: Rnd 4 is worked into the skipped corner ch3 spaces and skipped ch1 spaces on Rnd 2. Do not work into any of the ch3 spaces or sl st made from Rnd 3.

Round 4

RND 4: Join Color B with a sl st to any corner ch3 space, ch3, (2 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in same ch3 space, [ch1, 3 dc in next ch1 space, ch1, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, ch1, 3 dc in next ch1 space, ch1, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(36dc, 8-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Round 5

RND 5: Sl st in each of the next 2 sts, sl st in next ch3 space, ch3, (2 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space, [*ch1, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch1 space, ch1, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch1 space, ch1, skip next 3 dc*, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, Repeat from * to * once, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(48dc, 12-ch2 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Round 6

RND 6: Sl st in each of the next 2 sts, sl st in next ch3 space, ch3, (2 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in same ch3 space, {*[ch1, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch1 space] Do this 3 times, ch1, skip next 3 dc*, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space} Do this 3 times, Repeat from * to * once, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(60dc, 16-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Round 7

RND 7: Ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch3 space, sl st in next st, {[ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch1 space, sl st in next st] Do this 4 times, ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch3 space, sl st in next st} Do this 3 times, [ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch1 space, sl st in next st] Do this 3 times, ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch1 space, join with sl st to joining sl st of Rnd 6.
(40-ch3 spaces, 40 sl sts)

Finish Off

Finish off.

Important Note for Round 8

Note: Rnd 8 is worked into the skipped ch1 spaces and skipped corner ch3 spaces on Rnd 6. Do not work in any of the ch3 spaces and sl sts made from Rnd 7.

Round 8

RND 8: Join Color C with a sl st to any corner ch3 space, ch3, (2 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in same ch3 space, {*[ch1, 3 dc in next ch1 space] Do this 4 times, ch1*, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space} Do this 3 times, Repeat from * to * once, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(72dc, 20-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Round 9

RND 9: Sl st in each of the next 2 sts, sl st in next ch3 space, ch3, (2 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in same ch3 space, {*[ch1, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch1 space] Do this 5 times, ch1*, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space} Do this 3 times, repeat from * to * once, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(84dc, 24-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Round 10

RND 10: Sl st in each of the next 2 sts, sl st in next ch3 space, ch3, (2 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in same ch3 space, {*[ch1, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch1 space] Do this 6 times, ch1*, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space} Do this 3 times, repeat from * to * once, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(96dc, 28-ch1 space, 4-ch3 spaces)

Round 11

RND 11: Ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch3 space, sl st in next st, {[ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch1 space, sl st in next st] Do this 7 times, ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch3 space, sl st in next st} Do this 3 times, [ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch1 space, sl st in next st] Do this 6 times, ch3, skip next st, sl st in next st, ch3, skip next ch1 space, join with sl st to joining sl st of Rnd 10.
(64-ch3 spaces, 64 sl sts)

Finish Off

Finish off.

Important Note for Round 12

Note: Rnd 12 is worked into the skipped corner ch3 spaces and skipped ch1 spaces on Rnd 10. Do not work in any of the ch3 spaces or sl sts made from Rnd 11.

Round 12

RND 12: Join Color A with a sl st to any corner ch3 space, ch3, (2 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in same ch3 space, {*[ch1, 3 dc in next ch1 space] Do this 7 times, ch1*, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) all in next ch3 space} Do this 3 times, Repeat from * to * once, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.
(108dc, 32-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Round 13

RND 13: Ch1, 1 sc in same st as joining, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, (2 sc, ch2, 2 sc) all in next ch3 space, {1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, [1 sc in next ch1 space, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts] Do this 8 times, (2 sc, ch2, 2 sc) all in next ch3 space} Do this 3 times, [1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc in next ch1 space] Do this 8 times, join with sl st to first sc.
(156sc, 4-ch2 spaces)

Final Steps

Finish off and weave in ends.