Crochet Abstract Granny Square Tutorial

The crochet abstract granny square is a fun and creative twist on the traditional crochet pattern. Mixing different colors, textures, and stitches, you can really let your imagination run wild with this project. It's a great way to add a modern touch to the classic granny square design, making it perfect for those looking to try something new and unique in their crochet projects. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to dive into the wonderful world of crochet abstract granny squares!

Instructions

Round 1

Color: Purple

Make a magic ring.

Into the magic ring, work the following:

• 1 DC (UK) / 1 SC (US)
• 2 HTC (UK) / 2 HDC (US)
• 2 TC (UK) / 2 DC (US)
• 2 DTC (UK) / 2 TC (US)
• 2 TC (UK) / 2 DC (US)
• 2 HTC (UK) / 2 HDC (US)
• 1 DC (UK) / 1 SC (US)

You should have 12 stitches.

Close the magic ring, cut the yarn, thread it onto a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Round 2

Color: Orange

Make a slip knot on your hook.

DC (UK) / SC (US) into the 2nd DTC (US) stitch made in Round 1.

Into the same stitch: Work another DC/SC. Into the next stitch: Work 2 HTC/HDC in the next 2 stitches.

Into the next stitch: Work 2 TC/DC in the next 2 stitches.

Into the next stitch: Work 2 DTC/TC in the next 2 stitches.

Reverse the stitch pattern to the end of the round.

You should have 24 stitches.

Cut the yarn, thread it onto a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Round 3

Color: Pink

Make a slip knot and insert the hook.

DC/SC into the 2nd last HTC/HDC made in Round 2.

Work: Another DC/SC in the same stitch.

Another DC/SC in the next stitch.

Over the next 4 stitches: Work HTC/HDC into the next 2 stitches.

Work 2 HTC/HDC in the next 2 stitches.

Over the next 4 stitches: Work TC/DC into the next 2 stitches.

Work 2 TC/DC into the next 2 stitches.

Over the next 4 stitches: Work DTC/TC into the next stitch.

Work 2 DTC/TC into the next 2 stitches.

Work one more DTC/TC in the last stitch.

Reverse the stitch pattern to complete the round.

You should have 36 stitches.

Cut the yarn, thread on a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Round 4

Color: Aqua Green

Make a slip knot and insert the hook.

DC/SC into the 4th TC (US) made in Round 3.

Work: Another DC/SC in the same stitch.

DC/SC into the next 2 stitches.

Over the next 6 stitches: HTC/HDC into the next 4 stitches.

2 HTC/HDC into the next 2 stitches.

Over the next 6 stitches: TC/DC into the next 4 stitches.

2 TC/DC into the next 2 stitches.

Over the next 6 stitches: DTC/TC into the next 2 stitches.

2 DTC/TC into the next 2 stitches.

DTC/TC into the final 2 stitches.

Reverse the stitch pattern to complete the round.

You should have 48 stitches.

Cut the yarn, thread on a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Round 5

Color: Yellow

Make a slip knot and insert the hook.

HTC/HDC into any stitch.

Work: Another HTC/HDC in the same stitch.

HTC/HDC into the next 3 stitches.

2 HTC/HDC in the next stitch.

Repeat the sequence (1 HTC/HDC in next 3 stitches, 2 HTC/HDC in next stitch) around.

You should have 60 stitches.

Cut the yarn, thread on a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Round 6

Color: Green

Make a slip knot and insert the hook.

DTC/TC into any stitch.

Work another DTC/TC in the same stitch.

Work one side of the square:

DTC/TC into 14 stitches.

TC/DC into the next 3 stitches.

HTC/HDC into the next stitch.

DC/SC into the next 4 stitches.

HTC/HDC into the next stitch.

TC/DC into the next 3 stitches.

DTC/TC into the next 14 stitches.

Create the corner:

3 DTC/TC into the next stitch.

Repeat the side pattern three more times.

Finish the first corner, work 1 DTC/TC into the base of the first stitch of the round.

Slip stitch into the top of the first stitch of Round 6.

You should have 68 stitches.

Round 7

Color: Continue with Green

Chain 4 (counts as DTC/TC for the first corner).

Work: TC/DC into each stitch along the side to the next corner.

3 DTC/TC into the middle stitch of three DTC/TC stitches from Round 6.

Repeat the side and corner patterns three more times.

Finish the first corner, work another DTC/TC into the base of the first stitch of Round 7.

Slip stitch into the top of the first stitch.

You should have 76 stitches.

Round 8

Color: Green

Chain 1.

Work: 2 DC/SC into the same stitch at the base of the chain 1.

Continue around the granny square:

Work 1 DC/SC into each stitch to the corners.

Work 3 DC/SC into each corner.

Finish the first corner, work another DC/SC into the base of the two corner stitches from the start of the round.

Cut the yarn, thread on a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Sew in all your ends and block your square.