Crocheted granny squares have become super popular again - and for good reasons. These beautiful squares can be combined and made in countless different ways. In this blog post, you will learn how to make a simple and beginner-friendly granny square.
Granny Squares, American Crochet … they’ve been called many things over the years!
These crocheted squares are loved for their versatility and the fact that you can use them for all kinds of different projects. I, myself, am dreaming of a cute granny square summer top in a soft cotton, but you could also try your hand at making a bag or a traditional blanket with these wonderful squares.
Would you like to learn how to crochet granny squares but don’t know where to start? Then I have the answer for you right here: A step-by-step guide. With the aid of a video tutorial and written instructions, I will teach you how to crochet the humble (and perhaps your very first?) granny square.
In this blog post, you can:
- read about the required materials to make a granny square
- learn how to crochet a simple granny square
- find inspiration for your next granny square project
Get ready to embark on a real crochet adventure!
What You Need for Your Granny Squares
- A nice cotton yarn. Psst! I recommend the always lovely Rainbow Cotton 8/8, which is spun with 8 threads made of 100% soft and natural cotton.
- A 4 mm crochet hook (US G/6). Find your next crochet hook here.
- A couple of stitch markers.
How to Crochet a Simple Granny Square
The pattern is very beginner-friendly. In fact, you only need to know three stitches to make them - chains (ch), double crochets (dc), and slip stitches (sl st).
Granny squares - and many other crochet projects - are made working in the round. Therefore, you start by making a magic circle, which is a technique that ensures a tight and closed center.
Haven’t made a magic circle before? Watch the video below:
Now that you’ve mastered the magic circle, we’ll move on to the fun part: The Granny Square. How exciting!
Video Tutorial: How To
In the video below, our always lovely YouTube host, Gea, will guide you through the process of making a simple granny square.
Granny Square - Step-by-Step
Below is the written pattern for what Gea is demonstrating in the video. Would you like to print out the pattern? Click here to download it for free.
This pattern was written by Irene Rasch.
Start by making a magic circle and continue as follows:
Round 1: ch 3, 2 dcs in the circle, ch 2, *3 dcs in the circle, ch2*, repeat a total of 3 times (= 4 groups of 3 dcs), ch 1, join with a sl st in the 3rd ch, tighten the string.
Round 2: ch 3, 2 dcs, ch 2, 3 dcs in the same ch st arc (=corner hole), *(3 dcs, ch 2, 3 dcs) in the next ch st arc*, repeat *-* for a total of 3 times (= 3 corners), join them with a sl st in the 3rd ch (= 4 corners).
Round 3: ch 3, (3 dcs, ch 2, 3 dcs) in the next ch st arc (=corner hole), *3 dcs in the next ch st arc, (3 dcs, ch 2, 3 dcs) in the ch st arc*, repeat *-* for a total of 3 times, 2 dcs in the next ch st arc, join with a sl st in the 3rd ch.
Round 4: The same as round no. 3 (the round increases with 1 group of dcs between each corner each round).
Round 5: The same as round no. 3 (the round increases with 1 group of dcs between each corner each round)
The finished square should measure 12 x 12 cm (approx (4.7”).
Psst! You can also crochet a half square (a triangle). Download the pattern here to learn how 😉
Et voilà! You’ve made your very first granny square. Hooraaaaaaaay!!
Find a Granny Square Pattern
What would you like your first - or next - granny square project to be?
Granny squares are super easy to make and combine in countless ways, so you can actually make all kinds of different projects.
Things You Can Make With Granny Squares
- Bags
- Tote bags
- Cardigans
- Sweaters
- Bucket hats
- Blankets
- Ponchos
Have you fallen in love with granny squares just like me? Then you should read this blog post, where I’ve gathered a ton of inspiration for your next granny square project. Psst! You could also go and get even more Granny Square patterns.
