How to Crochet Granny Squares

I don’t know about you, but all I’ve been seeing in the crochet world right now is Granny Squares! You either love them or hate them and I, myself, am kinda growing to like them!

There are so many different options when it comes to making Granny Squares! You can change the color every row, every couple of rows, make solid squares, Rainbow Squares, Pastel Squares….The options are endless!

You can also make so many different things with Granny Squares! Blankets, Bags, Vests, Dresses, Headbands, the list just goes on. This is a very versatile stitch to learn!

I was thinking that I actually haven’t made a tutorial that shows you how to make a traditional granny square. I’ve made tutorials for Circle Granny Squares, Flower Granny Squares, Solid Granny Squares, Heart Granny Squares and even the Granny Stripe Stitch, but not just the basic, traditional granny square. So, I thought it was about time to change that!

2 Ways to Start –

I will mention that there are 2 options when it comes to starting your granny square.

1. The Magic Circle Method
2. The Chain Stitch Method

I prefer to do the magic circle method because it’s easier for me to get all my stitches into the magic circle then pull it closed as opposed to trying to stuff all your stitches into the very 1st beginning chain. But everyone has their preferences, so I will be showing you how to start them both ways.

The main thing to remember if you choose to do the Magic Circle Method is that you need to knot the beginning tail before you weave it in! Many people forget or don’t do this step and all their hard work winds up coming unraveled, which is no fun at all.

If you do not know how to make a magic circle, I have a Youtube video for that HERE!

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Pattern

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Things you will need:

• Brava Worsted Yarn (Any yarn with corresponding hook will work.)
• H / 5.00mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Size:

• Each Granny Square with 6 rows is approx. 7” x 7”.

Abbreviation / Stitch Key:

• ch = chain
• st = stitch (es)
• sk = skip
• mc = magic circle / ring
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sp = space
• yo = yarn over
• t = turn

Go!

Magic Circle Method –

Round 1: make mc, ch 3 (counts as dc), work all the following st into mc, 2 dc, ch 2, * 3 dc, ch 2* repeat * to * 2 more times, sl st into top of ch 3

Chain Stitch Method –

Round 1: ch 4 (counts as beginning ring and dc), in the 1st ch (ch farthest from hook) work the following st, 2 dc, ch 2, * 3 dc, ch 2* repeat * to * 2 more times, sl st into top of the ch 4

No matter which way you started your granny square, it should look like this so far after round 1

Round 2: ch 4 (counts as a dc and ch 1 sp), * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2 corner, ch 1 * repeat * to * 2 more times, (3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last ch 2 corner, sl st into 3rd ch up of the ch 4

Round 3: ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same ch 1 sp, ch 1, [ (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2 sp, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat across until you reach ch 2 sp] repeat [ to ] 2 more times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in last ch 2 sp, ch 1, sl st into top of ch 3

Round 4: ch 4 (counts as a dc and ch 1 sp), [ * 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat * to * until you reach ch 2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2 sp, ch 1] repeat [ to ] 3 more times, 2 dc in last ch 1 sp, sl st in 3rd ch up of ch 4

Round 5: ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same ch 1 sp, ch 1, [ * 3 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat * to * until you reach next ch 2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2 sp, ch 1] repeat [ to ] 3 more times, * 3 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat * to * until you reach beginning of round, sl st into top of ch 3

Round 6: ch 4 (counts as a dc and ch 1 sp), [ * 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat * to * until you reach ch 2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2 sp, ch 1] repeat [ to ] 3 more times, * 3 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1* repeat * to * until you reach last ch 1 sp of round, 2 dc in last ch 1 sp, sl st in 3rd ch up of ch 4

Continue repeating rows 5 & 6 if you would like to make your square bigger. And, that’s all there is to crocheting Granny Squares!

If you now have made a bunch of squares and would like to join them together to maybe make a blanket or something, then check out my YouTube video for joining Granny Squares HERE

I’d love to see your creations that you make from all of my patterns, be sure to tag me @okiegirlblingnthings on Instagram so I can see. Whether you make these Circle Granny Squares or something else entirely, tag me!