I fell in love to crochet Granny Squares!!! Where did the name come from? Must be related from a granny that designed and made it, I searched but can’t find, even Wikipedia didn’t tell…
Granny Square is a kind of patch-working in crochet where we can literally put any color combinations we like to make it a square (or a triangle or any symmetrical shapes you can design) and patch them together to form a project.
I love the flexibility it provides in design in terms of motifs, color combinations, shapes, and sizes… I crocheted a halterneck neck top for my daughter by using this square, yeah, another halterneck top for her after the knitted version. Will show the tutorial of the granny squares top in my next post and how to join granny squares to form a piece.
There are many types of granny squares, from plain basic square to sunburst flower square to emboss 3D flower square… you name it….the variations are unlimited.
Anyway, the one I am showing how to crochet is another variation, where I crochet double crochet [dc] in between to reduce the gap in between each dc cluster. This tutorial also shows how to change color in a neater way when going from round to round.
Granny Squares Crochet Pattern
Use yarn and matched hook size.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
Pick your favorite yarns’ colors and use the correct crochet hook size according to the yarn of your choice.
This granny square demonstrates here uses 3 color, green and white.
Starting chain: [Green] chain 4, sl st to the first chain to form a ring
Round 1: ch3, dc2, ch2,*dc3, ch2* repeat 3 times, to form 4 dc cluster on the 1st round.
sl st to the 3rd chain, continue sl st on the loops of the following 2dc.
To change color, insert the hook to the 1st chain after the dc, draw white color yarn over, sl st and get ready for the round 2 crochet.
Round 2: [White] ch3, dc2 in next space, ch2 [form corner], dc3 in same space, ch1, dc1 in the center dc of round 1 cluster, ch1, *dc3 in next space, ch2 [form corner], dc3 in same space, ch1, dc1 in the center dc of round 1 next cluster, ch1,* repeat 3 times, sl st to the 3rd ch at the beginning of this round, continue sl st on the loops of the following 2dc and change yarn color.
Round 3: [Green] ch3, dc2 in next space, ch2 [form corner], dc3 in same space, ch1, dc1 in the center dc of round 2 next cluster, ch1, dc1 in next space, ch1, dc1 in next space, ch1, dc1 in the center dc of round 1 next cluster, ch1*dc3 in next space, ch2 [form corner], dc3 in same space, ch1, dc1 in the center dc of round 2 next cluster, ch1, dc1 in next space, ch1, dc1 in next space, ch1, dc1 in the center dc of round 1 next cluster, ch1* repeat 3 times, sl st to the 3rd ch at the beginning of this round, fasten off, or you can add as many round as you like by adding 3 sets of ch1, dc1 for each round between the corner cluster.
Weave in the ends in between stitches and hide them away.
Thanks for the great classic granny square tutorials, love pic that are step by step. I also love the ways to join them , thx for all the great information!
I think you should call it St. Patrick’s Shamrock, whatever color you choose to use.
Very pretty.
Looks just like our high desert cactus flowers. They come in all kinds of colors.
Reminds me of the dogwoods in bloom. I’ll call them Dogwood Blossom!
I am trying to name your lovely green granny square and came up with Slice of Avocado.
I learnt to crochet doing granny squares as a child. The lady that taught me always made me pull it out if I made a mistake no matter how far back it went. To this day 50 years later I still pull out whether its knitting or crocheting if I find a mistake.
STAR BRIGHT Granny Square
Name it Nannies Grannies
spring time grass
spring grass
A cute name for the lime colored granny square would be Limeade Granny. It is a very pretty color for sure.
Key Lime Surprise
Pretty. PAtricia
I love Granny Squares too. But I haven’t made one in a long time. I have 3 boys and a husband who for some reason like their blankies solid without wholes. I loved this alteration you have done with the typical Granny Square, adding the DC. I will try this pattern for myself. Thank you!
woooohooo LOL all these years I have NEVER Been able to make one of the most easiest squares until now lol.
Thanks so so so much 🙂
holo soy mexicana me encantaron tus granys
Translation (by Google):
holo am Mexican I loved your granys
many thanks for this tutorial;o) could you tell me wich thread do you use??? (I’m from France;o) many thanks
I used DK, light worsted, 100% cotton or equivalent yarn to make the halter-neck top for my daughter.
Basically you can use any yarn that suits your project.
i love crocheted things! i really want to learn how to crochet. i have this dream of making myself a vintage look-alike crocheted bikini 🙂
i would also love to learn how to knit again..i made a scarf once. icompletely adore all crafts, i really enjoy sewing and now hope to learn how to knit and crochet!
These are so pretty! Thanks so much, I’ll be linking.
Thanks 🙂
Muy lindos los cuadritos y super faciles de hacer. Muchas gracias.
Besos.
Translation (by Google):
Very cute the squares and super easy to make. Thank you very much.
Besos.
Oh yes, it is very simple to crochet and quick to complete 🙂
Eeeek…I love granny squares!!! They are so much fun! Thank you for sharing!!
Hugs
Kjirsten
I read about granny square was so hot in the 70’s and 80’s where you can see a lot of crochet project used this square to make up all sort of garments and decoration….
With years of development, granny squares nowadays are so much fun than those olden years….
Hope you have a wonderful Mothers Day. Love the granny square. Wish i could find the pattern for the rose in the middle of the granny square pattern. The granny square goes so fast that there’s no time to get frustrated especially when you don’t know how to crochet very well. You always post something beautiful. Thanks!
There is a link in the post for the flower motif at the center which I found quite beautiful, but I don’t think there is a pattern for you.
Try google search “granny square flower motif”…
Happy Mother’s Day! I fell in love with your granny squares too! 😉
Happy Mother’s Day!!!! Granny square is such a fantastic “art” in the crochet world!!! Bravo, granny!!!