Crochet Solid Granny Square Pattern

This is a free crochet pattern for a solid granny square. If you have seen this solid granny square pattern before, then you have a good memory; I used the squares to demonstrate in the how-to Flat Slip Stitch Granny Join tutorial. By the way, this is a written pattern; if you need crochet charts, please leave a comment below and tell us.

These beautiful solid squares can be made with different types and different colors of yarn. Because it uses only a small amount of yarn to make one square, it is a great opportunity to use up your stashed yarn leftover from the previous projects; nevertheless, you may buy new balls of yarn if you are planning to crochet more squares. The type of yarn used in this crochet tutorial is my leftover stash of linen yarns.

Over here, as you can see, I made a few variations by adding colors to some of the solid granny squares. You may change the yarn color to the entire round on the basic pattern, or at certain stitches within the round. Be creative and feel free to color up your granny squares.

SOLID GRANNY SQUARES CROCHET IDEAS

Sometimes you may ask, what can I do with all these granny squares? These beautiful granny squares can be used in different ways. A single granny square may be used as a drink coaster, or you may opt to create a larger project such as crochet blankets, tote bags, table runners, garments, and more; simply replace the other granny square designs with this solid granny square pattern. At this point, you might be asking yourself ‘How do I join granny squares?’. Fret not friends, I have gathered the 12 ways to join up the granny squares for you to choose from.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE

This easy crochet pattern is a great way to start your crochet journey, as not much is needed to create a perfect solid granny square. All you need is some yarn and a crochet hook!

There are many different sizes of crochet hooks and many weights of yarn. The type and size of crochet hooks to use depend on the yarn and the pattern you are trying to achieve. Hook sizing matters as the pattern might turn out completely different from the original crochet project if a different hook size is used. A general guide to comparing crochet hooks can be found here. For this written pattern, I am using a 3.5mm hook size for 3-ply linen yarn. The size of the crochet granny square is about 5″ x 5″.

CROCHET PATTERN DIFFICULTIES

This simple pattern is suitable for avid beginner and intermediate-level crocheters. It takes approximately 30 mins to complete one crochet square. This solid granny square starts with a double crochet circle and has a treble crochet with chain stitches at the corners of your square.

You will need to know how to make the basic stitches like chain (ch), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr) and slip stitch (sl st) in order to complete this square crochet pattern. As you may see in the picture above, these solid granny squares have an obvious diagonal cross on the block which was formed by the chain stitches at the corners. Once the little squares are joined up into larger squares, the diagonal lines array into bigger and multiple diagonal crosses.

Or, if you plan to make a single giant solid granny square, just adapt the pattern and continue to crochet more rounds. Remember to make treble crochet stitches and chain stitches at the corners of your square.

SOLID GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN

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CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS

Crocheting may seem like an intimidating task for absolute beginners as there are many stitches, hooks, yarns and patterns. However, this variety brings endless possibilities to crochet projects. Crocheting is great for making a square blanket, tote bags, sweaters, accessories and even 3D projects such as this adorable and huggable baby sloth stuffed toy named Sill.

Many have compared knitting to crocheting, and it has long been a debate whether one is easier than the other. I am not here to put an end to this debate once and for all, instead, I will do my very best to describe what crochet is and to guide you along your crocheting journey. Crochet is the technique of interlocking loops of yarn, thread, or other material with a crochet hook to create fabric. Crochet is done with a single hook to hook loops together whereas knitting utilizes two long needles and the stitches form a ‘V’ shape.

Beginner crocheters may refer to my guide to crochet for beginners which includes basic crochet stitches, techniques, and crochet patterns to gain a deeper understanding of this wonderful craft. Come along with me on this adventure and get started with this free pattern below! You may create plain, single-color classic granny square or multicolored squares with this basic pattern.