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Solid Granny Square Crochet Pattern

March 31, 2015 by Craft Passion 28 Comments

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Remember the Flat Slip Stitch Granny Join tutorial I did a while ago? This is the crochet pattern of the Solid Granny Square I used to demonstrate FSS Granny Join in the tutorial. I have received some feedback requesting the crochet pattern on this solid granny square, I heard you and here it is πŸ™‚

My version of solid granny square is a little different from the traditional solid granny square. This solid granny square starts from a double crochet circle and it has a treble crochet with chain stitches at the corners. You will need to know how to make the basic stitches like chain (ch), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr) and slip sticth (sl) in order to crochet this solid granny square.

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Simply adapt the crochet pattern by adding colors to the square to create a color band, or just leave it in a single color. I used some leftover stashed linen yarns to make these solid granny squares. I used the granny square as drinks coasters but the squares can be made into other things upon joining up, the most popular items will be the granny square blanket, top garment, bags, table runners, etc. I have gathered 12 ways to join up the granny squares for you to choose from, you may read it here.

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This solid granny square has an obvious diagonal cross on the block which was formed by the chain stitches at the corners. Once you have the squares joining up into a larger project, the diagonal lines array into bigger and multiple diagonal crosses.

Hope you find this useful and have a pleasant crochet journey to make up something you have in mind.

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Solid Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Materials and Tools:
Yarn and correspondence crochet hook size

Remark: I used a 3.5mm hook size for 3-ply linen yarn. The size of the square is about 5″ x 5″

Abbreviation (US terms):
sl knot = slip knot
slst = slip stitch
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
tr = treble (triple) crochet
st = stitch
sts = stitches
fo = fasten off

Crochet Pattern:

Round 1: sl knot, ch4, dc 11 on the 4th ch from the hook. slst to the ch at the beginning of the round.

Round 2: ch5, tr into the same st at the beginning of the round, 2dc in each st for the next 2 sts, *tr+ ch2+tr into the next st, 2dc in each st for the next 2 sts, repeat 3 times till you have 4 corners done. slst to the ch space at the beginning of the round.

Round 3: ch5, tr into the same ch space at the beginning of the round, 2dc in next st, dc in each st for the next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, *tr+ ch2+tr into the ch space of the corner, 2dc in next st, dc in each st for the next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, repeat 3 times till you have 4 corners done. slst to the ch space at the beginning of the round.

Round 4:
ch5, tr into the same ch space at the beginning of the round, 2dc in next st, dc in each st for the next 8 sts, 2dc in next st, *tr+ ch2+tr into the ch space of the corner, 2dc in next st, dc in each st for the next 8 sts, 2dc in next st, repeat 3 times till you have 4 corners done. slst to the ch space at the beginning of the round.

Round 5: ch5, tr into the same ch space at the beginning of the round, 2dc in next st, dc in each st for the next 12 sts, 2dc in next st, *tr+ ch2+tr into the ch space of the corner, 2dc in next st, dc in each st for the next 12 sts, 2dc in next st, repeat 3 times till you have 4 corners done. slst to the ch space at the beginning of the round.

fo.

Pattern note: If you wish to join up the squares and make the project into a bigger piece, I have gathered 12 ways to join up the granny squares for you to choose from, you may read it here.

 
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Gather the yarns and crochet hook. Stashed yarns that leftover from previous projects could be a good choice for a smaller project. For this instant, I make the solid granny squares into drink coasters.

 
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Slip knot and chain 4 sts to begin the square.

 
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Double Crochet 11 on the 4th ch from the hook. slst to the ch at the beginning of the round.

 
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Chain 5 stitches to begin the second round.

 
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Treble Crochet into the same st at the beginning of the round, this is one of the corners of 4 of the square.

 
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Double Crochet twice in each st for the next 2 sts. This means you have 4 double crochet before making the next corner.

 
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Crochet the corner stitches to the next sts, that is, Treble Crochet, Chain twice and Treble Crochet.

 
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Repeat the dc stitches and corner stitches until you have reached the beginning of the round, that means you have all 4 corners done. Slip stitch to the chain space at the beginning of the round.

 
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Begin round 3 with 5 chain stitches, follow by treble stitch to the same chain space. Double Crochet twice on the next stitch (which is the treble stitch of previous round), go on with Double Crochet to each stitch for the next 4 stitches, Double Crochet twice to the next stitch. Make the treble-2chains-treble corner stitches to the chain space of the previous round.

 
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Repeat the Double Crochet and Treble Corner stitches until you have reached the beginning of the round, Slip stitch to the chain space at the beginning of the round.

 
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By now you should be able to get the idea on how the pattern propagates. In summary, as you start the next round, always perform the Treble corner stitches at the chain space. Double Crochet twice to the treble stitch on the previous round, Double Crochet in each stitch (you have 8 stitches here) until you reach the Treble Stitch of the next corner of previous round, Double Crochet twice again on the Treble stitch. Follow by the Treble corner stitches and so on.

 
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Repeat the same as the above but instead of 8 single Double Crochet stitches in between the corners and the Double Crochet twice stitches, you will need to make 12 stitches.

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You may change the yarn to other colors in the pattern to create a spectrum of colored squares.

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Have a nice and pleasant day πŸ™‚

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Comments

  1. Felice -

    September 2, 2020 at 7:45 am

    One more question. How can I make the squares larger? Thx again. Felice

    Reply
  2. Felice -

    September 2, 2020 at 7:42 am

    I believe I’m following instructions but, it’s not looking right.
    At the end of the first round. Do I slst into the very first slst I made or the first chain?
    Might you have this tutorial on video? Thx, Felice

    Reply
  3. Rashami Sarode -

    May 29, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    Hello. Thank you for the great tutorial. I made 12 squares and joined them together (again followed your tutorial ) to make a table runner..

    I must share this. When you work into the last ch from hook (starting 1st round), that ch st actually works as a magic ring so I can tighten the circle by pulling the tail

    Reply
  4. Ezgi -

    May 15, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Thank you very much for the tutorial. It helped me..

    Reply
  5. cathy -

    April 13, 2017 at 9:17 am

    i am having the worst time making the granny square i get the first round it’s after that can someone help

    thanks
    [email protected]

    Reply
  6. Darlene Guilmain -

    April 5, 2017 at 6:52 am

    If I wanted to make a 2 or 3 ” square , would I stop after the second round, or do I use a smaller size hook and work up the 3 rounds? I made a 4″ square with a H

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      April 5, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      Both ways work, Darlene, depends on how you want your square to be. However, using smaller hook on the same yarn might give you stiffer square. Try both and see which one you like the most and/or suits your project.

      Reply
      • Darlene Guilmain -

        April 6, 2017 at 7:14 am

        Thank you.

        Reply
  7. Linda -

    March 7, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    Love this sooo much! Thank you for the pattern.

    Reply
  8. SaraAnn -

    February 17, 2017 at 2:44 am

    nevermind! i figured it out. with a slight modification it works just fine πŸ™‚

    Reply
  9. SaraAnn -

    February 17, 2017 at 1:40 am

    Hello. First let me start by saying thank you for the free pattern. But I have a question, when you say slip stitch to the chain you are not stating SS in the 5th stitch of the chain like you would do when working in the round.
    So my assumption is you want us to slip stitch into the chain space? Is that correct? If you can please clarify I would highly appreciate it as this is my third time trying the square and lol..I’m not having much luck. Thank you in advance if you respond.

    Reply
  10. Fathima Afeefa -

    September 25, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    Thank you so much for this wonderful picture tutorial, fabulous job!!
    Can u tell me how many yards will be used to make 6 squares please!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      September 26, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      Hi Fathima, I didn’t count the yardage usage for the squares, sorry but 1 roll of 50g yarn should be enough to make all 6.

      Reply
  11. Kathryn Weed -

    May 25, 2016 at 12:24 am

    Hi I love this pattern but I am struggling with it a little. I always thought you slipstitch at the end of the starting chain to make a loop and then stitch into that? I am from the UK and struggling with converting the stitch terms, any chance of a pattern with conversions? I’d really like to complete this project as the squares are fab! Thanks πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      May 31, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Hi Kathryn,
      I am using the first ch as the loop at round 1. Is this what you are struggling with?
      Conversion between US and UK crochet term:
      dc, double crochet –> treble crochet in UK
      tr, treble (triple) crochet –> double treble crochet in UK

      I hope this explanation helps. Please let me know should you still have difficulty to proceed the project.
      Happy crochet πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Katie -

    October 26, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Hi! I am working a bunch of different styles of granny squares together for items to potentially sell on an Etsy shop. If I were to use this pattern and copy a link to your site, would that be ok? Thank you!!

    Reply
  13. Jane -

    August 29, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    Curious as to what brand of yarn you used? So pretty!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      September 2, 2015 at 10:22 am

      It is linen yarn I bought from Japanese Dollar store but I can’t remember the brand as I can’t read Japanese hahaha

      Reply
  14. Jackie -

    August 11, 2015 at 1:19 am

    Hi I loved this pattern when I first came across it. however I think there is an error in your pattern on round 5 after the initial 1st treble it reads 2double crochet in next stitch then 4 double crochet in next 4 sts , should it not read next 12 sts. Cause the very next line says 12 sts. I just wanna make sure I did it right.

    Love love your colours used.

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      August 13, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      Hi Jackie, you are right. I copied the instruction but forgot to change the numbers. I have corrected it. Thank you for informing me.

      Reply
  15. Sandra -

    May 26, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    I love your version of the solid granny squares, especially with a change of colour to ring the changes! Thank you so much for your pattern, it’s much appreciated!

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      May 27, 2015 at 11:08 am

      Thank you, Sandra.

      Reply
  16. Fowles Mpressive -

    May 21, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Your crochet pattern of the Solid Granny Square is nice and has diagonal cross on the block has great combination of colors.

    Reply
  17. Yvonne -

    May 12, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Thank you so much for these brilliant tutorials and for making it possible to download the instructions which I save to my I pad (I don’t always have access to the Internet ) I am just learning to crochet and it’s so helpful to have the photographs too. One day I will have made this square into an afghan for my grandson,the yarn is expected any day. Could you please tell me if the pattern uses American or UK stitch terms. Thank you

    Reply
    • Craft Passion -

      May 13, 2015 at 10:53 pm

      Hi Yvonne, the pattern is in American terms πŸ™‚ Let me know should you need assistance on the stitch conversion.

      Reply
      • Yvonne Sutherland -

        November 30, 2017 at 1:12 am

        I am in South Africa, not sure if the American pattern is the same as we have here

        Reply
        • Jane -

          May 21, 2018 at 4:40 pm

          Yvonne, I know it’s a while since you asked but the way to tell if it’s American or English terms is whether or not you use SC. SC (single crochet) is only used in American terms. Hope that helps x

          Reply
  18. Sonja Kuvik Loyd -

    April 1, 2015 at 6:54 am

    Very nice techniques to boost up the Old fashion Granny square,It was my first project at the age of 9 You just made them a Top fashion 2015 .beautiful,I am going to make a very nice granny square lap throw just for me,with alot of boho yarn

    Reply

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