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 for the crochet pattern on this solid granny square, I heard you and here it is 🙂
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.
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 left over stashed linen yarns to make these solid granny squares. I used the granny square as drinks coasters but the squares can be make 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, you may read it here.
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 a bigger and multiple diagonal crosses.
Hope you find this useful and have a pleasant crochet journey to make up something you have in mind.
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, you may read it here.
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.
Slip knot and chain 4 sts to begin the square.
Double Crochet 11 on the 4th ch from the hook. slst to the ch at the beginning of the round.
Chain 5 stitches to begin the second round.
Treble Crochet into the same st at the beginning of the round, this is one of the corners of 4 of the square.
Double Crochet twice in each st for the next 2 sts. This means you have 4 double crochet before making the next corner.
Crochet the corner stitches to the next sts, that is, Treble Crochet, Chain twice and Treble Crochet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You may change the yarn to other colors in the pattern to create a spectrum of colored squares.
Have a nice and pleasant day 🙂
One more question. How can I make the squares larger? Thx again. Felice
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
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
Thank you very much for the tutorial. It helped me..
i am having the worst time making the granny square i get the first round it’s after that can someone help
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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
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.
Thank you.
Love this sooo much! Thank you for the pattern.
nevermind! i figured it out. with a slight modification it works just fine 🙂
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.
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!
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.
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 🙂
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 🙂
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!!
Curious as to what brand of yarn you used? So pretty!
It is linen yarn I bought from Japanese Dollar store but I can’t remember the brand as I can’t read Japanese hahaha
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.
Hi Jackie, you are right. I copied the instruction but forgot to change the numbers. I have corrected it. Thank you for informing me.
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!
Thank you, Sandra.
Your crochet pattern of the Solid Granny Square is nice and has diagonal cross on the block has great combination of colors.
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
Hi Yvonne, the pattern is in American terms 🙂 Let me know should you need assistance on the stitch conversion.
I am in South Africa, not sure if the American pattern is the same as we have here
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
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