Materials Needed:
- Any yarn or yarn weight. (Four weight yarn used in the example)
- Crochet hook (4.5 mm or size 7 hook used)
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Blocking mat
- Pins
Crochet Stitches & Abbreviations:
- sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
- dc(s) = double crochet(s)
- ch(s) = chain(s)
- rep = repeat
Finished Sizes:
Small Granny Square: 3 inches x 3 inches
Classic Granny Square: 4 inches x 4 inches
Notes:
- The granny square free patterns are written in standard US terms
- St counts are in parentheses at the end of each round
- Chs and sl sts do not count as a st in this granny pattern unless stated
- If you’d prefer a traditional granny square pattern, have a look at the Easy Crochet pattern
Small Granny Square Pattern:
Finished Size is 3" x 3"
Round 1:
Ch 4, sl st into the first ch to form a ring (or use a magic circle instead)
Round 2:
Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into the ring, [Ch 3, 3 dcs into the ring] rep 3 times, ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3 (12)
Round 3:
Sl st along the top of the 2 dc’s from the round before until you reach the corner ch 3 space from the previous round. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), *[1 dc into the ch 3 space, ch 2, 2 dcs into the same ch 3 space, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts]* rep 3 times, join with a sl st to the top of the first ch 3 (28)
Finishing:
Cut the yarn with scissors, leaving a 3-4 inch tail. Weave in the ends securely throughout the square with a tapestry needle or yarn needle.
Regular Granny Square Pattern:
Finished Size is 4" x 4"
Round 1:
Ch 4, sl st into the first ch to form a ring
Round 2:
Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into the ring, [Ch 3, 3 dcs into the ring] rep 3 times, ch 3, join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3 (12)
Round 3:
Sl st along the top of the 2 dc’s from the round before until you reach the ch 3 corner space from the previous round. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), *[1 dc into the ch 3 space, ch 3, 2 dcs into the same ch 3 space, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts]* rep 3 times, join with a sl st to the top of the first ch 3 (28)
Round 4:
Sl st along the top of the dc from the round before until you reach the ch 3 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as a dc), *[1 dc into the ch 3 space, ch 2, 2 dcs into the same ch 3 space, 1 dc into each of the next 7 sts]* rep 3 times, join with a sl st to the top of the first ch 3 (44)
Finishing:
Cut the yarn with scissors, leaving a 3-4 inch tail. Weave in the ends securely throughout the square with a tapestry needle or yarn needle.
