This year I am teaming up with Simply Crochet Mag for Granny Square Day! If you haven't heard of Granny Square Day, its a day where we can all come together on Instagram and share our squares with the world to create an online virtual blanket! It's so easy to get involved, all you need to do is crop your square so it fits the entire screen and use the hashtag #grannysquareday2024 so that it appears as part of the virtual blanket! You can also tag @simplycrochetmag on Instagram so they can see what you have been creating!
If you would like to read more about it, there is more detailed information through the link below https://www.gathered.how/knitting-and-crochet/crochet/granny-square-day
I will be sharing more free granny square patterns on my blog during Granny Square Day on 15th August!!!
So, with Granny Square Day around the corner I thought I would go back to basics and share how to crochet a regular granny square!
This pattern is written in US terms. I have used a 5mm hook with dk yarn but you can use any yarn and hook that you wish!
Stitches
ch(s) – Chain(s)
chsp(s) – Chain Space(s)
dc(s) – Double Crochet(s)
sk – Skip
slst – Slip Stitch
st(s) – Stitch(es)
rpt(s) - Repeat(s)
RS – Right Side
WS - Wrong Side
…… - Repeat instructions inside the symbols
[……] – Repeat instructions inside the symbols
Notes
· Ch3 counts as a st
· Ch1 does not count as a st
· Turn your work after every round to avoid a wonky granny square - This is an extremely useful tip, a wonky granny square can be so heartbreaking!!!!
· You can decide which side is the WS and which side is the RS
Pattern
If you are changing colour on a round, turn your work and attach your new yarn in any corner chsp, skip the instructions for slst into chsp and go straight from the ch3.
Ch4, slst into 1st ch to create a loop or if you prefer you can use the magic ring. – If using the ch method be sure to crochet Round 1 around the centre tail so that you can pull the tail to close the centre loop after completing Round 1.
Round 1
Ch3, 2dc in the loop, ch2, *3dc in the loop, ch2* - rpt this 2 more times so that you end up with 4 sets of 3dc, slst to top of ch3 to join. (4 sets of 3dc + 4 corner chsps).
Pull the loose tail from the beginning to tighten the centre ring.
Round 2
Turn your work and slst into the corner chsp, ch3, 2dc in same chsp, *sk 3dc, 3dc – ch2 – 3dc in next corner chsp* - rpt this 2 more times, sk 3dc, 3dc in the final corner chsp, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (8 sets of 3dc + 4 corner chsps).
Round 3
Turn your work and slst into the corner chsp, ch3, 2dc in same corner chsp, *sk 3dc, 3dc in next gap, sk 3dc, 3dc – ch2 – 3dc in next corner chsp* - rpt this 2 more times, sk 3dc, 3dc in next gap, sk 3dc, 3dc in the final corner chsp, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (12 sets of 3dc + 4 corner chsps).
Round 4
Turn your work and slst into corner chsp, ch3, 2dc in same corner chsp, *sk 3dc, 3dc in next gap, sk 3dc, 3dc in next gap, sk 3dc, 3dc – ch2 – 3dc in next corner chsp* - rpt this 2 more times, sk 3dc, 3dc in next gap, sk 3dc, 3dc in next gap, sk 3dc, 3dc in the final corner chsp, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (16 sets of 3dc + 4 corner chsps).
Round 5
Turn your work and slst into the corner chsp, ch3, 2dc in same corner chsp, [sk 3dc, *3dc in next gap, sk 3dc* - rpt along the side until you reach the next corner chsp, 3dc – ch2 – 3dc in next corner chsp] - rpt this 2 more times, sk 3dc, *3dc in next gap, sk 3dc* - rpt along the side until you reach the final corner chsp, 3dc, ch2, slst to top of ch3 to join. (20 sets of 3dc + 4 corner chsps).
You can keep repeating Round 5 as many times as you wish to make your granny square grow bigger!
You can use your squares in a blanket, or even turn them into garments! I have quite a few granny square patterns in my shop and also on my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7AKyc1QQunxGFbhlloOVQ
Be sure to click on my playlists and there you can navigate through lots of garment tutorials. If you see one made from a granny square you can also follow along visually with how to make the basic granny square as I cover it all my granny square tutorials!
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