Granny squares are the staple of every crocheter's diet and in recent years, they have had a real resurgence in popularity. High street shops and fashion houses are now using granny squares in their designs so if you want to take your crochet to the next level, then knowing how to make the perfect granny square is crucial! Here is where I can help: free crochet granny square pattern is quick and easy to follow and, if you prefer a video tutorial, I have one to match, too!
Talking of crochet fashion in the shops, here's a quick reminder that crochet cannot be created on a machine like knitting can. Anything crocheted is handmade. Consider this, and the price you're paying, when you see crochet clothes and accessories in shops. If they are a bargain price, then some poor soul (likely a child), will have made that for very little wage and in poor conditions. If you want to wear crochet, then either make it yourself (!) or buy it from a small, handmade business that charge ethical prices for the work that is involved.
Anyway, moving on to the pattern! This blog include both US and UK terms. UK terms are further down the page. You can use any weight yarn and corresponding hook size for your granny square. I like to use Aran/medium #4 weight yarn but this always depends on my project and how I want it to look and feel. For clothes, I might use a DK/light #3 yarn but for bags and blankets I prefer the thicker yarn. It's entirely up to you. The same goes for colours. It's great fun choosing colourways or just randomly grabbing the next colour of yarn out of your stash!
US terms instructions:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
ss = slip stitch
sp = space
Repeat what is written between the * *
Round 1:
Make a Magic Circle (or ch4 and join) and work the following stitches into it:
ch3 (counts as 1st dc stitch) 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2.
Now pull tail of MC to close the hole and ss to top of initial ch3.
Then ss under the top of the next 2dc and into the ch2 sp (this moves your starting point – each round of a granny square starts in a chain-space corner). You only need to do this if you are staying with the same colour. If you are changing colour for the next round, fasten off after joining with the ss then join your new colour in the corner ch2 space and proceed from there.
Round 2:
Ch3 (counts as 1st dc stitch) 2dc, ch2, 3dc all into the same sp.
Work *3dc, ch2, 3dc* into the next 3 ch2 spaces of the previous round.
Ss to top of initial ch3.
Then ss under the top of the next 2dc and into the ch2 sp (unless you are changing colour).
Round 3 and beyond:
Make the granny square as big as you want by completing a 3dc cluster in each ch sp along each side and in each corner *3dc, ch2, 3dc*. Ensure you ss along the 2dc and into the ch2 space at the end of each round to move your starting position.
UK terms instructions:
ch = chain
tr = treble crochet
ss = slip stitch
sp = space
Repeat what is written between the * *
Round 1:
Make a Magic Circle (or ch4 and join) and work the following stitches into it:
ch3 (counts as 1st tr stitch) 2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch2.
Now pull tail of MC to close the hole and ss to top of initial ch3.
Then ss under the top of the next 2tr and into the ch2 sp (this moves your starting point – each round of a granny square starts in a chain-space corner). You only need to do this if you are staying with the same colour. If you are changing colour for the next round, fasten
off after joining with the ss then join your new colour in the corner ch2 space and proceed from there.
Round 2:
Ch3 (counts as 1st tr stitch) 2tr, ch2, 3tr all into the same sp.
Work *3tr, ch2, 3tr* into the next 3 ch2 spaces of the previous round.
Ss to top of initial ch3.
Then ss under the top of the next 2tr and into the ch2 sp.
Round 3 and beyond:
Make the granny square as big as you want by completing a 3tr cluster in each ch sp along each side and in each corner *3tr, ch2, 3tr*. Ensure you ss along the 2tr and into the ch2 space at the end of each round to move your starting position.
And there you have it! I would love to see your squares and what you make with them - head over to my Facebook or Instagram and tag me in your posts!
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