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Solid Center Granny Square
A classic crochet motif worked in rounds from the center outward, featuring a dense, colorful center.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn, such as acrylic or cotton, approximately 20-30 yards per square depending on size.
- 5.0 mm (H-8 US) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional, for corners)
- Gauge: 16 sts × 18 rounds / 10 cm
- Finished Size: Size will vary depending on yarn weight, hook size, and number of rounds worked.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- tr: treble crochet
Pattern Instructions
Foundation
Chain 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Body
Color A: Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), 11 hdc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 2. (12 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2. (24 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, ch 3, skip 2 sts, repeat from * to * two more times, sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, ch 3, skip 2 sts, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off Color A. (36 sts)
Color B: Rnd 4: Join Color B with a sl st in any ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch-2 space. Ch 1, skip next ch-3 space, (tr, tr) in next sc, ch 1, skip next ch-3 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner space, repeat from * to * two more times. Ch 1, skip next ch-3 space, (tr, tr) in next sc, ch 1, skip next ch-3 space. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off Color B. (48 sts)
Color C: Rnd 5: Join Color C with a sl st in any ch-2 corner space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch-2 space. Dc in each of the next 2 dc, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in each of the next 2 tr, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in each of the next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner space, repeat from * to * two more times. Dc in each of the next 2 dc, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in each of the next 2 tr, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in each of the next 2 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off Color C. (60 sts)
Assembly / Finishing
Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle. Block your granny square if desired, to achieve a crisp shape and uniform size. Granny squares can be joined together to create larger items like blankets, scarves, or garments.
Tips
- To keep your edges neat, ensure your starting chain for each round (if it counts as a stitch) is consistent in tension with the rest of your stitches.
- Use stitch markers to mark the chain-2 corner spaces, especially in later rounds, to easily identify where corner increases should be made.
- For a seamless color change, cut the old yarn, leaving a tail, and pull it through the loop on your hook to secure. Then, join the new yarn in the specified stitch.
- Crocheting a gauge swatch (or the first few rounds of this pattern) is highly recommended to ensure your tension matches the pattern and that your finished squares will be the intended size.
Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com