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Joyful Classic Granny Square
A vibrant, classic granny square perfect for blankets, garments, or accessories.
Materials
- Worsted weight (Category 4) acrylic yarn, approximately 40 yards total (e.g., Caron One Pound, Red Heart Super Saver) in four contrasting colors. For example:
- Color A (Center): 10 yards
- Color B (Round 2): 10 yards
- Color C (Round 3): 10 yards
- Color D (Round 4-5): 10 yards
- 5.0 mm (H/8 US) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
Gauge
16 stitches × 18 rounds / 10 cm in single crochet (gauge for granny square is less critical but recommended to achieve desired size).
Finished Size
Approximately 15 cm x 15 cm (6 inches x 6 inches). Size may vary slightly with individual gauge and rounds worked.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- sk: skip
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
- beg: beginning
Special Stitches
Granny Cluster (GC): (3 dc) in indicated space.
Pattern Instructions
Foundation
Begin with a magic ring or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
Body
With Color A Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc into the ring, ch 2, 3 dc into the ring, ch 2. Repeat from * to * 2 more times, join with a sl st to the top of the beg ch 3. (12 sts) With Color B Rnd 2: Sl st into the next 2 dc, sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 sp (first corner made). Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beg ch 3. (24 sts) With Color C Rnd 3: Sl st into the next 2 dc, sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 sp. Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp. Ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beg ch 3. (36 sts) With Color D Rnd 4: Sl st into the next 2 dc, sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 sp. [Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp] 2 times. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * to * 2 more times. [Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp] 2 times. Ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beg ch 3. (48 sts) Rnd 5: Sl st into the next 2 dc, sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same ch-2 sp. [Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp] 3 times. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * to * 2 more times. [Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp] 3 times. Ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beg ch 3. (60 sts)
Assembly / Finishing
Fasten off and weave in all loose ends securely using a yarn needle. For a crisp finish, you can lightly block your granny square.
Tips
- To change colors, cut the old color, leaving a 6-inch tail. With the new color, make a slip knot on your hook and insert it into the indicated space. Secure the new color with a slip stitch, then continue with the pattern. Weave in tails as you go to minimize finishing work.
- Keep your tension consistent to ensure a square shape.
- Always crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished item is the correct size. The stitch counts are math-verified, but fit is not guaranteed without checking your personal gauge.
Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com