Granny Squares are a fantastic place to start if you’re new to crochet, and below you’ll find not only our basic granny square pattern but also a whole blanket-load of free granny square patterns! A basic granny square is generally comprised of chains and treble stitches, worked from the centre outwards, but there are hundreds (if not thousands) of different types of granny squares out there – from intricate lace, textured stitches, pictorial squares and much more.


Below you’ll find some fab free granny square patterns, including the traditional granny square as well as a few more fun variations and some exclusive squares designed especially for us by our Granny Square Day Ambassadors!

How to crochet a basic Granny Square for beginners

Free patterns by our Granny Square Day Ambassadors

More Free Granny Square crochet patterns

And if you’re looking for projects to use your Granny Squares in, check out our Top 30 Granny Square Project patterns list!

Granny Square Day 2020 Granny Square Day 2020 for details on the event but for now, or scroll down to find our collection of granny squares to try to join in the festivities. Granny Square Day is fast approaching (15th August, put it in your diaries) and we can’t wait for you all to see what patterns, crocheters and videos we have planned for the day. Head to our article aboutfor details on the event but for now, or scroll down to find our collection of granny squares to try to join in the festivities.

Granny squares have long been a popular project for crocheters throughout history, hitting their hay-day in the 1970’s. One of the main reasons for this is that they are quick shapes that you can make with any scraps of left over yarn. Granny squares are usually stitched together to create colourful blankets, which have been historically called crochet Afghans (referring to the people of Afghanistan, with the first use of this term being used to describe hand woven blankets, colourful textiles and carpets appearing in the 1800’s). From its boom in the 1960’s and 70’s with super-colourful granny square outfits, granny squares have consistently gone in and out of fashion, even appearing regularly in catwalk collections by fashion designers since the millennium.

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how-to tutorials if you’ve never picked up a crochet hook before, and you might also like our beginner’s guide to how to crochet a granny square, before you start exploring the awesome patterns in this post! Blocking makes a big difference to the final shape of your squares. Because of this we’ve left our squares unblocked in each picture so you’ll have a better idea of what yours will look like before blocking. If you’re new to blocking, you can find our Blocking Tutorial Video here! Check out ourif you’ve never picked up a crochet hook before, and you might also like our beginner’s guide to, before you start exploring the awesome patterns in this post! Blocking makes a big difference to the final shape of your squares. Because of this we’ve left our squares unblocked in each picture so you’ll have a better idea of what yours will look like before blocking. If you’re new to blocking, you can find our

abbreviations and conversions guide. All of these patterns are written in UK terminology but you can easily convert them to US terms using our guide. If you need a hand reading the patterns in this post, you can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in ourguide. All of these patterns are written in UK terminology but you can easily convert them to US terms using our guide.

1 Basic Granny Square crochet pattern

Whether you’re new to granny squares, or just need a refresher – we’ve created this handy walk-through video to help you with the tricky bits! You may want to pause the video if you’re working along to it (as we fast-forward through the repeats).

You can also check out our full how to make a crochet granny square tutorial, which includes step-by-step photo’s and plenty of handy tips and resources for beginners.

Basic Granny Square crochet pattern

You can make a basic granny square using any type of yarn or hook size, but we’d recommend a cotton Dk yarn and a 4mm hook.

Make a magic loop (alternatively, you can ch4 and join with a ss in the first ch to make a loop).

Round 1 (RS) ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), (3tr, ch2) 3 times, 2tr, ss to 3rd ch of beg ch-5 to join [12 tr]

Round 2 (RS) ss into ch-2 sp, ch5, (3tr, ch1) into same ch-sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) into next 3 ch-sps, 2tr in same place as ss from start of round 2, ss into third ch of beginning ch-5 [24 sts]

Fasten off (or change colour using your preferred method)

Round 3 Using new colour ss into any ch-2 sp, ch5, (3tr, ch1) in same sp, *(3tr, ch1) in next ch-1 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * another two times, (3tr, ch1) in next ch-1 sp, 2tr in same place as ss from start of round 3, ss into third ch of beginning ch-5. [36 sts]

Fasten off (or change colour using your preferred method)

Round 4 using new colour ss into any ch-2 sp, ch5, (3tr, ch1) in same sp, *(3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * another two times, (3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across to last, 2tr in same place as ss from start of round 4, ss into third ch of beginning ch-5

Fasten off (or change colour using your preferred method)

Round 5 (optional) join yarn with ss into any ch-2 sp, ch1 (does not count as st), *(dc, ch1, dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in each st and ch-1 sp across to next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg dc

Fasten off

Once you’ve made a basic granny square, there’s plenty of simple variations you can make to get different results from your crochet squares. With a basic granny square you end up with quite a few holes in your square, but if you’re after a more full and solid square, try this pattern below.

P.S. Blocking makes a big difference to the final shape of your squares. Because of this we’ve left our squares unblocked in each picture so you’ll have a better idea of what yours will look like before blocking. If you’re new to blocking, you can find our Blocking Tutorial Video here!



2 Treble Granny Square crochet pattern

Treble squares are a great alternative to your standard granny square, giving you an ever so slightly more filled-out square. You can find the instructions below, or you can check out our handy video which also includes references to the chart (a simple way of understanding and introducing yourself to charts).

You will need

Any DK cotton yarn

1 ball of each:

Yarn A Pink

Pink Yarn B Blue

Hook size

A 4mm or US G/6 hook

Start crocheting here

With Yarn A, ch4, join with a ss into a ring (or make a magic loop).

Round 1 Ch5 (counts as 1tr and 2ch), (3tr into ring, ch2) 3 times, 2tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any corner sp with a ss. Ch7 (counts as 1tr and 4ch), 2tr into same corner sp, *1tr in each of next 3 tr, (2tr, ch4, 2tr) into corner sp; rep from * twice, 1tr in each of next 3 tr, 1tr in corner sp, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn A in any corner sp with a ss. Ch7 (counts as 1tr and 4ch), 2tr into same corner sp, *1tr in each of next 7 tr, (2tr, ch4, 2tr) into corner sp; rep from * twice, 1tr in each of next 7 tr, 1tr in corner sp, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn B in any corner sp with a ss. Ch7 (counts as 1tr and 4ch), 2tr into same corner sp, *1tr in each of next 11 tr, (2tr, ch4, 2tr) into corner sp; rep from * twice, 1tr in each of next 11 tr, 1tr in corner sp, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

The following round is an optional round. Often adding on an extra round of dc stitches will help to straighten up your edges and will also make it a bit easier when joining your squares together.

Round 5 (optional and not shown on chart below) Join Yarn A in any corner sp with a ss. Ch1 (does not count as stitch, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner space, dc in each stitch along to next corner space* rep from * three times, ss in first dc to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Chart

Granny Square Day Ambassador Patterns

For Granny Square Day 2020, our fab Ambassadors have designed these free patterns too! You can find out more about our ambassadors on our Granny Square Day 2020 post!



3 Nomad Stitches Granny Square Crochet-along

Granny Square Day 2020 Ambassador Sandra Gutierrez has not only designed us a special granny square, but has even turned it into one that you can make as a CAL. You can find the whole pattern on her blog here, as well as accompanying Youtube video’s for each part where Sandra takes you through each step! You can find all of the videos here!

4 Free Colour Circle Square by Ola Ogunlolu

Our 2020 Ambassador Ola has designed this fabulous Colour Circle square especially for Granny Square Day. You can find the free pattern on his Instagram here!

5 Free Bloomfield Square by Toni Lipsey

We love this beautiful Bloomfield Square by Toni, and you can find the free pattern over on her blog!

6 Free ‘Look up at the rainbow’ Granny Square crochet pattern by Natalie Beard

You will need:

Hook to suit your chosen yarn weight

Yarn needle

Scissors

Yarn (any weight will do, but keep to the same weight throughout)

Red

Orange

Yellow

Green

Blue

Purple

Pink

Rainbow

Using Pink, make a magic loop.

Row 1 (WS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 2tr into loop, turn. [3 sts]

Change to Purple.

Row 2 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in next 2 sts, turn. [6 sts]

Change to Blue.

Row 3 Ch3, 2tr in next st, (tr in next st, 2tr in next st) twice, turn. [9 sts]

Change to Green.

Row 4 Ch3, tr in next st, 2tr in next st, (tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st) twice, turn. [12 sts]

Change to Yellow.

Row 5 Ch3, tr in next 2 sts, 2tr in next st, (tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in next st) twice, turn. [15 sts]

Change to Orange.

Row 6 Ch3, tr in next 3 sts, 2tr in next st, (tr in next 4 sts, 2tr in next st) twice, turn. [18 sts]

Change to Red.

Row 7 Ch3, tr in next 4 sts, 2tr in next st, (tr in next 5 sts, 2tr in next st) twice, turn. [21 sts]

Change to Blue.

Row 8 Ch3, tr in next 5 sts, 2tr in next st, (tr in next 8 sts, 2tr in next st) twice, turn. [24 sts]

Row 9 Ch1 (counts as a dc throughout), dc in next 2 sts, htr in next 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts, dtr in next 2 sts, 2dtr in the next st, ch2, 2dtr in the next st, dtr in next 2 sts, tr in next 3 sts, htr in next 3 sts, dc in final 3 sts, turn. [26 sts, 1 ch-2 sp]

Row 10 Ch1, dc in next 2 sts, htr in next 3 sts, tr in next 3 sts, dtr in next 4 sts, (2dtr, ch2, 2dtr) in ch-2 sp, dtr in next 4 sts, tr in next 3 sts, htr in next 3 sts, dc in final 3 sts, turn. [30 sts, 1 ch-2 sp]

Row 11 Ch3, tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp, tr in each st to end, turn. [34 sts, 1 ch-2 sp]

Row 12 As Row 11. [38 sts, 1 ch-2 sp]

With RS facing, join Pink in ch-2 sp.

Work on in rounds.

Round 13 (RS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, skip 3 sts, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) 4 times, skip 3 sts, *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner, work 5 3-tr groups evenly across side to next corner; rep from * once more, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in final corner, skip 3 sts, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) 4 times, skip 3 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3. [28 3-tr groups]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

7 Free ‘You are my sunshine’ Granny Square crochet pattern by Natalie Beard

Using bright yellow, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 11tr into loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts]

Change to pale yellow.

Round 2 Ch3, tr in same st, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts]

Change to bright yellow.

Round 3 Ch3, (2tr in next st, tr in next st) 11 times, 2tr in final st, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts]

Change to blue.

Round 4 Ch3, *tr in next st, htr in next 4 sts, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in the next st, tr in next st; rep from * three times more omitting final tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Round 5 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [64 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Round 6 As Round 5. [80 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Join orange in any ch-2 sp.

Round 7 Ch3, (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same sp, *skip 4 sts, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) 4 times, skip next 3 sts, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next ch-3 sp; rep from * three times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [84 sts, 4 ch-3 sps]

Fasten off.

Using pale yellow, sew straight sts over Rounds 4-5. You can use the image as a guide.

Weave in all ends.

8 Free ‘Cloudy with a chance of smiles‘ Granny Square crochet pattern by Natalie Beard

Solid Granny

Using blue, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as a tr throughout), 2tr into loop, ch2, (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Round 2 Ch3, *tr in each st to ch-2 sp, (2tr ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [28 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Rounds 3-5 As Round 3. [76 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Join yellow in any ch-sp.

Round 6 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same sp, *skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st, skip 3 sts, 3tr in next st, (skip 2 sts, 3tr in next st) twice, skip 3 sts, 3tr in next st, skip 2 sts, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in ch-2 sp; rep from * three times more omitting final corner, ss to top of beg ch-3. [28 3-tr groups]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Cloud

Using purple, ch13.

Round 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, dc in the next 10 ch, 3dc in the final ch, turn to work into opposite side of foundation ch, dc in next 10 ch, 2dc in final ch, ss to beg dc. [26 sts]

Work on in rows across top of Cloud.

Row 2 Skip 2 sts, 4tr in next st, tr in the next 8 sts, 4tr in the next st, skip s sts, ss in next st, turn. [16 sts]

Row 3 Ss in next 4 tr, skip next st, 6tr in next st, skip next st, ss in next st, skip 2 sts, (4dtr, 4tr) in next st, skip next st, ss in next st.

Fasten off and sew to your Square.

Raindrops

Make 5 using any colours.

Make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 2dc in loop, ch3, 3dc in loop, ss to beg dc.

Fasten off and sew to your square.

9 Free Granny Square Pattern by Jessica Carey (the.hook.nook)

We’ve converted Jessica’s patterns into UK terms, but if you would like the patterns in US terms you can find them on her blog here. Alternatively you can find our handy abbreviations and conversions guide here!

You will need:

The Hook Nook Small Stuff, Foggy Morning (or alternative Dk yarn)

size H/5mm hook

Ch2.

Round 1 (RS) 3tr in second ch from hook, ch2, (3tr in same ch, ch2) 3 times, ss to beg dc. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]

Round 2 (RS) Ss to ch-2 sp, ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), (3tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1) in each ch-2 sp around, ss to top of beg tr. [24 sts, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-1 sps]

Round 3 Ss into ch-3 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp, ch1, 3tr in ch-1 sp, ch1; rep from * three times more, ss to top of beg tr. [36 sts, 4 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-1 sps]

Round 4 Ss into ch-3 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in ch-3 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp to corner; rep from * three times more, ss to top of beg tr. [48 sts, 4 ch-3 sps, 12 ch-1 sps]

Repeat Round 4 to required size.

Next Round Ch1, dc in each st and ch-1 sp to next ch-3 corner sp, 5dc in ch-3 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

10 Free Circle Centre Granny Square Pattern by Jessica Carey (the.hook.nook)

You will need

The Hook Nook Main Squeeze, Multigrain (or alternative Aran yarn) –

size I/5.5mm hook

Ch2.

Round 1 (RS) 8htr in second ch from hook, ss to top of beg htr. [8 sts]

Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 2htr in each st around, ss to top of beg htr. [16 sts]

Round 3 Ch1, (2htr in next st, htr in next st) 8 times, ss to top of beg htr. [24 sts]

Round 4 Ch1, (2htr in next st, htr in next 2 sts) 8 times, ss to top of beg htr. [32 sts]

Round 5 Ch1, *dc in next 3 sts, htr in next st, tr in next st, ch3, skip 1 st, tr in next st, htr in next st; rep from * three times more, ss to top of beg dc. [28 sts, 4 ch-3 sps]

Round 6 Ch1, *htr in each st to ch-3 sp, (2htr, ch3, 2htr) in ch-3 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg htr. [44 sts, 4 ch-3 sps]

Round 7 Ch1, *dc in each st to ch-3 sp, 5dc in ch-3 sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg dc. [64 sts]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

11 Free Flower Granny Square Pattern by Jessica Carey (the.hook.nook)

You will need:

The Hook Nook Yummy/Luxe/Tweed (or alternative Chunky yarn) –

Little Black Dress (Color A)

Latte Foam (Color B)

Cookies & Cream (Color C)

size J/6mm hook

Using Yarn A, ch2.

Round 1 (RS) 8htr in second ch from hook, ss to top of beg htr. [8 sts]

Round 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), (ss, 3htr, ss) in each st around, ss into beg ss, turn. [24 sts]

With WS facing, join Yarn B in fl of first ss on any petal.

Round 3 (WS) *Ch3, skip 3 sts, ss in fl of next ss on same petal, ss in fl of next ss on next petal; rep from * seven times more, ss in base of beg ch-3, turn. [8 ch-3 sps]

Round 4 (RS) Ch1, ss into ch-3 sp, (5tr, ss) in same sp, (ss, 5tr, ss) in next 7 ch-3 sps, ss in beg ss, turn. [40 sts]

Join Yarn C around post of centre tr of any 5-tr group.

Round 5 *Ch5, ss around centre tr of next 5-tr group; rep from * seven times more, ss around same post as begin ss, turn. [8 ch-5 sps]

Round 6 Ch1, 3dc in each ch-5 sp around, ss to beg dc, do not turn. [24 sts]

Round 7 Ch2 (does not count as a st), *tr in next st, htr in next st, dc in next 2 sts, htr in next st, tr in next st, ch3; rep from * three times more, ss to top of beg tr. [24 sts, 4 ch-3 sps]

Rounds 8-9 Ch1, *htr in each st to ch-3 sp, (htr, ch3, htr) in ch-sp; rep from * around, ss to top of beg htr. [40 sts, 4 ch-3 sps]

Join Yarn A in any ch-3 sp.

Round 10 As Round 8. [48 sts, 4 ch-3 sps]

Round 11 Ch1, *dc in next 4 sts, ch5, ss around post of tr directly below from Round 4, ch5, skip 4 sts on current round, dc in next 4 sts, 5dc in ch-3 sp; rep from * three times more, ss to beg dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

More Free Granny Square Crochet Patterns

If you’ve caught the granny square bug, here’s a few more free granny square patterns for you to try!





12 Bee Granny Square by Cara Medus

You will need:

Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton, 50g/125m)

1 ball of each:

Yarn A Saffron (249)

Yarn B Chocolate (507)

Yarn C Lemonade (403)

Yarn D Linen (505)

A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook

Measurements

15cm (6in) square

Notes

On the Chart (below), each square represents 1dc stitch, and the bold lines represent back stitch worked afterwards. Read all RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right. When changing colours, change in the last yrh of the previous st and twist the yarn ends together to avoid holes forming.

Pattern

Using Yarn A, ch34.

Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. [33 sts]

Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in each st to end, turn.

Rows 3-36 Cont working each row as Row 2, following Chart for the colour changes.

Fasten off and weave ends.

Using Yarn B, work back stitches using the stitches as a grid, following the lines on the Chart.

Border

Using Yarn C, join in top edge, in third st from right.

Round 1 (RS) (Tr in st 2 rows below, dc in next st) repeat to last st of top row, 3dc in last st. Tr in same point as previous tr, dc in next st. Cont working (tr, dc) as before, so that the tr sts are in line with the first tr worked on this side. You may have to adjust the number of sts when you reach the corners so that the tr sts at the corners line up as closely as possible. Cont in same fashion around, working 3dc in each corner, ss to first st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

13 Granny Doris crochet pattern

Materials

Materials

Any DK cotton yarn

1 ball of each:

Yarn A Claret Red

Yarn B Yellow

Yarn C Aubergine

Yarn D Light Blue

Yarn E Peacock Blue

Hook size

A 4mm or US G/6 hook

Pattern

With Yarn A, ch4, join with a ss into a ring.

Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr), 11tr into ring, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any st with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), 1tr into back loop of same st, *(1tr into front loop, 1tr into back loop) of same st; rep from * 10 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any st with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), (1tr, ch2, 2tr) into same st, *1tr into each of next 5 tr, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) into next tr to form corner; rep from * twice, 1tr into each of next 5 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in any corner ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), (1tr, ch2, 2tr) into same sp, *1tr into each of next 9 tr, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) into next ch-sp to form corner; rep from * twice, 1tr into each of next 9 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 5 Join Yarn E in a corner ch-sp with a ss. Ch1 (does not count as st), dc evenly around with 1dc in each st and 2dc in each ch-2 sp, fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Chart

14 Granny Doreen

Materials

Materials

Any DK cotton yarn

1 ball of each:

Yarn A Green

Yarn B Navy

Yarn C Light Orange

Yarn D Grey Brown

Hook size

A 4mm or US G/6 hook

Special abbreviations

3-tr cluster: (Yrh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook.

4-tr cluster: (Yrh, insert hook in space/st indicated, yrh and pull up loop, yrh and draw through 2 loops) 4 times, inserting the hook in the same space/st each time, yrh and draw through all loops on hook.

Pattern

With Yarn A, ch8, join with a ss into a ring.

Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr), 3-tr cluster into ring, *ch4, 4-tr cluster into ring; rep from * twice, ch4, ss to top of 3-tr cluster, fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any ch-4 corner sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), (2tr, ch3, 3tr) in same corner sp, *tr into top of next cluster, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next corner sp; rep from * twice, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any ch-3 corner sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), (1tr, ch3, 2tr) in same ch-3 corner sp, *1tr in each of next 7 tr, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in next ch-3 corner sp; rep from * twice, 1tr in each of next 7 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in a corner ch-sp with a ss. Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in each st around working 2dc in each corner ch-sp, ss to first dc, fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Chart

15 Granny Florence

Materials

Any DK cotton yarn

1 ball of each:

Yarn A Light Green

Yarn B Bright Pink

Yarn C Pink

Yarn D Navy

Hook size

A 4mm or US G/6 hook

Pattern

With Yarn A, ch6, join with a ss into a ring.

Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr), 2tr into ring, ch3, (3tr into ring, ch3) three times, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any corner ch-3 sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), (2tr, ch1, 3tr) into same ch-3 sp, ch2, *(3tr, ch1, 3tr) into next ch-3 sp, ch2; rep from * twice, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any corner ch-1 sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), (2tr, ch1, 3tr) into same sp, *ch2, (tr, ch2, tr) into next ch-2 sp, ch2, (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into next ch-1 sp; rep from * twice, ch2, (tr, ch2, tr) into next ch-2 sp, ch2, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in any corner ch-1 sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), (2tr, ch1, 3tr) into same sp, *ch3, skip next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch3, tr) into next ch-2 sp, ch3, skip next ch-2 sp, (3tr, ch1, 3tr) into next ch-1 sp; rep from * twice, ch3, skip next ch-2 sp, (tr, ch3, tr) into next ch-2 sp, ch3, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Chart

16 Granny Audrey

Materials

Any DK cotton yarn

1 ball of each:

Yarn A Light Orange

Yarn B Grey Brown

Yarn C Light Green

Yarn D Fuchsia

Hook size

A 4mm or US G/6 hook

Pattern

With Yarn A, ch6, join with a ss into a ring.

Round 1 Ch6 (counts as 1tr, ch3), (1tr into ring, ch3) 7 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 2 Join Yarn B in any ch-3 sp with a ss. Ch3 (counts as tr), 3tr in same ch-3 sp, ch2, (4tr into next ch-3 sp, ch2) 7 times, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 3 Join Yarn C in any ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch5 (counts as 1tr, ch2), (6tr into next ch-2 sp, ch2) 7 times, 5tr into next ch-2 sp, ss to top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

Round 4 Join Yarn D in any ch-2 sp with a ss. Ch1 (does not count as dc), dc in same ch-2 sp, *ch3, dc in centre of 6tr group (in sp between 3rd and 4th tr), ch3, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in centre of next 6tr group (in sp between 3rd and 4th tr), ch3, dc in next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, ch3, dc in centre of 6tr group (in sp between 3rd and 4th tr), ch3, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch3, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in centre of next 6tr group (in sp between 3rd and 4th tr), ch3, ss to first dc, fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

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We’ve been fans of HanJan Crochet since day one and we especially love her pattern for Granny Square Day 2020. She even shares her tips on how to avoid twisting your granny squares.

18 Flower Power granny square by Sweet Sharna

@sweet_sharna) was one of our 2019 Granny Square Day Ambassadors, and you can still find her gorgeous flower power square over on her blog here. Sharna Moore () was one of our 2019 Granny Square Day Ambassadors, and you can still find her gorgeous flower power square over on her blog

The lovely Emma Wilkinson designed this heart granny square for Mollie Makes and it’s the perfect square to add to your collection. Spread the love through crochet!

Katie Jones is an icon of the crochet world and for Granny Square 2019 she shared this colourful creation. It might have been last year’s square but it will still make a fab addition to this year!

21 Textured Solid Granny Square by Sarah Shrimpton

Here’s another fab free granny square by one of our 2019 Granny Square Day ambassadors Sarah Shrimpton (@Annaboos_House). You can find the instructions for this pattern in both UK and US terms on her website here.

Daisy granny squares are super popular so we had to include a free pattern for Granny Square Day 2020. Brittany from Just Be Crafty has a quick and easy tutorial on her blog for these floral squares.

Next up we have a square from across the pond. Polly Plum’s Nadine granny square is a step up from your basic square but don’t worry, Polly breaks the square down into simple steps on her blog.

24 Sue Square by Dedri Uys

Dedri Uys (@barbertondaisy) was another of our 2019 Granny Square Day Ambassadors, and designed this square which she dedicated to her friend Sue. You can find the pattern with full step-by-step pictures on her blog here.

Finally, we’re finishing our round-up with this funky swirling pattern by Josie Calvert Briggs. She uses Snovej’s tutorial for the two colour spiral and has modified it into a granny square.


We hope you’ve found a new square to crochet! Share a picture of your granny square and join in with us on the 15th August over on Simply Crochet magazines’s Instagram.