Crochet Granny Square Tutorial

Grab your hook and your favorite colors of yarn, because it’s time to dive into the delightful world of crochet and create my favorite thing - the classic granny square! The granny square is not just a simple motif; it is a versatile and timeless piece that has been cherished by crocheters for generations. With its charming, geometric design, the granny square can be used to make a variety of projects, from cozy blankets and stylish garments to decorative home accessories.

This granny square tutorial includes written instructions as well as a video.

Materials

Yarn

5mm crochet hook

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sl: slip

st: stitch

Traditional Granny Square Instructions:

Make a magic ring or ch 4 and join with a sl-st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc into loop, [3 dc, ch 3] 3 times, join with a sl-st into top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off. – 12 dc, 4 ch-3 spaces

Round 2: Join with a new color in ch-3 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into next ch-3 space, ch 1; repeat from to end, join with a sl-st into top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off. – 24 dc, 4 ch-3 spaces

Round 3: Join with a new color in ch-3 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in ch-1 space, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in ch-1 space; repeat from to end of round, join with a sl-st into top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off – 36 dc, 4 ch-3 spaces

Round 4: Join with a new color in ch-3 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space to next ch-3 space, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into next ch-3 space; repeat from to last ch-3 space, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space to end, join with a sl-st into top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.

Repeat round 4 if desired.

"Condensed" Granny Square Instructions:

Make a magic ring or ch 4 and join with a sl-st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc into loop, [3 dc, ch 2] 3 times, join with a sl-st into top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off. – 12 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces

Round 2: Join with a new color in ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in space, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-2 space] 3 times, join with a sl-st into top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off. – 24 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces

Round 3: Join with a new color in ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in space, 3 dc in space between the sets of 3-dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space, 3 dc in space between the sets of 3-dc; repeat from to end of round, join with a sl-st into top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off – 36 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces

Round 4: Join with a new color in ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in space, 3 dc in each space between the sets of 3-dc to next ch-2 space, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-2 space; repeat from to last ch-3 space, 3 dc in each space between the sets of 3-dc to end, join with a sl-st into top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.

Repeat round 4 if desired.

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