Granny Squares are as popular as ever for crochet

Easy Granny Squares Crochet Pattern

Granny squares are timeless. They have been around since 1891. Some people say they are called "granny" because of their longevity.

As Crochet evolved, these squares grew in popularity. They are usually made with scraps of yarn leftover from larger projects. Using the exact weight of yarn throughout will produce similar-sized squares.

They are often colorful but can be made from single colors.

Granny Squares are beginner-friendly. They are very portable and easy to carry around to make in spare time.

These crochet squares can be turned into any article of clothing that you can imagine. Not to mention blankets, bags, purses, totes, wash clothes, etc.

There is no conventional size for these squares. But it is usually helpful to have them the same size to facilitate the final construction. With these patterns, you can make small blocks or a big block for a blanket.

Traditional Granny Squares Crochet Pattern

Traditional Granny Squares

The traditional granny squares pattern is a cluster of 3 double crochet (or, in UK terms, trebles). Chains separate these clusters.

Stitches used:

Magic Loop
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)

Solid Granny Square with no holes

This is a solid Granny Square with no holes.

The pattern only has 4 simple stitches.

Use any yarn and the recommended hook size.

Stitches used:

magic ring,
Chain (ch)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)
Treble Crochet (tc)

Greek Cross Square

X marks the spot with this Greek Cross Square

Stitches used:

Magic Loop
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)
Double Crochet Cluster (dc cl)

Pretty Cluster Square

pretty cluster stitch pattern

Pretty Cluster Square

Stitches used:

Magic Loop
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)
Double Crochet Cluster (dc cl)

Traditional Granny Squares Pattern

Traditional Granny Squares Step 1

Begin with a magic loop or make a slip knot, then chain 4. Join with sl st to 1st ch.

Row 1. Ch 3. (considered the first dc) . 2 dc into loop. { Ch 2. 3 dc into loop} 3 times. Ch2. Join with sl st to 3rd of 1st 3 ch.

Traditional Granny Squares Step 2

If changing color, join new yarn in corner. If not changing color, sl st in the previous corner.

Row 2: Ch 3. (considered the first dc). 2dc in space. {Ch1 { 3 dc, Ch2. 3 dc in next corner space.)} 3 times. Ch 1. 3 dc in corner space. Join with sl st to 3rd of 1st 3 ch.

Traditional Granny Squares Step 3

Begin in a corner.

Row 3: Ch 3. (considered the first dc). 2 dc in space. { side: Ch1. 3 dc in next space. Ch 1}. {corner: 3 dc, ch 2. 3 dc in next space }

Repeat (Side, Corner) 2 more times. Do Side. 3 dc in the corner space. Join with sl st to 3rd of 1st 3 ch.

Row 4. Ch 3. (considered the first dc). 2dc in space { side: Ch1. 3 dc in next space. Ch 1, 3dc in next space, ch 1}. {corner: 3 dc, ch 2. 3 dc in next space }

Repeat (Side, Corner) 2 more times. Do Side. 3 dc in corner space. Join with sl st to 3rd of 1st 3 ch.

To make a larger square, increase each side by 1 more ( 3dc in next space, ch 1). The corner stays the same (3 dc, ch 2. 3 dc in next space).

Solid Granny Square with no holes

Solid Granny Square with no Hole, work under 2 top stitches

Special Instructions: make sure to work just under the 2 top stitches.

Solid Granny Square with no Hole, step 1

Begin with a Magic loop.

Row 1: Ch 4. 3 dc in ring. {1 tc, 3 dc in ring} 3 times. Join with sl st to top of 1st ch 4.

Solid Granny Square with no Hole, step 2

Solid Granny Square with no Hole, step 3

Row 2: Ch 4. 2 dc in base of ch. {(side: 1dc in next 3 dc.) (corner: 2 dc, 1 tc, 2dc in tc)} 3 times.

Do side. 2dc in next st. Join with sl st to top of 1st ch4.

Row 3: Ch4. 2 dc I base of ch. {(side: 1 dc in next 7 dc) (corner: 2dc, 1 tc, 2dc in tc)} 3 times.

Do side. 2dc in next st. Join with sl st to top of 1^st ch4.

Continue working the pattern, increasing the side dcs by working in each dc from the previous row.

Greek Cross Square Pattern

Greek Cross Pattern step 1

Begin with a Magic Loop.

1. Ch 3. (counts as 1 dc). Make a 5dc cl into the ring. {Ch5. 1 5dc cl} 3 times. Ch 5. Draw ring tight. Join with sl st to top of 1^st cluster.

Greek Cross Pattern Step 2

Row 2: Ch 3. Ch 3. (counts as 1 dc). {Make a 3dc cl into the top of the cluster. Ch3. 5dc in space. Ch3} 4 times. Join with sl st to top of 1^st cluster.

Greek Cross Pattern Step 3

Row 3: Ch 3. Ch 3. (counts as 1 dc). {Make a 3dc cl into the top of the cluster. Ch3. Sk 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch. 1 dc in next 5 dc. 1 dc in ch. Ch 3}4 times. Join with sl st to top of 1^st cluster.

Repeat Row 3 increasing side dcs by 2 for each round.

To get you started here is round 4.

1. Ch 3. Ch 3. (counts as 1 dc). {Make a 3dc cl into the top of the cluster. Ch3. Sk 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch. 1 dc in next 7 dc. 1 dc in ch. Ch 3}4 times. Join with sl st to top of 1^st cluster.

Pretty Cluster Square Pattern

Pretty Cluster Square

Pretty Cluster Square step 1

Begin with Magic Loop. Leave a longer tail than normal because you will be putting a lot of stitches in the loop. (approx. 6 inches).

Row 1: Ch3 (counts as 1 dc). {Work 5dc cl in loop. Ch2} 8 times. Draw loop tight. Join with sl st to top of 1^st cluster

Pretty Cluster Square step 2

Row 2: Ch 5. 1dc in base of ch5. {(Ch2. 5dc cl in next space.) 2 times. Ch2. 1 dc, ch2, dc in top of next cluster} 3 times. (Ch2. 5dc cl in next space.) 2 times. Ch2. Join with sl st in 3^rd of 1^st 5 ch.