Granny Square Patterns

Are you looking for Granny Square Patterns? Many beginners start their learning process by making granny squares. Most granny squares are made flat but in rounds, with each round finishing with a slip stitch into the first stitch of that round.

A simple granny square will start with a magic ring. They will usually have four sides, although it is possible to create pentagons or hexagons using similar processes. Your first round will consist of groups of double crochet and chain stitches.

I think just about everyone would be familiar with basic granny square patterns, but the story does not end there. Granny squares can be used to make blankets, pillow covers, totes or clothing. There are so many different patterns that you really are spoiled for choice.

You will find some lovely patterns that start as a circle with multiple rounds at the centre, or squares that use bobble stitches and other 3d effects. You can use different colours for each round or add crochet appliqué to your squares. Some granny squares have a techno feel, while others might resemble flowers on a square background. You are only limited by your imagination.

A Basic Granny Square Pattern

Basic granny squares can be made in almost any size you prefer. You just keep working row after row until your square is the size you want.

If you are making a blanket, you can make a lot of small squares and join them together. Or you can do one giant square.

Click here for instructions on how to make a basic granny square.

A Solid Granny Square

Another version of a basic granny square is a solid granny square. This version does not have the 'gaps' between groups of three stitches that the basic granny square has. Instead, you have a double crochet (us) in every stitch along the edge of your square.

Although this style of granny square is perfect for blankets just as it is, it can also be used as a base for picture squares. These squares have the shape of an animal or character attached to the square.

Click here for instructions on how to make a solid granny square.

Easy Granny Square

To make this Easy Granny Square, you will need to learn how to make a magic ring, and to work a chain stitch and double crochet (US).

You can make your granny square as large as you want simply by adding additional rows, following the pattern set in the first five rounds. Check out the page linked below to see the blanket I made using this square.

Click here for instructions on how to make this easy granny square.

Pretty Granny Square

This is a pretty granny square that uses rounds of 7 double crochet clusters worked into rounds of spaces created using double crochet and chain stitches.

Although this style of granny square is perfect for (square) blankets by adding rounds until you reach the desired size, you can also add a solid double crochet border and use squares that you join together to make your blanket.

Click here for instructions on how to make this pretty granny square.

Solid Hexagon Granny Square

To make this Solid Hexagon Granny Square, you will need to learn how to make a magic ring, and how to work a chain stitch and double crochet (US).

You can make your granny square as large as you want simply by adding additional rows, or you can make many small squares and join them. Check out the page linked below to see the blanket I made using this square.

Click here for instructions for making this easy hexagonal granny square.

Bobble Granny Squares

While I was scrolling through some of my favourite crochet sites, I came across a pattern for a granny square that features a "puff" stitch in the corners, and I decided to try it out.

While doing so, I worked on four different variations of the same square by using a couple of different bobbles and adding texture to the square.

Click here for more information on these Bobble Granny Squares.

Basic Rectangle Granny Square

Granny Squares are very versatile; you can make your blanket as big or as small as you want by making smaller squares and joining them all together (and that can be a lot of sewing...), but what if you want to make a rectangular blanket that is worked in one piece?

You make rectangle granny squares!