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.

Cheetah Granny Square | © Crafty Creations

Instructions for  Solid Granny Square

Abbreviations:

• magic ring
• double crochet (us)
• slip stitches
• chain stitches

Instructions:

Working in rounds. Using 4.00 mm crochet hook and 8 ply yarn.

Make a magic ring:

Round 1: ch 2 (treat this as a dc going forward), dc 2, *2 ch, dc 3, rep from * three times, 2 ch, sl st into 2nd ch. (12 dc in total and 4 corner chains spaces). 

Round 2: ch2, 2 dc, *(2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) into corner ch sp, dc in each dc to next corner space, rep from * twice, (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) into corner ch sp, sl st into the 2nd starting ch. (28 dc in total and 4 corner chain spaces). 

Repeat round 2 until your granny square is the size you want. Fasten off.

Make a magic ring

Complete 1st round, gently pull magic ring tight.

Complete 2nd round.

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