Crochet Granny Square Pattern Free + Video Tutorial

 

Granny Square

Crochet Granny Square Pattern Free + Video Tutorial [Crochet Class #8]

Granny Square is actually one of the easiest things you can crochet.

In this crochet tutorial, we will learn how to make your very first granny square crochet — step by step — even if you’ve never made one before.

First, we will crochet the Magic Ring. Then, Round 1. Round 2. Round 3. And, Round 4.

Total four corners and four sides.

By the end of this crochet tutorial, you’ll understand: • How granny squares are built • How to crochet corners • How to change rounds • And how to make a perfectly square shape.

So do not skip, just follow beginner-friendly steps.

If you will understand this, you can crochet almost anything. Granny squares are the foundation of so many projects.

From this one square, you can make: • A bag • A blanket • A crop top • A pillow cover • A scarf

And you will make these by yourself.

And if you’re brand new to crochet, start with my beginner crochet course first.

MATERIALS

“You’ll need: • Medium weight yarn • 5 mm crochet hook • Scissors • Yarn needle

You can use any color — but lighter colors help you see your stitches better.

Crochet terms & Abbreviations:

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

hdc: half double crochet

sl knot: slip knot

mr: magic ring

sl st: slip stitch

Watch here the full video tutorial:

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Crochet Granny Square Pattern

Round 1:
mr,
3ch (=1dc), 2dc, 2ch
[3dc, 2ch] X 3
sl st at 3rd ch

For Round 1: first make the the center:

Start with a magic ring. watch slow and detailed video tutorial on my channel.

Now we build the square foundation.

Add two more Chains — this counts as your first double crochet.

Now work 2 more double crochets into the ring.

You now have 3 double crochets.

Make two Chains — this creates a corner.

Repeat this pattern 3 more times:

Three double crochet… chain 2.

So the pattern inside the ring is:

[3 double crochet, chain 2] x 4 Pull tight the yarn tail to close the center hole.

Slip stitch to top of beginning chain 3.

You should now have four groups — this forms the four sides of your square.

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Round 2
1st corner: 3ch (=1dc), 2dc
Corners : [3dc, 2ch, 3dc] X 3
1st corner: 3dc, 2ch,
sl st at 3rd ch

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For Round 2: Making it a SQUARE

First, Chain 3 = counts as first double crochet.

Now in that same corner space:

Work 2 double crochet.

Now move to the next corner space. Work 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet.

This created a full corner. So, for next two corner spaces.

Repeat: 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet.

Now move to the first corner space.

Make 3 double crochet and chain 2.

Slip stitch at the top of chain three.

Now, you should have four corners.

Each corner has: 3 Double Crochet, Chain 2, 3 Double Crochet.

Round 3:​
1st corner: 3ch (=1dc), 2dc
Side Spaces: 3dc
Corners: 3dc, 2ch, 3dc;
1st corner: 3dc, 2ch,
sl st at 3rd ch

For Round 3:

Between corners, we now work into side spaces also. In the side space you have to make 3 double crochet.

Similar to the corner of previous round, make chain three, count as one double crochet; and work two double crochet into the same corner space.

In the side space: work 3 double crochet.

Then at the corner: 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet.

In the side space: 3 double crochet.

So Round 3 pattern is:

At the corner: 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet. In the side space: 3 double crochet. So, repeat the pattern around.

Now, in the first corner, make three double crochet and chain 2.

Slip stitch at top of chain three.

Round 4
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Repeat Round 3
1st corner: 3ch (=1dc), 2dc
Side Spaces: 3dc
Corners: 3dc, 2ch, 3dc;
1st corner: 3dc, 2ch,
sl st at 3rd ch

To make your granny square bigger, just repeat Round 3.

Every new round adds:

• More side spaces

• Same corner formula. Corners NEVER change: 3 Double Crochet, Chain 2, 3 Double Crochet. Side spaces: 3 double crochet.

Once your square is the size you want… Slip stitch to join.

Insert the hook from the back and pull the yarn loop. This will secure the granny square.

Fasten off and Weave in ends.

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And that’s your granny square.

COMMON BEGINNER MISTAKEs:

i. If your square looks round… You probably forgot the chain 2 in the corners.

ii. If it’s curling… Check your stitch count.

Each side should stay flat.

Beginner Tips:

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Related Articles:

i. Crochet Heart Granny Square Pattern

ii. Crochet Daisy Flower Granny Square

iii. Crochet Sunburst Granny Square

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From a tiny loop… to a beautiful square.

This one square can become: • A bag • A blanket • A crop top • A pillow cover

And you will make these by yourself.

And if you’re brand new to double crochet, start with my beginner crochet course.

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“happy crocheting !!!”

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