11 Different & Unique Granny Square Crochet Patterns (FREE)


different crochet granny square patterns

I love learning new crochet square designs. These fun and colorful motifs can be used like “building blocks” in all sorts of crochet projects – from afghans to tote bags to garments and more.

There are tons and tons of amazing and original crochet granny square designs out there. This is just a small sampling of some amazing designs that caught my eye! 

There are no holes granny squares patterns, lace granny square patterns, multicolor granny square patterns and monochrome granny square patterns.

Scroll down for a dash of inspiration and then go forth and explore for yourself. There’s a whole world of free crochet granny square patterns out there that are just begging to be discovered! 


1. Lotus in Bloom

You can create eye-popping texture – and make incredible images come to life – with crochet stitches worked around the post. This free crochet square pattern features a stunning floral motif that would look right at home in any crochet afghan or cardigan. 

Designer: Cre8tion Crochet

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2. Beaulieu Blanket

different granny square patterns

Beaulieu Blanket’s inspiration was from Henry VIII’s forgotten Tudor Palace. If anyone knows me, I’m obsessed with the Tudor family. Anne Boleyn is one of my favorite wives of Henry VIII.

This unusual granny square pattern takes inspiration from the past and turns it into a modern granny square blanket. If you are a history buff, you’re going to love this.

You will get 4 creative afghan squares with this free pattern. Regardless of if you make the blanket or not. You can use these patterns on different projects.

Desinger: Deromores

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3. Don’t Blink Square

Unusual crochet granny squares

With a cheeky pop culture reference and a can’t-look-away optical illusion, this free crochet square pattern is riveting. The design uses the mosaic crochet technique. If you’ve never tried mosaic before, it’s actually pretty easy to pick up.

If you know how to single and double crochet, and you know your way around the front and back loops of stitches then you’re ready for this unique granny square pattern.

Designer: Oombawka Designs

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4. London Square

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Monochrome squares don’t have to be boring! This stitch sampler-style free crochet square pattern is anything but basic. The design uses cluster stitches, puff stitches and more to keep things interesting.

You can learn how to recreate this unique crochet granny square pattern from the charted or written instructions. There’s also a video tutorial!

Designer: Cypress Textiles

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5. Dream Circle Square and Mandala

Add a dash of color to any project with this fabulous & different granny square pattern. Projects that use small amounts of each color like this are perfect for all your little leftover yarn scraps from other projects.

I think this design would make fun throw pillows for summer or colorful placemats for your table. This creative crochet granny square can be an eye-catching centerpiece to any project.

Designer: Pink Mambo

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6. On the Street Where You Live

Here’s another monochrome motif that relies on its abundance of texture to stand out from the crowd. This square makes me think of a compass, or “X” marks the spot.

Despite its complex appearance, this free crochet square pattern only calls for basic stitches. You can follow along with either the written instructions or the video. 

Designer: Every Trick on the Hook

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7. Perfectly Provincial Granny Square

Here’s a square you can really sink your teeth into. This free crochet square pattern features 3 colors and 4 crochet stitches that go beyond the basics – post stitches, clusters, shells and popcorn stitches. The resulting square is so striking and sophisticated, don’t you think?

Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs

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8. Circle Granny Square

You’ll find yourself saying “one more square” well into the evening with these quick little bite-size motifs. This simple yet striking design is well-suited to scrap yarn projects.

The bright colors and basic shapes lend themselves well to modern home decor projects as well as baby blankets. 

Designer: Lullaby Lodge

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9. Compass Square

Find your true north with this fun compass square. The corner to corner technique lets you build the compass image up one square at a time – it’s just like how computers use pixels to build images but on a smaller scale.

This technique is a must-try and there are so many amazing patterns out there that use it – from afghans to throw pillows to wall hangings and more. 

Designer: Nine Inspired

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10. Bramble Crochet Granny Square Pattern

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This free granny square pattern is a real Stash Buster. You will need a few leftovers of your main color for joining and the border. You have creative freedom to choose your own colors, and I want to encourage you to do so, and have fun!

I love the bright colors in this sample square and I love that you can totally get away with using leftover yarn scraps to recreate this design.  

Designer: Annie Design Crochet

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11. Traveling Afghan Square

This basketweave square delivers texture in spades without compromising integrity. There’s nary a hole in sight – perfect for projects that you’d prefer to be opaque. This free crochet square pattern would work well for a thick and squishy afghan or a sturdy crochet tote. 

Designer: Two of Wands

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As it turns out, it’s hip to be a square. Which free crochet square pattern was your favorite? Have you tried other free granny square patterns that you loved? If you want more check out some of these unusual crochet granny squares.

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Share with me in the comments below! 

Happy Crocheting! 

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Angela Ader

Angela is a crocheter, animal lover, yarn hoarder, daydreamer and the designer behind Nine Inspired. She has one daughter, one dog and one cat and lives in the Pacific Northwest.

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