The crochet Granny Square is instantly recognizable. It’s the go-to beginner’s pattern. This brightly colored or monochrome motif is created using only double crochet & chain stitches.
Crochet granny squares are the perfect project for beginners to learn how to crochet. They are a great way to use up any scrap yarn that you may have, and there is no right or wrong way to assemble them.
You can use this amazing stitch on any project such as sweaters, crochet blankets, afghans, scarves, and more easy crochet patterns.
I am going to teach you how to make a crochet granny square with easy to follow written pattern & video tutorial. You will need some yarn in your favorite colors, a crochet hook, and scissors.
What is granny Square
According to Hanjancrochet, “A crochet granny square is technically a square which uses granny clusters and chains. The granny clusters, which are simply three double crochet in the same spot, are worked into the chain spaces of the round before. However, the phrase granny square has come to encompass almost any square, regardless of the structure.”
Granny squares are normally small, so they are an extraordinary method for getting some of your scrap yarn. You can make granny squares in a single color or utilize an alternate shade of yarn for each round.
Whenever you’ve made a small bunch of grannies, you can sew them together to make bigger things like crochet blankets, clothes & more Granny Squares are some of the easiest crochet patterns to do. All you need is a little bit of patience and understanding of basic stitches.
Granny Square Video Tutorial
Here’s a crochet granny square video tutorial for you to learn how to make the most popular crochet pattern. An easy beginner pattern that can be done in just a few minutes, so I’ve made sure that it has step-by-step instructions and close-up shots of each step.
The Classic Granny Square is perfect for customizing into all types of projects.
They are the perfect way to get started with crocheting because they are so easy to follow and don’t require too much effort.
Classic Crochet Granny Square Pattern
Material
3 skeins Brava Bulky yarn
6 mm Hook
Needle
Scissors
Stitches
Ch- Chain Stitch
Sc- Single Crochet
Dc- Double Crochet
Cluster- Double Crochet Cluster
3 Double Crochets equal 1 Dc Cluster
Gauge: 3 Rows = 2 inches
Note- when changing colors between rows, attach yarn to any ch-2 space
Color A, ch 4. sl st into the first ch, to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), 2 dc into ring, (ch 2, cluster into the same stitch, ch 2), 3 times, sl st to the top of the ch-3 st. (4 clusters)
Round 2 (Color B): (Ch 3, 2 dc , ch 2, cluster, ch 1) in ch-2 space, (cluster, ch 2, cluster, Ch 1) in each ch-2 sp around, sl st to the top of the ch-3 st. (8 clusters)
Round 3 (Color C): (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, cluster, ch 1) in ch-2 space, (cluster, ch 1) into next ch-1 space, *(cluster, ch 2, cluster, ch 1) in ch-2 space, (cluster, ch 1) into next ch-1 sp, repeat from * around, sl st to the top of ch-3 st. (12 clusters)
Round 4+: For the remaining rounds, work a “cluster, ch 2, clusters” into each Chain 2 corner space. Work “ch 1, cluster, ch 1” into each Chain 1 side space.
If you enjoyed making easy crochet granny squares, then you may want to put your new skills in action. Try out my granny square crochet hat pattern.
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