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Traditional Granny Square Pattern
How to Crochet a Granny Square
Traditional Granny Square Pattern Tutorial
This crochet pattern and video will teach you how to crochet a granny square. This is a traditional granny square pattern that can be used to make many different types of projects.
Materials
- Ball of Yarn in Color A
- Ball of Yarn in Color B
Tools
- Crochet hook recommended on package
Instructions
- Begin with a magic ring with color A.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the loop,* ch 2, 3 dc in the magic ring, complete 3 times total from*, insert hook in the top of first ch3 and pull through with color B. Do not cut color A.
- Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the ch 2 corner space to the right (or behind) the ch 3 *ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch2 sp, Complete 3 times total from *. insert hook in the top of first ch3 and pull through with color A. Do not cut color B.
- Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the ch 2 corner space to the right (or behind) the ch 3 *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, complete 3 times total from *. insert hook in the top of first ch3 and pull through with color B. Do not cut color A.
- Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the ch 2 corner space to the right (or behind) the ch 3 *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, complete 3 times total from *. insert hook in the top of first ch3, yarn over and pull through. Granny square should be 5 inches. Fasten off. Weave in tails with yarn needle.
Notes
I used the Red Heart Hygge yarn, but please feel free to use the yarn that you are drawn to. My granny square is 5 inches, but different yarns will yield a slightly different size. That's ok! Your stocking can totally be a little larger or a little smaller.
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Here is the yarn that I used. It is the red heart hygge and comes in really great shades. If you are a brand new crocheter, I recommend picking a yarn that is not so fuzzy so that you can see your stitch. If you have made a few projects and feel comfortable with the double crochet stitch, then I think you could handle this yarn.
This granny square is similar to the one from the crochet granny square mug cozy pattern and video. If you are loving making these granny squares, that would be a great project!
Below is a list of other great crochet projects!
The best crochet hook
I haven’t highlighted these hooks on the blog for awhile, if you are looking for some crochet hooks, these are my favorite because they are so lightweight. I can crochet for a lot longer before my hands and wrists get fatigued with these hooks.
Here’s a pin you can save for later! I hope you enjoyed this project!
Grace Patane
Wednesday 4th of December 2019
Granny Squares are my favorite thing to crochet! And, I learned how to do the Magic Circle from you!! I love the yarn you used in your tutorial. Thank You for sharing, Melanie!