How to Crochet a Granny Square with Photo Tutorial – Free Crochet Pattern

Many of you know that I have quite a soft spot for granny squares and projects made from the granny square pattern – especially if you are a participator in our Yarn Fanatic Parties!

Usually, I just provide the written pattern for the granny squares, but I thought it was time to have a photo tutorial! Also included is a photo tutorial for working the invisible join.

What will you make with the Granny Square? The possibilities are endless! I know my list for granny square project ideas is quite large and still growing.

Materials:

     – Small Amount of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Vanna’s Choice in Dusty Rose (see Material Notes for more details on Yarn)

     – H8/5mm Crochet Hook (See Material Notes)

     – Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends – I like to use a #18 or #20

Material Notes:

     I originally worked this granny square using Vanna’s Choice yarn, but I wanted to see if I could produce the same size square with other worsted weight yarns I had on hand. Each yarn is a little different. To meet the same size, I found:

     – For Red Heart Super Saver, use a G6/4.5mm Hook

     – For Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn, use a I9/5.5mm Hook

If you are going to be working a project mixing yarn types, it is important to check your gauge so all squares come out to be the same size.

Time Spent:

     One granny square can be finished in about 15 minutes.

Measurements:

     6″ across

Gauge:

Gauge:
With Vanna’s Choice and an H8/5mm Hook = 4″ x 4″
     Chain 16, DC in the 4th stitch, and in each stitch across. (14 DC)
     R2 – R8: Chain 2, turn. DC in the 2nd stitch, and each stitch across.
     Fasten Off.

With I Love This Yarn and an I9/5.5mm Hook = 4″ x 4″
     Chain 16, DC in the 4th stitch, and in each stitch across. (14 DC)
     R2 – R8: Chain 2, turn. DC in the 2nd stitch, and each stitch across.
     Fasten Off.

With Super Saver and a G6/4.25mm Hook = 4″ x 3″
     Chain 18, DC in 4th stitch and across (16 DC)
     R2 – R6: Chain 2, turn. DC in the 2nd stitch, and each stitch across.
     Fasten Off.

With Super Saver and an H8/5mm Hook = 3″ x 3.75″
     Chain 12, DC in 4th and across (10 DC)
     R2 – R7: Chain 2, turn. DC in the 2nd stitch, and each stitch across.
     Fasten Off.

Abbreviations:

     DC – Double Crochet

Pattern Notes:

     The pattern of a granny square can also vary a little depending on your yarn choice and hook size. Using Vanna’s Choice with the H8/5mm crochet hook, I found it necessary to work a chain one in between each cluster, however, if I were using Red Heart’s With Love, I would leave out the chain one. You will need to experiment a little if using a different yarn type and hook.
How can you tell if you need the chain 1, chain 2, or none? You will notice one of three things:
1.) Square will take on a butterfly-like look with the corners pointing out and the insides caving – you will need to add in a chain space;
2.) Square will take on a rounded look with the insides bulging – eliminate chain space.
3.) Square will be nice and crisp – Perfect!

Pattern:

R2: Chain 2, work 2 DC into the same chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1, (3 DC into the next chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1) 3x. Join, slip stitch over.

R3: Chain 2, work 2 DC into the same chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1, (3 DC into the next chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1) 3x. Join, slip stitch over.

*Continue working in the same manner until you have reached your desired size. If you are following this pattern to the end, you square will measure 6″ across.

R4: Chain 2, work 2 DC into the same chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1, (3 DC into the next chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1) 3x. Join, slip stitch over.

R5: Chain 2, work 2 DC into the same chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1, (3 DC into the next chain space, chain 3, 3 DC into the same chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1, 3 DC into the next chain space, chain 1) 3x. Join – I did so with the Invisible Join.

Invisible Join:

And there you have it! A finished Granny Square.

Please feel free to make and sell your own Granny Square using this pattern, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.

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