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Basic Granny Square

While obviously not my pattern, I thought it useful to share how I make my Granny Squares and the tips I’ve learned along the way!

Project Details

Easy

This pattern is written in US Crochet Terminology and uses standard Crochet Abbreviations.

Description

  1. Ch 4, join into a ring.
  2. *3 dc, ch1, rep from * 3 times more.  Sl st into top of 1st dc. (12 dc & 4 ch spaces).  Change colour if required.
  3. *In a ch sp, (3dc, 2ch, 3dc), rep from * 3 times more. Sl st into top of 1st dc. (4 corners made).  Change colour if required.
  4. *In a corner ch sp, (3dc, 2ch, 3dc), 3dc in next gap, rep from * 3 times more.   Change colour if required.

Repeat row 4 (increasing the number of side 3dc clusters on each row) until the desired size.

Some granny square patterns have a ch1 in between each 3dc cluster.  I don’t like to do this, preferring the more sturdy square produced when the ch1 is omitted.  However if I’m going to ‘join as I go’, I’ll then add a ch1 between each cluster on the last row only.

Also, if your plan is to make your granny square any bigger than 4/5 rounds I strongly suggest that you turn your work after each round working alternate rounds on the front and then the back.  This will help to keep your work square.