This step-by-step tutorial for a free solid granny square pattern will show you how to make a simple granny square with two colors with a simple diamond in the center.
This simple solid square is versatile and you can easily change the look of it by making it one color, two, three, or four colors.
If you like this free solid granny square pattern you might also like this circle to square granny square or this single color solid granny square pattern.
Table of contents
- Mix And Match Details
- Tips For Making Granny Squares
- Skill Level
- What You Will Need
- Finished Size
- Stitches and Abbreviations Used
- Pattern Notes
- Free Solid Granny Square Pattern Granny Square Step-By-Step Photo Tutorial
- Finishing
- Easy Ways To Join Granny Squares Together
- 4 Inch Granny Square Patterns
- More Free Crochet Patterns
- Learn To Crochet
- Stay Connected
- Printable Instructions
- Comments
Mix And Match Details
- Yarn weight: #3 Light, with 12 WPI (wraps per inch)
- Hook size: 5mm (H/5)
- Finished size: 4.25 x 4.25 inches (10.8 x 10.8 cm)
- Number of rounds: 5
- Stitch count per side: 13 stitches and chain 2 corners
Explore other granny squares of similar sizes for potential pairings. You can search our collection of 4 inch granny squares for more options.
Tips For Making Granny Squares
Tighten the starting ring - If you have used a magic circle to start the granny square, pull it tight to close the center, and securely weave in the end to ensure it does not work itself open in the future.
Be consistent with your tension - Having an even stitch tension will make the square look good, and the squares will be relatively consistent in size.
Count stitches - Regularly count your stitches to catch mistakes early.
Choose the right yarn - When learning to crochet, choose a smooth, medium-weight yarn it will be easier for you to identify stitches and easier to work with.
Block Your Squares - Block your finished squares for a neater, more professional look.
Weave in ends - Weave in yarn ends as you go to save time later.
Read patterns carefully - When crocheting a new granny square pattern for the first time, take your time and read the pattern before starting. This will help you become aware of any new stitches or terms you may need to know before starting the pattern.
Don't stress mistakes - Mistakes happen, don't be afraid to undo and redo a few stitches or rounds if they happen.
Skill Level
These solid squares are easy to crochet and suitable for a beginner who knows the basic stitches of chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.
What You Will Need
We used a #3 Light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) yarn weight, with 12 WPI (wraps per inch) in the following colors:
- Color A - dark blue
- Color B - white
Hook
- A 5mm (H/5) hook was used to make the square.
Note - You can use other colors and yarn weights and use the hook size recommended on the yarn label.
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Size
This is a medium-sized granny square that measures about 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide unblocked, using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sp/sps - space/spaces
- rnd - round
- rpt - repeat
- [ ] - at the end of a round, indicates the number of stitches in that round
Pattern Notes
US Crochet Terms
The information in this guide refers to US crochet terms, and instructions are for the right-handed.
- The foundation on this square is made with a chain 4 ring, however, the foundation can also be started with a magic ring.
Free Solid Granny Square Pattern Granny Square Step-By-Step Photo Tutorial
Foundation, color A - Chain 4, slip stitch into the 1st chain to join.
Abbreviated version
Foundation, color A- Ch4, sl st into 1st ch to join.
Round One
Round 1 - Chain 3 (this counts as double crochet), make 2 double crochets into the ring, then * chain 2, and make 3 double crochets in the ring, repeat the pattern from * 2 more times, then chain 1, and make 1 half double crochet in the top of the chain 3 to join. [You should have 12 double crochets and 4 x chain 2 spaces.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 1 - Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc, *ch2, 3dc, rpt from * 2 more times, ch1, 1hdc in top of ch-3 to join. [12dc and 4 x ch-2sps]
Round Two
Round 2 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), and single crochet around the half double crochet made in the last round, then * skip 1 double crochet and make (3 double crochets, chain 2 and 3 double crochets) in next double crochet stitch, skip the next double crochet and make single crochet in the chain 2 space, repeat the pattern from * 2 more times, then skip 1 double crochet and make (3 double crochets, chain 2 and 3 double crochets) in the next double crochet, skip next double crochet and slip stitch in the top of the 1st single crochet to join. [You should have 24 double crochets, 4 single crochets, and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 2 - Ch1 (not counted as st), sc around hdc made in last rnd, * sk-1dc and make (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next dc, sk next dc and sc in ch-2 sp, rpt from * 2 more times, sk-1dc and make (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next dc, sk next dc and sl st in top of sc to join. [24dc, 4sc, and 4 x ch-2 sps]
Round Three
Round 3, color B - Chain 3 (this counts as double crochet), 2 double crochet, chain 2 and 3 double crochet into the same space as the chain 3, then * chain 1, and single crochet in the chain 2 space, chain 1, make (3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets) in next single crochet, repeat the pattern from * 2 more times, then chain 1, and single crochet in the chain 2 space, next chain 1 and slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join. [You should have 24 double crochets, 4 single crochets, 4 x chain 2 spaces, and 8 x chain 1 spaces]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 3, color B - Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc into same space as ch-3, * ch1, sc in ch-2 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next sc, rpt from * 2 more times, ch1, sc in ch-2 sp, ch1, sl st intop of ch-3 to join. [24dc, 4sc, 4 x ch-2 sps, 8 x ch-1 sps]
Round Four
Round 4, color A - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), single crochet in the same space as the chain 1, then make 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then make * (1 single crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet) in the chain 2 space, then make 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, make 1 single crochet in the chain 1 space, and make 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then make 1 single crochet in the chain 1 space, and 1 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, repeat the pattern from * 2 more times, then make (1 single crochet, chain 2, and 1 single crochet) in the chain 2 space, then make 1 single crochet in the next 3 stitches, and single crochet in the cahin 1 space, then make 1 single crochet in the next stitch, and 1 single crochet in the chain 1 space, slip stitch into the top of the single crochet to join. [There should be 44 single crochets, and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 4, color A - Ch1 (not a st), sc in same sp as ch-1, 1sc in next 2-sts, * (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in ch-2 sp, 1sc in next 3-sts, 1sc in ch-1 sp, 1sc in next st, 1sc in ch-1 sp, 1sc in next 3-sts, rpt from * 2 more times, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in ch2 sp, 1sc in next 3-sts, 1sc in ch-1 sp, 1sc in next st, 1sc in ch-1 sp, sl st in top of sc to join. [44sc, 4 x ch-2 sps]
Round Five
Round 5, color B - Chain 3 (this counts as double crochet), make 1 double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, then make * (1 double crochet, chain 2, and 1 double crochet) in the chain 2 space, then make 1 double crochet in each of the next 11 stitches, repeat the pattern from * 2 more times, then make (1 double crochet, chain 2, and 1 double crochet) in the chain 2 space, then make 1 double crochet in each of the next 6 stitches, slip stitch into chain 3 to join, chain 1, cut yarn and fasten off. [You should have 52 double crochets and 4 x chain 2 spaces.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 5, color B - Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 4-sts, * (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in ch-2 sp, 1dc in next 11 sts, rpt from * 2 more times, (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in ch-2 sp, 1dc in next 6-sts, sl st into ch-3 to join, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off. [52dc, 4 x ch-2 sps]
Finishing
Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends and if necessary block the squares to ensure that they are of an even size and shape to make joining easier.
Easy Ways To Join Granny Squares Together
Once you have completed multiple granny squares, the next step is to join them together to create a larger project.
And there are many ways to do this, depending on the desired final product and the look you want to achieve.
Here are a few techniques for joining granny squares:
- Whipstitch - This simple method use a needle and thread to sew the squares together. The stitches are worked through the back loops of each square, creating an invisible seam on the front.
- Single crochet join - This method involves using a single crochet stitch to join the squares together. The squares are held with the wrong sides facing each other, and the single crochet stitches are worked through the back loops of the squares to create a decorative border.
- Slip stitch join - This method involves using a slip stitch to join the squares together. The squares are held with the right sides facing each other, and the slip stitch is worked through the back loops of each square to create a decorative ridge on the front.
- Join-as-you-go - This method involves crocheting the squares together as you work on each square. This creates a continuous seam that eliminates the need to sew the squares together later.
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Learn To Crochet
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Printable Instructions
Free Solid Granny Square Pattern - LucyD
What You Will Need
Yarn
- We used a #3 Light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) yarn weight, with 12 WPI (wraps per inch) in the following colors:
- Color A - dark blue
- Color B - whit
Hook
- 5mm (H/5)
- Note - You can use other colors and yarn weights and use the hook size recommended on the yarn label.
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Finished Size
- This is a medium-sized granny square that measures about 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide unblocked, using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sp/sps - space/spaces
- rnd - round
- rpt - repeat
- [ ] - at the end of a round, indicates the number of stitches in that round
Pattern Notes
- The foundation on this square is made with a chain 4 ring, however, the foundation can also be started with a magic ring.
Instructions
- Foundation, color A- Ch4, sl st into 1st ch to join.
- Rnd 1 - Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc, *ch2, 3dc, rpt from * 2 more times, ch1, 1hdc in top of ch-3 to join. [12dc and 4 x ch-2sps]
- Rnd 2 - Ch1 (not counted as an st), sc around hdc made in last rnd, * sk-1dc and make (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next dc, sk next dc and sc in ch-2 sp, rpt from * 2 more times, sk-1dc and make (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next dc, sk next dc and sl st in top of sc to join. [24dc, 4sc, and 4 x ch-2 sps]
- Rnd 3, color B - Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc into same space as ch-3, * ch1, sc in ch-2 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next sc, rpt from * 2 more times, ch1, sc in ch-2 sp, ch1, sl st intop of ch-3 to join. [24dc, 4sc, 4 x ch-2 sps, 8 x ch-1 sps]
- Rnd 4, color A - Ch1 (not a st), sc in same sp as ch-1, 1sc in next 2-sts, * (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in ch-2 sp, 1sc in next 3-sts, 1sc in ch-1 sp, 1sc in next st, 1sc in ch-1 sp, 1sc in next 3-sts, rpt from * 2 more times, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in ch2 sp, 1sc in next 3-sts, 1sc in ch-1 sp, 1sc in next st, 1sc in ch-1 sp, sl st in top of sc to join. [44sc, 4 x ch-2 sps]
- Rnd 5, color B - Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 4-sts, * (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in ch-2 sp, 1dc in next 11 sts, rpt from * 2 more times, (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in ch-2 sp, 1dc in next 6-sts, sl st into ch-3 to join, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off. [52dc, 4 x ch-2 sps]
- Finish - Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends and if necessary block the squares to ensure that they are of an even size and shape to make joining easier.
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