Solid Granny Square Pattern

Mix And Match Details

• Yarn weight: #3 Light, with 12 WPI (wraps per inch)
• Hook size: 5mm (H/8)
• Finished size: 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)
• Number of rounds: 4
• Stitch count per side: 15 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.

What Is A Solid Granny Square?

A solid granny square is a crocheted square pattern that is worked in joined rounds with very few holes or gaps. 

Unlike a classic granny square, which has open spaces and a lacy look, made with clusters of three double crochet stitches separated by chain stitches. 

Solid granny squares are denser and look solid because the stitches are side by side and are only separated with chain stitches in the corners.

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.

Don't forget about hidden stitches - To keep the stitch count correct don't forget to crochet into the first stitch after each corner of the previous round. 

This stitch often gets covered by the corner stitches of the round you are working on and can easily be missed.

So, after working the corner stitches push them back to reveal the first stitch of the side.

Skill Level

These solid squares are easy to crochet and suitable for a beginner who knows the basic stitches of chain stitch and double crochet.

What You Will Need

Yarn and hook used

We used a #3 Light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) yarn weight, with 12 WPI (wraps per inch) and a 5mm (H/8) hook.

However, you can use another yarn weight and use the hook size recommended by the manufacturer which can be found on the yarn label.

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Pattern Size

This is a medium sized granny square that measures about 4 inches (10 cm), wide, unblocked, using the yarn weight and hook size mention above.

If you like this crochet square you might also like this free solid granny square pattern with a diamond center.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

• ch - chain stitch
• 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 be made with a magic ring.

Solid Granny Square - Step-By-Step Photo Tutorial

Foundation - Chain 4, slip stitch into 1st chain to join.

Abbreviated version

Foundation - 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, * make 3 double crochets into the ring, and chain 2, repeat from * 2 more times, slip stitch into top of chain 3 to join. 

[You should have 12 double crochets, and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 1 - Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc into the ring, ch2, *3dc into the ring, ch2, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. [12dc, 4x ch-2 sps]

Round Two

Round 2 - Chain 2 (this counts as double crochet), make 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then make (2 double crochets, chain 2 and 2 double crochets) in the corner chain 2 space, then make * 1 double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, and (2 double crochets, chain 2, and 2 double crochets) in the chain 2 space, repeat from * 3 more times, slip stitch into top of chain 2 to join. 

[You should have 28 double crochets, and 4x chain 2 spaces in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 2 - Ch2 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 2-sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2 sp, * 1dc next 3-sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2 sp, rpt from * 3 more times, sl st into top of ch-2 to join. [28dc, and 4x ch-2 sps]

Round Three

Round 3 - Chain 2 (this counts as double crochet), make 1 double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, then make (2 double crochets, chain 2, and 2 double crochets) in the chain 2 space, then make * 1 double crochet in each of the next 7 stitches, then make (2 double crochets, chain 2, and 2 double crochets) in the chain 2 space, repeat from * 3 more times, then make 1 double crochet in next 2 stitches, slip stitch into top of chain 2 to join. 

[You should have 44 double crochet stitches, and 4x chain 2 spaces in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 3 - Ch2 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 4-sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2 sp, * 1dc next 7-sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2 sp, rpt from * 3 more times, 1dc in next 2-sts, sl st into top of ch-2 to join. [44dc, and 4x ch-2 sps]

Round Four

Round 4 - Chain 2 (this counts as double crochet), make 1 double crochet in each of the next 7 stitches, then make (2 double crochets, chain 2 and 2 double crochets) in the chain 2 space, * make 1 double crochet in each of the next 11 stitches, and (2 double crochets, chain 2 and 2 double crochets) in the chain 2 space, repeat from * 3 more times, then make 1 double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, slip stitch into top of chain 2 to join. 

[You should have 60 double crochets and 4 x chain 2 spaces]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 4 - Ch2 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 7-sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2 sp, * 1dc next 11-sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2 sp, rpt from * 3 more times, 1dc in next 4-sts, sl st into top of ch-2 to join. [60dc, and 4 x ch-2 sps]

Adding Extra Rounds

You can keep expanding the size of the solid square pattern by adding more rounds.

To ensure you maintain the correct number of stitches, remember that each new round will have 16 extra double crochets.

The increase in stitches happens in the corner chain-2 spaces of each round.

This means that you will get 2 extra stitches at both the beginning and end of each side.

For instance, let us look at round 4, which has a total of 60 double crochets, with 15 double crochets on each side.

When you move on to round 5, each side will have 19 double crochets.

This is made up of the 15 double crochets carried over from round 4 and an extra 4 double crochet stitches - (2 double crochets from each of the corner chain spaces at the start end of the side).

Round Five

Round 5 - The stitch count on each side should be 19 double crochets, separated with chain 2 corner spaces. [76dc and 4x ch-2 sps]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 5 - The stitch count on each side should be 19dc, separated with ch-2 corner sps. [76dc and 4x ch-2 sps]

Round Six

Round 6 - The stitch count on each side should be 23 double crochets, separated with chain 2 corner spaces. [92dc and 4x ch-2 sps]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 6 - The stitch count on each side should be 23dc, separated with ch-2 corner sps. [92dc and 4x ch-2 sps]

Round Seven

Round 7 - The stitch count on each side should be 27 double crochets, separated with chain 2 corner spaces. [108dc and 4x ch-2 sps]

Rnd 7 - The stitch count on each side should be 27dc, separated with ch-2 corner sps. [108dc and 4x ch-2 sps]

When you come to the end of your last round, chain 1, cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.

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.

Now you know how to make a solid granny square you might like to try another variation, this solid granny square starts with a circular center.

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