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Three granny squares with circle centers.

Circle To Square Granny Square

Discover the art of making a Circle to Square Granny Square. This effortlessly elegant square fuses classic charm with a modern design.
Boasting a simple three-round circle at its center, this square brings a touch of sophistication to blankets, accessories, and home decor.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this solid granny square is perfect for all skill levels.
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Skill Level : Easy
Makes: 1
Author :Harriet

What You Will Need

Yarn

  • We used a #3 Light (also known as light worsted, DK, or 8ply) yarn weight, with 12 WPI (wraps per inch) in the following colors: 
  • Color A (off-white) for the circle
  • Color B (amber) for the square

Hook

  • We used a 5mm (H/5) hook
  • Note - you can use another yarn weight and use the hook size recommended on the yarn label.

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle

Finished Size

  • This medium-sized granny square measures about 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

  • ch - chain
  • dc - double crochet
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • tr - treble stitch
  • 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 in 1st ch to join.
  • Rnd 1 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 12dc into ring, sl st into 1st dc to join. [12dc]
  • Rnd 2 - Ch2 (counts as a dc), 1dc in same st as ch2, 2dc in each st, sl st into ch2 to join. [24dc]
  • Rnd 3 - Ch2 (counts as dc), 1dc in same st as ch2, 1dc in next st, *2dc in next st, 1 dc in next, rpt from * 11 more times, sl st into ch2 to join. [36dc]
  • Rnd 4, color B - Sl st color B into any st and ch2 (counts as a dc), 1dc in next st, (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next st, 1dc in next 2-sts, 1hdc in next 4-sts, * 1dc in next 2-sts, (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in next st, 1dc in next 2-sts, 1hdc in next 4-sts, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st into top of ch-2 to join. [48sts and 4 x ch-1 sps]
  • Rnd 5 - Ch2 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 3-sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch-1 sp, * 1dc in next 12-sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch-1 sp, rpt from * 2 more times, 1dc in next 8-sts, sl st into ch-2 to join, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off. [64st and 4x ch-1 sps]