Simple Mitered Granny Square

Learn how to make stunning mitered granny squares with this easy-to-follow pattern in US crochet terms. This pattern creates a charming and colorful design perfect for blankets, and cozy projects.

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Skill Level : Easy

Makes: 1 crocheted square

Author :Harriet

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 - amber
Color B - blue
Color C - green
Color D - sand
Color E - cream

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 6 inches (15 cm) unblocked, using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.
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Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

ch - chain
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
prv - previous
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.
When making the color changes, pull the new color through the last two loops of the last stitch of the round. By doing this, the pattern will flow like it would when using a single color.

Instructions

The first two rounds create the square in the corner of this mitered granny square.
Foundation, color A - Ch4, sl st in 1st ch to join.
Rnd 1 - Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc into the ring, ch2, * 3dc, ch2, rpt from * 2 more times, hdc (counts as a ch-2 sp) into the top of ch-3 to join, turn. [12dc, 4 x ch-2sps]
Rnd 2 - Ch3, 2dc into the ch-2 sp, ch1, * (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into the next ch-2 sp, ch1, rpt from * 2 more times, 3dc into next ch-2 sp, ch2, hdc (counts as ch-2) in top of ch-3 to join, cut yarn and fasten off, turn. [24dc and 4 x ch-1 sps, and 4 x ch-2 sps]
Rounds 3 - 8 form the miter of this square and the rounds are worked on two sides of the square.
Rnd 3, color B - Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in ch-2 sp, ch1, 3dc in ch-1 sp, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 sp, ch1, 3dc in ch-1 sp, 3dc in ch-2 sp, turn. [18dc and 4 x ch-1 sps, 1 x ch-2 sp]
Rnd 4 - Ch4 (counts as 1dc and ch1), (3dc, ch1) in the next 2 ch-1 sps, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch1) in the next 2 ch-1 sps, 1dc in top of ch-3 of prv rnd, turn. [20dc and 6 x ch-1 sps, and 1 x ch-2 sp]
Rnd 5, color C - Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp, ch1, (3dc, ch1) in the next 2 ch-1 sps, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch1) in the next 2 ch-1 sps, 3dc in ch-2 sp, turn. [24dc, 6 x ch-1 sp, 1 x ch-2 sp]
Rnd 6 - Ch4 (counts as 1dc and ch1), (3dc, ch1) in the next 3 ch-1 sps, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch1) in the next 3 ch-1 sps, 1dc in top of ch-3 of prv rnd, turn. [26dc, 8 x ch-1 sps, 1 x ch-2 sp]
Rnd 7, color D - Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc in ch-1 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch1) in the next 3 ch-1 sps, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch1) in the next 4 ch-1 sps, turn. [30dc, 8 x ch-1 sps, and 1 x ch-2 sp]
Rnd 8 - Ch4 (counts as 1dc and ch1), (3dc, ch1) in the next 4 ch-1 sps, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch1) in the next 4 ch-1 sps, 1dc in top of ch-3 of prv rnd, turn. [32dc, and 10 x ch-1 sps, and 1 x ch-2 sp]
Border this is worked around all four sides of the mitered square.
Rnd 9, color E - Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc in ch-1 sp, ch1, * (3dc, ch1) in next 4 ch-1 sps, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 sp, ch1, rpt from * 1 more time, (3dc, ch1) into each of the next 4 turning ch-3 sps, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 sp, ch1, (3dc, ch1) into each of the next 4 turning ch-3 sps, (3dc, ch2) in last corner, sl st in top of ch-3 to join, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off. [72dc, 20 x ch-1 sps, and 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.