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Three granny squares.

Solid Granny Square Pattern

Learn how to make solid granny squares with our user-friendly solid granny square pattern.
Created in joined rounds, it begins at the center and gradually expands outward.
This crochet square is the perfect choice for many projects, including blankets, cushions, and more.
You can create this timeless square using basic crochet stitches personalize it and make it in any color to suit your needs.
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Skill Level : Easy
Makes: 1 solid granny square
Author :Harriet

What You Will Need

Yarn and Hook

  • We used a #3 Light (also know as light worsted, DK or 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

Finished Size

  • Our square measured - 4 inches (10 cm) unblocked.

Gauge

  • Not important for this pattern

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

  • ch - chain
  • 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.

Instructions

  • Foundation - Ch4, sl st into 1st ch to join.
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • 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 expand the size of the solid square pattern by working more rounds.
    To ensure you maintain the correct stitch count, keep in mind that each additional round will increase by 16 double crochets.
    The stitch increase occurs within the corner chain-2 spaces in every round. As a result, you will get 2 extra stitches at both the start and end of each side.
    For example, let us take round 4, which has a total of 60 double crochets, with 15 double crochets on each side.
    As you progress to round 5, each side will have 19 double crochets.
    This is made up of the 15 double crochets carried over from round 4, along with an extra 4 double crochet stitches (2 double crochets from each of the corner chain spaces at the beginning and end of the side).
  • Rnd 5 - The stitch count on each side should be 19dc, separated with ch-2 corner sps. [76dc and 4x ch-2 sps]
  • Rnd 6 - The stitch count on each side should be 23dc, separated with ch-2 corner sps. [92dc 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.