Free Granny Square Pattern – Easy To Crochet
This free granny square crochet pattern is a quick and easy make that’s perfect for any level of crocheter. Whether you're new to crochet or looking for a relaxing project, granny squares are a timeless favourite that you can always rely on.
Use them to build up your stash of motifs, or turn them into blankets, cushions, bags, clothing, and more.
Granny squares are ideal for using up small amounts of leftover yarn, and you can make them in endless colour combinations and sizes. They also make great travel projects and thoughtful handmade gifts. I love having a stack of them ready to use whenever inspiration strikes.
What Is A Crochet Granny Square?
A granny square is one of the most iconic crochet motifs — a small square made by working rounds of 3-stitch clusters from the centre outward, traditionally in a different colour for each round. It's often the very first project new crocheters learn, because it only uses a couple of stitches, and it comes together really quickly. Once you've mastered one square, you can make as many as you like and join them together into blankets, cushions, bags, and more.
Quick Look: Free Granny Square Pattern
- Skill Level: Beginner‑friendly.
- Construction: Worked in rounds, changing colour for each round.
- Techniques Used: Magic ring, chains, UK tr / US dc.
- Time to Make: 20-30 minutes.
- Yarn: Any yarn weight – works well with double knitting (8-ply; light worsted), aran-weight (10-ply; worsted) or even chunky (bulky) yarn.
- Extras: Wool needle.
- Hook: 4mm–4.5mm (US G/6-US7) depending on yarn.
- Finished Size: ~ Approx. 11–12cm, depending on yarn/hook.
- Pattern Type: Flat crochet motif.
- Perfect For: Blankets, cardigans, cushions, bags, coasters, stash-busting.
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Why You’ll Love This Free Granny Square Pattern
- A quick project you can finish in one sitting, so you get instant satisfaction from finishing your square.
- A perfect stash-buster, and therefore a great way to use up your yarn leftovers.
- Versatile - turn your squares into blankets, garments, or accessories.
- Easy to customise because you can use different colours and yarn weights.
- Great for gifts, charity makes, and also mindful crafting.
How to Use Your Crochet Granny Squares
Once you’ve made a few granny squares you'll be hooked. Here are some ways to use them:
- Join them to create a cosy blanket or throw.
- Make a cushion cover using matching or contrasting squares.
- Sew them into a tote bag or drawstring pouch.
- Add a border and use them as coasters or table mats.
- Combine them with other motifs for a patchwork effect.
- Gift a bundle to a friend who enjoys crafting.
Copyright
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The contents of this page, including the pattern instructions and images, are published under copyright to me ©Lynne Rowe 2025 under my brand Knit Crochet Create® and are for your own personal use only.
You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift them to family and friends, but selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission. Please email lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission.
By downloading or using this pattern, you therefore agree to these terms.
How to Get Your Free Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Follow the free version of the pattern below to get started straight away.
US crochet terms are given first — then scroll down for UK crochet terms.
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Granny Square Crochet Pattern: Materials You Will Need
- Any yarn weight — this pattern works well with double knitting (8ply/light worsted), aran-weight (10ply/worsted) or even chunky (bulky) yarn.
- Matching hook size (check your yarn label for the recommendation).
- Yarn needle for sewing in ends.
- Scissors.
- Optional stitch marker if you’re new to working in rounds.
Tension Or Gauge
Tension is not critical for this project. Just keep your stitches even and remember that different yarn weights will produce different square sizes.
Finished Size
This will vary depending on your yarn and hook, and number of rounds worked. For example:
- Double knitting yarn (8ply/light worsted) with a 4mm (US G/6) hook will give a square around 11cm (4.25in).
- Aran-weight yarn (10ply/worsted) with a 4.5mm (US H/7) hook will give a larger square of around 12cm (4.75in).
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch(s) = chain or chain stitches
- dc = double crochet
- rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- slst = slip stitch
- sp(s) = space or spaces
- yoh = yarn over hook
Free Granny Square Pattern: US Crochet Terms
Using Color 1 and hook size for your yarn, make a magic ring then work Round 1 into the center of the ring.
Alternatively, make a slip knot on your hook, ch5, then slst in first of these 5ch to form a ring.
Place a removable stitch marker into the center of your ring, so that you know where to put your hook for Round 1.
1st Round (RS):
Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in ring, ch2, [3dc in ring, ch2] 3 times, then slst in top of beginning ch3 to join the round. You can now remove the stitch marker. Slst in each of the next 2 dc, slst into corner space, then fasten off. (4 3dc-groups, 4 corner ch2-sps).
2nd Round:
With RS facing, join Color 2 with slst to any corner sp. Ch3 (counts as first dc), [2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same corner sp, ch1, *[3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next corner sp, ch1; rep from * twice more. Slst in top of beginning ch3 to join, then slst in each of next 2 dc. Slst into corner space, then fasten off. (2 x 3dc-groups along each side, 1 ch1-sp along each side, 4 corner ch2-sps).
3rd Round:
With RS facing, join Color 3 with slst to any corner sp. Ch3 (counts as first dc), [2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same corner sp, ch1, 3dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, *[3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next corner sp, ch1, 3dc in next ch1-sp, ch1; rep from * twice more then slst in top of beginning ch3. Slst in each of next 2 dc, slst into corner space, then fasten off. (3 x 3dc-groups along each side, 2 x ch1-sps along each side, 4 corner ch2-sps).
4th Round:
With RS facing, join Color 4 with slst to any corner sp. Ch3 (counts as first dc), [2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same corner sp, ch1, [3dc in next ch1-sp, ch1] to next corner, *[3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next corner sp, ch1, [3dc in next ch1-sp, ch1] to next corner; rep from * twice more, then slst in top of beginning ch3. Slst in each of next 2 dc, slst into corner space, then fasten off. (4 x 3dc-groups along each side, 3 x ch1-sps along each side, 4 corner ch2-sps).
5th Round:
As 4th Round, but using Color 5. (5 x 3dc-groups along each side, 4 x ch1-sps along each side, 4 corner ch2-sps).
Optional Border Round
Finally, join your border color with slst to any corner sp. Ch3 (counts as first tr), [1dc, ch2, 2dc] in same corner sp, 1dc in every stitch and every ch-sp to next corner, *[2dc, ch2, 2dc] in next corner sp, 1dc in every stitch and every ch-sp to next corner; rep from * twice more, slst in top of beginning ch3, slst in next dc, slst into corner space, then fasten off. (23 dc along each side, 4 corner ch2-sps).
Crochet Abbreviations (UK Terms)
- ch(s) = chain or chain stitches
- rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- slst = slip stitch
- sp(s) = space or spaces
- tr = treble crochet
- yoh = yarn over hook
Free Granny Square Pattern: UK Crochet Terms
Using Colour 1 and hook size for your yarn, make a magic ring then work Round 1 into the centre of the ring.
Alternatively, make a slip knot on your hook, ch5, then slst in first of these 5ch to form a ring.
Place a removable stitch marker into the centre of your ring, so that you know where to put your hook for Round 1.
1st Round (RS):
Ch3 (counts as 1tr), 2tr in ring, ch2, [3tr in ring, ch2] 3 times, then slst in top of beginning ch3 to join the round. You can now remove the stitch marker. Slst in each of the next 2 tr, slst into corner space, then fasten off. (4 3tr-groups, 4 corner ch2-sps).
2nd Round:
With RS facing, join Colour 2 with slst to any corner sp. Ch3 (counts as first tr), [2tr, ch2, 3tr] in same corner sp, ch1, *[3tr, ch2, 3tr] in next corner sp, ch1; rep from * twice more then slst in top of beginning ch3 to join. Slst in each of next 2 tr, slst into corner space, then fasten off. (2 x 3tr-groups along each side, 1 ch1-sp along each side, 4 corner ch2-sps).
3rd Round:
With RS facing, join Colour 3 with slst to any corner sp. Ch3 (counts as first tr), [3tr, ch2, 3tr] in same corner sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch1-sp, ch1, *[3tr, ch2, 3tr] in next corner sp, ch1, 3tr in next ch1-sp, ch1; rep from * twice more, then slst in top of beginning ch3. Slst in each of next 2 tr, slst into corner space, then fasten off. (3 x 3tr-groups along each side, 2 x ch1-sps along each side, 4 corner ch2-sps).
4th Round:
With RS facing, join Colour 4 with slst to any corner sp. Ch3 (counts as first tr), [2tr, ch2, 3tr] in same corner sp, ch1, [3tr in next ch1-sp, ch1] to next corner, *[3tr, ch2, 3tr] in next corner sp, ch1, [3tr in next ch1-sp, ch1] to next corner; rep from * twice more, then slst in top of beginning ch3. Slst in each of next 2 tr, slst into corner space, then fasten off. (4 x 3tr-groups along each side, 3 x ch1-sps along each side, 4 corner ch2-sps).
5th Round:
As 4th Round, but using Colour 5. (5 x 3tr-groups along each side, 4 x ch1-sps along each side, 4 corner ch2-sps).
Optional Border Round
Finally, join your border colour with slst to any corner sp.
- Ch3 (counts as first tr), [1tr, ch2, 2tr] in same corner sp, then work 1tr in every stitch and every ch-sp to next corner,
- *[2tr, ch2, 2tr] in next corner sp, 1tr in every stitch and every ch-sp to next corner;
- rep from * twice more, slst in top of beginning ch3, slst in next dc, slst into corner space, then fasten off. (23 tr along each side, 4 corner ch2-sps).
Easy Crochet Granny Square FAQs
Yes — simply continue in the same colour for every round instead of changing colour each time. You'll skip the fastening off between rounds too, which makes it even quicker.
This depends on the size you want, but as a guide, a throw-sized blanket usually takes around 42-49 squares of this size, joined together in rows of 6 or 7.
Almost any yarn works — double knitting (light worsted; 8-ply), aran (worsted; 10-ply), and chunky (bulky) are all popular choices. Acrylic and wool-acrylic blends are easy to work with and hold their shape well, but this pattern is genuinely stash-friendly, so leftover yarn from other projects is perfect.
There are several methods — whip stitch, slip stitch, or a flat "join-as-you-go" technique are the most common. A simple whip stitch through back loops is the easiest for beginners and gives a neat, flat seam.
Yes — it's often the very first project new crocheters learn. You only need a couple of stitches (chain, US double/UK treble crochet, and slip stitch), and because it's small, you get a real sense of finishing something quickly.
Share Your Creations!
If you love this pattern and make lots of squares, I’d love to see your finished granny squares! Tag me on Instagram [@knitcrochetcreate] so I can admire your colour combinations and see what you make with them.
If you enjoyed this easy granny square pattern, check out my other stash-busting projects like the Granny Hexagon Cardigan or my Crochet Cross Bookmark Pattern – both are free on the blog.
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