Samantha Clair Granny Square One
Traditional granny squares will forever remain popular among both experienced and new crochet enthusiasts. From the simple design below to the elaborate artistic designs of crochet artists the possibilities are endless. They are the key to understanding crochet motifs and so we begin our 4×4 granny square collection here. These cute four round granny squares are the perfect base for a sofa blanket and a great way to use up scrap yarn or practice technique for beginners. There are at least two methods to try. Two patterns are included below.
You can make traditional granny squares in one solid colour or change colours each round.
These traditional granny squares are featured in many of my favourite tv shows to watch while crocheting.
The Big Bang Theory and The Gilmore Girls both feature tradition crochet blankets and granny squares! See if you can spot them.
Materials
I recommend making granny squares with several different yarn varieties. All yarns are suitable but beginners may want to start with acrylic or cotton.
Yarn
Recommend hook for your yarn choice
Sewing scissors
Pattern
US Terms
Key
Ch = chain
Sp = space
Ss = slip stitch
Dc = double crochet
Rnd = round
Method A
Rnd 1: Make a double magic circle. *dc ch2 2dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Pull circle tight. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 1 = 12 stitches.
Rnd 2: Into the ch sp *dc ch2 3dc ch1, next ch sp 2dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 2 = 24 stitches.
Rnd 3: Into the ch sp *dc ch2 3dc ch1, next ch sp 3dc ch1, next ch sp 2dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 3 = 36 stitches.
Final Rnd: Into the ch sp *dc ch2 3dc ch1, next ch sp 3dc ch1, next ch sp 3dc ch1, next ch sp 2dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 4 = 48 stitches.
Method B
Rnd 1: Make a double magic circle. *dc ch1 2dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Pull circle tight. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 1 = 12 stitches.
Rnd 2: Into the ch sp *dc ch1 3dc, next ch sp 2dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 2 = 24 stitches.
Rnd 3: Into the ch sp *dc ch1 3dc, next sp 3dc, next ch sp 2dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 3 = 36 stitches.
Final Rnd: Into the ch sp *dc ch2 3dc, next sp 3dc, next sp 3dc, next ch sp 2dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 4 = 48 stitches.
UK Terms
Key
Ch = chain
Sp = space
Ss = slip stitch
Tr = treble crochet
Method A
Rnd 1: Make a double magic circle. *tr ch2 2tr. Repeat from * 3 more times. Pull circle tight. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 1 = 12 stitches.
Rnd 2: Into the ch sp *tr ch2 3tr ch1, next ch sp 2tr. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 2 = 24 stitches.
Rnd 3: Into the ch sp *tr ch2 3tr ch1, next ch sp 3tr ch1, next ch sp 2tr. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 3 = 36 stitches.
Final Rnd: Into the ch sp *tr ch2 3tr ch1, next ch sp 3tr ch1, next ch sp 3tr ch1, next ch sp 2tr. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 4 = 48 stitches.
Method B
Rnd 1: Make a double magic circle. *tr ch1 2tr. Repeat from * 3 more times. Pull circle tight. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 1 = 12 stitches.
Rnd 2: Into the ch sp *tr ch1 3tr, next ch sp 2tr. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 2 = 24 stitches.
Rnd 3: Into the ch sp *tr ch1 3tr, next sp 3tr, next ch sp 2tr. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 3 = 36 stitches.
Final Rnd: Into the ch sp *tr ch2 3tr, next sp 3tr, next sp 3tr, next ch sp 2tr. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ss to ch sp. Rnd 4 = 48 stitches.
Photo Tutorial
Method A.
Method B.
Crochet Charts
Method A.
Method B.
You can keep crocheting your traditional granny squares for as many rounds as you like by following the same increase pattern in the corners. A large granny square is a great first blanket project for beginners. The first blanket I made is one large granny square with two colours.
Happy crocheting,
Sam đź’›
