How to Crochet a Granny Square

One of my favorite items to crochet are granny squares. This is also a great way to use scraps of left over yarn. I am currently making a baby afghan out of the squares. To make the afghan I am using baby yarn and a size G crochet hook.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Size G crochet hook
• Yarn

1. 
   Round 1

   Chain 5 and join with a slip stitch to make a circle. Chain 3 and make 2 double crochet in the circle. Chain 3 and 3 double crochet in circle 3 times and join with a slip stitch.

2. 
   Round 2

   Join the next color in a chain 3 space. Chain 3 and make 2 double crochet, chain 3 and make 3 double crochet all in the same space. Chain 1. In the next chain 3 space, make 3 double crochet, chain 3 and 3 double crochet. Repeat in the remaining chain 3 spaces. Chain 1 and join to the top of the beginning chain 3.

3. 
   Round 3

   Join the next color in a chain 3 corner space. Chain 3, 2 double crochet, chain 3 and 3 double crochet all in the same space. Chain 3 and make 3 double crochet in chain 1 space and chain 1. In the next chain 3 corner space make 3 double crochet, chain 3, 3 double crochet and chain 1. Repeat 3 double crochet, chain 3, 3 double crochet, 1 chain in each corner space and 3 double crochet chain one in each chain 1 space. End with chain 1 and join to the top of the beginning chain 3.

4. 
   Round 4

   Add next color in a corner space - chain 3, 2 double crochet, chain 3 and 3 double crochet in corner space. Chain 1. 3 double crochet chain 1 in chain 1 space. In remaining corner spaces - 3 double crochet, 3 chain 3 double crochet, chain 1. In remaining chain one spaces - 3 double crochet, chain 1. Join to top of the beginning chain 3.

5. 
   Round 5

   If you wish to add more rounds to your squares, continue the pattern in round 4 adding one more 3 double crochet group on sides of each round.

Tips & Warnings

• Granny squares can be made with different types of yarn. Be sure to use similar weights of yarn in each project.

[cherylphillips]

on 6/27/2009 I would love to learn how to crochet... I'm left handed ad it's so hard.

[dcole]

on 5/5/2009 Your granny squares are beautiful - love the colors! Any tips for sewing them together? That's always the part i don't like. 5*

[sanderdoe]

on 4/17/2009 I'm so excited to see directions for how to crochet a granny square. I used to do it and I've forgotten how! Thanks for sharing your expertise! 5*