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A solid granny square can be a great addition as a filler square when working among other fancy granny squares for a project. Or maybe you want to make a full project with just blocks of colour, that would be awesome too! In this post, I will show how to make a solid granny square to add to all your favourite projects.
So many people have asked me how to make a solid square that is compatible to include in projects with my growing collection of granny square designs (in my pattern shop), so here it is!
What Yarn Am I Using?
I am using Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn. It is my absolute favourite go to yarn for creating just about anything. It’s a quality mercerized 100% cotton yarn that is durable and amazing for making crochet bags, which is what I tend to make the most!
Difficulty Level
- Easy/Advanced Beginner
Supply List:
Yarn/Material – Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn (medium weight level 4 yarn):
- Yarn A – Navy
Hook:
Other:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (to weave in ends)
- Tape measure
Stitches Used/Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch = Chain
- st(s) = Stitch(es)
- sl st = Slip Stitch
- dc = Double Crochet
- yo = Yarn Over
- FO = Fasten off
- sp(s) = Space(s)
- Rep = Repeat
- Cont = Continue
- Prev = Previous
- * = Repeat Instructions
- (…) = sts within parenthesis to be worked all into the same indicated st/sp
- […] = Repeat instructions within brackets the indicated amount of times
Notes:
- This demonstration is from a right handed crochet perspective and uses US terms
- Photo steps with breakdowns are included below text instructions for those who are more visual learners.
Visual Pattern
Round 1:
- Make a magic circle (or alternatively ch 5 and sl st into the first ch to join).
- Ch 3 (which will count as your first dc).
- Then work 2 dc into the centre of the circle. Ch 2 to start first corner.
- [3 dc back into centre, ch 2] 3 times.
- Sl st to join top ch of first st. Do not Fasten off. (Tip: Work your stitches over the yarn end so that once your first round is complete, you can pull the tail to close the circle).
Round 2:
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
- Dc into next 2 sts to bring you to the corner.
- (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space.
- [Dc into next 3 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space] 3 times.
- Sl st to join top ch of first stitch. Do not fasten off. (7 dc across each side)
Round 3:
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
- Dc into next 4 sts to bring you to the corner.
- (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space.
- [Dc into next 7 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space] 3 times.
- After last corner is made, dc into final 2 sts.
- Sl st to join top ch of first stitch. Do not fasten off. (11 dc across each side)
Round 4:
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
- Dc into next 6 sts to bring you to the corner.
- (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space.
- [Dc into next 11 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space] 3 times.
- After last corner is made, dc into final 4 sts.
- Sl st to join top ch of first stitch. Do not fasten off. (15 dc across each side)
Round 5 onwards:
The process onwards will basically be the same as the last few rounds. Upon completing each round, you will gain 4 additional stitches on each side of the granny square from creating the corners. So, continue making the granny square as large as you want by continuing to work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into the corners and then working into each stitch across for each side. Fasten off once you have made the granny square to the preferred size. Weave in ends.
This granny square is compatible with the majority of my granny square designs (first 4 rounds). Those patterns can be purchased in my pattern shop
Written Pattern
Round 1:
Make a magic circle (or alternatively ch 5 and sl st into the first ch to join). Ch 3 (which will count as your first dc). Then work 2 dc into the centre of the circle. Ch 2 to start first corner. [3 dc back into centre, ch 2] 3 times. Sl st to join top ch of first st. Do not Fasten off.
Round 2:
Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc into next 2 sts to bring you to the corner. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space. [Dc into next 3 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space] 3 times. Sl st to join top ch of first stitch. Do not fasten off. (7 dc across each side)
Round 3:
Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc into next 4 sts to bring you to the corner. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space. [Dc into next 7 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space] 3 times. After last corner is made, dc into final 2 sts. Sl st to join top ch of first stitch. Do not fasten off. (11 dc across each side)
Round 4:
Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc into next 6 sts to bring you to the corner. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space. [Dc into next 11 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into corner space] 3 times. After last corner is made, dc into final 4 sts. Sl st to join top ch of first stitch. Do not fasten off. (15 dc across each side)
Round 5 Onwards:
The process onwards will basically be the same as the last few rounds. Upon completing each round, you will gain 4 additional stitches on each side of the granny square from creating the corners. So, continue making the granny square as large as you want by continuing to work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into the corners and then working into each stitch across for each side. Fasten off once you have made the granny square to the preferred size. Weave in ends.
What’s next?
If you haven’t already, learn how create a traditional granny square!
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