When most people think of crochet, granny squares are likely the first thing that comes to mind. They’re the building blocks of cozy blankets draped over grandmothers’ couches across the world, but they can also be used for much more: hats, clothes, bags—whatever you want!
The squares have been a staple of crochet projects for over a century. They’re worked from the center outward, and the standard granny square is made by putting groups of double crochet stitches in chain spaces, though there are many other patterns that use different stitches to create intricate—but still easy—designs.
In this round-up, we’ll be focusing on granny squares that are made using just one color of yarn. Solid granny squares are great for if you want a one-color project, or if you want to create a granny squares in a variety of colors and then seam them together. The best part? You won’t have to deal with any color changes!
Before making a project out of granny squares, you’ll want to be sure your sizing matches up. This round-up has a variety of sizes of granny squares, and most are adjustable by adding or removing rounds. You can also adjust the size by choosing a different weight of yarn or a different hook size. Just be sure to block your granny squares before seaming them together, so they’re all the right size and shape to fit.
So grab your favorite yarn—or any scrap yarn you’d like to use up—and let’s get started!
Table of Contents
1. Basic Granny Square Pattern
This granny square is the most basic version, and it’s perfect for making with just one color of yarn. You’ll only need knowledge of basic stitches—chain, double crochet, and slip stitch—so it’s perfect for beginner crocheters. Plus, the designer has included lots of progress photos.
2. Solid Seamless Granny Square
Here’s another super easy granny square, but this one is more solid, making it perfect for cozier projects like blankets and sweaters, or for projects like bags where you wouldn’t want anything to fall out. If you know how to chain, double crochet, and slip stitch, this square will be a breeze! And like the first pattern, there are plenty of helpful progress photos.
3. Solid Color Granny Square
This pattern is very similar to the first one, but it uses a slightly different technique: instead of starting each round by chaining 3, it uses a stitch called the “beginning double crochet.” There’s a video tutorial to help you learn this skill, and then you’ll be able to choose your preferred way of making granny squares.
4. Solid Sunburst Granny Square
This pattern is proof that solid-color granny squares aren’t boring! This one has a fun floral texture and is great for beginners and especially for visual learners, because the pattern is in the form of a YouTube video.
5. Grandview Granny Square
This granny square looks very similar to the basic version, but the puff stitch gives it a fun texture. It works up quickly because it has just five rounds, and it’s an easy beginner project because it uses basic stitches (plus the puff stitch, which is explained) and there are step-by-step photos.
6. Quilt Block Bobble Square
The contrast between the plain texture and bobbled texture makes this a visually engaging granny square that will look amazing in any crochet project! The bobble stitch is explained in the pattern, so even beginners will be able to whip up this square.
7. Copenhagen Crochet Square
This textured granny square is absolutely gorgeous, and it’ll look great whether you’re using multiple yarn colors or just one! This is a good square to make after you’ve completed a few of the others in this round-up, since you’ll need to know how to do the popcorn stitch (which is described in the pattern), how to work in the back and front loops, and how to do front and back post stitches.
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8. Sintra Crochet Square
Here’s another stunning textured granny square. The floral design is beautiful, and I think it’d look amazing in green yarn. Like the previous pattern, you’ll need to know how to work in the back loop only and do front post and back post stitches.
9. Spill the Beans Washcloth
This pattern is great because you can either use the square as a washcloth or turn it into a granny square in part of a larger project. The bean stitch gives the square a fun puffy texture, and there’s a photo tutorial in case you haven’t used that stitch before.
10. Solid Granny Square
Here’s a simple, basic granny square made with no gaps. It’s a perfect choice if you want to make a cozy blanket or sweater for the winter months! The pattern is beginner friendly because it uses easy stitches and includes step-by-step photos.
11. Priscilla Granny Square
This granny square has a stunning star-like texture that will look amazing in any project you’re working on. As long as you know how to work front-post half-double, double, and triple crochet, making it will be a breeze.
12. Big Dipper Traveling Afghan Square
This square is such a fun idea—the perfect project for astronomy lovers! The only special stitches used are the bobble stitch and surface slip stitch, and the pattern includes directions for both. It also includes a chart to help with the placement of the constellation in the square.
13. Traveling Afghan Crochet Sampler Square
This beautiful granny square looks almost like a mandala. It uses a variety of stitches to showcase many textures, so it’s far from plain even when made in a solid color. You’ll need to know basic stitches plus the cluster and puff stitches, which are described in the pattern.
14. Moss Stitch Turned Rounds Square Dishcloth
Here’s another versatile pattern that can be used to make either a dishcloth or a granny square. The moss stitch gives it a simple beauty and is easy to learn, especially because the pattern includes instructions.
15. Emerald Asscher Crochet Afghan Square
This granny square has a simple yet gorgeous design that uses the puff stitch to add a textured accent. I love how it also mixes solid areas with chain-space gaps for an intriguing look. To make this square, you’ll need to know basic stitches plus the front-post bobble stitch.
16. Sheldon Sq’d Granny Square
This granny square is intricate but not difficult to crochet, and sewing multiple together makes a beautiful throw. The pattern comes in both PDF and video form, so it’s great for all kinds of learners. You’ll need to know basic stitches plus the popcorn stitch, which is described in the pattern.
17. Origami Flower
The beautiful floral motif of this granny square caught my eye immediately. The pattern calls for only easy stitches plus the 3dc cluster, and it’s available in nine languages, so it’s a great choice for beginners from across the world.
18. Petals and Diamonds
Here’s another equally stunning granny square by the same designer. I love how the petals contrast with the simple background. This pattern comes in ten languages and only requires easy stitches plus the puff stitch for the petals.
19. Unity Crown 12″ Afghan Square
This granny square has a gorgeous lace-like design. It requires quite a few non-standard stitches (a variety of cluster stitches plus the double-crochet bridge stitch) but the pattern describes them all, so this is a good project to try if you’re an intermediate beginner who has some experience with granny squares and wants to learn new skills.
20. Elsa Square
Here’s a granny square that incorporates both circles and squares into its design. It requires only easy stitches plus the 3-double-crochet cluster, so it’s a good beginner pattern. It’s also the same size as the next two squares in this round-up, which are by the same designer, so you could mix and match them in your project!
21. Evelyn Square
Here’s a daintier, more lacy option by Kimations Designs. It’s just as beautiful as the Elsa Square, and only requires simple stitches!
22. Medea Square
Time for one last square by Kimations Designs. All of her creations look so good in solid colors, and this one is the least lacy of all, so it’s great for any warmer projects you want to create. It uses basic stitches plus the 2-double-crochet cluster.
23. Latent Heart 12 inch Crochet Square
This granny square has a fun round design in the center that is made with the basic building block of most granny squares: the 3-double-crochet cluster. You’ll also need to know how to work in the back loop only, but overall this square is a breeze to crochet!
24. Tranquil Garden Afghan Square
This gorgeous granny square has a strong design that mixes a circle into a square. It uses basic stitches plus the beginning cluster, cluster, and popcorn stitches, and the pattern includes instructions for all three.
25. Gem Star
I love this granny square because it really does look like a gem, especially in the beautiful purple yarn the designer chose. This is a good project to try if you have some crochet experience already, because it requires quite a few stitches that a beginner might not have used before: small cluster, large cluster, beginning large cluster, and the V-stitch. All four are explained in the pattern, so they should be quite easy to learn!
26. Twisted Braids
This granny square has a very fun cross design made of twisted braids. The texture gives it a Celtic look, especially when made with green yarn! The pattern is beginner friendly, and there’s even a video tutorial for how to work in the front post to create the braids.
27. Empty Granny Square
Anna Lisek designed this square as a base for floral appliques, but I think it looks stunning even on its own! A really fun idea would be to create a blanket or another project where you use these squares and only put appliques on some of them—you wouldn’t want to cover up the fun circular design on every square! The pattern includes written instructions, photos, and a graph, so this is a good beginner project.
28. Red Heart Crochet Granny Square
This is a basic but beautiful granny square that uses many small clusters to achieve a delicate look. The simple border makes it easy to seam these squares together into a bigger project, and you’ll only need to know standard stitches.
29. Love Your Granny Square
Last but not least, here’s a beautiful granny square that reminds me of a doily! You can make this square as big as you want, so it’s perfect whether you want to make a coaster, a pillow cover, or even an afghan! The pattern calls for the back post double crochet and 2-double-crochet cluster stitches, but there’s a video tutorial provided, so this is a great pattern to pick up if you’re a beginner looking to branch out and learn new skills.
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