Learn how to crochet a solid granny square with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. This pattern is suitable for beginners but if you still aren’t confident reading patterns you can follow the video tutorial available in both right and left-handed versions. So if you love crocheting granny squares and want to try a different design this is a great square to try! You will find everything you need in this blog to get you started plus more granny square designs and project inspiration.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: you can use any weight yarn and corresponding crochet hook in the video I have used: Stylecraft Special DK (Turquoise and Sherbet)
- Hook: 4mm
- Darning Needle
- Scissors
pattern Notes
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
- This pattern gives you the basic principles for the solid granny square, designed to help you create your own projects.
- Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
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Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbreviations
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook
Chain: ch(s): Yarn over, pull through.
Treble crochet: tr(s): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
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Solid Granny Square: FREE Pattern
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Foundation chain: ch4, insert hook into 1st ch and slip stitch to make a circle.
Round 1: ch5 (counts as tr plus 2 for corner). *Work 3 tr into centre of circle, ch2 for corner.* Repeat from * twice more. Make 2 tr and slip stitch into 3rd ch.
Round 2: ch3. *In corner space, 2 tr, ch2, 2 tr. Work 3tr into the top of the three stitches from previous round.* Repeat from * twice more. In corner space, 2tr, ch2, 2 tr. Make 2 tr and join with slip stitch to top of ch3.
Round 3: ch3, make 2tr and then *make a corner (2tr, ch2, 2tr), then work 7 tr*. Repeat from * twice more. Maker a corner (2tr, ch2, 2tr) and then 4tr, join with a slip stitch to ch3.
Round 4: ch3 and make 4 tr. Continue to repeat pattern.
Each round increases by 4 stitches.
Video Tutorials
Right-handed
Left-handed
Granny Squares
Have you tried these granny square designs? I have so many FREE patterns for you to try!
- Super Solid Granny
- Mitered Granny
- Circle of Hope Granny
- Heart Granny
- CLICK HERE to explore the Granny Square directory for more free patterns!
Patterns Using Granny Squares
If you want to turn your granny squares into a project check out these patterns available on the blog:
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sarah-jayne
Hello Sarah,
I am currently working on Round 1. In the pattern it says to chain 3 between each set of 3 trebles, but in the video you only chain 2 between each. I decided to follow the video instructions but wondered if this was a typo or something? I love your videos, I have only been crocheting 12 months and you and Blossom Crochet got me started!!
Hi Becky, thank you for bringing this to my attention, I will double check the blog post I’m really happy to hear that you’ve found my tutorials helpful
Hi Becky – I just wanted to let you know that the video tutorial and the pattern above are still slightly different. Just starting out so was trying to follow the pattern and then double check on the video but that doesn’t work as they are different. I have literally just started out (only been going a couple of weeks) so will keep trucking. Thank you. Kind regards, Serena
Hi Becky,
Like others have said above, the video doesn’t match the written pattern. Like above, I was also double checking my work by watching the video after doing the first 2 rounds following the written pattern. I’m also a newbie learning how to crochet. Thank you
Thank you for pointing this out and I’m sorry if it’s caused any confusion for you. Both the written instructions and the video tutorial are correct so following either will give you a solid granny square, but they don’t match exactly so I will have that looked at
First I need to thank you for teaching me the magic ring on your video. I usually cannot follow videos to save my life. ❤️
Could this pattern be done in half double crochet (US term)? And could I keep going and make a gigantic square as an afghan?
xx, Michele
Hi Michele You’re welcome, I’m happy to hear my videos have helped you You could work this in half double crochets, but would need to chain two to start each round instead of three. You can just keeping following the pattern and adding rounds until you reach the size you want