Up until a few weeks ago, I’d never made a granny square. It’s a category of crochet that I hadn’t gotten around to trying yet. But, as I’m getting a little tired of making striped blankets, I just felt like it was time to change things up a bit and try something new.
After taking a look at different free patterns offered, I came to realize that there is really nothing complicated about a granny square. Like all crochet patterns, it’s simply a matter of math and angles, which is how my brain likes to work. So, for my very first granny square, I decided to just go ahead and design my own!
I’ll be joining these together once I’ve made enough (join method TBD), and I’ll release the pattern for a full blanket soon. But for now, here’s a simple pattern for a modern granny square that will brighten any room.
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UPDATE: It’s finished! Click here to see the Wildflower Afghan.
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WILDFLOWER GRANNY SQUARE
Finished Size: About 5.5″ square
Stitches Used: Ch, Sl St, SC, HDC, DC
Yarn: Medium worsted (I used Bernat Satin)
Hook: Size H (5.00mm)
Notes: (1)Pattern is written in American standard terms. (2)The square is built around the flower (so the flower will not need to be attached at the end). (3)Beginning chains DO count as the first stitch in the final row count, HOWEVER, when joining, you’ll slip stitch to the top of the first TRUE stitch (not the chain).
FLOWER:
With the color you want your center to be, begin with a Magic Circle (or Adjustable Ring).
Round 1: Ch1 (counts as HDC). 11 HDC in magic circle. Attach a new color for petals, and join with a Sl St to top of 1st true HDC (not the chain). Fasten off first color. (12 HDC)
Round 2 (work in BLO): Ch2 (counts as DC). DC in same st. 2 DC in each stitch around (24 DC)
Round 3 (work in FLO): Ch2. DC in same. DC in next; Ch2 and Sl St to same st as last DC; this is your first petal. (Sl St to next st. Ch 2. DC in same. DC in next. Ch2 and Sl St to same st as last DC) around, for a total of 12 petals. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
SQUARE:
Attach yarn via one of the loops on the back side of the finished flower. (Remember in Round 3 when we worked in FLO? The loop we didn’t use is the loop we’re using now.)
Round 4: Ch3 (counts as DC). DC in same St. 2 DC in each remaining St around. Join to top of first true DC. (48 DC)
Round 5: Ch3 (counts as DC). (In next St, 2DC + Ch2 + 2DC. DC in next St. HDC in each of the next 3 Sts. SC in each of the next 3 Sts. HDC in each of the next 3 Sts. DC in next St) around, with your final DC being the Ch3 from the beginning of the round. Join to top of 1st true DC.
Round 6: Ch3. DC in each St around; (2DC+Ch2+2DC) in each corner. Join with a Sl St to top of 1st true DC.
Each side should consist of 15 DC, not including the DCs that make up the corners.
Round 7: Ch3. DC in each St around; (2DC+Ch2+2DC) in each corner. Join with a Sl St to top of 1st true DC. Fasten off; weave in ends. DONE!
Each side should consist of 19 DC, not including the DCs that make up the corners.
How do you start the flower center? I don’t really see the directions for that. thanks
Here is a tutorial for the Magic Circle indicated in the pattern:
Thanks!
Just made a sample of this flower granny square. I plane on making a afghan and make a few changes to make it my own I will post a picture when it’s done.
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could you give me the pattern
Hi Clare, it’s on this page, you scrolled past it to get to the comments section 🙂
hermoso lo que has hecho, me encanto!!!!!hermosas flores para hacer carteras, bolsos, caminos de mesa, me imagine todo…… gracias
Lovely square. I’m intending to make up a lot of these and then join together for a pretty blanket. Thank you so much. 🙂 Maureen
Thought this was you when I saw you on Pinterest. I see you are still doing beautiful crochet work. I no longer do the dolls except for family members by request, but am back to the knitting and crochet to keep the hands limber.
Will use your square pattern in a spring bag for my daughter!
Hi . Thanks for your help and great effort . your instructions are so helpful. Please how can I get more patterns instructions like this one.
Love your work ..keep it this way and thanks again
So many ways to use this pattern! I love it
oooh these are the cutest granny squares I’ve ever seen! I must try these!
Rebecca, I write from Brazil. I’m working with this charming pattern all this month. You can see some pictures on Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/people/luchiyo).
Thank you so much for your generosity sharing with us.
Thanks for the detailed and clear explanation of how to tie a square surround the flower.