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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.
Solid Granny Square
Infinity Granny Square Crochet Blanket
Solid Granny Square
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.
Solid Granny Square
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
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Or you can watch on YouTube
Left-handed
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Or you can watch on YouTube
Granny Squares
Have you tried these granny square designs? I have so many FREE patterns for you to try!
Super Solid Granny Squares
Mitered Granny Square
Circle of Hope Granny Square
Heart Granny Square
Patterns Using Granny Squares
If you want to turn your granny squares into a project check out these patterns available on the blog:
Ostara Vest
Tote Bag
Bucket Hat
Mood Blanket
Spring Abstract Blanket
I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet
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