Granny squares have been around for decades and are popular motifs used for all sorts of projects from blankets and scarves to clothing and decor. A solid granny square pattern is a very useful design to have in your library. It is a great filler that can be used alongside more complex granny squares, to help those squares really pop.
The classic granny square consists of clusters of three double crochet stitches separated by chain stitches, resulting in a fairly lacey appearance (for example, the skirt of my monkey lovey pattern). This solid granny square pattern uses only a few chains, and the resulting square is much better suited if you want a less lacey look. Or something more solid in appearance.
What is extra special about this solid granny square pattern is that it is the perfect square to match alongside my 3D granny squares! It has the same stitch count as the majority of the squares I designed for the book, and so it can be added to your project very easily.
Many of the patterns available in the 3D granny square book are available for free here on my website. These include the following patterns (and I plan to add more!):
- sheep granny square
- cupcake granny square
- bunny granny square
- snowman granny square
- lotus flower granny square
- Christmas wreath square
- bat square
- spider square
- and many more…!
Granny squares are a great way to use up leftover yarn and create colorful, unique projects. They are also an excellent project for beginners to learn basic crochet techniques, as they are easy to work up and allow for experimentation with different color combinations and stitch patterns.
One of my favorite granny square projects is this little floral clutch bag I made using small, colorful granny squares.
Requirements
DK/light worsted yarn in your color of choice
G/4mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Notes
- Finished size: 16cm square using the hook and yarn suggested*
- This solid granny square pattern uses US terminology
- This square is not worked in continuous rounds. Make sure to slst to close each round as instructed by the pattern.
- ch 2 at the beginning counts as a dc. Many patterns call for ch 3 when working with dc, but I find that this can make gaps in my work so I prefer to work a shorter chain. However, you can work ch 3 instead if you prefer.
- *This solid granny square pattern is compatible with my 3D granny squares, when using the same yarn and hook size as the 3D granny square patterns.
- This first round can also be worked as a magic ring
- Consider purchasing the low cost, printable PDF pattern, filled with lots of extra tips, photographs and a chart.
Solid granny square pattern
Rnd 1: ch 5, slst to join ring. ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring, ch 2, *3 dc into ring ch 2, rep from * 2 more times. Slst into 3rd ch of ch 3 to close ring. (12)
Rnd 2: ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 st, work the corner into ch-2-sp (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc),* 3 dc, (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) into ch-2-sp, rep from * 2 more times, slst into 2nd ch of first ch 2 to close rnd. (28)
Rnd 3: ch 2 (counts as dc), 4 dc, work corner into ch-2-sp (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc), *7 dc, (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) into ch-2-sp, rep from * 2 more times, 2 dc, slst into 2nd ch of first ch 2 to close rnd. (44)
Rnd 4: ch 2 (counts as dc), 6 dc, work corner into ch-2-sp (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc), *11 dc, rep from * 2 more times, 4 dc, slst into 2nd ch of first ch 2 to close rnd. (60)
Rnd 5: ch 2 (counts as dc), 8 dc, work corner into ch-2-sp (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc), *15 dc, rep from * 2 more times, 6 dc, slst into 2nd ch of first ch 2 to close rnd. (76)
Rnd 6: ch 2 (counts as dc), 10 dc, work corner into ch-2-sp (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc), *19 dc, rep from * 2 more times, 8 dc, slst into 2nd ch of first ch 2 to close rnd. (92)
Rnd 7: ch 2 (counts as dc), 12 dc, work corner into ch-2-sp (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc), 23 dc, rep from * 2 more times, 10 dc, slst into 2nd ch of first ch 2 to close rnd. (108)
Rnd 8: ch 2 (counts as dc), 14 dc, work corner into ch-2-sp (dc + ch 2 + dc), 27 dc, rep from * 2 more times, 12 dc, slst into 2nd ch of first ch 2 to close rnd. (124)
Weave in ends and block your square. Not sure how to block a granny square? Head over to my tutorial on how to wet block crochet.
Thanks very much, Caitie.
Hello Caitie. Thanks for sharing this pattern. I want to make a baby blanket using a variety of the animal granny squares in the Granny Squares 3D book in combination with your solid granny square. I was hoping you might be able to tell me how much yarn to use 🙂 I am planning an 8×8 blanket (64 squares) and would like to know how much yarn to order for the 32 solid granny squares. I hope that makes sense. Thank you! Mandy
Hi Mandy, sounds like a really wonderful project! My suggestion for working this out would be:
1. On a scale, weigh a full (unused) ball of yarn and note the weight (in grams).
2. Work up a square from the same ball and weigh the square.
Once you know how many grams the finished square is, you will be able to calculate how many squares you can make from one ball
The maths looks like this:
(Weight of unused ball) divided by (weight of the finished square) = number of squares you can get out of each ball.
Hope this helps!
Thank you for the Celtic cross pattern It is going into a car set blanket for a new born
Oh how lovely!! What a special make.