This granny square crochet pattern is a modern take on the traditional granny square. Everything these days seems to have hashtag, so why not a hashtag granny square? (#grannysquare).
You do not need to be up to date with the latest trends to enjoy making this square (trust me, I’m not trendy at all!). The fun geometric hashtag shape is created using front and back post crochet stitches and creates wonderful texture, especially when grouped together in a blanket or pillow cover.
Since each round is a different color, this granny square crochet pattern is also perfect for using up all those scraps of yarn. I used pastel rainbow colors for my squares, but bold pops of color or even a monochromatic color scheme would look super.
Hashtag Granny Square crochet pattern requirements
2.75mm hook / size C crochet hook
Yarn needle
5 different colors of DK (light worsted) yarn, such as Paintbox Yarns / Nurturing Fibres* (pictured).
*Paintbox Yarn Cotton DK: 50g (1.75oz), 125m (137yds), 100% cotton, 8 ply (less than 1 ball of each color is required for this square)
Nurturing Fibres Eco-Fusion: 50g (1.75oz), 125m (137yds), 50% cotton, 50% bamboo viscose. (less than 1 ball of each color is required for this square)
Notes:
- Use either a standing stitch or chains to start your rounds, as you prefer.
- Need help with front post and back post stitches? View my FPdc and BPdc tutorial.
- Finished size: 8cm square using the hook and yarn suggested, after blocking.
- This square is not worked in continuous rounds. Make sure to slip stitch to close each round as instructed by the pattern.
- This pattern uses US terminology (see abbreviations)
- View my recommendations for my favourite tools on Amazon
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Hashtag Granny Square crochet pattern
Rnd 1: Start with color 1, ch 4 and slst to the first ch to form a ring. Ch 2 (counts as a hdc), 2 hdc into ring, ch 2, *3 hdc into ring, ch 2. Rep from * 2 more times. Slst into ch 3 to close off round. Fasten off. (12)
Rnd 2: Change to color 2. Join in ch2-sp (corner). *Into ch2-sp [2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc], BPdc around next 3 st. Rep from * 3 more times. Slst into first st of round to close. Fasten off. (28)
Rnd 3: Change to color 3. Join in any corner
*Into ch2-sp [2 dc + ch2 + 2 dc], ch 1, sk 2 st, BPdc, FPdc, BPdc, ch1, sk 2 st. Rep from * 3 more times. Slst into first st of round to close. Fasten off. (28)
Rnd 4: Change to color 4. Join in any ch2-sp.
*Into ch2-sp [2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc], ch 1, sk 2 st and work 3 dc into the next 1 ch-sp, ch 1, sk 1 st, FPdc, ch 1, sk 1 st, 3 dc into next ch1-sp, ch 1, sk 2 st. Rep from * 3 more times. Slst into first st of round to close. Fasten off. (44)
Rnd 5: Change to color 5. Join in any ch2-sp (corner)
*Into ch2-sp [2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc], ch 1, sk 2, 3 dc into next ch1-sp, ch 1, sk 3, dc into next ch1-sp (to the right of the FPdc from previous round), FPdc around FPdc from previous rnd, dc into next ch1-sp, ch 1, sk 3 st, 3 dc into next ch1-sp, ch 1, sk 2. Rep from * 3 more times. Slst into first st of round to close. Fasten off. (52)
Weave in any remaining ends and block square.
Happy #grannysquare!
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