Solid Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern

Solid Granny Square Pattern

This classic solid granny square crochet pattern is perfect for creating everything from blankets to bags. There are no complicated stitches or color changes, making it a perfect granny square pattern for beginners or experienced crocheters looking for a relaxing project.

This seamless solid granny square pattern is very quick to make and is great for using up leftover yarn. They make excellent coasters or join them to make a cozy blanket, a stylish bag, a beautiful pillow or a gorgeous patchwork sweater.

Use the Table of Contents below to jump to any section of the pattern or keep scrolling down to view all the details, the video tutorial and the written instructions.

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Make a Solid Granny Square Blanket!

This Solid Granny Square Blanket Crochet Pattern (pictured above) includes step-by-step instructions for making these solid squares into a beautiful blanket (the blanket pattern also includes all the instructions below).

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Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Size

If using size 3 (light) yarn, the granny square measures approximately:

• After Round 2 = 2.75” x 2.75”  
• After Round 3 = 3.75” x 3.75” 
• After Round 4 = 5” x 5” 
• After Round 5 = 6” x 6”  (8” diagonally)

If using size 4 (medium) yarn, the granny square measures approximately:

• After Round 2 = 3” x 3”
• After Round 3 = 4.25” x 4.25”
• After Round 4 = 5.5” x 5.5”
• After Round 5 = 7” x 7” (9” diagonally) 

Exact sizing is not important in this pattern.

Materials

Yarn: Any size 3 (light) or size 4 (medium) yarn.

If using size 3 (light) yarn, each square requires approx. 32 yds of yarn.

I used Snuggly Wuggly by Loops & Threads in the colors: “Fairy Tale” (pink), “Yellow,” “Light Green,” “Pale Blue” and “Soft Lilac” (purple). This yarn is size 3 (light) and 100% acrylic. A skein is 446 yds / 408 m and 5 oz / 141 g.

If using size 4 (medium) yarn, each square requires approx. 36 yds of yarn.

Crochet Hook Size:

• If using size 3 (light) yarn, use a J/10 (6.00 mm) hook.
• If using size 4 (medium) yarn, use a K/10.5 (6.50 mm) hook

Other Materials: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers and a measuring tape.

Terminology

This pattern is written for right-handed crochet using standard US terminology. If you’re more familiar with UK terms, here’s my US to UK Conversion Chart. 

Abbreviations

• ch/chs = chain/chains
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• sp/sps = space/spaces
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch 
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• ch-2 sp = chain 2 space 
• RS = right side (front)
• WS = wrong side (back)

Pattern Notes

• Chains never count at stitches.
• Your work may curl during the first few rounds but will lay flat after Round 5. 
• Tip: you may find it helpful to place a stitch marker in the first stitch made in each round.

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Video Tutorial

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial below or keep scrolling down for the written instructions.

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How to Crochet the Solid Granny Square

Start: Make a Magic Circle.

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Round 1: Ch 1. 

*Make 3 dc into the Magic Circle. Ch 2.*

Complete the instructions from * to * a total of 4 times. 

Pull the Magic Circle tight to close. 

Sl st into the top of the first dc to join. 

(12 dc sts. 4 ch-2 sps.* Note: chs and the joining sl st never count as sts).

*Note: every time you made a ch-2, you created a “ch-2 sp” that you will work into on the next round.

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Round 2: Turn your work (the WS/back is now facing you). 

Sl st into the first ch-2 sp (which was the last ch-2 sp made in the previous round). 

Ch 2. (Note: this starting ch-2 does not create a ch-2 sp and does not count as a st). 

Turn your work (the RS/front is now facing you). 

In the same/first ch-2 sp, make 2 dc. 

Sk the first st (the same st that you joined with a sl st in the previous round).

Dc in the next 2 sts. 

*In the ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc). Sk the next st. Dc in the next 2 sts.*

Complete the instructions from * to * a total of 3 times. 

In the first ch-2 sp, make 2 dc. 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first dc to join. 

(24 dc sts. 4 ch-2 sps.)

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Rounds 3 & 4 have the same instructions as Round 2 except for the number of sts between the corner ch-2 sps. 

Round 3: Turn (WS). 

Sl st into the first ch-2 sp.

Ch 2. 

Turn (RS). 

In the same/first ch-2 sp, make 2 dc. 

Sk the first st. 

Dc in the next 5 sts. 

*In the ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc). Sk the next st. Dc in the next 5 sts.*

Complete the instructions from * to * a total of 3 times. 

In the first ch-2 sp, make 2 dc. 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first dc to join. 

(36 dc sts. 4 ch-2 sps.)

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Round 4: Turn (WS). 

Sl st into the first ch-2 sp.

Ch 2. 

Turn (RS). 

In the same/first ch-2 sp, make 2 dc. 

Sk the first st.

Dc in the next 8 sts. 

*In the ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc). Sk the next st. Dc in the next 8 sts.*

Complete the instructions from * to * a total of 3 times. 

In the first ch-2 sp, make 2 dc. 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first dc to join. 

(48 dc sts. 4 ch-2 sps.)

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For Round 5, extra sts are made in the corners to help stop the corners from curling. 

Round 5: Turn (WS). 

Sl st into the first ch-2 sp.

Ch 2. 

Turn (RS). 

In the same/first ch-2 sp, make 3 dc. 

Sk the first st. 

Dc in the next 11 sts. 

*In the ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Sk the next st. Dc in the next 11 sts.*

Complete the instructions from * to * a total of 3 times. 

In the first ch-2 sp, make 3 dc. 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first dc to join. 

(68 dc sts. 4 ch-2 sps.)

Fasten off and weave in loose ends. 

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Blocking (Optional):

Blocking can help correct any curling and help shape your work. To block your finished squares, pin them on blocking boards with rust-proof pins or use a granny square blocking board, spray them with water and leave them to dry.

And now you have a new solid granny square!

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Ready to Join your Squares?

Learn how to turn your squares into a beautiful blanket! This Solid Granny Square Blanket Crochet Pattern includes detailed instructions for assembling your squares, joining your squares and adding a lovely border to the blanket.

Learn how to turn your new squares into a gorgeous bag by following the instructions in my Flower Granny Square Bag Crochet Pattern, starting at the Assembly section. This pattern includes detailed directions and a video tutorial showing how to assemble and join the squares and how to add the strap and border to the bag.

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