Sam's Granny Square

I used Red Heart to make these and a Boye size G (4.25 mm) hook to make them.

I seem to crochet really loose, so my squares ended up 6" x 6" square. If yours measure differently, I wouldn't be concerned as I believe all Granny Squares are beautiful.

These are crocheted continuously, I got tired of weaving in my ends so that may be part of why these are larger than a "standard" square but I like them!

Sam's Granny Square
Designed by Theresa Cruz-Roman

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Abbreviations (US):
Ch: Chain
Sl st: Slip stitch
Sc: Single crochet
Dc: Double crochet


Tools and Materials:
4.25 mm G Bates Crochet hook (you may want to use a size H hook to achieve the same results)
Yarn or Tapestry needle and scissors


Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte (<1 skein) Pictured above

Final Size: 6"x6"

Technical Notes and Gauge:
Do not fasten off at end of rows unless changing colors. These squares are designed to be crocheted as one continuous square.
Gauge: 3 DC = approx. 1/2"



Crocheting a basic granny square is a fun and simple project! Here's a beginner-friendly pattern for creating a classic granny square. This pattern uses the basic "chain-3" technique to form the spaces where the stitches will go.

Granny Square Pattern:

Round 1:
Start with a slip knot on your hook.
Ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring (you can also use a magic ring if preferred).
Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), and make 2 dc into the ring, ch 3. *3 dc, in ring, ch 3* repeat 3 times
Join with slip stitch to top of starting ch 3 to join.
You should now have a square with 4 corners. {12 dc, 4 ch 3 sp}

Round 2:
Ch 1 In the next ch 3 space, work *3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1.*
Repeat from * to * 3 times
Join with a slip stitch to top of starting ch 3 to join.
{24 dc, 4 ch 3 sp, 4 ch 1 sp}

Round 3:
Ch 1 *In the next ch 3 space, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1).
Work 3 dc, ch 1 in the next ch 1 space**
Repeat from * to ** three more times
Join with slip stitch to top of starting ch 3 to join.
{36 dc, 4 ch 3 sp, 8 ch 1 sp}

Round 4:
Ch 1 *In the next ch 3 space, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1).
Work 3 dc, ch 1 in the next 2 ch 1 spaces**
Repeat from * to ** three more times
Join with slip stitch to top of starting ch 3 to join.
{48 dc, 4 ch 3 sp, 12 ch 1 sp}

Round 5:
Ch 1 *In the next ch 3 space, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1).
Work 3 dc, ch 1 in the next 3 ch 1 spaces**
Repeat from * to ** three more times
Join with slip stitch to top of starting ch 3 to join.
{60 dc, 4 ch 3 sp, 16 ch 1 sp}

Continue Rounds:
Continue working in the same manner, always adding 3 dc, ch 1 in side spaces and (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1) in corner spaces for each new round. Repeat until your square reaches the desired size.

Finish:
When you're happy with the size of your granny square, fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail to weave in.
Use a yarn or tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends.

Congratulations, you've made a granny square! You can join them together to create blankets, scarves, or other projects. If you want to make a larger square, just keep repeating the rounds, adding new side spaces and corners.

Let me know if you need further clarification or any more tips!





Sam's Granny Square is all done! I hope you enjoyed crocheting it and found the pattern helpful. I would love to see your finished square(s), so share a picture on social media with me by tagging me @CraftRebelMom. Once again, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to me through email at craftrebelmom@gmail.com. Happy crocheting! ♥