Want to crochet a granny circle? You’re in the right place, because this a great beginner friendly step-by-step granny circle tutorial.
In this tutorial you will learn how to crochet a granny circle.
This circle granny square shape is perfect if you want to make something different the traditional granny square and enjoy anything granny squares.
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Crochet A Wonderful Granny Circle
Learn how to crochet the beautiful granny circle starting from the circle center and crocheted outwards.
In this crochet tutorial you will learn the formula on how to increase the number of double crochet clusters each round to crochet a flat granny square circle.
You can choose to add a new color each round or make it as a solid colored granny circle.
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Materials & Tools For Granny Squares
To crochet granny squares and granny square shapes, you can use any size/mm crochet hook and yarn.
You can use any yarn fiber, like cotton, wool or acrylic yarn.
However, it’s most common to use either 3 light yarn (dk weight yarn) or 4 medium weight yarn (aran or worsted weight yarn).
Here are a couple of yarns I’d recommend to crochet granny squares:
- Lion Brand – Wool Ease
- Lion Brand – 24/7 Cotton
- Red Heart – Super Saver
These yarns come in many beautiful colors & work for a range of granny square patterns.
Next, you’ll need a crochet hook that matches the yarn weight & a granny square blocking board is helpful when you block the finished pieces.
Best Tips for Crocheting Granny Squares
There are several factors that can help you have success when crocheting granny squares.
- Count stitches: Make sure you got each round right by counting stitches after finishing one round or side of the granny square.
- Weave in yarn tails as you crochet: Don’t leave weaving in yarn tails until you finish crocheting all your granny squares. Make a habit of weaving them in before you crochet another granny square, which will make weaving in ends less overwhelming.
- Use colors that contrasts well with each other. This will give you an overall more stunning look.
- Block your granny squares: Make sure you get a professional finish by blocking your granny squares.
How to Crochet A Granny Circle
Skill Level
Materials
- 3 colors of Yarn
Abbreviations
- beg = beginning
- ch = chain
- ch-sp = open space made by chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
Instructions
- Ch 3, counts as 1st double crochet + base chain. Round 1: dc 1 into 3rd ch from hook (base chain), *ch 1, dc 2 into base ch*, repeat from *to* 4 times, ch 1, sl st in top ch from beg of round (=18 st).
- Note:To change color: Fasten off, cut yarn, and make slip knot with new color. Continue with same color: sl st loosely in next ch-space and ch 2 (counting as the first dc on next round.Do the same for all following rounds.
- Round 2: *dc 2 in next ch-sp, ch 1, dc 2 in same ch-sp, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until end of round, sl st in 1st dc (=36 st).
- Round 3: *dc 3 in next ch-sp, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until end of round, sl st in 1st dc (=48 st).
- Round 4: Repeat round 3.
- Round 5: *dc 3 in next ch-sp, ch 1, dc 3 in same ch-sp, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until end of round, sl st in 1st dc (=96 st).
- Round 6: Repeat round 3.
- Round 7: Repeat round 3.If you want to make your granny circle bigger, continue increasing like this:– Round 8 increase with 1 extra 3-dc group in every other ch-space.– Round 9-11 repeat round 3.– Round 12 increase with 1 extra 3-dc group in every third ch-space.– Round 13-16 repeat rounds 9-12.– Round 17-19 repeat round 3.
- Fasten off and weave in ends with a yarn needle.
Notes
- This pattern is written in US terms (learn how to change to UK terms).
- The crochet circle granny square is crocheted in rounds with the right side facing at all times.
- This crochet granny square shape can be crocheted with any crochet hook size and yarn.
- Use it as a full project itself, or make many for a combined crochet project.
- You can swap the chains in the beginning for a magic ring/magic circle if you prefer that.
Granny Circle Project Ideas
The crochet granny circle can be used in many fun crochet project. Either as a full crochet project that are circle shaped or join multiple circle grannies together.
Circle Shaped Crochet Project Ideas Using The Granny Circle:
- Crochet Granny Circle Seat Cushion
- Round Crochet Bag
- Circle Shaped Pillow
- Circular Placemat
- Circle Shaped Table Cloth
- Round Baby Blanket
There’s of course many other crochet projects that can be made using the granny circle.
Projects Where You Join Multiple Granny Circles Together:
You can join multiple granny circles together to make a crochet fabric that can be used as a crochet blanket or other amazing crochet projects.
There’s multiple ways to join granny circles together. Either arranged lined up or every other row shifted sideways as when you lay bricks. If you arrange them lined up, you can either keep the gaps open as a lace detail or add smaller circles or small squares.
Here’s a few project ideas using multiple granny circles:
- Crochet Scarf
- Crochet Blanket
- Crochet Table Runner
Different Layouts to Join Circle Granny Squares Together
There are a few great layouts when it comes to joining round granny squares together. After covering a few out the layouts, I’ll also share a few techniques you can use to join them in the next paragraph.
As you can see there are many ways and different motifs to use multiple circle granny squares in a project.
How to Join Granny Square Shapes Together
After learning to crochet this granny square shape, you of course need a way to join them together. There are several great ways to join granny squares together, like with single crochet stitches (sc) or slip stitches. But I’ll share 3 of the most common with you!
Whip Stitch
- The whip stitch uses yarn and needle.
- To whip stitch granny squares together, align the stitches of two granny squares with the right side facing against each other.
- With a needle, work through each of the aligned stitches with the yarn and needle
Whip Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial
Flat Slip Stitch Join
The flat slip stitch join creates a beautiful slip stitch seam between each of the granny squares.
- Make a slip knot and place it on the crochet hook.
- Line up two granny squares with the right side facing.
- Insert hook through the back loops of corner stitches on each square and slip stitch.
- Continue repeating for each stitch along the edge of the granny squares.
Flat Slip Stitch Join Tutorial
Join As You Go Method
Mostly used for square crochet projects, where you crochet the final round of the granny squares at the same time as you join them together.
In the step by step tutorial you can find multiple ways to join them.
More Granny Square Shapes
Now that you have learned this granny square shape, you may want to explore a few more:
