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.
Find more: 10+ Different Granny Shapes Collection.
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About the Granny Circle
Learn how to crochet a circle granny square with this step by step photo tutorial. Use the circle granny square in a pattern or make one as a crocheted mandala place mat, seating mat or use your imagination to make something unique.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this pattern.
3 colors of yarn
Other Materials Needed
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written in US terms (learn how to change to UK terms).
- The crochet granny square is crocheted in rounds with the right side facing at all times.
- This crochet granny square 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.
Abbreviations
- beg = beginning
- ch = chain
- ch-sp = chain space
- ch-space = open space made by chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp / sp(s) = space(s)
- st = stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the Granny Circle
Step-by-step Photo 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.
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.
