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 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:

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.

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How to Crochet A Granny Circle

Crochet granny circle with pink, orange, blue, and teal yarn, featuring a wooden crochet hook at the top.

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

Project LevelEasy

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.

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Instructions for the Granny Circle

Step-by-Step Photo Instructions

Ch 3, counts as 1st double crochet + base chain.

Round 1: Dc 1 in 3rd ch from hook (base chain), *ch 1, dc 2 in base ch*, repeat from *to* 4 more 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.

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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.

Crochet Patterns Using Granny Squares

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.

Full join as you go granny square tutorial.

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