The Leaf Clover Crochet Granny Square, is a crochet square I’m sure you’re going to love.
The granny square is made up of only 3 rounds, and makes a beautiful 4 petal flower or Leaf Clover.
It’s a great substitute for the Classic Granny Square.
The square itself is versatile & can be used in a lot of different patterns. Such as making a whole blanket using this square, creating garments or anything that can be made combining multiple squares.
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FOR THIS TUTORIAL I USED:
- Crochet hook: 5.5 mm / US I-9 / UK 5
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Lion Brand Yarn – Wool-Ease
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Crochet Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- ch-space – refers to a space made of chains previously made
- ch-ring – ring made up of chain stitches
- dc5tog – crochet together 5 double crochet stitches
- dc6tog – crochet together 6 double crochet stitches
- prev – previous
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st – stitch(es)
- tr – treble crochet
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet stitch pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Notes
- 1 square measure 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches
LEAF CLOVER CROCHET GRANNY SQUARE WRITTEN TUTORIAL:
Ch 8 st, sl st in 1st st, making ch-ring.
Round 1: Ch 4 st (counts as 1 tr), tr 1 in ch-ring, ch 2, tr 2 in ch-ring, ch 4 st, *tr 2 in ch-ring, ch 2, tr 2 in ch-ring, ch 4 st*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, sl st in 1st st.
Round 2: Ch 3 st (counts as 1st leg of dc6tog), dc5tog over the next 5 st, tr 1 in next ch-space, ch 2 st, tr 1 in same ch-space, ch 4 st, tr 1 in same ch-space, ch 2, tr 1 in same ch-space, *dc6tog over the next 6 st, tr 1 in next ch-space, ch 2 st, tr 1 in same ch-space, ch 4 st, tr 1 in same ch-space, ch 2, tr 1 in same ch-space*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, sl st in 1st st.
Round 3*: Ch 1 (counts as 1st st), sc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in 1st st.
*If stitch on previous row was a ch, crochet into the ch-space.
LEAF CLOVER CROCHET GRANNY SQUARE PHOTO TUTORIAL:
The photos below will show you step by step how to crochet the Leaf Clover Crochet Granny Square.
After you have finished crocheting multiple Leaf Clover Granny Squares you may want to assemble the granny squares together. Techniques you can choose use are the Whip Stitch and Flat Slip Stitch Join.
CROCHET PATTERNS USING THE LEAF CLOVER CROCHET GRANNY SQUARE :
What would you make with this crochet square, let me know in the comments below.
Crochet Patterns Using Granny Squares
Use the granny square you just learned in one of these crochet patterns featuring granny squares:
- Granny Square Cardigan
- Granny Square Sweater
- Granny Square Market Bag
- Granny Square Basket
- Granny Square Ottoman
- Granny Square Dishcloth
- Granny Square Dish Towel
- Ferris Wheel Granny Square Shawl
- Your Sunday Shawl
- Clover Leaf Granny Square Pillow
- Not Your Granny’s Tee
You could also join multiple to crochet a granny square blanket.
How to Join Granny Squares Together
After learning to crochet this granny square, you of course need a way to join them together. There are several great ways to join granny squares together. 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 Granny Squares As You Go (JAYGO)
When you join granny squares as you go you will use yarn and a crochet hook, now sewing necessary.
There are 3 great ways to JAYGO:
