Looking to crochet a octagon granny square? You’ve found it, because this a great step-by-step octagon granny square tutorial.
In this tutorial you will learn how to crochet a octagon granny square.
This granny square is perfect if you want different shape than the traditional granny square and simply love everything related to granny squares.
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About the Octagon Granny Square
Learn how to crochet a octagon granny square with this step by step photo tutorial. Use the octagon granny square as a separate project or combine more to create creative crochet projects like an octagon granny square blanket, 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.
4 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
- ch = chain
- ch-1-sp = chain space created by 1 chain
- ch-2-sp = chain space created by 2 chains
- ch-space = open space made by chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- rep = repeat
- 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 Octagon Granny Square
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
Ch 3, counts as 1st double crochet + base chain.
Round 1: dc 2 in 3rd ch from hook (base ch), *ch 2, 3 dc in base ch*, repeat from *to* 3 times, ch 2, sl st in 1st st (=20 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 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same corner ch-2-sp, ch 2*, rep from *to* 3 times, sl st in 1st st (= 40 st).
Round 3: *dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 1, dc 3 in same corner ch-2-sp, ch 2*, rep from *to* 7 times, sl st in 1st st (= 72 st).
Round 4: *dc 3 in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same ch-2-sp, ch 1*, rep from *to* 7 times, sl st in 1st st (=104 st).
At this point the octagon granny square tends to curl a bit, but blocking it helps.
Round 5: *dc 3 in next ch-1-sp, ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same ch-2-sp, ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-1-sp, ch 1*, rep from *to* 7 times, sl st in 1st st (=136 st).
If you want to make a bigger granny octagon continue increasing stitches each round, by working “3 dc + ch 1” into the extra chain space on each edge made on the previous round.
Fasten off and weave in ends with a yarn needle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my octagon granny square start to curl & will not lay flat?
The octagon granny square has a tendency to start to curl and may be difficult to get to lay flat.
Start by trying to adjust the tension by using a bigger crochet hook, this may make it less prone to curl.
Another option is to try to reduce the number of chains between each double crochet cluster or omitting them altogether.
Then, make sure to block your granny square when finished.
