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.
Crochet The Unique Octagon Granny Square
The unique octagon granny square is an amazing variation of the classic granny square.
When you start to crochet the octagon granny, the first two rounds are the same as the original. But on round 3 you will start shaping it by creating more corners.
By round 5 you have the octagon shape and you can continue adding rounds until your desired size.
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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 two 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 Octagon Granny Square
Skill Level
Materials
- 4 colors of Yarn
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- ch-space = open space made by chain(s)
- ch-1-sp = refers to chain or space previously made, with 1 ch
- ch-2-sp = refers to chain or space previously made, with 2 ch
- dc = double crochet
- rep = repeat
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
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.
Notes
- This pattern is written in US terms (learn how to change to UK terms).
- The crochet octagon 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.
Octagon Granny Square Project Ideas
The Octagon Granny Square can be used in many fun crochet projects.
There are many fun crochet projects that can use the basic shape of an octagon itself or you can combine multiple crochet octagons for a bigger crochet project.
Using the granny octagon alone:
- Octagon Granny Dishcloth
- Octagon Granny Seat Cushion
- Octagon Granny Cushion
- Octagon Granny Tablecloth
Combine multiple octagon granny squares:
You can join multiple octagon granny squares together to form a crochet fabric, however it needs to be combined with a square shape to fill in the gaps.
This could be a regular granny square or any other square granny squares like:
- Sunburst Granny Square
- Daisy Granny Square
- Star Granny Square
- Heart Granny Square
- Skull Granny Square
- Ferris Wheel Granny Square
- Leaf Clover Granny Square
With this combination you create a beautiful crochet blanket.
Solving Issues with the Octagon Granny Square
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.
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. But I’ll share 2 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
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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.
More Granny Square Shapes
Now that you have learned this granny square shape, you may want to explore a few more:
