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In this tutorial you will learn how to crochet a pentagon granny square.
This pentagon granny square pattern is perfect if you need an alternative shape to the traditional granny square and enjoy everything related to granny squares.
Crochet A Beautiful Pentagon Granny Square
The pentagon-shaped granny square is a great granny square shape as an alternative to the classic granny.
The only difference between the pentagon granny square and the regular is the extra corner.
Learn this amazing granny stitch with this pentagon granny tutorial.
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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 Pentagon Granny Square
Skill Level
Materials
- 4 colors of Yarn
Abbreviations
- beg = beginning
- 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 1, 3 dc in base ch*, repeat from *to* 3 times, ch 1, 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-1-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same corner ch-1-sp, ch 1*, rep from *to* 4 times, sl st in 1st st (= 45 st).
- Round 3: *dc 3 in next corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same corner ch-2-sp, ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-1-sp, ch 1*, rep from *to* 4 times, sl st in 1st st (= 65 st).
- Round 4: *dc 3 in next corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same corner ch-2-sp, ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-1-sp, ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-1-sp, ch 1*, rep from *to* 4 times, sl st in 1st st (= 85 st). If you want to make a bigger granny pentagon 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 pentagon 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.
Pentagon Granny Square Project Ideas
The granny pentagon pattern can be used in many crochet projects. While it’s not as popular as the regular granny square or granny hexagon, it’s still a fun crochet project to make.
On thing to note is that it’s not possible to join the pentagon-shaped granny squares together to form a blanket, as the shapes will not line up.
However, if you line the pentagon motif edges up, you will be able to join multiple together to create a ball.
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:
