Want to crochet a solid granny square? You’re in the right place, because you have found an amazing step-by-step solid granny square tutorial.
In this crochet tutorial you will learn how to crochet a solid granny square.
This granny square is perfect if you want an alternative to the classic granny square with less gaps and like everything related to granny squares.
Find more: Different Granny Squares.
Table of Contents
If you like this granny square pattern, save it on Pinterest!
Get this pattern ad-free + 19 more in one bundle.
Would you like to save this?
We will email this pattern to you, so you can come back to it later.
Free, and you can unsubscribe any time.
About the Solid Granny Square
Learn how to crochet a solid granny square with this step by step photo tutorial. Use the soild granny square as a separate project or combine more to create creative crochet projects like a Granny Square Cardigan, Granny Square Dishcloth or Granny Square Ottoman, 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.
1 color 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-2-sp = chain space created by 2 chains
- ch-sp = chain space
- ch-space = open space made by chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- 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 Solid 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. When you come back to the place where you did the sl st, make sure you crochet into each of the stitches the sl st covers.
Do the same for all following rounds.
Round 2: *2 dc in next ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 2 in same ch-2-sp, dc 1 in the next 3 st*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in 1st st (=36 st).
Round 3: *2 dc in next ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 2 in same ch-2-sp, dc 1 in each st until next ch-sp*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in 1st st (=52 st).
If you want to make a bigger solid granny square, repeat round 3 until you reach desired size.
Fasten off and weave in ends with a yarn needle.
