How to Crochet a Solid Granny Square: Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial

Are you ready to master the classic solid crochet granny square? In this photo tutorial, I will guide you through each step, making it easy for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Learn how to create this versatile square that’s perfect for blankets, bags, and more!

Video Help

Need extra guidance? Check out my video tutorial for additional help on crocheting the perfect solid granny square. Follow along with me and crochet with confidence!

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Materials

Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarn in your favorite color
4.0 mm hook
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Solid Granny Square Tutorial

Start with a magic ring

Round 1: In magic ring, ch 5 (this ch 5 will count as a dc plus a ch 2)

Make 3 more dc in magic ring

Ch 2, make 3 more dc in magic ring; repeat from * 2 more times.

ch 2, make 2 more dc in magic ring; join with 3rd ch of the starting ch 5 with a sl st. Sl st into next ch 2 sp.

Round 2: Ch 5 (this ch 5 counts as a dc plus a ch 2), make 2 more dc in same ch sp.

*Make a dc in each of the next 3 stitches (you may have to push your double crochets of your corner to expose the first stitch.)

In next ch sp, make (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp.

Repeat from * 2 more times; make a dc in each of the next 3 stitches; make 1 dc in next corner sp; join with the 3rd ch of the starting ch 5. Sl st into next ch 2 sp.

Round 4: ch 5 (counts as a dc plus a ch 2), make 2 more dc in same ch sp, dc in each st across to next corner sp, *in next corner sp make (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), dc in each st across to next corner sp; repeat from * 2 more times.

Make 1 dc in next ch sp, join with the 3rd ch of the starting ch 5 with a sl st. Sl st into next ch 2 sp.

Repeat Round 4 until you’ve reached your desired size.

*NOTE: Each round you’ll be adding 16 stitches (4 stitches per side.)