Granny Square Crochet Tutorial: Step-by-Step Photo Guide
Welcome to Just Be Crafty! Today, I’m excited to share an updated Granny Square Crochet Tutorial with you (my last one was from 2019, and I thought it could use a refresh!). Granny squares are a timeless project, perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. In this tutorial, you’ll find a detailed step-by-step photo guide to help you create beautiful granny squares, every step of the way. Plus, I’ve included a complete video tutorial for even more guidance. Let’s get started!
Materials Needed:
- Any #4-medium weight yarn in 4 of your favorite colors (I’m using Big Twist Value)
- 5.5 mm hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Granny Square Crochet Tutorial – Step-by-Step Instructions:
Granny Square Round 1
Step 1: With color 1, start with a magic ring
Step 2: In the magic ring, ch 5 (counts as a dc + a ch 2)
Step 3: Make 3 dc in the magic ring, ch 2
Step 4: Repeat Step 3 two more times
Step 5: make 2 more dc in ring. Join round by slip stitching into the 3rd ch of the starting ch 5.
Sl st into the next ch sp. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Step 6: Pull magic ring tail to cinch center of square closed.
Granny Square Round 2
Step 1: Insert hook into any corner sp. With new color, create a slip knot and slide onto hook. Pull through corner space to attach new color.
Step 2: Ch 5 (counts as a dc + ch 2)
Step 3: make 3 dc in same ch 2 corner sp
Step 4: In next ch 2 corner sp (make 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
Step 5: Repeat Step 4 two more times
Step 6: Make 2 dc in first corner sp
Step 7: Join round by making a sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting ch 3; sl st into next corner sp.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Granny Square Round 3
Step 1: Attach color 3 and ch 5 (counts as a dc + ch 2) and make 3 dc
Step 2: Make 3 dc in the next cluster sp
Step 3: in next corner sp make (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
Step 4: Repeat process around. End round with 2 dc in first corner sp.
Join with the 3rd ch of the starting ch 5 with a sl st; sl st into next ch sp.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Granny Square Round 4
Step 1: In any corner sp, attach new color and ch 5 (counts as a dc + ch 2), make 3 dc in same corner sp, make 3 dc in each of the next cluster spaces, *in next corner sp make (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), make 3 dc in each of the next cluster spaces;
Repeat from * two more times.
Step 2: Make 2 dc in first corner sp. Join with the 3rd ch of the starting ch 5 with a sl st. Sl st into next corner sp.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Repeat Round 4 instructions for all additional rounds.
Video Tutorial
Visual learner?? I’ve got you covered. Watch the full tutorial below. I walk you through each step, making it easy to follow along and create perfect granny squares every time!
Watch the Video Tutorial Here:
Tips and Tricks
- Experiment with different yarn colors to create unique color palettes.
- Use a consistent tension for even stitches.
- Steam or wet block your granny squares for a polished finish.
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I hope you enjoyed this Granny Square Crochet Tutorial and found it helpful. If you have any questions or need further help, feel free to leave me a comment below or reach out to me on social media. Don’t forget to check out our other tutorials for more crochet inspiration. Happy crocheting!
Enjoy!
