How to Crochet: A Classic Granny Crochet Granny Square Tutorial

Granny squares are a crochet classic for a reason. They are simple, versatile, and great for everything, such as blankets, bags, scarves and even sweaters! If you’re brand new to crochet or just need a refresher, this updated Granny Square Crochet tutorial includes a full step-by-step photo walkthrough and complete video to help you make your best granny square ever.

Here’s a few details on the tutorial:

Skill Level: Beginner
Time to Make: ~15 minutes per square
Includes: Photo Tutorial + Full Video instruction!

Image of a woman crocheting a classic 4-round granny square

Video Tutorial

Visual learner?? I’ve got you covered. Watch the full tutorial below. I walk you through each step. Follow along with me to learn to how to crochet a granny square, the easy way!

Watch the Video Tutorial Here:

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I love sitting at my desk to make granny squares while I watch fun YouTube videos. Check it out below!

a completed crochet granny square with yarn tails that need to be woven in

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:

We are about to make a 4-round granny square. This size is great for many beginner projects like scarves, blankets, and bags!

Tip: Don’t worry if your first square isn’t perfect! Granny squares are super forgiving and easy to master with practice!

Classic Granny Square Crochet Tutorial: Round 1

Image of woman starting a granny square with a magic ring

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)

granny square crochet tutorial image showing a ch 5 plus 3 double crochet stitches

Step 3: Make 3 dc in the magic ring, ch 2

image showing step 4 of the crochet granny square

Step 4: Repeat Step 3 two more times

Step 5 of a beginner crochet granny square

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.

image of woman completing round 1 of a classic granny square

Step 6: Pull magic ring tail to cinch center of square closed.

Classic Granny Square Crochet Tutorial: 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.

image showing a new color is being joined in for round 2 of a granny square

Step 2: Ch 5 (counts as a dc + ch 2)

image showing step 2 of a classic granny square

Step 3: make 3 dc in same ch 2 corner sp

image showing the beginning of round 2 of a classic granny square

Step 4: In next ch 2 corner sp (make 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)

image showing step 4 of round 2 of a granny square

Step 5: Repeat Step 4 two more times

round 2 of this granny square is almost complete

Step 6: Make 2 dc in first corner sp

image showing this granny square will be joined in the 3rd chain of the starting chain 5 of this granny square

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.

image showing a granny square with 2 finished rounds

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.

Granny Square Tips and Tricks

Color Palette: Choose 3–4 colors for a fun, patchwork look
Blocking: Lightly steam or wet block for polished squares. This makes them look way more even and professional!
Tension: Try to keep your stitches even (practice helps!)

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image showing a stack and spread of completed 4-round granny squares

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How to Crochet: A Classic Granny Crochet Granny Square Tutorial

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