Traditional Granny Square Crochet Tutorial
First of all, I love ALL things granny square. There are so many different ways you can use a granny square. Baby blankets, dishcloths, throw blankets, cardigans, crop tops, you name it! If you’re interested in making a granny square baby blanket that is literally softer than a baby’s bottom, check out the Vanellope Baby Blanket! However, if you’ve never crocheted the Traditional Granny Square, then I suggest hanging out on this page for a little bit to get the hang of it before accepting the Vanellope Baby Blanket challenge 😉
I really love the look of the Traditional Granny Square. This square works up really fast because you’re crocheting into spaces instead of the top of the actual stitch! Now let’s get into the learning process!
Traditional Granny Square Crochet Tutorial
Stitch Guide:
- Dc cluster (double crochet cluster): 3 dc in the same st
- Dc (double crochet)
- Ch (chain)
- Sl st (slip stitch)
- Sp (space)
- Rep (repeat)
Notes:
- Ch 2 at beginning of each round counts as a dc.
- The only chain stitches are used in corner spaces. There are no chains between the clusters along each side.
- The basic pattern is: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch 1 sp and 3 dc in each sp along the sides.
Basic Pattern:
Round 1: Ch 3. 2 dc into the first ch. Ch 1, dc cluster, ch 1, dc cluster, ch 1, dc cluster (all in the same st) Ch 1, sl st to the top of ch 2. (4 dc clusters, 4 ch 1 sp). Sl st into the next st and into ch 1 sp.
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc into the same sp. Ch 1, dc cluster into same sp. [Dc cluster, ch 1, dc cluster] in each ch 1 sp. Sl st to the top of ch 2. (8 dc clusters, 4 ch 1 sp). Sl st into the next st and into ch 1 sp.
Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc into the same sp. Ch 1, dc cluster into same sp. Dc cluster in the sp BETWEEN the 2 clusters from the previous round (as indicated below by the stitch marker). [Dc cluster, ch 1, dc cluster into the next ch 1 sp (corner sp). Dc cluster into sp between clusters from previous round] Rep [ ] two more times. Sl st to top of ch 2. (12 dc clusters, 4 ch 1 sp)
Sl st into the next st and into ch 1 sp.
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc into the same sp. Ch 1, dc cluster into same sp. Dc cluster in the sp BETWEEN the 2 clusters from the previous round, twice. [Dc cluster, ch 1, dc cluster into the next ch 1 sp. Dc cluster into sp between clusters from previous round, twice] Rep [ ] two more times. Sl st to top of ch 2. (16 dc clusters, 4 ch 1 sp)
Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc into the same sp. Ch 1, dc cluster into same sp. Dc cluster in the sp BETWEEN the 2 clusters from the previous round, three times. [Dc cluster, ch 1, dc cluster into the next ch 1 sp. Dc cluster into sp between clusters from previous round, three times] Rep [ ] two more times. Sl st to top of ch 2. (20 dc clusters, 4 ch 1 sp)
And there you have it! That is the basic pattern for the Traditional Granny Square. You could create many different colored squares this size and sew them together to create a blanket. You could keep going row after row in this same fashion by creating one large granny square. Or you could even make yourself a colorful cardigan with your scrap yarn! The possibilities are endless!
Again, if you’re interested in working up a last minute baby shower gift, check out the Vanellope Baby Blanket which uses this simple Traditional Granny Square pattern!
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