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    Home » Video Tutorials » Stitch Patterns

    The Solid Granny Square

    Published: Feb 13, 2013 · Modified: Aug 30, 2023 by Tamara Kelly · 45 Comments

    A few weeks ago I did a video tutorial of the Traditional Granny Square, but I also talked a little bit about how "officially" a granny square is any motif worked flat, in a square, from the center out. Nonetheless, there are a few squares that are considered typical, while the rest rarely get called "grannies." One of the better known simple squares is the Solid Granny Square, and here's how it's made!

    The Solid Granny Square - a basic square every crocheter should know! Video tutorial in HD on mooglyblog.com #crochet

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    How to Crochet the Solid Granny Square:

    Written Instructions for the Solid Granny Square:

    Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.

    Round 1: Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch 2). [Dc 3 into ring, ch 2] 3 times. Dc 2 into ring, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5.

    Round 2: Sl st into the ch sp. Ch 5, dc 2 into the same ch sp. *Dc into the next 3 sts, [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the ch sp. Repeat from * three times, then dc into the last 3 sts, dc in the ch sp.  Join with a sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5.

    Round 3: Sl st into the ch sp. Ch 5, dc 2 into the same ch sp. *Dc into the next 7 sts, [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the ch sp. Repeat from * three times, then dc into the last 7 sts, dc in the ch sp.  Join with a sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5.

    Round 4: Sl st into the ch sp. Ch 5, dc 2 into the same ch sp. *Dc into the next 11 sts, [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in the ch sp. Repeat from * three times, then dc into the last 11 sts, dc in the ch sp.  Join with a sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5.

    At this point you can fasten off, or you can just keep going! I think you can see how the pattern works by now – dc in each dc from a previous round, and work a set of dc 2, ch 2, dc 2 in each corner ch sp.

    There are, of course, many variations on this square as well. To get a fully solid square, some patterns work 3 dc in each corner.. Others work a big chain 4 in each corner. This video shows a sort of middle ground with the ch 2 corners. Changing colors each row is another great way to change things up, and one of the reasons granny squares are so persistently popular - they're a great way to use up scraps and odds and ends of yarn!

    I hope you've enjoyed this video, and if you have ideas for more videos you'd like to see from Moogly, please let me know in the comments! I love to take requests!

    The Solid Granny Square - a basic square every crocheter should know! Video tutorial in HD on mooglyblog.com #crochetWhile the solid granny square is well known and not copyrighted, the written pattern here is in my own words and copyright Tamara Kelly 2013. Please do not reprint, or repost this blog post or written pattern, but please do link to this page or video to share the pattern with others. TamaraKelly@mooglyblog.com

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    1. 1

      Darlene Lehman

      February 13, 2013 at 11:25 am

      I have to tell you, I sincerely appreciate the step-by-step instructions you provide for the various squares, stitches, etc. And, of course, the collections of ten -somethings, or round-ups of various designs. I think I've pinned quite a few of them for future reference! Anyways, just wanted to say thank you!!

      Reply
      • 2

        moogly

        February 13, 2013 at 11:44 am

        Thanks so much for saying so Darlene - you're very welcome!

        Reply
    2. 3

      Dee Turner

      April 18, 2013 at 8:55 am

      OMG!!!! thank you for the step by step and the video.... You make this look so easy to do..I have tryed a few granny squares and i just cant do them, so i am going to try yours... BUt i was wondering instead of making a bunch of sqaures, can i jut make this 1 big square for a baby blanket??

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        April 18, 2013 at 10:13 am

        Absolutely Dee! Just keep going and going and going... It's a fantastic way to make a fast square blanket!

        Reply
        • 5

          Dee Turner

          April 18, 2013 at 7:01 pm

          Thank you so much.......I hope i do as good as you

          Reply
    3. 6

      Teresa

      July 21, 2013 at 5:21 am

      Love this! Ty.........so....you do not turn? 🙂

      Reply
      • 7

        Tamara Kelly

        July 21, 2013 at 9:13 am

        Nope! Just spin lol.

        Reply
    4. 8

      Susan G.

      September 06, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      Love everything you post!! Thank you! I wanted to ask ...on the solid granny square here what needle and yarn did you use ?

      Reply
      • 9

        Tamara Kelly

        September 07, 2013 at 1:15 pm

        I am 99% sure it was I Love This Cotton (Hobby Lobby) and an I hook, but it's been a while! And thanks! 😀

        Reply
    5. 10

      Lakshmi

      September 20, 2013 at 4:59 am

      A very very wonderful and easy to follow set of instructions. Thank you very much. Enjoyed making the granny square.

      Reply
      • 11

        Tamara Kelly

        September 20, 2013 at 9:15 am

        So glad Lakshmi! Thank you for commenting!

        Reply
    6. 12

      Charmaine

      February 08, 2014 at 8:02 am

      Thank you so much for this tutorial, I have been struggling with a few attempts and at last this one is just so easy to understand you certainly have a gift explaining the tutorials so we understand clearly.

      Reply
      • 13

        Tamara Kelly

        February 08, 2014 at 9:18 am

        😀 Thank you Charmaine, so glad it worked for you!

        Reply
    7. 14

      Sharon Valvano

      April 25, 2014 at 4:31 am

      I have to say this is the first granny square I have done (not tried ) and was able to do. I have been crocheting for over a yr now and never understood the granny square.

      Thank you so much for your step by step instructions !
      Sincerely ,
      Sharon

      Reply
      • 15

        Tamara Kelly

        April 25, 2014 at 8:38 am

        😀 You're so welcome Sharon! I'm so glad it helped! I know people who crocheted for years before the granny square "clicked" for them, and then there are those who only made grannies for years! Such a funny thing!

        Reply
    8. 16

      Cheryl

      May 01, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      This is the granny square I've been looking for to make my son a blanket. He's 6'2 and wants a king size blanket for Christmas. He doesn't care what kind just nothing blue. This will be a great portable project and I can control the size. Thanks!

      Reply
    9. 17

      janet

      May 13, 2014 at 10:44 am

      the sound on this page is so low, a person can't hear what your saying, have mine on as loud as it will go, can't hear you !!!!

      Reply
      • 18

        Tamara Kelly

        May 13, 2014 at 12:15 pm

        Hi Janet! Have you tried turning up the volume on the video itself?

        Reply
    10. 19

      nimblefingers

      May 27, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      I love this granny square and in fact love everything on your site. I'm currently working on an afghan for a male in this design. You can see the beginnings here http://freecoolpatterns.com/ssimple-solid-granny-square-afghan-done-in-crochet/.

      Reply
      • 20

        Tamara Kelly

        May 28, 2014 at 8:51 am

        😀 Thank you so much! Looks like you've got your crocheting cut out for you!

        Reply
    11. 21

      Debbie D.

      August 11, 2014 at 11:46 am

      I love making motifs and granny squares. However, the challenge for me is knowing how to join them together. What is the best way to join these together? Thanks for all the information you provide. It is much appreciated on my end!

      Reply
      • 22

        Tamara Kelly

        August 11, 2014 at 3:17 pm

        There are lots of ways! Here are 12: http://www.bakingoutsidethebox.com/12-ways-join-granny-squares/ 🙂

        Reply
    12. 23

      Emma

      December 20, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Thank you so much! took me a while to figure out purely because I'm left handed. But your videos made it so easy to understand! i'm using this square as a project for an afghan!

      Reply
      • 24

        Tamara Kelly

        December 23, 2014 at 9:43 am

        😀 I'm glad to hear it, thank you Emma!

        Reply
    13. 25

      Marisa

      June 23, 2015 at 7:10 pm

      I like to crochet..... I am a beginner tho and am wandering if you could globalised in videos?

      Reply
      • 26

        Marisa

        June 23, 2015 at 7:11 pm

        I mean go slower

        Reply
        • 27

          Tamara Kelly

          June 26, 2015 at 11:39 am

          Most of my videos are meant to go with the post, not stand alone. I'll try to go slower in the future though. 🙂

          Reply
    14. 28

      denise

      July 14, 2015 at 11:28 pm

      Ty so much tamare.I've been crocheting for over 50 yrs now.I have no problem doing complicated and challenging projects But the granny square seems like a."Why can't I do this".LOL.You really made this simple for me.TY again.

      Reply
      • 29

        Tamara Kelly

        July 15, 2015 at 9:24 am

        🙂 You are very welcome Denise!! Thank you!

        Reply
    15. 30

      Heather

      July 16, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      I've been crocheting for a few years but surprising this is my first granny square. Yours was easiest to follow instruction wise. I like the idea of making squares instead of long roqws also makes it more mobile if I want to make squareas in my bedroom, watching TV or even taking it to work to do during lunch. Thanks again 🙂

      Reply
      • 31

        Tamara Kelly

        July 19, 2015 at 11:00 am

        😀 Thank you Heather, I'm so glad to hear it!

        Reply
    16. 32

      Dee

      November 11, 2015 at 2:30 am

      What would I need to do to make this with extended single crochet stitch? What changes/adjustments would need to be done to make it work out right?

      Reply
      • 33

        Tamara Kelly

        November 11, 2015 at 11:19 am

        Hi Dee! It should be about the same! 🙂

        Reply
    17. 34

      Barb

      January 13, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Thanks for the video..trying to learn how to do the solid and yours was the easiest to understand...Thank you! ..got that down...but how do you change colors for this? Tie off then chain 5 and continue? Newby here and can't find anything on your blog...thank you making a blanket for the kids wedding and running out of time...

      Reply
      • 35

        Tamara Kelly

        January 13, 2016 at 2:44 pm

        You can do it that way - it's probably the easiest! 🙂

        Reply
    18. 36

      Kathleen

      April 07, 2016 at 12:15 am

      This is an excellent tutorial video. I like the solid granny square better than the traditional one. Thank you!

      Reply
      • 37

        Tamara Kelly

        April 07, 2016 at 8:44 am

        Thank you so much Kathleen! 🙂

        Reply
    19. 38

      Cindy kennedy

      May 10, 2016 at 6:10 pm

      Love your patterns and wondering if you have one for a cute puppy head to use for a lovey blanket, seen some but trying to find one with a floppier ear, thx so mch, have made several items from your great selections of free patterns, love this site!

      Reply
      • 39

        Tamara Kelly

        May 11, 2016 at 10:03 am

        Thank you so much Cindy! I'm afraid I don't have one myself, but two friends of mine have free patterns that might work for you! http://poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com/2014/01/crochet-long-starts-today-puppy-lovie.html and http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2012/08/puppy-dog-lovey-blanket-crochet-pattern.html And another idea would be to "borrow" ears from another project and sew them to a pattern you like otherwise!

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    20. 40

      jackie flesner

      September 13, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      Thank You so much, I:m stupid and i can do a Granny Square and i love this pattern, I'm going to make a blanket now, and what size needle do i use if i want to make a tablecloth, I will use thread. Thanks Again....I love the step by step, thats the only way i can get it.

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      • 41

        Tamara Kelly

        September 13, 2016 at 3:10 pm

        Hi Jackie! That's not a stupid question at all! For thread, you're going to want a small hook, probably a B if you are using the size 3 or 5 thread, and a steel thread hook if you are using a size 10 or smaller. If you look at the ball of thread, it will likely have a hook size suggestion on it. 🙂

        Reply
    21. 42

      Pat Shimrack

      January 05, 2017 at 7:46 pm

      I love this pattern. I'm a new old crocheter! Years ago my mom taught me how to crochet but she passed many years ago. I am again trying to pick up this craft & sometimes stumble on the directions. Is it possible to just keep making the square bigger to make a blanket or afghan? Just thought that might be a cute blanket for my granddaughter's bed. Thanks for your patience for an oldtimer!

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      • 43

        Tamara Kelly

        January 06, 2017 at 10:38 am

        Hi Pat! Yes, you can just keep going and going and going! 😀

        Reply
    22. 44

      Emma

      August 30, 2023 at 3:18 am

      I think I am the only person who cannot see the video, where abouts is it on this page?

      Reply
      • 45

        Tamara Kelly

        August 30, 2023 at 9:43 am

        Hi Emma! I'm so sorry for the confusion (and thank you for letting me know)! It looks like some things on the back end broke the video embed, but it should be fixed now!

        Reply

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