Crochet Granny Square Motif

Crochet Granny Square motifs are like little pieces of art that you can stitch together to create beautiful blankets, scarves, or even bags. They are perfect for adding a cozy and vintage touch to your home decor or as heartfelt gifts for your loved ones. The best part is, once you get the hang of it, you can let your creativity run wild by playing with colors, textures, and patterns. So grab your crochet hook, some yarn, and let's dive into the delightful world of Granny Squares where the possibilities are endless!

Written Pattern:

Size: The square motif measures approx. 14 cm x 14 cm (5,5 inches x 5,5 inches)

Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate

Materials Used:

• DK weight yarn, size 3 — light. I used Nako Calico 50% cotton, 50% acrylic yarn. 13 grams (32 meters approx.) of yarn needed for this pattern.
• 3,5 mm crochet hook.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.

Abbreviations (US terms):

• st./sts — stitch/stitches
• ch — chain
• sl st. — slip stitch
• sc — single crochet
• dc — double crochet
• trc3tog — 3 treble crochet closed together
• ()* — repeat the instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.

Instructions:

Start with ch5, sl st. into first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: ch3 (counts as a dc), 15dc into ring.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3. (16 sts)

Round 2: ch5 (counts as 1dc + ch2),

(1dc into next dc st., ch2)* repeat 15 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch5.

Round 3: ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc into next ch2 space,

(1dc into next dc st., 2dc into next ch2 space)* repeat 15 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3. (48 sts)

Round 4: ch1 (doesn't count as st.), 1sc into same st.,

(ch5, skip next 2 dc sts, 1sc into next dc st.)* repeat 15 times around.

Join with ch2 + 1dc into first sc to make last ch5.

Round 5: ch1 (doesn't count as st., 1sc into that same (ch2 + 1dc) space of previous round, ch7, 1sc into next ch5 space, ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space, ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space,

(ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space, ch7, 1sc into next ch5 space, ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space, ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space)* repeat 3 times around.

Join with ch2 + 1dc into first sc to make last ch5.

Round 6: ch1 (doesn't count as st., 1sc into that same (ch2 + 1dc) space of previous round, ch5, trc3tog into next ch7 space, ch5, trc3tog into same ch7 space, ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space, ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space, ch5,

(1sc into next ch5 space, ch5, trc3tog into next ch7 space, ch5, trc3tog into same ch7 space, ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space, ch5, 1sc into next ch5 space, ch5)* repeat 3 times around.

Join with a sl st. into first sc.

Round 7: ch3 (counts as a dc), 4dc into next ch5 space, 1dc into next trc3tog st., (4dc, ch3, 4dc) into next ch5 space, 1dc into next trc3tog st., 4dc into next ch5 space, 1dc into next sc st., 4dc into next ch5 space, 1dc into next sc st., 4dc into next ch5 space,

(1dc into next sc st., 4dc into next ch5 space, 1dc into next trc3tog st., (4dc, ch3, 4dc) into next ch5 space, 1dc into next trc3tog st., 4dc into next ch5 space, 1dc into next sc st., 4dc into next ch5 space, 1dc into next sc st., 4dc into next ch5 space)* repeat 3 times around.

Join with a sl st. into 3rd ch of beginning ch3.

Ch1, cut off the yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends.