Crochet Ocean Breeze Granny Square
If you're looking for a fun and relaxing crochet project, the Crochet Ocean Breeze Granny Square is a fantastic choice! This pattern combines soothing shades of blues, greens, and whites to create a serene and refreshing design that will bring a touch of the seaside right into your home. The repetitive granny square technique makes it easy to get into a rhythm as you stitch away, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you're making a cozy blanket, a decorative pillow, or even a funky boho vest, the possibilities are endless with this versatile pattern. So grab your favorite yarn and hook, and get ready to infuse your space with a calming Ocean Breeze vibe!
Materials
5 colors of yarn scraps (any fiber)
Suggested colors for the Ocean Breeze look:
Yarn A – Aqua
Yarn B – Denim Blue
Yarn C – White
Yarn D – Seafoam Green
Yarn E – Sand
Tools
Crochet hook to suit your yarn
Suggested: Size 5mm (H/8)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Blocking tools (optional but recommended)
Instructions
You will use 5 colors total: Yarn A, B, C, D, and E.
Foundation Ring
Using Yarn A, ch 4 and join with a sl-st to form a ring.
Round 1
Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch 2), 3 dc into the ring, ch 2 — rep from * 3 more times,2 dc into the ring.
Join with a sl-st into the 3rd ch of the beg ch-5.
(You should have 4 groups of 3 dc and four ch-2 corner spaces.)
No need to turn your work. Continue in rounds.
Break off Yarn A.
Round 2
Join Yarn B — Sl-st into next ch-2 sp, ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and ch 3), 2 dc into same corner, dc in each dc across the side, 2 dc into next corner sp, ch 3; rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more, 1 dc into final corner sp.
Join with a sl-st into 3rd ch of beg ch-6.
Break off Yarn B.
Round 3
Join Yarn C into any ch-3 sp, ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and ch 3), 2 dc into same sp, dc in each dc across the side, 2 dc into next corner sp, ch 3; rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more, 1 dc into final corner sp.
Join with a sl-st into 3rd ch of beg ch-6.
Break off Yarn C.
Round 4
Join Yarn D into any ch-3 sp.
Repeat instructions from Round 3.
Break off Yarn D.
Round 5
Join Yarn E into any ch-4 sp.
Repeat Round 3.
Break off Yarn E.
Optional for a larger square (Round 6)
Join Yarn A into any ch-4 sp.
Repeat Round 3.
Break off Yarn A.
Block your square for crisp lines and even corners.
Notes
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch — chain
dc — double crochet
sc — single crochet
sl-st — slip stitch
sp — space
rep — repeat
