How to Crochet Multicolored Granny Squares for International Granny Square Day
Happy Granny Square Day!
(At least if you’re reading this on August 15th)
That right, each year on August 15th, the international crochet community takes part in a virtual crochet blanket project by sharing close-ups of their granny squares using the #GrannySquareDay or, more specifically, this year: #GrannySquareDay2022. (Read more about it here.)
Granny squares are square motifs that are usually seamed together to make a larger crochet project like a blanket or a pillow or a garment. The simple granny squares feature the granny stitch worked in the round. But there are more complicated granny squares that have other stitches and textures.
Granny squares are so fun, quick, and easy to make. If you have never made one, you’re in for a treat! I have created this easy-to-follow picture (AND video) tutorial for you so that you can start whipping out simple, multicolored granny squares TODAY!
(If you would like to crochet some simple solid-colored granny squares, follow this tutorial.)
After you work up my tutorial, go ahead and post your projects on Instagram so that we can all see your beautiful squares and you can add them to this fun virtual blanket!
I have a few crochet patterns that feature granny squares. Click the links below to check them out!
Don’t have time to work up this tutorial right now? Pin this image for later.
If you like this stitch tutorial, check out this pillow pattern!
Granny’s 4-Square Pillow
This is a great crochet project that will help you practice your new skill of creating these colorful granny squares! The pattern is free on my blog. Or you can purchase the ad-free pattern from Ravelry & Etsy. Learn More HERE!
The yarn I used:
About the Yarn
I used Wander Acrylic Yarn from Furls Crochet. This yarn was provided to me by Furls Crochet to use for a design in the 2022 Crochet Foundry Blog Hop.
This yarn is so easy to work with. It is so soft and squishy. There are so many colors to choose from. If you’re looking for an acrylic worsted yarn, I would highly recommend Wander Acrylic Yarn by Furls. Have you used it? What do you think?
The hook I used:
I used a size J/6.0mm Odyssey Hook in White & Nickel by Furls Crochet. This hook was provided to me by Crochet Foundry for a design as part of the Crochet Foundry Blog Hop.
I love this hook! It feels so good in my hand. The ergonomic design means I can keep crocheting these granny squares all day, no problem! The yarn slips easily (but not TOO easily) from the hook while working up your stitches. And it looks so pretty!
Do you have an Odyssey hook? Or any other Furls crochet hook? Tell me about it. I’d love to hear your experience.
Granny Square
Crochet Tutorial
If you make any crochet creations using this stitch, be sure to post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes. I would love to see your work!
Materials
Yarn: small portion of worsted weight yarn in 5 colors or whatever you’d like to work your swatch up in.
Stitch Abbreviations
- ch – Chain
- dc – Double Crochet
- GS – Granny Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- sl st – Slip Stitch
Special Stitches
GS – Granny Stitch: 3 dc worked in the same stitch followed by a ch-1
Notes
- There are many different ways to start a granny square (ex: magic circle), you may choose to begin Round 1 with a method you are more comfortable with.
- Ch 3 at the beginning of a round does count as a dc.
- Round 1 explains how to create a granny stitch, and then is marked as GS in subsequent rounds.
- For a solid colored granny square, do not change colors each round.
- For a looser look, you may chose to ch 2 instead of ch 1 between clusters.
The Granny Square Instructions
Round 1:
1. Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1
2. 3 dc in the same ch as before, ch 1 (now referred to as GS)
3. Repeat step 2 two more times
4. Sl st to the top of ch 4, fasten off
Round 2:
1. In any ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in ch 2 space below, ch 1
2. GS in same ch-1 space
3. 2 GS in next ch-1 space
4. Repeat Step 3 two more times, sl st to top of ch 3, fasten off
Round 3:
1. In middle ch-1 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 1
2. 2 GS in next ch-1 space
3. GS in next ch-1 space
4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 around,sl st to top of ch 3, fasten off
Rounds 4+:
Work similarly to Round 3, working a GS in every ch-1 space on the sides and 2 GS in every corner
Video Tutorial:
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Granny Square Patterns:
If you like making granny squares, then you should check out these Juniper & Oakes original patterns:
Thank you for being interested in my patterns!
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The Fine Print
This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2023. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag.
You may post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtags #juniperandoakes and #jaobookmark. If you make this pattern, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Group.
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