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SOLID GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET PATTERN &

VARIATIONS
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Solid Granny Squares are one of the most popular crochet square patterns
crocheters love to make. Like other crochet squares, solid granny squares can
be used as single pieces or joined up to make larger crochet projects. Here I
am posting the basic crochet pattern for the solid granny square pattern and
4 other very popular variations among crocheters.

In addition to the crochet solid granny square pattern, we will also talk about
tips for choosing the right square if you want to combine several different
square patterns into a larger project.

Sometimes we just need a single square and crochet more rounds to make it
larger for our project. We also talk about how you can crochet a nice larger
solid square.

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Contents

TYPE OF SOLID GRANNY SQUARE PATTERNS

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In this crochet tutorial, we will introduce you to 5 variations of the solid

granny square pattern. They are named as follows. In the pattern section
below, you will find more information about each of these patterns.

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Basic Solid Granny Square (Blue Square)

This is the most common Solid Granny Square crochet pattern.

Modified Solid Granny Square (Beige Square)

Slightly smaller than the basic solid square.

Small Circle Solid Granny Square (Yellow Square)

It starts with a circle in the center and develops into a square.

Big Circle Solid Granny Square (Green Square)

The circle is larger in the center and develops into a square.

No-Gap Solid Granny Square (White Square)

This granny square is completely solid and has no gaps at the corners.

SKILL LEVEL

These square patterns are very easy to crochet. Beginners with basic crochet
skills can crochet them. Also, we have all the details on how to crochet a
granny square in the pattern section below. Click on the link to our crochet
tutorial for beginners if you want to learn more about the basics.

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CRAFT SUPPLIES

The supplies to crochet a solid granny square are very basic, you just need
some yarn, a proper-sized crochet hook to match the yarn weight, a tapestry
needle to weave in the ends of the yarn, and scissors.

Depending on the project, these crochet squares are great for using your
leftover yarn from the previous project. If you are using yarn scraps for the
squares and want to join them together to make a larger piece, make sure
you use a similar yarn weight so that the squares are a uniform size.

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I made the Smiley Face Granny Squares in 2 sizes to join with the basic and modified solid granny squares,
respectively.

Stay tuned to check out the project for these squares!

TIPS ON CHOOSING THE MATCHING SQUARES TO JOIN

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If you want to crochet squares of different patterns, make sure you choose the
right squares to crochet. Crochet square patterns come in different sizes, for
example, a simple solid color Granny Square pattern with 5 rounds has 1
more stitch than the modified version. So when you join these 2 squares
together, they will not match stitch for stitch.

For all crochet granny square patterns, always read the pattern and note the
total stitch count for the last round of the crochet pattern. Divide the total
stitch count by 4 to get the exact number of stitches for each side of the
square. Crochet only the pattern with the same number of stitches, so you
can easily join them together.

CROCHET THE SQUARE BIGGER – PROBLEM AND SOLUTION

After a few rounds of crocheting the basic pattern for a solid granny square
pattern, you will find that you can go round by round. The pattern is easy to
replicate; therefore, you can go beyond the basic 5-round pattern by
crocheting more rounds. However, you will have a problem if you crochet the
pattern only from the right side

By its very nature, the crochet stitch will never sit directly on top of the
previous round. It will either slant to the right or to the left, depending on
whether you crochet right or left-handed. So if you increase a crochet square,
it will become a crooked square
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How can you fix the problem? The easiest way to fix this problem is to turn
your crochet after each round. By crocheting with both right and wrong
sides, you correct the problem of slanting stitches and, thus the problem of
crookedness.

WHAT’S NEXT:

Start crocheting and share your completed handmade

on Facebook and/or Instagram. Remember to tag us, @craftpassion, so
that we are able to see them.
Pin it to Pinterest for a future To-Crochet List
Share with your crochet groups for a crochet-along event.
Browse more free crochet patterns to make. Here is the Classic Granny
Square that you might be interested.

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CROCHET SOLID GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN

yield:
5 Variations Of Solid Granny Square
active time:
15 minutes
total time:
15 minutes
difficulty:
Beginner
estimated cost:
$1 - $5

Here is the crochet pattern of a basic solid granny square crochet pattern with another
4 popular variations.
Enjoy crocheting them!

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MATERIALS
Yarn (We use 4 ply / spot weight milk cotton yarn)

TOOLS
Crochet hook (we use 3.5 mm crochet hook)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS

ABBREVIATIONS:

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ch = chain

ch2sp = chain 2 space

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

hdcsp = half double crochet space

fo = fasten off

mr = magic ring

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

sl knot = slip knot

tr = treble crochet

CROCHET SOLID GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN

In this crochet tutorial, we are sharing 5 variations of the solid granny
square crochet pattern. They are named as follows:
• Basic Solid Granny Square

• Modified Solid Granny Square

• Small Circle Solid Granny Square

• Big Circle Solid Granny Square

• No-Gap Solid Granny Square

We begin the pattern with a magic ring, but you may replace it with ch
3 and slst to the first st to form a ring.

BASIC SOLID GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN

This is the most common Solid Granny Square crochet pattern.

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1. Round 1: Loop yarn on your finger to make a magic ring, then

crochet the following in the magic ring: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), 2dc,
[ch2, 3dc] repeat 3 times. Pull the yarn end to close the magic ring.
Join with hdc in the first st. {20}

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2. Round 2: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc sp, dc in next 3 sts,

[(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 3 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in
hdcsp. Join with hdc in the first st. {36}

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3. Round 3: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc sp, dc in next 7 sts,

[(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 7 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in
hdcsp. Join with hdc in the first st. {52}

4. Round 4: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc sp, dc in next 11 sts,

[(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 11 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in
hdcsp. Join with hdc in the first st. {68}

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5. Round 5: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc sp, dc in next 15 sts,

[(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 15 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in
hdcsp. Join with hdc in the first st. {84} 

If you’re a visual learner or prefer Japanese crochet patterns, use the

crochet chart below to help you understand the written pattern.

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MODIFIED SOLID GRANNY SQUARE

This is the modified version of the basic Solid Granny Square crochet
pattern. It has 1 st lesser at every side of the square (4 sts in a round)
compared to the basic solid square, which makes it unique to have an
even number of stitches on each side. This modified solid granny square
is great to pair with other square designs with the same amount of
stitches.

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Round 1: Loop yarn on your finger to make a magic ring, then crochet
the following in the magic ring: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc, [ch2, 2dc]
repeat 3 times. Pull the yarn end to close the magic ring. Join with hdc
in the first st. {16}
Round 2: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc sp, dc in next 2 sts, [(2dc,
ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 2 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in hdcsp. Join
with hdc in the first st. {32}
Round 3: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc sp, dc in next 6 sts, [(2dc,
ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 6 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in hdcsp. Join
with hdc in the first st. {48}
Round 4: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc sp, dc in next 10 sts, [(2dc,
ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 10 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in hdcsp. Join
with hdc in the first st. {64}
Round 5: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the hdc sp, dc in next 14 sts, [(2dc,
ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 14 sts] repeat 3 times, 2dc in hdcsp. Join
with hdc in the first st. {80} 

SMALL CIRCLE SOLID GRANNY SQUARE

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This solid granny square variation begins with a circle at the center and
develops into a square.

Round 1: Loop yarn on your finger to make a magic ring, then crochet
ch3 (count as 1 dc st), 15dc in the magic ring. Pull the yarn end to close
the magic ring. Join with sl st in the first st. {16}
Round 2: ch4 (count as 1 tr st), (tr, ch2, 2tr) in the same st, dc in next 3
sts, [(2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next st, dc in next 3 sts] repeat 3 times. Join with sl
st in the first st. {36}
Round 3: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in next st, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp,
dc in next 7 sts] repeat 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 5 sts.
Join with sl st in the first st. {52}
Round 4: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in next 3 sts, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in
ch2sp, dc in next 11 sts] repeat 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in
next 7 sts. Join with sl st in the first st. {68}
Round 5: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in next 5 sts, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in
ch2sp, dc in next 15 sts] repeat 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in
next 9 sts. Join with sl st in the first st. {84} 

BIG CIRCLE SOLID GRANNY SQUARE

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Similar to the small circle solid granny square variation, this crochet
square has a bigger circle design at the center, and it develops into a
square.

Round 1: Loop yarn on your finger to make a magic ring, then crochet
ch3 (count as 1 dc st), 15dc in the magic ring. Pull the yarn end to close
the magic ring. Join with sl st in the first st. {16}
Round 2: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in the same st, 2dc in next 15 sts.
Join with sl st in the first st. {32}
Round 3: ch4 (count as 1 tr st), (tr, ch2, 2tr) in the same st, dc in next 7
sts, [(2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next st, dc in next 7 sts] repeat 3 times. Join with sl
st in the first st. {52}
Round 4: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in next st, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp,
dc in next 11 sts] repeat 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 9
sts. Join with sl st in the first st. {68}
Round 5: ch3 (count as 1 dc st), dc in next 3 sts, [(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in
ch2sp, dc in next 15 sts] repeat 3 times, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2sp, dc in
next 11 sts. Join with sl st in the first st. {84} 

NO-GAP SOLID GRANNY SQUARE

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Unlike the other solid granny square, this granny square is completely
solid with no gaps at the corners.

Round 1: Loop yarn on your finger to make a magic ring, then crochet
the following in the magic ring: ch4 (count as 1 tr st), 3dc, [2tr, 3dc]
repeat 3 times, tr in next st. Pull the yarn end to close the magic ring.
Join with sl st in the first st. {20}
Round 2: ch4 (count as 1 tr st), 2dc in the same st, dc in next 3 sts,
[(2dc, tr) in next st, (tr, 2dc) in next st, dc in next 3 sts] repeat 3 times,
(2dc, tr) in next st. Join with sl st in the first st. {36}
Round 3: ch4 (count as 1 tr st), 2dc in the same st, dc in next 7sts, [(2dc,
tr) in next st, (tr, 2dc) in next st, dc in next 7 sts] repeat 3 times, (2dc, tr)
in next st. Join with sl st in the first st. {52}
Round 4: ch4 (count as 1 tr st), 2dc in the same st, dc in next 11 sts,
[(2dc, tr) in next st, (tr, 2dc) in next st, dc in next 11 sts] repeat 3 times,
(2dc, tr) in next st. Join with sl st in the first st. {68}
Round 5: ch4 (count as 1 tr st), 2dc in the same st, dc in next 15 sts,
[(2dc, tr) in next st, (tr, 2dc) in next st, dc in next 15 sts] repeat 3 times,
(2dc, tr) in next st. Join with sl st in the first st. {84}

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