Free Granny Square Crochet Patterns

I love a granny square. They are a staple of the crochet world, the first thing many people learn, and yet the variations are so far ranging. Whether you want something bold and simple or complicated and curious, there is a granny square pattern for you.

Traditionally a granny square is very specifically a potentially infinitely increasing square of granny stitches, built up in rounds. But these days any crochet square can be referred to as a granny square, as long as it can be used in a repeating pattern and put together to make a bigger project like a blanket.

Modern Granny Squares

One of my favorite twists on the theme are the more modern, bold granny squares which are built on the same theme.

Star Granny Squares

These five point stars look tricky, and let’s be real, it’s not the easiest pattern to follow. However I cannot tell you how worth it this feels when you’ve made a bunch of them and they are ready to join together. You’ll need to be familiar with single crochets, half doubles, doubles and trebles. The challenge is in the irregularity of the rounds, but once you’ve made a couple it won’t seem so daunting any more.

I am currently working on a pile of these granny squares in more simple color patterns to make a starry skies at night blanket, which I’ll share with you when I’m done.

Circle Designs

Circular granny squares look their very best when they are outlined in white or cream shades, to really highlight the shape.

Modern Hearts

The perfect granny square for someone you love, surely! I adore this modern style, and it goes gorgeously with the stars and circles above too.

Three Dimensional Granny Squares

Some crochet patterns take texture to another level, and that’s the case with these 3D designs.

Snowflakes

Flowers

Solid Granny Squares

A total foundation of my granny square experience is this solid design. I find it so multifunctional, and with varying color changes you can use such a straight forward design in some really fascinating ways.

Bullion Stitch

Want to knock your crochet up a notch, then consider the bullion stitch. It’s not quite your regular crochet, but well worth the extra effort and the latch hook you’ll need* isn’t too pricey.

Bean Stitch Grannies

Beans, tasty and crochetable! Who’d have thought. The standard and mini bean stitch both make for gorgeous granny afghans, especially if you mix and match them in your throw.

Waffle Stitch Granny Squares

Waffle stitches are time consuming, but so worth the effort. It’s not just the look, you’ll adore the thick, lustrous texture too.

Shell Stitch

Shell stitches combine traditional crochet styles in a modern way. Gorgeous as standalone shapes or sewn together as a blanket, this sloped stitch is my bet for the next big thing.

Linen Stitches

Linen stitch might sound mundane, but it’s really not. You can use it in several ways, and combine them to make really unique yet simple style granny blankets.

Four V Stitches

I have four different v stitch granny squares for you, which bring remarkably different designs to the table. My personal favorite is the expanding version, but you can mix and match them as you like.