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Learn my favorite way to make a modern, solid granny square. This step-by-step photo tutorial will show you the simple stitches you need to create beautiful granny squares.
Granny squares are such a versatile technique. You can make a classic granny square, or one of the hundreds of variations.
One of the most popular variations is the solid granny square. There are solid granny squares with open corners and solid granny squares with no gaps at all.
I’ve tried many patterns, but the following pattern is my favorite to make a solid granny squares with decorative spaces at the corners.
You might be familiar with one pattern that has the turning chain stitches running up the middle of one side. That’s a good way to do it, but I find the turning chain “seam” can be visually distracting.
Or, you may have tried the pattern that calls for a turning chain of 5, where 3ch counts as 1 dc and the other 2ch create the ch-2-sp. I like that pattern too, but I find that the one corner space ends up a little larger than the 3 other corner spaces.
So, I was so excited when a new (to me) solid granny square on Pinterest via Irishlace.net.
I like it because it puts the turning chain near the corner ch-2-sp, but not directly next to it. This way, the “seam” is disguised, and the 4 corner spaces are all the same size.
Don’t worry if you don’t like reading crochet charts, I’ve written out the pattern in plain terms below.
Solid Granny Square Pattern
Difficulty:Beginner/Easy
Gauge: Gauge isn’t critical to the success of this pattern. You can use any yarn weight you like, with the corresponding crochet hook size.
Finished Size:5″ square, if you use worsted weight yarn and a size H hook
Materials
Hook:H(5.0 mm)
Yarn:Worsted weight yarn (Category 4)
You’ll also need:
- yarn needle
- stitch markers, if desired
- ruler or tape measure, if desired
Terms and Abbreviations:
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- ch:chain
- ch-2-sp: chain 2 space (which will be the corner space)
- dc:double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Pattern Notes:
- This pattern is writtenin American terms.
- Chain stitches at the beginning of the rounds count as a stitch unless otherwise specified.
- I use 3 chain stitches for 1 double crochet stitch. If this is too loose for you, use ch 2 instead.
- To change the size of the granny square, add more rounds following the pattern.
Instructions
Foundation Ring: Chain 5 and join with sl st to make a ring. Or, use the magic ring technique.
Round 1:
- Chain 3. (This counts as a dc here and throughout the pattern.)
- Into the ring, work 1 dc. Ch 2.
- 3 dc. Ch 2. Repeat two more times for a total of three times.
- 1 dc, and join with sl st into the top of the starting chain. [12 sts, 4 ch-2 spaces]
- Sl st into the ch-2-sp (corner space)
Round 2:
- Chain 3. (This counts as 1 dc.)
- Into the ch-2-sp (aka the corner space), work: 1 dc, 2 ch, 2dc.
- Work 1 dc in each dc along the side, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2-space. Repeat for the next two sides.
- Dc in the dc on the last side. Make 1 dc into the sl st from the previous round. Make 1 dc into the next sl st from the previous round (the one that went into the corner space.) Join with a sl st to the top of the starting chain. [28 sts, 4 ch-2-spaces]
- Make one more sl st into the ch-2-sp (corner space)
Tip: If you are having a hard time getting the correct stitch count, make sure that you aren’t accidentally skipping the first dc stitch on each side. Sometimes this stitch can be hidden by the stitches made into the corner space. So, pull back the stitches made into the corner to find the first stitch on each side.
Tip: Work the last dc of the round here, into the slip stitch from the previous round.
Continue this pattern until the granny square is as large as you’d like.
Round 3: Repeat round 2 [44 sts, 4 ch-2-spaces]
Round 4: Repeat round 2 [60 sts, 4 ch-2-spaces]
Round 5: Repeat round 2 [76 sts, 4 ch-2-spaces]
Round 6: Repeat round 2 [92 sts, 4 ch-2-spaces]
Round 7: Repeat round 2 [108 sts, 4 ch-2-spaces]
To finish: When the granny square is as large as you’d like, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends. You can use the starting tail to close up the center hole, if one remains.
And there you go! Your solid granny square is complete.
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Seamless Solid Granny Square Pattern
Yield: 1
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Learn my favorite way to make a modern, solid granny square. This step-by-step photo tutorial will show you the simple stitches you need to create beautiful granny squares.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn, or yarn of your choice
Tools
- Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook, or the appropriate hook to match your choice of yarn
- yarn needle
- stitch markers, if desired
- ruler or tape measure, if desired
Instructions
- Foundation Ring:Chain 5 and join with sl st to make a ring. Or, use themagic ring technique.
- Round 1: Ch 3. Into the ring, work 1 dc, ch 2. Into ring, work (3 dc, ch 2) three times. Work 1 dc, and join with sl st into the beginning chain. Sl st into the ch-2-sp [12 sts, 4 ch 2 spaces]
- Round 2: Ch 3. Work (1 dc, 2 ch, 2dc) in the next ch-2-sp. Make *1 dc in each dc along the side, make (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2-space. Repeat for the next two sides. Dc in the dc on the last side. Make 1 dc into each of the sl sts from the previous round. Sl st into the ch-2-sp. [28 sts, 4 ch-2-spaces]
Notes
- This pattern is writtenin American terms.
- Chain stitches at the beginning of the rounds count as a stitch unless otherwise specified.
- I use 3 chain stitches for 1 double crochet stitch. If this is too loose for you, use ch 2 instead.
- To change the size of the granny square, add more rounds following the pattern.
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Now, let's discuss the concepts mentioned in this article.
Solid Granny Squares
A solid granny square is a variation of the classic granny square crochet technique. It is a versatile technique that allows you to create beautiful square patterns with decorative spaces at the corners. The solid granny square can be made with or without gaps, depending on the desired design.
Turning Chain Stitches
In crochet, a turning chain is a chain stitch that is used to bring the yarn up to the height of the next row or round. It serves as a substitute for the first stitch in the row or round. The number of turning chain stitches varies depending on the pattern and the desired height of the stitch.
Ch-2-Sp (Chain 2 Space)
Ch-2-sp, or chain 2 space, refers to the space created by chaining two stitches in crochet. It is commonly used to create corner spaces in granny squares and other crochet patterns. The ch-2-sp provides the necessary space to turn the corner and maintain the square shape.
Double Crochet (dc)
Double crochet is a basic crochet stitch that is taller than a single crochet stitch. It is commonly abbreviated as "dc" in crochet patterns. The double crochet stitch is created by yarn over, inserting the hook into the designated stitch, yarn over again, and pulling through two loops at a time until only one loop remains on the hook.
Slip Stitch (sl st)
A slip stitch is a basic crochet stitch that is used to join stitches together or create a smooth transition between rounds or rows. It is commonly abbreviated as "sl st" in crochet patterns. The slip stitch is created by inserting the hook into the designated stitch, yarn over, and pulling the yarn through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Gauge
Gauge refers to the number of stitches and rows per inch or centimeter in a crochet or knitting project. It is important to match the gauge specified in a pattern to ensure that the finished project will have the correct size and proportions. However, in the case of the solid granny square pattern you provided, gauge is not critical to the success of the pattern. You can use any yarn weight and corresponding crochet hook size that you prefer.
I hope this information helps you understand the concepts mentioned in the article. If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to ask!
