13 Granny Square Free Patterns
The granny square is the little block that never goes out of style. You can make one on the couch in twenty minutes, use up scrap yarn, and slowly turn a pile of squares into a blanket, a bag, or a cardigan.
This list is for anyone who knows the basic stitches and wants something new to hook. You will find the classic square, a few textured squares, some modern geometric designs, and two 12-inch blocks for blankets. Every pattern here is free to read online.
Granny Square Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn in a few colors
- Ergonomic crochet hook set (4 mm to 6 mm)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Small sharp scissors
- Locking stitch markers
- Blocking mats and pins
1. Easy Crochet Granny Square
Photo: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
This is the classic square most of us picture: five rounds of double crochet clusters with chain spaces between them. Sarah turns the work after each round, which helps the square stay straight instead of twisting. The post shows a one-color version and a multi-color version, so it is a great place to learn color changes too.
- Designer: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Sunburst Granny Square
Photo: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
A four-round square that looks like a little sunflower. Round 2 is made of puff stitches and round 3 uses clusters, and each round is a new color. It finishes at about 5 inches, so it is quick, and it uses only small amounts of each yarn.
- Designer: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Harmony Granny Square
Photo: Lucy / Attic24
Lucy from Attic24 designed this six-round square for her Harmony Blanket. It uses only two stitches and changes color every round, which gives that bright, cheerful Attic24 look. The tutorial is written in UK terms, so remember that a UK treble is a US double crochet. It also shows how to join as you go.
- Designer: Lucy / Attic24
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Mitered Granny Square
Photo: Sarah-Jayne Fragola / Bella Coco Crochet
This one looks almost like a picture frame seen from an angle. Rows of treble groups change color and build out from one corner, so the square has a sense of depth. Keep going until the square is as big as you want.
- Designer: Sarah-Jayne Fragola / Bella Coco Crochet
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. C2C Granny Square
Photo: Sarah-Jayne Fragola / Bella Coco Crochet
Instead of working in rounds, this square is worked corner to corner with granny clusters. You increase until the square is wide enough, then decrease to close it. The result has diagonal stripes, which look great in two or three colors. There are video tutorials on the page if you like to watch first.
- Designer: Sarah-Jayne Fragola / Bella Coco Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Spiral Squares
Photo: Josie Calvert Briggs
Josie shares four square motifs, from a large spiral to a plain square, built with single, half double and double crochet. She uses them in a blanket where the spirals slowly fade out. A nice choice if you want something unusual.
- Designer: Josie Calvert Briggs
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Textured Ripple Granny Square
Photo: indigopobble
Raised front post stitches alternate with trebles to make ridges that ripple out from the center. The last round is in a contrast color, which frames the texture nicely. It is worked in DK, so it stays light.
- Designer: indigopobble
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Victorian Lattice Square
Photo: Destany Wymore (Ravelry)
A lacy 8-inch square with an open lattice pattern, made in one color. It comes with both a chart and written instructions. It looks lovely in soft yarn for a vintage-style throw.
- Designer: Destany Wymore (Ravelry)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Aran / worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Every Little Thing Square
Photo: Tamara Kelly / Moogly
A 12-inch block from Moogly with lots of texture: popcorn stitches in round 4 and extended back post stitches near the edge. It uses three colors. There is a video tutorial with left- and right-handed versions.
- Designer: Tamara Kelly / Moogly
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Medium (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Log Cabin Granny Square
Photo: Lindsey Stephens / Blankets With Heart
This square mixes classic granny rounds with two-color log cabin rounds. Skipped stitches create a small checkerboard look between the granny bands. It finishes at 12 inches, which makes blanket math easy.
- Designer: Lindsey Stephens / Blankets With Heart
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Checkered Granny Square
Photo: Lindsey Stephens / Blankets With Heart
A mostly solid 12-inch square with a checkerboard pattern. You make the checks by working into stitches two rounds below. It looks great in neutrals or in bold holiday colors.
- Designer: Lindsey Stephens / Blankets With Heart
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Grandview Granny Square
Photo: Jessica Underwood / Stitching Together
Puff stitches and double crochet V-stitches give this small square a soft, bumpy texture. It is under 5 inches, so you can make a stack quickly. Jessica suggests it for blankets, bags and scarves.
- Designer: Jessica Underwood / Stitching Together
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Heart Granny Square
Photo: GoldenLucyCrafts
A two-color square with a heart in the middle, about 6.5 inches across. It is sweet for Valentine’s Day, a baby blanket, or a gift for someone you love. There is a video tutorial on the page, which helps when you shape the heart for the first time.
- Designer: GoldenLucyCrafts
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Medium (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Brand new to granny squares? Start with #1. It teaches the basic cluster and corner you will use in almost every other square.
- Want color without much effort? Try #2 or #3. Each round is a new color, so scraps work well.
- Planning a sampler blanket? Pair #9, #10 and #11. They are all 12-inch blocks in worsted weight.
- Looking for something modern? Go for #4 or #5. The mitered and corner-to-corner shapes feel fresh.
- Love texture? Make #7 or #12.
FAQ
What yarn is best for granny squares?
Worsted weight (#4) acrylic or cotton is the easiest place to start. It is affordable, comes in many colors, and shows the stitches clearly. DK yarn makes smaller, lighter squares. Whatever you pick, use the same weight for every square in one project so they match in size.
How big is a granny square?
There is no fixed size. A classic five-round square in worsted yarn is usually about 5 inches. Blanket blocks are often 12 inches. You can always add rounds to make a square bigger, which is one reason granny squares are so flexible.
Why is my granny square twisting?
Squares often twist because each round starts in the same spot and the stitches lean one way. Turning your work after each round, like in pattern #1, helps a lot. Blocking at the end will also straighten a square that curves a little.
Pick one square, grab your scraps, and see how many you can finish this week.