Crochet Neat Granny Square
Crocheting a neat granny square can be so much fun! With its classic design and endless color possibilities, it's a wonderful way to get creative with your yarn. Each stitch creates a beautiful pattern that can be used for blankets, pillows, or even trendy accessories. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, the granny square is a timeless favorite that always brings a smile to your face. So grab your crochet hook and favorite yarn, and let's make some cozy magic together!
R2: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), dc next st, ch 2, *dc next st, ch 2, rep from* around, sl st in 3rd ch to join (12 dc)
R3: Sl st next ch-2 sp, beg pc in same sp, ch 4, *pc next ch-2 sp, ch 4, repeat from *around, sl st top of ch 3 to join. (12 pc)
R4 Color B: Join yarn to any ch-4 sp, ch 1, 4 sc in same sp, ch 3, *4 sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, rep from * around, sl st to join. (84 sc)
R5: sk first st, Sl st next 3 sts & ch-3 sp, (beg pc, ch 3, pc) in same sp, ch 3 *(pc, ch 3, pc) next ch-3 sp, ch 3, rep from * around, sl st to join. Fasten off. (24 pc)
R6 Color C: Join yarn to any ch-3 sp between 2 pc sts, Ch 1, 3 sc same sp, ch 1, 3 hdc next ch-3 sp, ch 2, pc next ch-3 sp, ch 2, (trpc, ch 4, trpc) next ch-3 sp, ch 2, pc next ch-3 sp, ch 2, 3 hdc next ch-3 sp, ch 1, *3 sc next sp, ch 1, 3 hdc next ch-3 sp, ch 2, pc next ch-3 sp, ch 2, (trpc, ch 4, trpc) next ch-3 sp, ch 2, pc next ch-3 sp, ch 2, 3 hdc next ch-3 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, sl st to join. (36 sc, 8 pc, 8 trpc)
R7: Ch 1,sc in each st and 5 sc in each corner ch-4 sp, sl st to join. (72)
R8: Ch 1, sc in each st & 3 sc in center of each corner around, sl st to join. Fasten off. (80)