Crochet Gratitude Granny Square

Discover the Joy of Creating with the Gratitude Granny Square Crochet Pattern. Unleash your creativity and embark on a crochet journey that will not only bring you joy but also allow you to express your gratitude. This unique crochet pattern combines the timeless beauty of the granny square with the powerful emotion of gratitude, resulting in a truly special piece Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is perfect for anyone looking to infuse their craft with a touch of gratitude.

So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn colors, and let the Gratitude Granny Square pattern guide you on a creative journey like no other. 

Finished Size 

Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow Square: 12cm across

Blue, Pink, Peach and White Square: 14.5cm across

Hint:

I recommend using standing stitches where possible
This pattern can be made in a singular colour. Scroll down for those instructions.

Materials:

Front Cover Version (Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow):
Yarn: Stylecraft Special Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/3.5oz, 196m/213yds)
Colours: C1 = 1709 Gold; C2 = 1823 Mustard; C3 = 1725 Sage; C4 = 1302 Denim
Crochet Hook: 5mm / US H / UK 6
Page 2 Version (Blue, Pink, Peach and White):
Yarn: Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton (100% organic cotton, 50g/1.76oz, 105m/114yds)
Colours: C1 = 7168 Gypsum; C2 = 7176 Peach; C3 = 7177 Blush; C4 = 7195 Faded Denim; C5 = 7198 Azure.
Crochet Hook: 4mm / US G / UK 8

Stitches and Abbreviations:

Ch – Chain; Sl St – Slip Stitch; Sp/s – Space/s; Prev – Previous; Eg. – Example; St/s – Stitch/es; Rnd – Round

Stitches and Abbreviations US Terms:

Dc – Double Crochet: Yarn over once, insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, (yarn over and pull through two loops) two times.

Beg dc3cl – Beginning Double Crochet Three Cluster: Ch 3 (counts as 1st stitch of the cluster), (yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops) two times, yarn over and pull through three loops.

Dc3cl – Double Crochet 3 Cluster: (Yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops) three times, yarn over and pull through four loops.

Stitches and Abbreviations used UK Terms:

Tr – Treble Crochet: Yarn over once, insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, (yarn over and pull through two loops) two times.

Beg tr3cl – Beginning Treble Crochet Three Cluster: Ch 3 (counts as 1st stitch of the cluster), (yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops) two times, yarn over and pull through three loops.

Tr3cl – Treble Crochet 3 Cluster: (Yarn over, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops) three times, yarn over and pull through four loops.

Gauge:

After completing Round 3, the gauge should measure approximately 9 cm across for the Front Cover Version and 7cm across for the Page 2 Version.

Pattern

Single Colour – US TERMS

Round 1:
Make a MR or ch 4, and join to 1st ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, join to 3rd ch, do not fasten off. <12 dc>
Round 2:
Beg dc3cl in same st as join, ch 6, sk 2 sts, [dc3cl in st, ch 6, sk 2 sts] around, join to 1st cl made, do not fasten off. <4 dc3cl, 4 ch-6 sp>
Round 3:
Make a beg dc3cl in same st as join, ch 3, 5 dc in ch-6 sp, ch 3, [dc3cl in cl, ch 3, 5 dc in ch-6 sp, ch 3] around, join to 1st cl made, do not fasten off. <4 dc3cl, 8 ch-3 sp, 20 dc>
Round 4:
Make a beg dc3cl in same st as join, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, [dc3cl in cl, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3] around, join to 1st cl made, do not fasten off. <4 dc3cl, 8 ch-3 sp, 36 dc>
Round 5:
Make a beg dc3cl in same st as join, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, [dc3cl in cl, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3] around, join to 1st cl made, fasten off. <4 dc3cl, 8 ch-3 sp, 52 dc>

Single Colour – UK TERMS

Round 1:
Make a MR or ch 4, and join to 1st ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as tr), 11 tr in ring, join to 3rd ch, do not fasten off. <12 tr>
Round 2:
Beg tr3cl in same st as join, ch 6, sk 2 sts, [tr3cl in st, ch 6, sk 2 sts] around, join to 1st cl made, do not fasten off. <4 tr3cl, 4 ch-6 sp>
Round 3:
Make a beg tr3cl in same st as join, ch 3, 5 tr in ch-6 sp, ch 3, [tr3cl in cl, ch 3, 5 tr in ch-6 sp, ch 3] around, join to 1st cl made, do not fasten off. <4 tr3cl, 8 ch-3 sp, 20 tr>
Round 4:
Make a beg tr3cl in same st as join, ch 3, 2 tr in ch-3 sp, tr in next 5 sts, 2 tr in ch-3 sp, ch 3, [tr3cl in cl, ch 3, 2 tr in ch-3 sp, tr in next 5 sts, 2 tr in ch-3 sp, ch 3] around, join to 1st cl made, do not fasten off. <4 tr3cl, 8 ch-3 sp, 36 tr>
Round 5:
Make a beg tr3cl in same st as join, ch 3, 2 tr in ch-3 sp, tr in next 9 sts, 2 tr in ch-3 sp, ch 3, [tr3cl in cl, ch 3, 2 tr in ch-3 sp, tr in next 9 sts, 2 tr in ch-3 sp, ch 3] around, join to 1st cl made, fasten off. <4 tr3cl, 8 ch-3 sp, 52 tr>