Crochet Circle Granny Square

Imagine creating a beautiful piece of handmade art using the traditional technique of crocheting. With the Crochet Circle Granny Square pattern, you can combine circles and squares to form a unique and intricate design. This pattern allows you to showcase your creativity and skill by incorporating different colors and stitches to make a stunning finished product. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern offers endless possibilities for customization and personalization. The versatility of this pattern makes it perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your home decor or wardrobe. With each stitch, you'll be able to see your creation come to life, adding warmth and personality to any space. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let your imagination run wild with the endless design options that the Crochet Circle Granny Square pattern has to offer.

SKILL LEVEL

This pattern is easy to crochet and suitable for a beginner who knows the basic stitches.

This medium-sized granny square measures about 6 inches (15 cm) wide (unblocked) using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS USED

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet
• col - color
• btw -between
• sl st - slip stitch
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• sp/sps - space/spaces
• rnd - round
• rpt - repeat
• [ ] - at the end of a round, indicates the number of stitches in that round

PATTERN NOTES

US Crochet Terms

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Foundation, Color A - Chain 4, slip stitch into the 1st chain to join.

Abbreviated version

Foundation, col A - Ch4, sl st in 1st ch to join.

ROUND ONE

Round 4, color B - Slip stitch yarn into any space between the stitches. Chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet in the space between the next 2 stitches, chain 6, * skip 3 stitches and single crochet in the space between the next 2 stitches, (chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet between the next 2-sts) 3 times, then chain 6, repeat from * 2 more times, chain 3, skip 3-stitches, single crochet between the next 2 stitches, chain 3, slip stitch into 1st single crochet to join.

[You should have 12 x chain 3 spaces, and 4 x chain 6 spaces in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 4, col B - Sl st yarn into any sp btw sts. Ch3, sk 3-sts, sc in sp btw next 2-sts, ch6, * sk 3-sts and sc in sp btw next 2-sts, (ch3, sk 3-sts, sc btw next 2-sts) 3 times, then ch6, rpt from * 2 more times, ch3, sk 3-sts, sc btw next 2-sts, ch3, sl st into 1st sc to join. [12 x ch-3 sps and 4 x ch-6 sps]

ROUND FIVE

Round 6 - Chain 3 (this counts as double crochet), make 1 double crochet in each of the next 7 stitches, then make * (2 double crochet, chain 1, 2 double crochet) in the chain 2 space, then make 1 double crochet in next 19 stitches, repeat from * 2 more times, then make 1 double crochet in each of the next 11 stitches, slip stitch into the top of chain 3 to join, cut yarn and fasten off.

[You should have 92 double crochet, and 4x chain 2 spaces in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 6 - Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in next 7-sts, * (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch-2 sp, 1dc in next 19-sts, rpt from * 2 more times, 1dc in next 11-sts, sl st into ch-3 to join, cut yarn and fasten off. [92dc, and 4x ch-2 sps]

FINISHING

Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends and if necessary block the squares to ensure that they are of an even size and shape to make joining easier.