Tip: If you want your square to have lots of color, but don’t want to mess with joining new strands of yarn, try using a self-striping or variegated yarn. This type of yarn will do all the work for you, and you will end up with a beautiful multi-colored square. Popular Granny Square Patterns Rnd 5: *slst in next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2hdc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st**, rep from * to ** 7 times. [24hdc, 16sc, 24slst]

While most granny stitches are made with the double crochet stitch (dc) you will from time to time see other stitches used. In the next ch 4 sp, make 4 DC, ch 3, turn, and 1 DC in each st of this petal. Ch 4, turn, and for the next corner ch 4 sp make *4 DC for the first petal, ch 3, turn, 1 DC in each st of the petal, ch 4 (mark this as the corner for the next round), turn, 4 DC for the second petal, ch 3, turn, 1 DC in each st of the petal, ch 4, turn*. Continue this pattern with two petals in each corner ch 4 sp and 1 petal in every ch 4 sp between the corners. Granny squares are so popular for a number of reasons. First, they are relatively easy to crochet. Even a beginner can learn how to make a basic granny square with just a little practice.Rows 4-14: Rep Row 3. At end of last rep, do not turn; instead work sc all around sides and bottom of cup. [11sc down both sides, 10sc along bottom] Rnd 3: ch3, dc in same st, dc in next st, (2dc in next st, dc in next st) 11 times, slst in third ch of initial ch3. [36dc] Rnd 2: ch3, *dc in each st to ch-2-sp, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2-sp**, rep from * to ** 3 times, slst in third ch of initial ch3. [28dc, 4ch2] Rnd 8: (ch3, dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner sp, *dc in each st to next corner sp, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner sp**, rep from * to ** twice, dc in each st to end, slst in third ch of initial ch3. [60dc, 4ch-2]

Second, they are easy to customize and make your own. You can change the colors, the size, the shape, really anything you like! Rnd 8: ch, *sc in each st to corner sp, (sc, ch, sc) in corner sp**, rep from * to ** 3 times, sc in rem sts to complete rnd. [100sc, 4ch]

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Rnd 7: ch, *sc in each st to corner sp, (sc, ch, sc) in corner sp**, rep from * to ** 3 times, sc in each st to complete rnd. [100sc, 4ch] Rnd 5: ch3, *dc in each st to ch-2-sp, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch-2-sp**, rep from * to ** 3 times, dc in rem sts to end of rnd, slst in third ch of initial ch3. [76dc, 4ch-2] This list of free crochet squares are all straightforward to work up, some with stitch diagrams and are great for beginner crocheters to advanced crocheters, and can be crocheted in little to no time! A basic granny square is a crochet motif that is worked in rounds to create a square shape. They are typically made with two or more colors of yarn, and can be as simple or as complex as you like. Granny square patterns may look complicated at first, but with the right instructions and resources, you’ll be able to do it in no time. Granny Square Apron: Another great choice of ways to use up crochet squares is by joining them to make an apron which is both beautiful and useful at the same time.