HOW TO MAKE EASY CROCHET SQUARE

Creating an easy crochet square is a great beginner project! These squares can be used individually (as coasters or washcloths) or stitched together to make larger items like blankets, bags, or scarves.

Here’s a step-by-step guide for making a basic granny square, which is one of the most popular and easiest types of crochet squares:

🧶 MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Yarn (any weight, but worsted weight is beginner-friendly)
• Crochet hook (check your yarn label for recommended size; H/8 or 5mm is a common choice)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)

📏 BASIC CROCHET STITCHES YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Slip Knot
• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Double Crochet (dc) – US terms (UK users: it’s a treble crochet)

🪡 EASY GRANNY SQUARE PATTERN (CLASSIC STYLE)

ROUND 1:

1. Start with a slip knot on your hook.
2. Chain 4, and join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring.
3. Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet).
4. Do 2 double crochets into the center of the ring.
5. Chain 2 (this makes a corner).
6. Repeat this: 3 double crochets, chain 2 – do this 3 more times into the ring.
7. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the starting chain 3.

👉 You now have four sets of 3 double crochets and four corner chain spaces.

ROUND 2:

1. Slip stitch over to the first chain-2 corner space.
2. Chain 3 (counts as dc), then 2 dc into the same space, ch 2, 3 dc into the same space.
3. In each of the other 3 corners: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
4. Join with a slip stitch to the top of your starting chain 3.

ROUND 3 (and beyond):

1. Slip stitch to the next corner if needed.
2. In each corner space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
3. In each side space (between clusters): 3 dc (no chain).
4. Join with a slip stitch.

Repeat Round 3 until your square is the desired size.

✅ FINISHING:

• Cut yarn, leaving a 6″ tail.
• Pull the tail through the final loop and tighten.
• Use a yarn needle to weave in the ends.

TIPS:

• Change colors between rounds for a multicolor look!
• Block your square with steam or a damp cloth to straighten edges.

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