30+ Free Granny Square Patterns

Granny Squares are a fantastic place to start if you're new to crochet, and below you'll find not only our basic crochet granny square pattern but also a whole blanket-load of free granny square patterns!

What is a granny square?

A basic granny square is generally comprised of chains and treble stitches, worked from the centre outwards. But there are hundreds (if not thousands) of different granny square patterns out there - from intricate lace, textured stitches, picture crochet squares and much more.

Below you'll find some fab free granny square patterns, including the basics of how to crochet a granny square, as well as a few more fun crochet square variations. You'll also find some exclusive squares designed especially for us by our Granny Square Day Ambassadors!

Once you've had your fill of granny squares (if that's even possible), we've got loads more free crochet patterns for you to try right here on Gathered.

New to crochet? Start with our basic granny square pattern

Never picked up a crochet hook or made a granny square before? We'd recommend taking a look at our how to crochet for beginners guide before diving straight into our full how to crochet a granny square tutorial.

You'll find our basic granny square pattern as a printable pdf that you can download, plus there's also step-by-step photos, walk-through video and plenty of handy tips and resources for beginners.

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Easy granny square patterns

Now that you've mastered the basics of how to crochet a granny square, try mixing things up with these easy granny square crochet patterns. We've collected six simple patterns for you to try, each with slightly different stitches and styles.

We've also included the charts for each granny square pattern to help you. Charts are particularly useful for working out where your stitches should go, especially when patterns skip stitches or have complex positioning of stitches. If you're new to crochet charts, check out our guide on how to read crochet charts.

If you need a hand reading the granny square patterns in this post, you can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. All of these patterns are written in UK terminology, but you can easily convert them to US terms using our handy guide.

Download our free granny square pattern collection!

P.S. Blocking makes a big difference to the final shape of your squares. Because of this we’ve left our squares unblocked in each picture so you’ll have a better idea of what yours will look like before blocking. If you’re new to blocking, you can find our Blocking Tutorial Video here!

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Granny Square Day: Free patterns from our 2025 ambassadors

Simply Crochet is thrilled to be celebrating another year hosting Granny Square Day, a huge Instagram event where the crochet community from around the world come together to make crochet granny squares and share them using the hashtag #GrannySquareDay2025. Below you can find four patterns for new squares from the super talented designers supporting us this year.

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Estella Granny Square Pattern by Jane Crowfoot

You will need...

• Stylecraft Special DK 100% Premium Acrylic, 295m per 100g
  • Powder Pink 1843
  • Mallard Blue 2185
  • Vintage Peach 1836
• Stylecraft Life DK 75% Premium Acrylic 25% Wool, 298m per 100g
  • Blue Haze 2346
  • Fern 2311
  • Heather 2309
  • Ice Blue 2414
  • Mustard 2496
• A 4mm (US G/6) hook – see notes on tension
• Large Eye Darning Needle

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Measurements

After blocking, square measures approximately 12x12cm (4¾x4¾in)

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Notes

This pattern is written using UK terminology. All rounds are worked with right side (RS) facing.

You will achieve a much neater colour change if you complete rounds and fasten off the yarn, rather than joining mid-stitch. When fastening off a yarn at the end of a round, the slip stitch made for the join can look like a stitch when you are working the following round, so make sure you count correctly and do not count the slip stitch as a stitch when working subsequent rounds.

Sewing yarn ends in as you go makes the finishing process much easier and means you are less likely to lose stitches or make errors with tension.

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Estella Granny Square Pattern

Using Mustard, ch4 and ss in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 8dc into ring, ss to join, fasten off. [8 sts]
Join Heather into any st.
Round 2 Ch1, 2htr into st at base of ch-1, 2htr into each st to end, ss to join. [16 sts]
Round 3 Ch1, 1dc into first st, (ch2, skip 1 st, 1dc into next st) rep to end, omitting 1dc on final pattern repeat, ss to join, fasten off. [8 sts, 8 ch-sps]
Join Powder Pink into any ch-sp.
Round 4 Ch1, (1dc, 3tr, 1dc) into same ch-sp, (1dc, 3tr, 1dc) into each ch-sp to end, ss to join, fasten off. [40 sts]
Work next round behind petals but still with RS facing.
Fold petals forward and join Vintage Pink in any skipped st from Round 2.
Round 5 Ch1, 1dc into same st, *ch2, skip next dc, fold next petal forwards, 1dc into next skipped st on Round 2; repeat from * to end, omitting 1dc on final pattern repeat, ss to join. [8 sts, 8 ch-sps]
Round 6 Ch1, * 1dc into next ch sp, ch6, working back along ch6 just made skip ch1, 1dc into next ch, 1htr into next ch, 1tr into next ch, 1htr into next ch, 1dc into next ch, 1dc into same ch-sp at base of leaf just made, ch2; repeat from * to end, ss to join, fasten off. [56 sts, 8 ch-sps]
Join Fern into ch- sp made between any two petals.
Round 7 Ch1, 1dc into same ch-sp, *ch5, 1dc into same ch-sp, ch2 behind next petal, 1dc into next ch-sp; repeat from * to end, omitting 1dc on final pattern repeat, ss to join, fasten off. [16 sts, 16 ch-sps]
Join Ice Blue join yarn into any ch-5 sp.
Round 8 Ch1, 3dc into same ch-sp, *ch3, 1dc into skipped ch at tip of next petal made on Round 6, ch3, 3dc into next 5 ch-sp; repeat from * to end, omitting 3dc on final repeat, ss to join, fasten off. [32 sts, 16 ch sps]
Join Mallard Blue into dc at tip of any petal.
Round 9 Ch1, 1dc into same st, *ch1, skip next ch-sp and next dc, 3tr into next st, ch1, skip next dc and next ch-sp, (3tr, ch3, 3tr) into st at tip of next petal, ch1, skip next ch-sp and next dc, 3tr into next st, ch1, skip next dc and next ch-sp, 1dc into st at tip of next petal; repeat from * to end omitting 1dc on final repeat, ss to join, fasten off. [52 sts, 20 ch-sps]
Join Blue Haze into any corner ch-sp.
Round 10 Ch1, (2dc, 1htr, 2dc) into same ch-sp, (1dc into each next 3 sts, 1dc into next ch-sp) twice, skip next dc, (1dc into next ch-sp, 1dc into each next 3 sts) twice*, (2dc, 1htr, 2dc) into next corner ch-sp; repeat form * to end finishing final rep at **, ss to join, fasten off. [84 sts]
Weave in all ends.

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Circles in a Square by Lisa Richardson

You will need...

• Rowan Felted Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose, 50g/175m), or alternative DK yarn in 3-5 different colours
• A 4mm (US G/6) hook

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Measurements

Square measures 11.5x11.5cm (4½x4½in)

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Notes

For my panel of motifs, I altered how many shades I used in each motif.

For Rounds 1-4, work in 2, 3 or 4 shades. Use a final shade for Rounds 5-7.

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Circles in a Square Pattern

Ch5 and ss in last ch from hook to form a loop.
Round 1 Ch2 (counts as htr throughout), 13htr in loop, ss to top f beg ch-2. [14 sts]
Round 2 Ch2, 2htr in each rem st around, ss to top of beg ch-2. [27 sts]
Round 3 Ch2, (htr in next st, 2htr in next st) 13 times, ss to top of beg ch-2. [40 sts]
Round 4 Ch2, (2htr in next st, htr in next 4 sts) 7 times, 2htr in next st, htr in next 3 sts, ss to top of beg ch-2. [48 sts]
Change to final colour.
Round 5 Ch2, htr in next 4 sts, *tr in next st, 3tr in next st, tr in next st, htr in next 9 sts; rep from * twice more, tr in next st, 3tr in next st, tr in next st, htr in next 4 sts, ss to top of beg ch-2. [56 sts]
Round 6 Ch2, htr in next 5 sts, *tr in next st, 3tr in next st, tr in next st, htr in next 11 sts; rep from * twice more, tr in next st, 3tr in next st, tr in next st, htr in next 5 sts, ss to top of beg ch-2. [64 sts]
Round 7 Ch2, htr in next 6 sts, *tr in next st, 3tr in next st, tr in next st, htr in next 13 sts; rep from * twice more, tr in next st, 3tr in next st, tr in next st, htr in next 6 sts, ss to top of beg ch-2. [72 sts]
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Bunch of Flowers Square by Katy Mitchell

You will need...

• Any DK yarn in six colours
• A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

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Measurements

Square measures 14.5x14.5cm (5½x5½in)

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Notes

2 colours are used on the square, and are referred to as Yarns A-B. Yarn A should be a green colour. For the Flowers, you can use any combination of colours.

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Bunch of Flowers Square Pattern

Using Yarn A, ch3 and ss in last ch to form a loop.
Round 1 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 11tr in loop, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 sts]
Round 2 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, 2tr in each st around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [24 sts]
Round 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next st, (2tr in next st, tr in next st) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [36 sts]
Fasten off.
Join Yarn B in bl of any st.
Round 4 (Working in bl throughout) Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 2 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 2 sts) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [48 sts]
Round 5 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in next 3 sts, (2tr in next st, tr in next 3 sts) 11 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. [60 sts]
Round 6 Ch5 (counts as tr, ch2 throughout), *2tr in next st, tr in next st, htr in next st, dc in next 9 sts, htr in next st, tr in next st**, 2tr in next st, ch2; rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, tr in same st as beg ch-5, ss into third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-2 sp. [68 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]
Round 7 Ch5, 2tr in same sp, *tr in next st, htr in next 15 sts, tr in next st**, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, tr in same sp as beg ch-5, ss into third ch of beg ch-5, ss into ch-2 sp. [84 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]
Round 8 Ch1, *(htr, ch2, htr) in ch-2 sp, (ch1, skip 1 st, htr in bl of next st) 10 times, ch1, skip 1 st; rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg htr. [48 sts, 44 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sps]
Round 9 Ch1, *htr in each st and ch-1 sp to ch-2 sp, (htr, ch2, htr) in ch-sp; rep from * around to end, ss to beg htr.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Leaves

Join Yarn A in any unworked fl from Round 3.
Round 1 Ch1, *1dc, skip 2 sts, (2tr, 2dtr, ch3, 2dtr, 2tr) in next st, skip 2 sts; rep from * 5 times more, ss to beg dc.
Fasten off.

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Flowers (make 8)

Flowers are made using any 2 colours.
Using any colour, ch3 and ss in last ch to form a loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc in loop, ss to beg dc. [6 sts]
Fasten off.
Join next colour in any st.
Round 2 Ch2, dtr in first st, ch2, ss in next st, *(ch2, dtr) in same st as ss, ch2, ss in next st; rep from * 4 times more.
Fasten off.
Sew to the centre of the Square. You can use the image as a guide.

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Rose’s Rebellion by Dedri Uys

You will need...

• Scheepjes Softfun Rainbow Pack (60% cotton/40% acrylic), 20g/56m/61yds, or alternative dk yarn, in the following shades:
  • Yarn A – Hot Pink (2495)
  • Yarn B – Soft Coral (2636)
  • Yarn C – Bumblebee (2634)
  • Yarn D – Apple (2516)
  • Yarn E – Emerald (2605)
  • Yarn F – Cool Blue (2603)
  • Yarn G – Deep Violet (2515)
  • Yarn H – Violet (2519)
  • Yarn I – Pink (2480)
• A 4mm (US G/6) hook

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Measurements

Square measures 21.5x21.5cm (8½x8½in)

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Abbreviations

crossed treble Skip 1 st, tr in next st, tr in skipped st
puff stitch *Yrh, insert your hook into st/sp indicated, yrh and pull up a long loop to height of current round; rep from * twice more, yrh and pull through all 7 loops on your hook, ch1 to close
standing st Place slip knot on hook, work st as normal, keeping slip knot secure on hook as you work

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Notes

Square is worked in rounds throughout. Work over yarn tails where possible to reduce the number of ends you need to weave in.

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Rose’s Rebellion Square

Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, (dc in loop, ch2) 4 times, ss to beg dc. [4 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]
Round 2 *Ss into next ch-2 sp, ch2, (tr, dtr, ch1, dtr, tr, ch2 ss) in same sp; rep from * 3 times more. [8 tr, 8 dtr, 4 ch-1 sps, and 8 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
Join Yarn B with a standing htr in any ch-1 sp.
Round 3 (Tr, ch2, tr, htr) in the same sp as first st, ss in bl of next 2 sts, ss in bl of next 2 ch, dc in the ch-2 sp from Round 1 that contains the current Petal from Round 2, dc in next ch-2 sp from Round 1, skip next ch, ss in bl of next ch, ss in bl of next 2 sts,* (htr, tr, ch2, tr, htr) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * 3 times more ending last rep at , ss to beg htr. [8 dc, 8 htr, 8 tr, 4 ch-2 sps, and 28 ss] Fasten off. Join Yarn C with a standing htr in any ch-2 sp.

Round 4 (Tr, ch2, tr, htr) in the same ch-2 sp, *skip next st, ss in bl of next st, ss in bl of next 4 ss, skip next 2 dc, ss in bl of next 3 ss, ss in bl of next 2 sts, (htr, tr, ch2, tr, htr) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * to * 2 more times, and from * to ** once, ss to beg htr. [8 htr, 8 tr, 4 ch-2 sps, 40 ss]
Fasten off.
Join Yarn D by with a standing BPdc around any dc from Round 1.
Round 5 (Ch2, BPdc around next dc) 3 times, ch2, ss to beg dc. [4 BPdc and 4 ch-2 sps]
Round 6 Ss into ch-sp, ch1, (2dc, ch2) in each ch-sp around, ss to beg dc. [8 dc and 4 ch-2 sps
Round 7 Ch1, *dc in next dc, *(htr, tr, ch1, tr, htr) in next ch-2 sp, skip 1 dc; rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc. [4 dc, 8 htr, 8 tr, and 4 ch-1 sps]
Round 8 Ch1, *dc in first 2 sts, htr in next st, (tr, dtr, ch2, dtr, tr) in ch-1 sp, htr in next st, dc in next st; rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc. [12 dc, 8 htr, 8 tr, 8 dtr, and 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
Join Yarn E with a standing dc in any ch-2 sp.
Round 9 (Htr, ch2, htr, dc) in same sp, skip 1 st, ss in bl of next 8 sts, *(dc, htr, ch2, htr, dc) in next ch-sp, skip 1 st, ss in bl of next 8 sts; rep from * twice more, ss to beg dc. [4 dc, 8 htr, 8 tr, and 4 ch-1 sps]
Fasten off.
The next round will pull in slightly, but this will resolve itself as you work the remainder of the square.
Join Yarn F with a standing dc in any ch-2 sp from Round 4.
Round 10 *Ch7, dc in next ch-2 sp from Round 8, ch7, dc in next ch-2 sp from Round 4; rep from * twice more, ch7, dc in next ch-2 sp from Round 8, ch7, ss to beg dc. [8 dc and 8 ch-7 sps]
Round 11 Ch1, (FPtr around next dc, 10tr in next ch-7 sp) 8 times, ss to beg FPtr. [80 tr and 8 FPtr]
Round 12 Ch3 (counts as tr), (tr, ch2, tr) in next st (first tr after FPtr), *tr in next 21 sts, (tr, ch2, tr) in next st; rep from * twice more, tr in last 20 sts, ss to top of beg ch-3. [92 tr and 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
Join Yarn D with a standing dc in any ch-2 sp.
Round 13 (Ch4, dc, ch8, dc, ch4, dc) in same ch-2 sp, skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, (ch1, skip next st, dc in next st) 8 times, dc in the last 3 sts*, (dc, ch4, dc ch8, dc, ch4, dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more ending last rep at **, ss to beg dc. [72 dc, 32 ch-1 sps, 8 ch-4 sps, 4 ch-8 sps]
Fasten off.
On the next round you will need to twist the ch-8 sps before working into them.

Join Yarn G with a standing tr in first ch-1 sp across any side.
Round 14 *Ch1, htr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, (dc, ch1) in next 4 ch-1 sps, htr in next ch-1 sp, ch1, tr in next ch-1 sp, ch2, (puff st, ch1) in ch-4 sp, (twist the ch-8 sp before working into it) (puff st, ch1) 4 times into ch-8 sp, (puff st, ch2) in next ch-4 sp, skip next 4 sts, tr in next ch-1 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting final tr on last rep, ss to beg tr. [56 sts, 48 ch-1 sps, 8 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
Before you continue, take a moment to move the Puff sts in the twisted ch-8 corner sps into the centre of each ch sp. This may be a bit fiddly.
Join Yarn H with a standing tr in central ch-1 sp at corner (between 2nd and 3rd puff worked in ch-8 sp).
Round 15 (Tr, ch2, 2tr) in same sp, 2tr in next 2 ch-sps, 4tr in next ch-sp, 2tr in next 7 ch-sps, 4tr in next ch-sp, 2tr in next 2 ch-sps*, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next ch-sp; rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to beg tr. [136 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
Join Yarn I with a standing tr in any ch-2 sp.
Round 16 (Tr, ch2, 2tr) in same sp, *17 crossed tr across to next corner**, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in corner; rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to beg tr. [152 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
Join Yarn A with a standing tr in any ch-2 sp.
Round 17 Tr, ch2, 2tr) in same sp, *BPtr around each tr to next corner**, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in corner; rep from * 3 times more ending final rep at **, ss to beg tr. [168 sts, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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Don’t forget the Granny Square Day 2025 hashtags!

Now that you know all about what’s happening for Granny Square Day 2025, why not head on over to Instagram and check out what’s happening already! Remember you can find everyone’s granny squares at #GrannySquareDay2025 and all granny square related projects at #GrannySquareMakes2025.

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Ambassador granny square patterns from previous years!

Free Granny Square Day 2024 Patterns

In 2024 our ambassadors gave us a fabulous range of granny squares, with fab florals, plenty of colour and even a 'Melonosaurus'... a cross between a melon and a dinosaur! If you missed all of last years fun, you can download each of the patterns below.

• Download the 'Melonosaurus' granny square pattern pdf by Candy Downs
• Download the 'Pretty as a Puff Stitch' granny square pattern pdf by Sarah-Jane Hicks
• Download the 'Spinning Square' granny square pattern pdf by Kelly Phelps
• Download 'The Gratitude Square' granny square pattern pdf by Alice Tarry

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Free Granny Square Day 2023 Patterns

Our four free patterns from Granny Square Day 2023 combine a range of techniques to help improve your skills and put a smile on your face!

Sarah-Jane Hicks' smiling pea square and Gurinder Kaur Hatchard's tiger square are full of fun and feature some neat embroidery details. And if you like getting technical, Becky Skuse's mitred rainbow square and Heather C. Gibbs' daisy square are just what you've been looking for!

Download Gathered's free 2023 granny square pattern collection

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Free bear granny square crochet patterns by Natalie Beard

Natalie Beard aka Sewing the Seeds of Love enjoyed being our 2020 ambassador so much, that she created two brand new and exclusive squares for 2023 - both of them depicting an adorable bear! This is in partnership with our official charity for Granny Square Day 2023, Amoami! Find out more about them over on Simply Crochet's Instagram.

Download the free granny square bears crochet patterns pdf

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Frog Granny Square crochet pattern by @fanaticalfibres

Sarah of @fanaticalfibres designed this adorable frog granny square pattern. Kids will love this fun square, almost as much as you'll love making it!

Download the frog-tastic free granny square pattern pdf!

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Free granny square pattern by Steffi Glaves

Grab your small (2.5mm) crochet hook and try Steffi Glaves' beautiful granny square design.

Download the Steffi Glaves granny square pattern pdf

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Free Granny Square and Cushion crochet pattern by @hanjancrochet

Hannah Cross has not only designed a special granny square pattern but has also used it in this fabulous free cushion pattern too!

You can find the pattern on HanJanCrochet.com

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The Flora Granny Square by Attic24

Lucy from Attic24 has designed us this beautiful Flora granny square pattern, and has also created it as a full step-by-step photo tutorial to help you with every round!

Find the free Flora granny square pattern here.

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Flower bobble granny square by Nomad Stitches

Granny Square Day 2020 Ambassador Sandra Gutierrez (a.k.a. Nomad Stitches) not only designed us a special crochet granny square but even turned it into one that you can make as a CAL.

She even made accompanying videos for each part where Sandra takes you through each step!

You can find the whole pattern on her blog here.

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Free Colour Circle Granny Square Pattern by Ola Ogunlolu

Our 2020 Ambassador Ola Ogunlolu designed this fabulous Colour Circle granny square, especially for Granny Square Day.

You can find the free granny square pattern on his Instagram here!

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Whatever the weather granny square collection by Natalie Beard

Our 2020 Granny square day ambassador Natalie Beard aka Sewing the Seeds of Love spoiled us by making not just one but three exclusive granny square patterns!

Click here to download the printable pattern pdf!

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Free Bloomfield Crochet Granny Square Pattern by Toni Lipsey

We love this beautiful Bloomfield Crochet Square by 2020 ambassador Toni Lipsey, which uses a bit of Tunisian crochet to make the centre circle!

Find the free granny square pattern over on her blog!

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Free Crochet Granny Square Pattern by Jessica Carey

Jessica Carey (aka the.hook.nook) designed us three spectacular monochrome granny square patterns, including a simple square, a circular centre design and a pretty 3D flower design too!

Download the pattern pdf for all three designs!

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Flower Power granny square crochet pattern by Sweet Sharna

Sharna Moore (@sweet_sharna) was one of our 2019 Granny Square Day Ambassadors and designed us this beautiful 3D flower granny square.

Find her gorgeous flower power crochet square over on her blog

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Textured Solid Granny Square Pattern by Sarah Shrimpton

Here's another fab free granny square by one of our 2019 Granny Square Day ambassadors Sarah Shrimpton (@Annaboos_House).

You can find the instructions for this pattern in both UK and US terms on her website.

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Sue Square crochet pattern by Dedri Uys

Dedri Uys (@barbertondaisy) was another of our 2019 Granny Square Day Ambassadors and designed this crochet granny square which she dedicated to her friend Sue.

You can find the pattern with full step-by-step pictures on her blog here.

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Spot granny square crochet pattern by Katie Jones

Katie Jones is an icon of the crochet world and, for Granny Square Day 2019, she shared this colourful creation. It might have been back in 2019 but it will still make a fab addition to this year!

Give Katie Jones free granny square pattern a try

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More Free Granny Square Crochet Patterns

If you've caught the granny square bug, here's a few more different granny square patterns for you to try - and all of the following are free granny square patterns too!

Exclusive Zandra Rhodes-inspired granny square!

With her signature pink locks in a fringed bob and her electric blue eyeshadow, this is unmistakably fashion icon Zandra Rhodes in crochet form!

In issue 119 of Simply Crochet (still available to buy as a digital issue) you'll find an amazing Zandra Rhodes pattern collection, not only celebrating the iconic British designer's unique style but also made using her exclusive range of West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab yarn.

This amazing granny square was made for Simply Crochet by regular designer Natalie Beard. It’s available as a free pattern for you to make yourself!

Click here to download the pattern pdf

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Rainbow granny square crochet pattern by Marianne Rawlins

How could you possibly make a rainbow granny square any better? With pompoms of course! This cute square would add an extra dimension to your design – we think a cushion made up of repeated squares would be divine.

Click here for the free rainbow granny square pattern printable pdf

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Popcorn granny square crochet pattern by Sam Hermes

Incorporating textured stitches into your granny squares is a great way of making your projects extra snuggly. The squidgy bouncy effect produced by popcorn stitches will make your squares ever so touchable too.

Download the free popcorn granny square pattern

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Bee granny square crochet pattern by Cara Medus

Up for a challenge? This incredible colourwork crochet granny square by Cara Medus will require some dedicated attention. But with such an impressive result it's well worth the effort!

Click here for the free bee granny square pattern and chart

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Granny square crochet pattern by HanJanCrochet

We've been fans of HanJan Crochet since day one and we especially love her pattern for Granny Square Day 2020. She even shares her tips on how to avoid twisting your granny squares.

Find out more at hanjancrochet.com

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Free heart granny square crochet pattern from Mollie Makes

The lovely Emma Wilkinson designed this heart granny square crochet pattern for Mollie magazine. It's the perfect crochet square to add to your collection. Spread the love through crochet!

Find the free heart granny square crochet pattern right here on Gathered

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Daisy granny square pattern by Just Be Crafty

Daisy granny squares are super popular so we had to include a free pattern for Granny Square Day.

Brittany from Just Be Crafty has a quick and easy tutorial on her blog for these floral squares.

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Nadine granny square pattern by Every Trick on the Hook

Next up we have a square from across the pond. Polly Plum's Nadine granny square is a step up from your basic square. But don't worry, Polly breaks the crochet square down into simple steps.

Find this amazing pattern on the Every Trick on the Hook blog.

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Swirling granny square pattern by Josie Calvert Briggs

Finally, we're finishing our round-up with this funky swirling pattern by Josie Calvert Briggs.

She uses Snovej's tutorial for the two-colour spiral and has modified it into a granny square.

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Granny Square Day

Granny Square Day takes place on the 15th August every year (put it in your diaries) and is our crochet highlight of the year.

Head to our article about Granny Square Day for details on the event. Be sure to keep an eye on Gathered for this year's Granny Square Day!

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Crochet Granny Squares - Past & Present

Granny squares have long been a popular project for crocheters throughout history, hitting their heyday in the 1970s.

One of the main reasons for this is that they are quick shapes that you can make with any scraps of leftover yarn.

Granny squares are usually stitched together to create colourful granny square blankets. These have historically been called crochet Afghans (referring to the people of Afghanistan. The first use of this term being used to describe hand-woven blankets, colourful textiles and carpets appearing in the 1800s).

From its boom in the 1960s and 70s with super-colourful granny square outfits, granny squares have consistently gone in and out of fashion. They have even regularly appeared in catwalk collections by fashion designers since the millennium.

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How to join granny squares

Once you've made some squares and are ready to turn them into a project, you'll need to know how to join your granny squares together!

There are a few different ways of doing this – you can sew or even crochet them together, and you can make joins that lie flat or are raised to give added texture.

We've created a handy guide which walks you through each of the methods so you can get your joins looking perfect!

Take a look at our tutorial on How to join granny squares together

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Granny Square Projects

Granny squares are great for practising and learning new stitches. But they are also fun makes for when you just want a bit of quick crochet time.

Hold on to all those different squares and you can use them in a variety of projects. Even if they aren't exactly the same size, you can use them as a reference to get an idea of which types of squares will work best for certain projects.

Find your next granny square project

Once you've found your favourite squares, it's time to turn them into something fabulous! As much as we love a nice crochet granny square blanket, there are heaps more uses for these cool little crochet squares!

Find the perfect project to use them in with Gathered's pick of the 40+ Granny Square Projects.