How to Crochet Classic Granny Square for Summer

Materials

• The project uses 100% cotton yarn with 4 strands and a 1.75mm crochet hook.

Starting the Square

• The process begins with a magic ring.
• The first round involves making three chains, which count as a double crochet, followed by five more chains for separation.
• This pattern continues with double crochets separated by five chains, forming four points around the magic ring.

Second Round

• The crocheter slips into the next space.
• Eight double crochets are worked into each space, separated by six chains.

Third Round

• This round introduces a “heart” shape motif.
• It involves crocheting four unfinished double crochets together, followed by three chains.
• The corners are formed by a double crochet, followed by six chains, and another double crochet. This creates the square shape.

Fourth Round

• This round consists entirely of double crochets.
• Two double crochets are made in the spaces between motifs, and one double crochet is made on top of each motif.
• The corners consist of three double crochets, four chains, and three more double crochets.

Fifth Round

• This round creates a “squared” pattern with spaces.
• It starts with five chains (three for a double crochet and two for separation).
• Double crochets are made on every third stitch, separated by two chains.
• Corners are formed by three double crochets, four chains, and three more double crochets.

Sixth Round

• Similar to the fourth round, this round is worked entirely in double crochets.
• Two double crochets are made in each two-chain space from the previous round.
• Corners are formed by two double crochets, four chains, and two more double crochets.

Seventh Round

• This round repeats the “squared” pattern from the fifth round.
• Double crochets are made on every third stitch, separated by two chains.
• Corners consist of two double crochets, four chains, and two more double crochets.

Final Round

• The final round consists of all double crochets.
• Two double crochets are made in each two-chain space from the previous round.
• The corners are made with two double crochets, two chains, and two more double crochets.
• The round is closed with an invisible join.

The finished granny square measures 13×13 centimeters.