Guide
Classic Granny Square
The iconic center-out square motif, ready for blankets, bags, garments, and scrap yarn.
- Difficulty
- Basic
- Estimated time
- About 1 h
A planning estimate; your pace, materials, size, and finishing may change it.
About this template
Three square rounds provide a clear visual foundation of chains and double crochet symbols arranged from the center outward.
Make it yours
Add rounds, recolor each ring, or rearrange clusters before combining copies into a larger project.
Prepare your worktable
Recommended equipment
These are practical starting choices for this template. Check your material label, work a sample where relevant, and adjust the tool size for the result you want.
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Crochet hook
5.5 mm regular crochet hook.
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Project yarn or thread
Medium-weight yarn in one or more colours with compatible care instructions.
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Chart and locking stitch marker
Keep the editable chart visible and use a removable locking marker for the first stitch of a round or a repeat boundary.
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