3D Granny Squares: 100 crochet patterns for pop-up granny squares

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If you are looking for a plain square to use alongside the lamb granny square, consider either the Solid Granny Square or the Polka Dot Square. This sheep granny square pattern is worked mostly in continuous rounds. Do not slip stitch to join the round unless instructed to do so. 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] Lion Brand Basic Stitch. This acrylic yarn is affordable, super soft, has great stitch definition, and comes in a huge range of colors.

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 The number of granny squares you need for a blanket will depend on the size of the blanket and the size of your granny squares. For example, a baby blanket might require 49 6-inch granny squares, while a throw blanket might use 64 8-inch granny squares. More Free Crochet Patterns

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Rnd 6: ch3, dc in st, dc in next 3 sts, (2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) 11 times, slst in initial dc. [60dc] Round 1 (RS): Using Colour A. Ch 3 (Counts as tr here and throughout). Working into the centre circle, work 2 tr, ch 2. (3 tr, ch 2) three times. Join to the top of ch-3 with a ss. Turn. around the dc / ch3 turning ch of each round, beneath the full granny clusters (please see video) until you reach your original 2 round granny square from the beginning where upon place your *3dc * in the corner sp (there will be 3dc in pink already in this sp) and into the sp between the granny clusters. Rnd 9: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc into next st, *into ch-sp (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc), dc in the next 17 st. Repeat from * 3 more times, omitting the last 2 dc. Slst into 3rd ch of initial ch 3 to close. (84 + 8 ch)

The book is written using US terminology. However, UK readers, do not fret! A handy conversion chart is included for reference. Mitre Row 1 (RS): Join Colour B into any corner sp with right side facing. Ch 3, 2 tr into same ch-2 sp. Ch 1, (3 tr, ch 1) into next ch-1 sp. (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr, ch 1) into ch-2 corner sp. (3 tr, ch 1) in next ch-sp, 3 tr in next corner sp. Turn. in sp between granny clusters from round below, ending on 1dc into the top of the ch3 from round below. Fasten off pink.Rnd 7: ch, *sc in each st to ch-2-sp, (sc, ch, sc) in ch-2-sp**, rep from * to ** 3 times, sc in rem sts to complete rnd, slst in first sc. [100sc, 4ch] Mitre Row 3 (RS): Join Colour C into end ch-sp from previous row. Ch 3, 2 tr in same sp, ch 1. (3 tr, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to ch-2 corner sp. (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr, ch 1) into ch-2 corner sp. (3 tr, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to end of mitre row, 3 tr in ch-4 sp. Turn. Rnd 5: ch, sc in next 4 sts, dc, 3dc in next st, dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc, 3dc in next st, dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, hdc, 3hdc in next st, hdc, sc in next 4 sts, hdc, 3hdc in next st, hdc, 3hdc in next st, hdc, sc in next 8 sts, slst in first sc. [10dc, 20hdc, 22sc] Rnd 3: ch3, dc in same st, dc in next st, (2dc in next st, dc in next st) 11 times, slst in initial dc. [36dc]

The only thing you need to get started with crochet is a hook, yarn, and a good pattern. From there on out, it’s all about creativity! You can customize your granny square with whatever type of yarn you like – the possibilities are endless! What is the best yarn for granny squares? Rnd 2: ch 3 (counts as a dc), 3 dc in next 5 st, 2 dc in last st, slst into 3 rd ch of initial ch 3 to close the rnd (18)Rnd 1: sc, *sk 1 st, 5dc in next st, sk 1 st, sc**, rep from * to ** twice, slst in same st as last sc. [15dc, 4sc] So, today, I would like to share with you my favorite free crochet patterns for floral granny squares. Below you will find 16 free patterns for flower granny squares with credit to the designer and a direct link to the pattern.

Mitre Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as tr plus ch 1), (3 tr, ch 1) into each ch-sp to corner. (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr, ch 1) into ch-2 corner sp. (3 tr, ch 1) into next 2 ch-sps. Tr in top of ch-3 from previous row. Tie off. Turn.Rnd 11: ch3, dc in next 3 sts, *(2dc, ch3, 2dc) in ch-3-sp, dc in next 25 sts**, rep from * to ** 3 times omitting last 4dc in last rep, slst to close rnd. [116, 4ch-3] Rnd 3: ch 2 (counts as dc), 4 dc, work corner into ch-2-sp (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc), *7 dc, (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) into ch-2-sp, rep from * 2 more times, 2 dc, slst into 2nd ch of first ch 2 to close rnd. (44) All the techniques you need to complete the squares are included in both written and graphic form. This includes how to finish off your squares and how to work the different types of stitches needed.