Colorful Granny Square Pattern

This simple yet stunning granny square pattern is ideal for beginners. With a bright array of colors creating a fresh and lively look, this piece can be used as a square on its own or part of a larger project. Let’s get started!

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
• Light Blue (or any light blue)
• Turquoise
• Teal
• Dark Blue
• White
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

Each side of the granny square should measure approximately 6 inches (15 cm) when finished, although gauge is not critical for this project.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space
• rep = repeat

Instructions

Round 1:

1. Using the Light Blue yarn, make a slip knot and chain 4.
2. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
3. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
4. In the ring, make 2 double crochets, then chain 2 for the corner. Repeat this step three more times (you should have 4 sets of 3 double crochets and 4 chain spaces).
5. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to finish the round.

Round 2:

1. Change to the Turquoise color and slip stitch to the first chain 2 space.
2. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
3. In the same chain 2 space, work 2 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets. This creates your first corner.
4. In the next chain 2 space, work 3 double crochets.
5. Repeat for the remaining chain 2 spaces, making corners in each. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to finish the round.

Round 3:

1. Change to the Teal color and slip stitch into the first corner.
2. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet) and work 2 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets into the same corner.
3. In the next three chain 1 spaces, work 3 double crochets in each.
4. In the next corner space, work a corner as before. Repeat all the way around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to finish the round.

Round 4:

1. Change to the Dark Blue color and slip stitch to the first corner.
2. Repeat the corner and side work the same way, working 3 double crochets in each chain 1 space and making corners in the corner spaces as you did before.

Final Round:

1. Change to the White yarn and slip stitch to the first corner.
2. Repeat the corners and side work again, finishing each side with 3 double crochets and the corners with 3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets.
3. After completing this round, join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to close.

Finishing

Fasten off your yarn and weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle. Your colorful granny square is now complete!

This lovely square can be used alone or joined with more squares to create a colorful blanket, scarf, or tote bag. Enjoy your crocheting!