Skein Square
By Knit Sprout
Granny squares are a popular pattern used by crocheters to create a wide range of goods - blankets,
pillows, sweaters, tote bags, and much more. While there are many variations of granny squares, this is a
basic intermediate crocheter version. To create this pattern, you will need to know how to create a slip
knot or magic loop, chain, double crochet, and slip stitch. You can create many small granny squares and
crochet them together to make a patchwork style project, or you can make a huge square. As you become
more familiarized with the pattern, you can play around with changing yarn weights, hook sizes, and yarn
colors.
If you have any questions, please contact Knit Sprout via email: knitsproutstudio@gmail.com
What You'll Need
● 1 Crochet hook, size H
● 1 Skein of worsted-weight Jacobs yarn
Stitches to know:
● Slip knot or magic loop
● Chain (Ch)
● Double crochet (DC)
● Slip stitch
INSTRUCTIONS
Round 1 of the granny square:
1. Make a slip knot or magic loop
2. Chain 3, crochet 2 double crochet stitches into the base chain of the chain 3. This gives you 1 DC
cluster (the first chain 3 counts as the first double crochet)
3. Ch 1, Crochet 3 dc stitches into the base of the first chain three (the same spot where you made
the other double crochet stitches from the previous grouping) round.
4. Repeat step 3 twice. Slip stitch to the top of your first chain 3. You should now have 4DC
clusters, that create a small square.
Round 2:
5. Sl st to the ch 1 in between your first 2 DC clusters
6. Ch 3, 2 DC in the same spot, ch 1, 3 DC in the same spot
7. *Ch 1, 3 DC into the next ch 1 space between clusters, ch 1, 3 DC into same spot* repeat until
end of row. Ch 1 to the top of the first ch 3.
Round 3:
8. Sl st to the ch 1 in between your first 2 DC clusters
9. Ch 3, 2 DC in the same spot, ch 1, 3 DC in the same spot
10. Ch 1, 3 DC into the next ch1 space between clusters
11. Ch 1, 3 DC, ch 1, 3DC in same spot
12. Repeat rows 10 and 11 until you reach your first ch 3 of the row. Ch 1 to the top of the first ch 3
You will repeat all rows of the granny square in this fashion, with 3 double crochets in each ch 1 spot and
3 double crochet 1 chain 3 double crochets in each corner. Continue working in this fashion until you
have reached your desired size.
Finishing your granny square by cutting your yarn and leaving a tail of about 6 inches. Weave your ends
in with a needle or your hook.