How to Crochet a Solid Granny Square

The solid granny square is a pretty version of the traditional granny square. It can be used when you prefer less decorative holes, or maybe would like to try a different looking square. They are also a lot of fun to make! You can see below how different they can look below crocheted in different types and weights of yarn too.

To make a solid granny square, begin by chaining 4,

Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Chain 5,

Now work 3 double crochet into the center of the ring, then chain 2. Work the (3 dc, ch 2) two more times into the center of the ring.

Work 2 more double crochet into the center of the ring,

And join with a slip stitch to close.

Slip stitch over to the first chain space, chain 5, then work two double crochet into the center of the ring.

Work a double crochet in each of the next three stitches.

To work the corner, work two double crochet, chain two, then two more double crochet in the chain two space from the previous round.

Work the next side the same way, working a double crochet in the next three stitches, then work the next corner by working 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc all in the same space.

Keep working in this manner all the way around,

At the corner where we first began, work one more dc in the corner space,

Join with a slip stitch to close.

To work the next round, slip stitch to the first corner and then chain 5,work 2 dc in the same space.

Work a dc in each stitch across the top (there will be seven this time),

Work the corner the same way as the previous round (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)

And keep going in this manner all the way around.

When reaching the last corner, work one more dc,

And join with a slip stitch to close.

To work more rounds, you'll work the corners the same way in each round, and work the sides by working a dc in each stitch.

*Don't forget to work the corners of the square in the spaces, and the sides of the square in the stitches.

Happy crocheting!