How To Crochet A Basic Granny Pentagon
Basic Pentagon Granny – Easy Step By Step Photo & Video Tutorial
I have shown you how to crochet a classic granny square before, today I will show you how to make the granny pentagon pattern and how to make it as big as you like. The two patterns are very similar, the only difference is that you crochet an extra corner.
How do you crochet a pentagon granny square? A pentagon-shaped granny square is crocheted in the round and it’s constructed with clusters of 3 double crochet stitches evenly spaced between each side to form a pentagon.
This pentagon granny tutorial was designed for absolute beginners with step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial for those who learn better from watching how it’s done.
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Video Tutorial
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How To Use The Granny Squares
- baby blankets and afghans
- cushions
- rugs
- potholders and kitchen towels
- shawls and scarves
- bags
- garments
- accessories
Pattern Notes
Pattern Characteristics
- solid
- crochet motif
- pentagon
- adjustable
- flat
Pattern Repeat
- 1-row repeat
Supplies Used
- Marriner Yarns Aran in different colors
- 5.5mm crochet hook
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Abbreviations
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
- magic ring
- ch – chain
- yo – yarn over
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- dc cl – double crochet cluster (3dc in the same space)
Pentagon Granny Pattern
Below you will find the simplified, row by row pattern for those who know already how to read a pattern, and then the step by step detailed pattern for absolute beginners.
Simplified Granny Square Pattern
Start with a magic ring.
Round 1: in the magic ring, ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc, ch2, *3dc, ch2*, repeat from * 3 more times, sl st at the top of ch3 you made at the beginning.
You should have 5 dc cl of 3dc, each spaced out by 2 chains.
Round 2: ch3 (counts as a dc), *in the following ch2 space crochet (3dc, ch2, 3dc)*, repeat from * 3 more times, in the last ch2 space crochet (3dc, ch2, 2dc, sl st at the top of ch3 you made at the beginning)
You should have 2 dc cl of 3dc separated by 2 chains in each of the corners.
Round 3: ch3 (this counts as your first dc), 2dc in the space between 2 dc cl, *in the next ch2 space in the corner crochet (3dc, ch2, 3dc), in the next space between 2 dc cl crochet 3dc*, repeat from * 3 more times, in the last ch2 space in the corner crochet (3dc, ch2, 3dc), sl st into the top chain of ch2 you made at the beginning.
Row 4: ch3 (counts as a dc), in the next space between 2 dc cl crochet 3dc, * in the next ch2 space in the corner crochet (3dc, ch2, 3dc), make 3dc in each of the next 2 spaces between 2 dc cl*, repeat from * 3 more times, in the last ch2 space in the corner crochet (3dc, ch2, 3dc), 3dc in the next space between 2 dc cl, 2dc in the next space between 2 dc cl, sl st into the top chain of ch3 you made at the beginning.
You can now choose to fasten off and complete the granny pentagon or continue making rounds until it has the desired size.
To make the granny hexagon bigger, simply crochet 3dc in the space between 2 dc cl and (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in the ch2 spaces of each corner, making sure you sl st at the end of each round in the top ch you made at the beginning of the round.
Step by Step Granny Square Pattern
Round 1: Crocheting a double crochet cluster (dc cl)
Step 1: Start with a magic ring and ch3 (this counts as a dc). Then make 2 more dc inside the magic ring. You just completed your first dc cl (double crochet cluster). Next, ch2
Step 2: Make 3dc in the magic ring to form another cluster. Then ch2.
Step 3: Repeat Step 3 three more times (you will have 5 dc cl separated by 2 chains each)
Step 4: Complete round 1 by sl st at the top of ch3 you made at the beginning of the round. Pull the magic ringtail to close the middle hole. You now learned how to make a dc cluster.
Round 2: Making the corner stitches
Step 1: ch3 (this counts as your first dc in the round)
Step 2: In the next ch2 space, make 3dc, ch2, 3dc to form the corner. You will use these stitches every time you crochet into the corners of your granny square (that’s why I call them corner stitches)
Step 3: Repeat Step 3 three more times.
Step 4: Now we reached the ch2 space where you already made a ch3 that counts as a dc. Let’s complete the corner by making 3dc, ch2, 2dc. You only make 2dc at the end because you already have one (the ch3).
Step 5: Complete round 2 by sl st at the top of ch3 you made at the beginning of the round. You have now learned how to crochet the corner stitches.
Round 3: Crocheting between dc clusters
Step 1: Ch3 (counts as a dc). Next, make 2dc in the space between the two double crochet clusters (dc cl) from the previous round.
Step 2: create the corner stitches by making 3dc, ch2, 3dc inside the ch2 space in the corner.
Step 3: Continue with the round and make 3dc in the space between the 2 dc cl from the previous round.
Step 4: Repeat steps 2 & 3 three more times around the square until you reach the last ch2 space in the corner. Crochet the corner stitches in the last ch2 space by making 3dc, ch2, 3dc.
Step 5: Complete round 3 by sl st in the top chain of ch3 you made at the beginning. You have now learned how to crochet between dc clusters.
Round 4: Make the final round and apply what you learned
Step 1: ch3 (counts as a dc), crochet 3dc in the next space between dc clusters.
Step 2: Make the corner stitches in the next ch2 space by crocheting 3dc, ch2, 3dc.
Step 3: 3dc in each of the next 2 spaces between dc cl (you will notice, that the number of clusters will increase by 1 on each row).
Step 4: 3dc, ch2, 3dc in the next ch2 space
Step 5: Repeat steps 3 & 4 three more times until you reach the last ch2 space in the corner.
Step 6: You have now reached the space between 2 dc cl where you made your first ch3. Complete the group by making 2dc in that space. Then sl st in the top ch of ch3 to close round 4.
You can now choose to fasten off and complete the granny pentagon or continue making rounds until it has the desired size.
To make the granny hexagon bigger, simply crochet 3dc in the space between 2 dc cl and (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in the ch2 spaces of each corner, making sure you sl st at the end of each round in the top ch you made at the beginning of the round.
And this is how you crochet the basic pentagon granny.
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Happy Crocheting!
August 25, 2020 @ 11:37 am
How do you put the pentagons together to make a baby blanket?
August 25, 2020 @ 11:44 am
There are many ways to do it, here is a simple method https://craftinghappiness.com/join-crochet-hexagons-seamless-invisible-seam/
January 22, 2021 @ 3:44 pm
Is it possible to make these and turn them into a blanket or cushion cover?
January 24, 2021 @ 7:54 pm
The only way to turn this into a blanket or cushion is to crochet one big pentagon. The pentagon itself it’s not modular and you won’t be able to crochet a bunch of them and sew them together unless you are adding filler motifs in between them.
February 6, 2022 @ 9:20 am
Thank you for sharing.Is it possible to show how to change colours crocheting a pentagon?
February 15, 2022 @ 12:14 pm
Hi, sorry, I don’t have a video for it, but if you are not sure how to transition the yarn without cutting it (even if you do, some of it will show on the back), then is safer to cut the yarn and join later on and then you weave in the ends.