Solid Granny Square
Solid Granny Square – Pattern Info
Are you looking for a solid granny square that has no holes, no gaps and looks good from both sides? Then this Solid Granny Square pattern is the one for you!
The Solid Granny Square uses only double crochet stitches to create a solid fabric that can be used to create garments, hats, blankets, and anywhere you don’t want a see-through fabric.
If you are looking for a classic granny square, check out the traditional granny square.
Today I will show you how to crochet this easy solid granny square with a step-by-step written photo and a video tutorial created for the visual learners out there.
In the video tutorial, I will also show you how to crochet the chainless double crochet that blends well with the other stitches. And don’t forget to crochet over your ends so you don’t have to weave them in.
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Solid Granny Square Video Tutorial
For those of you who learn from watching videos, I filmed an easy step-by-step tutorial of this pattern. There is also a version of this video for left-handed crocheters.
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Learn How To Crochet A Solid Granny Square Tutorial For Beginners
NO HOLES! – Crochet A Solid Granny Square For Beginners (LEFT-HANDED VERSION)
Solid Granny Square – Pattern Notes
Pattern Characteristics
- solid
- motif
- double sided
Pattern Repeat
- 1-round repeat
Size
- 12cm x 12cm
Supplies Used
- Aran Yarn
- 4mm crochet hook
Pattern Abbreviations For The Solid Granny Square Pattern
The pattern is written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- yo – yarn over
- sl st – slip stitch
- magic ring
- dc – double crochet
- csdc – chainless double crochet
Special Stitches For The Solid Granny Square
Chainless DC (csdc) – Pull up the loop to be the length of 1dc and hold it on the hook with your finger. Wrap the hook around the loop and insert it in the same stitch from where the loop was drawn.
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook, yo and pull through the last 2 loops on the hook.
Solid Granny Square – Pattern Instructions
- Crochet over the ends to minimize the amount you have to weave in
- Stitches contained within * * are to be repeated as instructed
- Stitches contained within ** ** are to be repeated as instructed. Note they also include the repeats within * *.
- Stitches contained within ( ) are made in the same chain space.
- The number at the end of each round is the number of stitches you should have in that round. The stitch count does not include the chains made in the corners.
With Aran yarn and a 4mm crochet hook, create a magic ring.
Row 1: csdc, 15dc in the magic ring, sl st in the csdc you made at the beginning = 16
Row 2: csdc, dc in next 2sts, (5dc) in next st, *dc in next 3sts, (5dc) in next st* x 3, sl st in the csdc you made at the beginning = 32
Row 3: csdc, dc in next 4sts, (5dc) in next st, *dc in next 7sts, (5dc) in next st* x 3, dc in next 2sts, sl st in the csdc you made at the beginning = 48
Repeat Row 3 as many times as you like by making 1dc in every stitch on the edge and making (5dc) in each corner (the 3rd dc of the 5dc cluster from the previous round).
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Solid Granny Square – Pattern Swatches
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Happy Crocheting!
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