Crochet "Granny" Square Patterns

Once you learn how to make a crochet square, you’ll find uses for it everywhere. Sometimes affectionately referred to as “granny squares“, these small crocheted squares are usually joined together to make larger items such as blankets, scarves, clothing and a few home decor items.

Solid Granny Square Pattern (2 Sizes)

Solid Granny Square Pattern (2 Sizes)

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Skein Tones,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
WUA Simple Crochet Rectangle #5

WUA Simple Crochet Rectangle #5

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Paint Box Yarns,
  • Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Yellow,
WUA Puff Crochet Rectangle Pattern #4

WUA Puff Crochet Rectangle Pattern #4

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Paint Box Yarns,
  • Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Gray,
Warm Up America Alissa Crochet Rectangle Pattern #3

Warm Up America Alissa Crochet Rectangle Pattern #3

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Paint Box Yarns,
  • Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Orange,
Warm Up America Crochet Rectangle #2

Warm Up America Crochet Rectangle #2

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Paint Box Yarns,
  • Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Blue,
Warm Up America Textured Crochet Rectangle #1

Warm Up America Textured Crochet Rectangle #1

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Paint Box Yarns,
  • Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop,
  • Color: Neutral,
How to Crochet a Classic Granny Square for Beginners

How to Crochet a Classic Granny Square for Beginners

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Blue, Yellow,
Crochet Blanket Square Pattern

Crochet Blanket Square Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Red,
Crochet Blanket Square

Crochet Blanket Square

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
  • Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Blue, Purple, White,
Simple Square Free Crochet Pattern

Simple Square Free Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet,
  • Color: Yellow,
Blooming Flower Crochet Square Pattern

Blooming Flower Crochet Square Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
  • Color: Blue,
Crochet Square Motif Pattern

Crochet Square Motif Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Red Heart,
  • Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft, Vanna’s Choice,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Color: Yellow,
Crochet Mitered Square Pattern

Crochet Mitered Square Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
  • Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet,
  • Color: Neutral, Pink,


Free Square Crochet Patterns

All 16 of the crochet patterns on this page are 100% free. We've spent years designing modern and beautiful square crochet patterns that we provide for free on EasyCrochet.com. All of our free square crochet patterns come with detailed descriptions, material lists and step-by-step photos. Many of our patterns also come with tutorial videos if that kind of thing helps you learn as well.