How to Crochet a Granny Square (The Classic Beginner Project)

Why Start With a Granny Square?

If you're new to crochet, the granny square is the project to learn first. It uses just a few basic stitches, works up quickly, and teaches you how rounds and corners come together, skills you'll use in almost every future project.

What You'll Need

• A worsted weight (4) yarn in 2-3 colors
• A 5.0mm (H) hook
• Scissors and a yarn needle

The Basic Steps

1. Make a slip knot and chain 4, then join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
2. Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet), then work 2 more double crochets into the ring.
3. Chain 2, then work 3 double crochets into the ring again. Repeat this three more times to create four corners.
4. Join the round with a slip stitch to the top of your starting chain.
5. For each new round, work 3 double crochets, chain 1, 3 double crochets into each corner space, and chain 1 between clusters along the sides.

Finishing Up

Fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle. Once you've made a few, you'll see how easily they join into blankets, pillows, or scarves.

Ready to make your first one? Browse our beginner-friendly yarn bundles and hook sets to get started today.