What you need
| Finished size | About 11–12 cm square after 4 rounds |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Aran (weight 4): about 10 g (18 m) in one colour, or 1–4 colours of scraps |
| Hook | 5 mm |
| Stitches | Chain (ch), slip stitch (ss) and treble (tr, US double crochet) |
| Construction | Worked in rounds from a chain ring; you never turn your work |
| Terms | UK terms (US terms given alongside) |
Skills you’ll use
- Making a chain ring
- Treble crochet (US double crochet) in clusters of three
- Working in rounds and joining each round with a slip stitch
- Making corners and chain spaces
- Changing colour at the end of a round (optional)
- Fastening off and weaving in
What’s in the PDF
- Materials, size and a short UK/US terms key
- All 4 rounds written out, with the cluster count for every round
- How to start a new colour in any corner space
- Finishing
Questions about this pattern
How much yarn does a granny square use?
About 10 g (18 m) of Aran yarn for a 4-round square, in one colour or 1–4 colours of scraps.
What size is the finished granny square?
About 11–12 cm square after 4 rounds, with a 5 mm hook.
Is a UK treble the same as a US double crochet?
Yes. The pattern is written in UK terms, and the treble (tr) is the stitch American patterns call double crochet (dc).
My granny ring has a big hole in the middle. How do I close it?
A chain ring always leaves a small hole. When you weave in the starting tail, take it round the ring through the base of the Round 1 stitches and pull gently to close it up a little.