Original And Colorful Granny Squares
If you’ve just finished a project and you’re looking for a new, exciting project to start, the idea for one might be just hiding somewhere in this post. You’ll find here some exciting granny squares, that are just perfect for spring and will bring sun and happiness into your home.
Squares are really versatile, you can make a thousand different projects out of them, and it does not matter if you’re going to crochet a baby blanket, bed cape, a throw, or something else – the result will be just stunning. Granny squares work up fast and make amazing gifts for your friends and loved ones. Whether it’s a baby shower in your calendar or your mother-in-law’s birthday, you may consider using crochet squares to make a beautiful gift. Take a look at examples below and search for links to free patterns under the pictures.
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Grandview Granny Square
This beautiful granny square is just perfect project to start when you have little time to spare. It’s a great combo of puff and v stitches. What’s more, it’s light, airy, chunky and so cozy! The finished size of each square is 4.75” by 4.75”.
- DESIGNED by Jessica Underwood
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Jessica Underwood / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on stitching-together.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Floral Granny Square
This gorgeous granny square is a lovely and working up very fast project with a cute flower motif. You can make literally endless different projects with it. For instance, you can use it as a cup coaster, a mug rug, or join a bunch of these squares and make a blanket.
- DESIGNED by Sweet Softies
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Sweet Softies / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on sweetsofties.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Puff granny squares
This beautiful puff granny square is really chunky and squishy, so perfect for a base for a blankie. It was made to celebrate the Granny Square Day 2020. What’s more, they’re many different projects you can make of it, like cushions or bed capes.
- DESIGNED by Anna Nikipirowicz
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Anna Nikipirowicz / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on lovecrafts.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Puff Heart Granny Square
This beautiful granny square is a fluffy and chunky square, that’s really nice in touch and you’ll love how beautiful it looks. What’s more, you can easily adjust the size of each square.
- DESIGNED by Kelly Wilson Moore
- PROJECT TYPE baby blanket
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL upper beginner
Photo is by Kelly Wilson Moore / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on lovedotty.blogspot.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Simple Granny Square Potholder
This lovely granny square potholder features an extremely detailed tutorial, so you won’t have any problems following it. You can easily make a blanket of any size with this cute, colorful pattern.
- DESIGNED by knitpurlhook
- PROJECT TYPE baby blanket
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL upper beginner
Photo is by knitpurlhook / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on knitpurlhook.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Dainty Daisy Granny Square Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
This delicate granny square blanket will literally make you feel like you were laying on a meadow of flowers. The colors are perfectly combined and create the perfect spring blankie.
- DESIGNED by: Brittany Coughlin
- PROJECT TYPE: afghan block
- CRAFT: crochet
- SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner
The full article about the free pattern and the photos are here. More info on raverly can be found here.
Mouse Granny Square Free Crochet Pattern
How amazing is this square? I love how vibrant and modern it look, and I sure your kiddos will too! Sweet idea for a gift, you can make a cute blanket, pillow case, bed spread or a lovely addition to a backpack out of it.
- DESIGNED by: Wiam’s Crafts
- PROJECT TYPE: afghan block
- CRAFT: crochet
- SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner
The full article about the free pattern and the photos are here. More info on raverly can be found here.
Easter Granny Squares Free Crochet Pattern
Aren’t those squares just the embodiment of spring? They are so stunning, cheerful and eye – pleasing, you’ll want to look at them all the time! Make a stunning blanket out of these beauties!
- DESIGNED by: Justina Kirkwood
- PROJECT TYPE: afghan block
- CRAFT: crochet
- SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner
Go to the pattern:
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Four Petals Flower Square Free Crochet Pattern
Delicate, pastel colors are always a great choice when it comes to crocheting a blanket, bed cape, throw, or even a coaster. They make the whole project elegant and timeless, lovely for any interior.
- DESIGNED by: Asraa Ahmad
- PROJECT TYPE: afghan block
- CRAFT: crochet
- SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner
Go to the pattern:
Perfect Crocheted Daisy Granny Afghan Block Free Pattern
Have you ever tried the Daisy flower square? If not it is a great opportunity to crochet your first absolutely amazing and easy project. Beginners friendly free pattern and in step by step tutorial with helpful photos in one. These absolutely perfectly pretty daisy granny squares will be stunning parts of every afghan you will ever imagine.
- DESIGNED by: Lullaby Melodia
- PROJECT TYPE: square
- CRAFT: crochet
- SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner
Go to the pattern:
Friendship Granny Square
Squares make an amazing base for many different projects, from blankets to pillow cases. This one was made by Carolyn Calderon and it’s a 12 inch square, which is super colorful and so cheerful looking! The cute flower in the center expands into a circle, which then turn into a square. Very eye pleasing and perfect for a blankie or a bed spread!
- DESIGNED by Carolyn Calderon
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Carolyn Calderon / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on thepurpleponcho.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Textured Snowflake Square
This gorgeous textured snowflake square is a part of the CAL ‘Hope in the Holidays” by Bearrye. This square on the pictures below was made by Suzanne Carlson and it’s such a beautifully textured square! It can be used for many different projects, like blankets, wraps, coasters and so on. The finished size is 8″ x 8″.
- DESIGNED by Suzanne Carlson
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Suzanne Carlson / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on craftingeachday.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Compass Granny Square
These adorable little granny squares are super easy and intuitive to make and the pattern itself is really easy to memorize. What’s more, you only need to know basic stitches like chain, slip, single crochet and double crochet to create this project. Each square is 10 cm x 10 cm.
- DESIGNED by Desire Fourie {Doing Life}
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Desire Fourie {Doing Life} / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on Ravelry.
Sand Mandala
This gorgeous sand mandala is a project made by Loewenzahm and Mario Freak Design Team that’s a part of the ‘representing the 4 seasons’ – series. It’s a wonderful 6” square, that’s super easy and fast to make. So if you’re looking for a cute new project, make sure to check out this square.
- DESIGNED by Loewenzahm and Mario Freak Design Team
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Loewenzahm and Mario Freak Design Team / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on loewenzahmundso.blogspot.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Santa Claus Granny Square
Christmas time is the best opportunity to crochet some amazing, festive, magical projects, that you’ve wanted to crochet all year long. Take a look at this incredible Santa Claus square on the pictures below for instance! It’s absolutely perfect to make a blankie or pillow case out of it! Each square is 5.5″ (14 cm).
- DESIGNED by Raffaella Tassoni
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Raffaella Tassoni / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on raffamusadesigns.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Letter to Santa Square
We all remember writing to Santa when we we’re kids, right? It was such a magical and extraordinary experience! Now you can bring your memories back with this adorable letter to Santa square by Raffaella Tassoni! Feel free to make a whole blankie just out of these squares, or mix things up and add some different designs as well, like for instance the Santa square above! This square on the picture below is 8″ (20 cm).
- DESIGNED by Raffaella Tassoni
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Raffaella Tassoni / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on raffamusadesigns.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Christmas Pudding Square
This adorable crochet square in the pictures below was made by Lisa Hooper and it’s such a lovely piece, that will be a great base or one of the elements of a stunning throw / bed spread! The finished square measures approximately 22cm x22cm and if you follow the instructions, the overall blanket will be 115cm x115cm .
- DESIGNED by Lisa Hooper
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Lisa Hooper / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on cutecrochetmakes.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Gnome Granny Square
Gnomes are such adorable and mysterious creatures! They are the perfect Christmas motif to crochet on your squares, they will really set up the mood for Holiday, you’ll see! Use these fun squares to make endless festive projects, from pillow covers to garlands.
- DESIGNED by Raffaella Tassoni
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photo is by Raffaella Tassoni / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on raffamusadesigns.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Isaz Afghan Square
This granny square pattern was named after the Viking word that meant ‘ice’. And so the colorway used in the presented design recalls the meaning behind Isaz Afghan Block. Feel free to experiment with your own color selections. Doesn’t matter what palette you will use, the project will for sure come out amazing. Crochet the whole icy block of this beautiful Afghan pattern.
- DESIGNED by Heather C Gibbs
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photos by Heather C Gibbs / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Ndebele Tile 3
A great pattern to introduce a PLT, Pull Loop Through, technique into your skills collection. This afghan is worked in the round using the mentioned stitching method. The result allows you to work on bigger projects that are contracted to this geometrical granny square design. A blanket, a bed throw or even a bag or a vest, everything will look amazing when the Ndebele Tile 3 is incorporated.
- DESIGNED by Yvonne van Zijl
- PROJECT TYPE square
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
Photos by Yvonne van Zijl / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on Ravelry.
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