I love Granny Squares. Make as many Granny Squares you want. Place it out to form the size that you want. Join with single crochet but with the joining on the outside.
Most Granny Squares use the double crochet stitch (dc) but I use the single crochet (sc). It is stiffer with less gaps. Ideal for bags!
The pattern for Single Crochet Granny Square
Abbreviation
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
ss - slip stitch
Start 4 ch. Join with ss. It forms a ring.
1st row 8 sc into the ring. Join to the first sc with ss.
2nd row 1 ch, 3 sc into next stitch, 1 sc, 3 sc, 1 sc, 3 sc, 1 sc, 3 sc, 1 sc. Join to first sc (first sc of the first group of 3sc) with ss.
3rd row 1 ch, 3sc into the next stitch, 1 sc into next 3 sc (that is, 1 sc, 1 sc, 1sc), *3 sc, 1 sc into next 3 sc, **. Repeat * to ** twice. Join with ss to the first sc.
4th row 1 ch, 3sc into the next stitch, 1 sc into next 5 sc. *3 sc, 1 sc into next 5 sc**. Repeat * to ** twice. Join with ss to the first sc.
5th row 1 ch, 3sc into the next stitch, 1 sc into next 7 sc. *3 sc, 1 sc into next 7 sc**. Repeat * to ** twice. Join with ss to the first sc.
6th row 1 ch, 3sc into the next stitch, 1 sc into next 9 sc. *3 sc, 1 sc into next 9 sc**. Repeat * to ** twice. Join with ss to the first sc.
The group of 3sc forms the corners of the squares, and the individual 1 sc forms the sides. Each row will increase by 2sc for each sides. Continue until desired size.
Last row
Use 4 sc for the corners of the squares. This will help when you need to join the Granny squares.
Variations
Use both loops of the sc or just the front loop.
Change colors
Uses
Coasters
Bags/Backpacks/Drawstring bags
Throws
Placemats
Scarfs
Shawls
Baby blankets
