If you love granny squares, but want a pattern without the gaps of the granny square stitch, then solid granny squares are for you! Solid granny squares use the same basic techniques of a granny square, but without gaps in between the stitches. This step by step crochet tutorial is great for beginners, and even includes a video tutorial if you prefer those.
Yarn:
For this tutorial I used worsted weight 4 yarn, but you could use any yarn weight that you would like to make the pattern in.
Hook:
I used a 5.5mm crochet hook for this tutorial, since it was the corresponding hook size for my yarn. You can always use any size hook that corresponds to your yarn choice.
Abbreviations:
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = Double Crochet
sl st = Slip Stitch
Solid Granny Square Video Tutorial
Solid Granny Square Crochet Pattern Tutorial
Rnd 1: Begin by creating a magic circle. You could also ch 4, then sl st into the first ch to create a ring. Once you have the ring, ch 3 (this will count as the first dc)
in the ring dc 2, ch 2,
dc 3, ch 2, dc 3, ch 2, dc 3, ch 1 join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 3 at the beginning of rnd.
Rnd 2: sl st across the tops of the sts to the first ch 2 space. ch 3,
dc 1, ch 2,
dc 2, *dc in each of the next 3 dc to next ch 2 space,
in next ch 2 space, dc 2, ch 2,
dc 2, repeat from * 2 more times
On the last repeat, dc in each of the sl sts from the previous rnd
Rnd 3 (and all future rnds): sl st across the tops of the sts to the first ch 2 space.
ch 3, dc 2,
ch 2, dc 2,
*dc in each of the dc to next ch 2 space, in next ch 2 space, dc 2,
ch 2, dc 2, repeat from * 2 more times
Each future rnd of the square repeats rnd 3 with the amount of dc between each ch 2 space increasing each rnd. You can continue repeating rnd 3 to make a solid granny square of any size you’d like.
I hope that this tutorial has helped you learn how to make a solid granny square!
Happy Stitching,
Claire