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Soft pink yarn and simple stitches come together to create this charming farm animal design that adds a playful touch to any living room. The finished squares possess a dense, squishy texture that makes them lovely for a child’s bedding or a decorative throw draped over a reading chair. Beginners often find this motif rewarding because it builds confidence with basic rounds while teaching you how to incorporate color changes seamlessly. You will learn to manipulate cluster stitches to form the familiar rounded snout and ears of the pig, transforming standard squares into a delightful personality-filled project.
Pin for later!Why You’ll Love This Pattern
The Classic Crochet Granny Square is the building block for countless heirloom-quality projects, from lightweight summer throws to sturdy tote bags. You will appreciate the rhythmic nature of the stitches, which makes this an ideal project for keeping your hands busy while watching television or listening to an audiobook. Because the pattern relies on basic cluster stitches, it is exceptionally easy to memorize and troubleshoot. You can complete a single square in under twenty minutes, allowing you to see progress rapidly. Using up small leftover balls of yarn from your stash turns this into a zero-waste project that organizes your craft room while creating something useful.
I finally learned how to keep my corners square using this guide and my blanket is coming together so much faster than I expected.
— Sarah, hobbyist crocheter
Pattern Overview & Skill Level
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Approximate Time: 15–20 minutes per square
- Construction: Worked in joined rounds, starting from the center and moving outward.
- Finished Dimensions & Sizing: Approximately 5 inches by 5 inches using worsted weight yarn and a 5.0 mm hook.
Materials & Supplies Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (#4), 100% cotton or acrylic blend, approximately 15–20 yards per square.
- Hook Size: 5.0 mm (H-8).
- Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, sharp scissors.
- Safe yarn substitutions: You may use DK weight yarn for a smaller, tighter square, or bulky weight yarn for a larger square. Note that changing the weight will significantly alter the final dimensions and drape.
Stitch Guide & Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch = chain
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- dc = double crochet
- dc cluster = 3 double crochet stitches worked into the same space
- sp = space
- Magic Ring: A technique to start rounds by crocheting over an adjustable loop.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
Granny Square Body
- Rnd 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 2 dc into the ring, ch 2, *3 dc into ring, ch 2; repeat from * two more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 3. (12 sts, 4 corner spaces)
- Rnd 2: Sl st into the next dc and into the corner ch-2 space. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner sp. *Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner sp; repeat from * two more times. Ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 3. (24 sts, 4 corner spaces)
- Rnd 3: Sl st into the next dc and into the corner ch-2 space. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner sp. *Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner sp; repeat from * two more times. Ch 1, 3 dc in final ch-1 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 3. (36 sts, 4 corner spaces)
- Rnd 4: Continue the established pattern. Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into every corner sp and 3 dc into every side ch-1 sp, separating all clusters with a ch-1. Join with a sl st to finish. (48 sts, 4 corner spaces)
