- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- psc: elongated (or “puffed”) single crochet
- pf: puff stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sp: space
Special Stitches
- Elongated Single Crochet (psc): Insert hook as for sc, yarn over, draw up a long loop to match height of round below, yarn over and pull through both loops.
- Puff Stitch (pf): Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (repeat 4 times total—5 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all loops.
The Crochet Pattern
Round 1: Center Circle (Wine Yarn)
- Start with wine yarn.
- Ch 7.
- Join with sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
- Ch 1, then work 14 sc into the center of the ring.
- Join with sl st to the first sc.
- Cut yarn and fasten off.
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You should have a solid mini-disc as your square’s center.
Round 2: Elongated Stitches (Wine Yarn)
- Attach wine yarn (above previous sc round).
- Ch 1, then into the first stitch, draw up a long loop as for an psc (elongated single crochet) and complete as a sc.
- psc around: For each subsequent stitch, insert your hook, draw up a long loop to match the previous round’s height, sc.
- Continue until you have 20 elongated sc in the round.
- Slip stitch to the first psc, ch 1, and cut yarn.
This round adds subtle dimension and prepares the square’s foundation.
Round 3: Puff Stitches & Corners (Baby Pink Yarn)
- Join baby pink yarn with a slip knot to any elongated sc from Round 2.
- Sl st to join.
- Ch 1. In this same stitch, make your first puff stitch:
- Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, draw up a loop—repeat until 4 loops are on hook.
- Yarn over, pull through all loops.
- Work 4 more puff stitches (using next stitches as base)—a total of 5 consecutive puff stitches.
- Ch 6. (This creates the corner space.)
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- Repeat: 5 puff stitches, ch 6—three more times, for a total of 4 clusters and 4 chain corners.
- Join to the first puff stitch with sl st, ch 1, and fasten off.
Four puffy “shells” are now separated by open chain spaces at corners, outlining your square.
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Round 4: Border and Finishing (Wine Yarn)
- Attach wine yarn by tying a knot and joining with a sl st into any ch-6 corner space.
- Corner:
- 5 sc into the corner space,
- ch 3
- 5 sc into the same space.
- Side Arches:
- In the space between puff groups, 1 sc
- ch 4
- In the next space: 1 sc, ch 4
- In the next space: 1 sc (you now have 3 arches across each side).
- Repeat for all 4 sides:
- Each ch-6 space: 5 sc, ch 3, 5 sc
- Each side: 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc (in-between puff stitches).
- At the end, join with sl st to the first sc of the round.
- Ch 1, cut yarn, and weave in all ends.
This final round forms attractive arches and solidifies the square’s lacy border.
- Corner:
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Assembly & Finished Size
No further assembly is required for an individual granny square, but to create larger projects, simply whipstitch or crochet several finished squares together. The completed square is about 10 cm per side.
Conclusion and Ending Words
With just four rounds and a focus on texture and color, this granny square stands as a lovely component for countless handmade projects. Whether joined into blankets, bags, or garments, each square adds both visual interest and tactile appeal through its puffy center and lacy corners. Changing yarn colors or using variegated threads will personalize and expand the creative potential. Complete your square by blocking for crisp sides and a professional finish, then enjoy incorporating your work into a memorable crochet masterpiece. Happy crocheting.
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