Granny Square Crochet Patterns, Free PDFs

From one square to a finished project

A granny square is three trebles, chain one, repeated round a growing motif. Once you can work one, you can make almost anything: blankets, cushion covers, tote bags, cardigans and even a summer top, all from the same building block.

Modern twists to try

• Solid granny squares for a dense fabric with no gaps.
• Sunburst and flower centres for a vintage look.
• Continuous or join-as-you-go methods to save on sewing in ends.

How many granny squares make a blanket?

It depends on your yarn and hook. Make one square, measure it, then divide your target blanket width and length by that measurement.

Are the patterns free to download?

Yes, free granny square PDFs sit alongside paid designs here.

Blocking each square to the same size before joining makes a blanket sit far flatter.