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How to crochet a solid granny square using two colours!

These crochet squares are a little twist on the classic solid granny square!

They’re super easy to make, and when you’ve made a few, you can create all sorts of designs out of them! I’m currently in the process of re-writing these patterns, but you might to check out what I’ve done with these crochet squares in the past: Geometric Heart Cushion & Geometric Heart Square.

You can always mix it up and change up your second colour, like I’ve done here. It creates a cool design once you put a few together!


To get started, you’ll need:

– Yarn of your choice
To get the full effect of the square you’ll need 2 different colours.
I’ve used some of the following for my squares:

You can find the rest of the colours featured in the images in this post! 😀

– Corresponding crochet hook
I recommend using a slightly smaller hook than what your yarn recommends- this will help prevent the second colour peeking through your stitches.


This pattern uses US terminology

– ch chain
– sp space
– rnd round
– slst slip stitch
– dc double crochet


Before you begin your crochet square…

Working with two colours at a time

I’ve used a method called ‘tapestry crochet’ in this square pattern. If you’re unfamiliar with this technique, it’s basically a way to use multiple colours within a project, whilst making as few ends as possible!

Joining second colour/ Switching colours


Pattern Notes:


With Colour 1, start by making a magic circle (or ch 4 & slst join to make a loop):

RND 1: ch 5 {counts as dc + ch 2} , 3 dc, ch 1, join/switch to Colour 2 {colour changes also count as ch 1 throughout}, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, switch to Colour 1, 2 dc, slst in 3rd ch of beginning ch 5.
[12 dc, 4 ch-2]

RND 2: slst in next ch-2 sp, ch 3 {counts as dc}, (dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc + ch 1) in next ch-2 sp, switch to Colour 2, (2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc + ch 1) in next ch-2 sp, switch to Colour 1, (2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 3 sts, slst in 3rd ch of initial ch 3.
[28 dc, 4 ch-2]

RND 3: slst in next st, slst in next ch-2 sp, ch 3 {counts as dc}, (dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 7 sts, (2 dc + ch 1) in next ch-2 sp, switch to Colour 2, (2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 7 sts, (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 7 sts, (2 dc + ch 1) in next ch-2 sp, switch to Colour 1, (2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 7 sts, slst in 3rd ch of initial ch 3. 
[44 dc, 4 ch-2]

RND 4: slst in next st, slst in next ch-2 sp, ch 3 {counts as dc}, (dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 11 sts, (2 dc + ch 1) in next ch-2 sp, switch to Colour 2, (2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 11 sts, (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 11 sts, (2 dc + ch 1) in next ch-2 sp, switch to Colour 1, (2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 11 sts, slst in 3rd ch of initial ch 3.
[60 dc, 4 ch-2]

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Block as desired.


If you’d like to make your square bigger, continue to add more rounds by repeating this pattern:

RND 5 onwards: slst in next st, slst in next ch-2 sp, ch 3 {counts as dc}, (dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each st, (2 dc + ch 1) in next ch-2 sp, switch to Colour 2, (2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each st, (2 dc + ch 2 + 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each st, (2 dc + ch 1) in next ch-2 sp, switch to Colour 1, (2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, dc in each st, slst in 3rd ch of initial ch 3.


If you have any questions, or notice errors in this pattern, please feel free to contact me at crochetbycraftycc@gmail.com

-Celine
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