Bee's quick 4-Round Solid Granny Square: Small, Mighty, and Done in a Flash!
Not only is this pattern super quick - it's also available as a full download / printable with a tonne of photos and handy progress tick boxes!
So... Are you ready to add a classic staple to your crochet repertoire in record time? Meet the 4-Round Solid Granny Square—it’s cute, quick, and the kind of pattern you can whip up faster than your favourite show’s intro credits. Perfect for stash-busting, this little gem is a building block for bigger projects, or it can fly solo as a charming coaster, appliqué, or a “just-because” mini square.
With only four rounds, this square’s got no time for messing around. Just grab your yarn, settle in, and before you know it, voilà! You’ll have a stack of these squares to use on blankets, bags, cardis or just about anything else you can imagine. This granny square pattern is all about getting that classic look with minimal effort—a crocheter’s dream!
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Beginner
Gauge: Using Aran / Weight 4 yarn and a 5mm hook - approx 13.5cm x 13.5cm
Note: I highly recommend downloading the full pattern (it's free!) for photo references to each step
>>> Full Pattern with progress tick boxes and photos: Download here
Quick Pattern Summary:
** Special Stitches
Corner 1: All worked into the first ‘ch3 space’ : ch2, dc, ch3, 2dc
Corner: All worked into the 2nd, 3rd and 4th ‘ch3 space’: 2dc, ch3, 2dc Slip stitches: Work these loosely so you can easily work into them on the next round
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| 1 |
MR - Ch3 (this counts as a dc and ch1) [dc, ch1] x7 (for a total of 8x dc, ch1 groups) sl st around the post / into the next space to join. Pull MR closed |
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| 2 |
Work into the spaces for this round. Corner 1, dc inc (this is 2x dc into the same space) [Corner, dc inc] x 3 (for a total of 4 x corner, dc inc groups) sl st into the spaces of the next 2 stitches (bringing you across to the next corner) for a total of 2x sl st |
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| 3 |
Corners to be worked into spaces Double Crochets to be worked into the stitches Corner 1, 6dc (1dc in each stitch across - take special care to ensure your first dc goes into the correct stitch) [Corner, 6dc] x 3 sl st into the spaces of the next 2 stitches (bringing you across to the next corner) for a total of 2x sl st |
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| 4 |
Corner 1, 10dc (1dc in each stitch across) [Corner, 10dc] x 3 See FO options below BEFORE cutting yarn |
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| FO |
(See Option 1 and 2 below below) Cut yarn - leaving long tail for finishing OR if you’re planning to sew squares together using the square tail - allow the tail to be at least twice the length of one side) Thread needle under/under both loops of the second stitch across. Working from top to bottom - Insert the needle back through the middle of the “V” of your last stitch of round 5 to come out under the stitches at the back of your work Gently pull to tighten / manipulate your square so the V stitches are even Weave yarn across the back of two stitches to secure Option 1 (if you’re sewing with separate yarn as the square) Weave in ends Option 2 (if you’re sewing with the same yarn as the square) Continue to weave the tail across the back towards the corner, working from back to front - come out of the corner’s second chain (of the ch3) to use the long tail for sewing squares together |
So if you’re in the mood for a quick crochet fix that’s as satisfying as it is speedy, this 4-round wonder will do the trick. Just don’t be surprised when you end up with a cozy mountain of these by the end of the day!
Happy grannifying! 🧶