Do you love granny squares? Looking for a cute yet easy project to dive into? Look no further! My mini granny square pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.
In this blog post, I will guide you through the steps of creating these adorable little squares, showcasing their versatility and endless possibilities.
Why Choose the Mini Granny Square Pattern?
Granny squares are turning up everywhere! The granny square has gained immense popularity in the crochet community for its simplicity and versatility. Big brands are getting in on the act by including them in their clothing lines; and even celebrities are wearing them (I’m looking at you Sam Ryder!)! So if you want to be bang on trend right now then you’ll want to include granny squares in your projects.
I’ve designed this mini granny square pattern with all those smaller projects in mind. With its compact size, these little squares can be used in a variety of projects, including gloves, coasters, or fashionable accessories like smaller bags, phone cases, bracelets or even coats for your little dogs or cats, the list goes on!
Getting Started with the Mini Granny Square Pattern
If you’re new to crochet or just starting your journey, the mini granny square pattern is a fantastic way to start. With only two rounds,the pattern allows you to grasp the basic stitches and techniques, while giving you a solid foundation for more complex projects in the future.
Endless Possibilities with Mini Granny Squares
One of the most appealing aspects of the granny square is its versatility. Once you’ve mastered them, you can unleash your creativity and imagination to create a whole host of beautiful projects. Whether you prefer a soft and pastel colour scheme (like the one shown here) or a vibrant and eclectic colours, these squares can be combined in countless ways to create unique items.
Like this Christmas Stocking made up of mini granny squares created using worsted weight yarn.
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Join the Mini Granny Square Crochet Craze!
So gather your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn, and let’s dive into the enchanting universe of mini granny squares together!
What you’ll need
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You can make these mini granny squares with any weight of yarn and a suitable hook! How much yarn you need will depend upon the project you want to make and the number of colours you want to include.
- I used Heatherly Worsted by WeCrochet* with a 5mm hook.
- For the centre dots you’ll need approximately 2.5m of yarn
- For the white border row you’ll need approximately 4m.
In addition to this you’ll need yarn for joining the squares together plus extra for any borders etc that you wish to add. So one skein in a single colour should be enough for several granny squares!
Abbreviations – UK Terms
CH: chain
SLST: slip stitch
ST: stitch
STS: stitches
TR: treble crochet (US = double crochet)
The Mini Granny Square Pattern – UK Terms
Round 1: make a magic ring, 3 ch (counts as first 1 tr), 11 tr into the magic ring, join with a slst to the 3rd ch of the first 3-ch. 12 sts
Round 2: Using MC1, join yarn to any st, 3 ch (counts as first 1 tr), [1 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] into the same st to create a corner, (2 tr, [2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr] into the next st) repeat three times, 2 tr, join with a slst to the 3rd ch in the beginning 3-ch. 32 sts, including 4 2-ch spaces
Finishing
Weave in all ends.
Watch the video
If you want to see a very quick video demonstration of how to create a dotty mini granny square, you can find it here on Instagram.
Joining the squares
You can use any method to join granny squares but the double crochet (US = single crochet) flat join is a favourite of mine. You can find a tutorial here!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this mini granny square pattern and I look forward to seeing you use it in your projects. If you use the pattern don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @gorgeouscrafts.
Happy crocheting!
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