13 Creative and Free Crochet Granny Square Patterns

Beaulieu Blanket Crochet Granny Squares

This free crochet blanket pattern gives you four square patterns in one—the big center square, and three different designs for the smaller surrounding squares. Even if you don't want to make the blanket, these granny square patterns can be used to make everything from scarves to shawls.

Beaulieu Blanket Crochet Granny Squares from LoveCrafts

Broomstick Lace Granny Square Pattern

One way to easily get something unique in crochet is to change to a different technique. There aren't many attempts to crochet squares in the round using broomstick lace. However, as you can see, the result is a beautiful, openwork, textured granny square pattern.

Broomstick Lace Granny Square from Eléna Leprêtre via Ravelry

Circle in a Granny Square Pattern

Another great resource for multiple free granny square patterns is the Ravelry Block-a-Month pattern collection. This is one of the featured blocks called the Tiptree block. It includes post stitches and working in the back loop only.

Circle in a Granny Square Pattern from Jacqui Goulbourn via Ravelry

Fire Square Crochet Pattern

The design at the center of this granny square pattern is an ornamental design associated with Christmas across a few different cultures. Of course, the design doesn't have to be used just for Christmas decor. The detailed, textured pattern is perfect for shawls and blankets. Work it in a single color for a sophisticated design with subtlety to the pattern. Alternatively, change colors to make a granny square pattern that pops.

Fire Square Crochet Pattern from Lilla Bjorn Crochet

Flower Granny Square Pattern

This cotton crochet granny square pattern begins with a flower at the center. There's a circle crochet around the flower, made with a variety of basic stitches. Then you square off the whole thing. It goes from circle to square in just a couple of rounds.

Crochet Flower Square from Joy Clements via Ravelry

Flower Star Square Crochet Pattern

The key feature of this granny square pattern is the radiating three-dimensional lines jutting out from the center. They are created using crochet post stitches to dramatic effect. Worked in DK weight yarn, this is a 7" square. 

Flower Star Square from Silvi Veale via Ravelry

Monkey Granny Square Pattern

This free crochet monkey pattern will give you a basic applique that you can add to any project. Alternatively, you can complete the full design and you have a granny square pattern.​ Get creative using this free crochet pattern to make baby gifts.

Crochet Monkey Granny Square from Thoresby Cottage

Mountain Wildflower Granny Square Crochet Pattern

This granny square pattern has a small flower at the center. However, it's the details in the square rounds that make this design stand out. In addition to several basic crochet stitches, this one incorporates clusters for just a bit of texture. Additionally, the designer has it so that you turn the work for some rounds, but not for others, creating interesting depth in the work.

This is one of about two dozen granny square patterns in the 2018 Moogly Afghan Block CAL. That's a great resource for fun, free crochet square patterns!

Mountain Wildflower Granny Square from Mamas2Hands

Openwork Crochet Granny Square Pattern

This granny square pattern has a very openwork design, making it a great choice for lightweight, lacy projects. The design was inspired by "papel picado," a Mexican folk art paper-cutting craft.

Openwork Crochet Granny Square from Carmen Heffernan via Ravelry

Raindrops Crochet Granny Square Pattern

This granny square pattern speaks for itself. The texture and the rainbow colors are designed to evoke delight. This free crochet pattern is accompanied by another granny square pattern and a rainbow crochet hexagon pattern. You'll crochet joy for days! If you like crochet grannies that are turned into different shapes then you might also want to learn how to crochet a hexagon.

Raindrops Granny Square from Crafty CC

Ripple Granny Square Crochet Pattern

If you love the texture of post stitches then you'll want to check out this crochet square pattern. It uses post stitches with alternating placement to create an undulating rippling design. As with any classic granny square, this crochet pattern is worked in the round. That's not something you see often with post stitches, so it might give you a chance to try something new.

Ripple Granny Square from Indigo Pobble

Small Granny Square Pattern

A crochet square doesn't have to be large to make a big impact. This small square has puff stitches that are offset by openwork spaces. It works particularly well as a coaster.

Small Granny Square from The Loopy Stitch via Ravelry

Springtime Magic Granny Square Crochet Pattern

There is a six-petaled crochet flower at the center of this brightly colored granny square pattern. The six sides are built out into a hexagon, before adding decorative curving edges. Ultimately, it's all shaped into a square. It's a feat of geometry that results in a square of beauty.

Springtime Magic Granny Square from Hverdagsmagi