Crochet Squares

These crocheted squares are designed to match each other. If you use the same hooks and yarns to crochet them, they should work out to be the same size.

• Diagonal stripes square
• Three-color checkerboard square
• Framed checkerboard square
• Nested square -- photo and chart
• Nested square with heart -- photo and chart
• Nested square with diamond -- chart
• More squares in this series

These pattern designs are by Amy Solovay.

Finished Size: 6.5 inches  

I made baby afghans out of my squares; these patterns work well with baby yarn, but you could use them in other ways too. If you use red, pink and white yarns, you could make an afghan with a Valentine's Day theme.

• Get the free pattern for the striped heart square
• See more color ideas
• Get the free pattern for the checkerboard square
• Get the free heart sampler baby blanket pattern

These pattern designs are by Amy Solovay.

Finished Size: 6.5 inches  

This square is so easy to crochet, and so pretty!

This pattern design is by Amy Solovay.

Finished Size: 6 inches   

 Basic granny squares can be made in many different colors, fibers and sizes.

This granny square is very easy, and it is the ideal first project for beginners. However,  crocheters of all skill levels enjoy creating these squares and using them in innovative ways.  There are limitless possible granny square variations.

Finished Size: Varies depending on materials used.   

This little square is so easy to crochet.

Finished Size: Finished size of this square (or for that matter, any square) can vary, but I've crocheted samples of this square measuring 3" and 4" depending on the hook I used.

If you're looking for a colorful crochet project, this rainbow outlines granny square is a fantastic choice. I've crocheted my sample using cream colored yarn as the main color and a rainbow of other colors as accents. If you'd like to use up scrap yarn, there is no need to stick to this color scheme. You could re-color this design in many different ways.

Finished Size: 7.5 inches   

This granny square variation is made using V-stitches. My sample square is worked in fuzzy pink acrylic. As shown, a bunch of these squares joined together would make a lovely baby afghan. The design is versatile and could be made in other colors and fibers as well.

Finished Size: Varies depending on materials used    

This design is well-suited for use in a lighweight summer bedspread. Alternatively, if you crochet it with a baby-friendly yarn, it would make a lovely baby afghan.

At first glance, you might wonder if there's any difference between this square and the basic granny square. There's definitely a difference; this square is more open and airy, even if you use heavier yarn than the cotton crochet thread I've used to make the sample square. You can compare the two designs to see how they are different.

Finished Size: 5.5 inches    

One of the simplest ways to create granny square variations: vary the number of chains used, either in the corners or between clusters of stitches. Let's compare several different granny squares, so you can get a better idea of how each simple variation turns out.   

You can crochet this checkered diamonds design as a square, as shown; I've also published this pattern in a version that repeats endlessly. Either way, it would make a fantastic afghan, bedspread or other project.

Finished Size: Varies depending on the supplies you use for crocheting the pattern.