By Olivia Bennett • Original URL: https://crochetwitholivia.com/terracotta-solid-granny-square-pattern/
Learn how to crochet a crisp, flat solid granny square with neat corners and minimal gaps using basic double crochet stitches.
Skill Level: Beginner
Hook Size: 5.0 mm (US H-8)
Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: 1 Five-Inch Square (scalable)
Yarn Weight: Category 4 Worsted Weight Cotton or Acrylic
Gauge: 5 rounds = 5" x 5" (12.5 x 12.5 cm) blocked
Materials & Tools
Approx. 28 yds (25 m) worsted weight yarn per 5-round square (shown in Warm Cinnamon Terracotta)
Optional contrasting worsted yarn for joining
5.0 mm (US H-8) ergonomic crochet hook
Tapestry yarn needle
Sharp embroidery scissors
Foam blocking mat & rust-proof T-pins
Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring | ch – chain | sl st – slip stitch | dc – double crochet | sp – space | st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
Round 1: Make a MR. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), work 2 dc into ring, ch 2. *Work 3 dc into ring, ch 2; repeat from * 2 more times. Pull ring closed and sl st to top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, four ch-2 corner sps)
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 sts. *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp, dc in next 3 sts; repeat from * 2 more times. Work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last corner sp, sl st to top of beg ch-3. (28 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in each st to first corner. *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp, dc in each st across side; repeat from * around, ending with dc in remaining sts before beg ch-3. Join with sl st. (44 dc)
Rounds 4–5: Repeat Round 3, working 1 dc in each st along sides and (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner sp. Round 4 = 60 dc; Round 5 = 76 dc. Fasten off and weave in tails.
Pattern Notes
For an ultra-seamless join with no diagonal seam line, turn your square at the end of each round or use a standing double crochet.
Steam-block or wet-block finished squares to identical dimensions before seaming your blanket.