Creating a solid granny square is a fantastic crochet project, perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. These squares can be used to make blankets, afghans, or even as building blocks for more complex patterns. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to crochet a solid granny square:

Materials You’ll Need:

  1. Yarn: Choose your preferred yarn weight and color(s). Worsted weight yarn with a 5.5mm (I/9) crochet hook is a common choice.
  2. Crochet Hook: Appropriate for your chosen yarn. In this example, we’ll use a 5.5mm (I/9) hook.
  3. Scissors: For cutting yarn.
  4. Yarn Needle: To weave in ends.

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sc: Single Crochet
  • Dc: Double Crochet
  • Sl St: Slip Stitch
  • St(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions:

  1. Start with a Magic Ring:
    • Create a magic ring by making a small loop with your yarn. Insert your hook through the loop, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Chain 3 to secure the ring.
  2. Round 1:
    • Chain 2 (counts as a double crochet).
    • Make 2 more double crochets into the magic ring.
    • Chain 2.
    • Make 3 double crochets into the ring, chain 2. Repeat this – two more times.
    • Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-2. You should have 4 clusters of 3 double crochets separated by chain-2 spaces.
  3. Round 2:
    • Slip stitch into the next double crochet and into the chain-2 space.
    • Chain 2 (counts as a double crochet).
    • Make 2 more double crochets into the same chain-2 space.
    • Chain 1.
    • In the next chain-2 space, make 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets, chain 1. Repeat this – two more times.
    • Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-2. You should have 4 clusters of 3 double crochets separated by chain-2 spaces and chain-1 spaces in between.
  4. Round 3:
    • Slip stitch into the next double crochet and into the chain-2 space.
    • Chain 2 (counts as a double crochet).
    • Make 2 more double crochets into the same chain-2 space.
    • Chain 1.
    • In the next chain-1 space, make 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets, chain 1. Repeat this – two more times.
    • In the last chain-1 space, make 3 double crochets, chain 2.
    • Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-2. You should have 4 clusters of 3 double crochets separated by chain-2 spaces and chain-1 spaces in between.
  5. Fasten Off:
    • Cut the yarn, leaving a tail to weave in.
    • Pull the tail through the loop on your hook to fasten off.

Repeat these steps to create additional solid granny squares for your project, and join them together as desired to create blankets, cushions, or other crochet items. Experiment with different color combinations to make your project unique and beautiful. Enjoy your crocheting!