Crochet granny squares and motifs: shapes to make

Granny square mat

Joined motifs

Make matching three-round granny squares, arrange them in a square and join their edges without gathering the seams.

One evening288 stitches

Granny square blanket pattern

Joined solid squares

Make solid squares, calculate the arrangement from their washed size and join a rectangular blanket with matching seams.

2,880 stitchesSizes: Crib to twin bed

Solid granny square pattern

Solid corner increases

Make a solid double-crochet square with chain-2 corners, a complete count for each round and matching edges for joining.

One evening144 stitches

How to crochet a heart

One-round shaped motif

Make a small heart around an adjustable ring, using taller stitches for the lobes and a central treble for the point.

Crochet flower motif

Petals on a joined center

Build five double-crochet petals on a ten-stitch center, leaving a single stitch between petal bases.

Crochet hexagon motif

Six-corner motif

Make a double-crochet hexagon with six chain-2 corners and a repeatable round count for joining motifs.

One evening72 stitches

Granny triangle

Joined rounds

The triangle cousin of the granny square: three corners of (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), with a 3-dc group added on each side every round.

One evening54 stitches

Crochet star

Rounds

Ten double crochets in a ring, then five points worked down a short chain. Use it as an appliqué, an ornament or on a garland.

One evening35 stitches

Crochet mandala

Joined rounds

A flat circle that grows by 12 double crochets a round in a new color each time, finished with a round of picots. Hang it, or use it as a mat.

One evening168 stitches

Granny square pillow cover

Joined motifs

Two solid granny squares worked to the size of your cushion, joined on three sides, filled and closed. Each round adds 16 double crochets.

One evening1,368 stitches for two 9-round squares

Double crochet circle pattern

Joined rounds

Double-crochet rounds that add 12 stitches each round, with the increases moved every other round so the edge stays round, not 12-sided.

One evening252 stitches

Crochet half circle

Turned rows from a ring

Six double crochets in a magic ring, then 6 more every row, worked back and forth so the row ends make a straight edge. For a mat, a sun or a doormat.

One evening126 stitches

Crochet shamrock

Three hearts joined at their points

A green shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day: three one-round hearts joined at their points and a slip-stitch stem, to sew on as an appliqué or wear as a brooch.

One evening87 stitches

Crochet fall leaf garland

Worked around a chain

Fall decor from small amounts of yarn: leaves worked around a short chain, short stitches at the ends and trebles in the middle, joined on a chain cord.

One evening458 stitches in the leaves, stems and cord

Crochet pineapple appliqué

Oval in rounds with chain leaves

A small flat pineapple: a single-crochet oval worked around a chain, a crossed pattern stitched on in a darker yarn and five chain leaves. Sew it to a bag, a top or a blanket.

One evening171 stitches