This open cross granny square pattern features a simple cross design created with chain spaces worked through the center of the square. The openwork cross stands out against the solid double crochet stitches, creating a pretty granny square that measures approximately 6 in. (15 cm).
Worked in worsted-weight yarn, the square is crocheted in joined rounds with the right side facing throughout. Finish it with a simple single crochet border for a clean edge.
Open Cross Granny Square Pattern
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn
- Hook: 5 mm (US H-8)
- Finished size: Approximately 6 in. (15 cm) square
- Construction: Worked in joined rounds with the right side facing; do not turn
Materials
Crochet Abbreviations
beg – beginning
ch – chain
ch-sp – chain space
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided throughout the pattern to help you keep on track.
Helpful Crochet Resources: Refer to my Crochet Abbreviations, Magic Ring tutorial, and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart as you work through the pattern.
Pattern Notes
- Finished square measures approximately 6 in. (15 cm).
- Work all rounds with the right side facing; do not turn.
- Beginning chains count as indicated in the pattern.
Pattern Instructions
Make a magic ring. Alternatively, ch 7 and join with a sl st in the furthest ch from the hook to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc in ring, join with a sl st in top of beg ch — 16 sts.
Round 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), sk 1 st, *3 dc in next st (corner made), ch 2, sk 1 st, dc in next st, ch 2, sk next st; rep from * twice more, work 3 dc in next st (corner made), ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch — 16 sts.
Round 3: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), sk ch-sp, *dc in next st, 5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 2, dc in next st, ch 2; rep from * twice more, work dc in next st, 5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch — 32 sts.
Round 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), sk ch-sp, *dc in each of the next 3 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 2, dc in next st, ch 2; rep from * twice more, work dc in each of the next 3 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch — 48 sts.
Round 5: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), sk ch-sp, *dc in each of the next 5 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch 2, dc in next st, ch 2; rep from * twice more, work dc in each of the next 5 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch — 68 sts.
Edging
Work a single crochet border around the square as follows:
Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 3 sc in ch-sp, work 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st, *1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc in ch-sp, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in ch-sp, work 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st; rep from * twice more, work sc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc in ch-sp, join with a sl st in first st of round — 88 sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Such a pretty granny square! I love the color too. New follower from CLA giveaway. Julie@ .
How cool! Who knew there were SO many different granny squares?! Well, probably everyone but me.:)