Peace Sign Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Add a retro-inspired symbol to blankets, pillows, bags, and more with this free peace sign granny square crochet pattern. The design begins as a circle, uses long overlay stitches to create the peace sign, and is then transformed into a square.

Each finished crochet square measures approximately 4 in. (10 cm), depending on the yarn, hook, and tension. Use three contrasting colors to emphasize the design, or choose a more subtle combination for a softer look.

I originally designed these squares after my daughter asked me to crochet an afghan for her. Peace signs were especially popular with tweens and teens at the time, and I wanted to make her something fun and unique. The finished motif also works beautifully in a retro-inspired blanket, decorative pillow, tote bag, or wall hanging.

Free Peace Sign Granny Square Pattern

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Yarn: DK- or worsted-weight yarn
• Hook: 4 mm (US G-6) or 5 mm (US H-8)
• Finished size: Approximately 4 in. (10 cm) square
• Construction: Worked from the center outward in joined rounds
• Technique: Overlay treble crochet stitches form the peace sign
• Gauge: Not essential, but all squares should be the same size if you plan to join them

Supplies

• Small amounts of DK- or worsted-weight yarn in three colors
• 4 mm (US G-6) crochet hook or 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Blocking mat and rustproof pins, optional

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern include Crochet Abbreviations, the U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, and How to Block Knit and Crochet Items.

Crochet Abbreviations

• BL = back loop
• BLO = back loop only
• CA = color A
• CB = color B
• CC = color C
• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• FL = front loop
• hdc = half double crochet
• rep = repeat
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp(s) = space(s)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• tr = treble crochet

This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.

Pattern Notes

• Work through both loops unless the instructions specify the front loop or back loop.
• The beginning ch-1 does not count as a stitch.
• The beginning ch-2 in Round 6 counts as the first hdc.
• The beginning ch-3 in Round 7 counts as the first dc.
• Join each round with a sl st.
• Join new colors where indicated.
• Round 4 uses overlay treble crochet stitches worked into the unused front loops from Round 1.
• Each pair of tr stitches in Round 4 replaces the next 2 stitches of Round 3. Leave those 2 Round 3 stitches unworked before continuing.
• Finished measurements may vary depending on the yarn weight, hook size, and tension.

Crochet Peace Sign Square Instructions

With CA, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 8 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Join with a sl st in the BL of the first sc — 8 sts.

Round 2: Join CB in the BL of any st. Ch 1. Beginning in the same st as the join and working in the BLs only, work 2 sc in each st around. Join in the first sc — 16 sts.

Round 3: Ch 1. Beginning in the same st as the join, *work 2 sc in the next st and 1 sc in the following st; rep from * around. Join in the first sc — 24 sts.

Round 4: Join CA in the same st as the join. Ch 1. Work 1 sc in the same st and 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts. Work 2 tr in the FL of the Round 1 st directly below. Leave the next 2 sts of Round 3 unworked. Work 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts. Skip the next 2 unused FLs from Round 1. *Work 2 tr in the next unused FL from Round 1. Leave the next 2 sts of Round 3 unworked, then work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts; rep from * 2 more times. Join in the first sc — 24 sts.

Round 5: Ch 1. Beginning in the same st as the join, *work 2 sc in the next st and 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts; rep from * around. Join in the BL of the first sc — 32 sts.

Round 6: Join CB in the BL of the sc from Round 5 that was worked into the first tr from Round 4. Ch 2 (counts as the first hdc). Continue working in the BLs only for the remainder of the round. Work 1 hdc in the next st, ch 2, and skip the next st. *Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 3, work 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip the next st, work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 2, and skip the next st; rep from * 2 more times. Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 3, work 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 2, and skip the next st. Join in the top of the beginning ch-2 — 16 dc, 8 hdc, and 12 ch-sps.

Round 7: Join CC in the final ch-sp made. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 1 dc in the same ch-sp, ch 2, work 2 dc in the next ch-sp, ch 2. *Work [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in the next ch-3 sp, ch 2, work 2 dc in the next ch-sp, ch 2, work 2 dc in the following ch-sp, ch 2; rep from * 2 more times. Work [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in the final ch-3 sp, ch 2, and join in the top of the beginning ch-3 — 32 dc and 16 ch-sps.

Round 8: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in the same st as the join and 1 sc in the next st. Work 2 sc in the next ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sc in the corner ch-sp, and 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts. *Work 2 sc in the next ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next ch-sp, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sc in the corner ch-sp, and 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts; rep from * 2 more times. Work 2 sc in the final ch-sp and join in the first sc — 68 sts.

Fasten off and weave in all the ends.

Finishing the Granny Square

Gently shape the square so the four corners and peace sign design lie evenly. Block the finished motif if desired.

If you are making several squares for a blanket or another joined project, block every square to the same measurements before connecting them.

Use your finished peace sign granny square to make:

• A retro-inspired afghan
• A decorative pillow
• A tote bag or purse panel
• A wall hanging
• A patch for a jacket or project bag
• A colorful peace-sign garland

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