How to Crochet an Easy Two Striped Granny Square

If you are looking for an easy, striped granny square pattern that doesn’t have huge gaps, or a million ends to weave in, then this pattern is for you.

The Maisie granny square alternates between 2 colours, but uses an easy colour changing technique to minimize the number of ends you need to weave in. Yay!

It’s a great project for using up scrap yarn, for beginners, or those looking for a relaxing make.

You can use it to make blankets, wall hangings, garments, bags, and more! Let’s get started.

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Materials: 

• 5.5 mm crochet hook 
• Scissors 
• Yarn Needle
• 2 Stitch Markers or Safety Pins
• Approximately 55 yds of any medium 4 worsted weight yarn per granny square
  • Colour A: 30 yds
  • Colour B: 20 yds

Yarn Choice and Colours: 

One of the great things about this crochet granny square pattern, is that it’s versatile. This means that you can use any yarn fiber and weight, which makes it a great stash buster project. Just make sure to adjust your hook size accordingly!

However, for those wondering what yarn I used, here is my colour choice:

Yarn:

• Colour A: Red Heart Soft – Berry, Sea Foam, or Coral
• Colour B: Bernat Premium – Navy

Pin this Striped Granny Square – HERE!

Abbreviations:

• Ch – chain
• St(s) – stitch(es)
• Sp – space
• Sl st – slip stitch
• Hdc – half double crochet
• CL – cluster – 2 hdc in same sp
• YO – yarn over
• Rnd – round

Pattern Measurement/Gauge:

This 9-rnd granny square measures approximately 6.5″ wide x 6.5″ long.

Special Stitches:

Cluster (CL):

A cluster is made up of 2 hdc in the same space.

Space (Sp):

A space refers to the gap between each cluster. These gaps between the clusters do not have any ch-sps. The only ch-sps are the 4 corner ch-1 sps of the square.

Fasten on:

Insert hook into any corner ch-1 sp, YO with indicated colour, and pull through the sp.

Fasten off:

YO, and pull through the loop on the hook to make a long tail. Cut the strand, and pull it tight to close the knot that this creates.

Video Tutorial:

Here is a video tutorial to show you how to make this Two Striped Granny Square. It walks you through Rnds 1 – 4. There are timestamps included, so you can skip to the part(s) you need.

Pattern:

Notes: 

• The beginning ch 2 of each rnd does NOT count as a st.
• After Rnd 1, each rnd starts in a corner ch-1 sp. 
• Colour changes always happen at the end of the rnd. The rnds alternate between Colour A and B, by using stitch markers. 
  • Keep each colour attached to your square because you’ll need them for future rnds, and it will minimize the number of ends you need to weave in later.

With Colour A, ch 4 and join last ch to first ch with a sl st (this creates a ch-circle).

Rnd 1:

• Ch 2, [CL, ch 1] 4 times in ch-circle.
• Sl st in the first hdc of the rnd to join.
• Pull the tail to tighten the ch-circle center.
• Pull up on the loop on the hook, remove the hook, mark it with a stitch marker, and leave it for future rnds. Turn.
• Stitch Count: 4 CL, 4 ch-1 sps

Rnd 2:

• With Colour B, fasten on into any of the 3 remaining ch-1 sps and ch 2.
• CL in first ch-1 sp.

• [(CL, ch 1, CL) in next ch-1 sp] 3 times.

• Important: When you reach the corner ch-1 sp with the stitch marker from Rnd 1, push the loop and working yarn to the left, and (CL, ch 1) in the corner ch-1 sp. 
  • Then, move the loop and working yarn to the right, and make a CL in the same corner ch-1 sp to complete the corner. This “traps” Colour A in the ch-1 sp, so that we can access it for the next rnd. 

• (CL, ch 1) in first ch-1 sp to complete the corner.
• Join with a sl st.
• Pull up on the loop on the hook and mark it with a stitch marker. Turn.
• Stitch Count: 8 CL, 4 ch-1 sps

Rnd 3:

• Locate Colour A’s stitch marker. It should be on the back side of the granny square. 
• Remove the stitch marker from the loop, insert the hook into the corner ch-1 sp, and place the loop on the hook. Tighten it up and pull it through the ch-1 sp to fasten on. 

• With Colour A, ch 2, CL in first corner ch-1 sp.
• CL in next sp.

• [(CL, ch 1, CL) in corner ch-1 sp, CL in next sp] 3 times.

• Important: When you reach the corner ch-1 sp with the stitch marker from Rnd 2, push the loop and working yarn to the left, and (CL, ch 1) in the corner ch-1 sp. 
  • Then, move the loop and working yarn to the right, and make a CL in the same corner ch-1 sp to complete the corner. This “traps” Colour B in the ch-1 sp, so that we can access it for the next rnd. 

• (CL, ch 1) in first corner ch-1 sp.
• Join with a sl st.
• Pull up on the loop on the hook and mark it with a stitch marker. Turn. 
• Stitch Count: 12 CL, 4 ch-1 sps

Rnd 4:

• Locate Colour B’s stitch marker. It should be on the back side of the granny square. 
• Remove the stitch marker from the loop, insert the hook into the corner ch-1 sp, and place the loop on the hook. Tighten it up and pull it through the ch-1 sp to fasten on. 
• With Colour B, ch 2.
• CL in first corner ch-1 sp.
• CL in each sp until next corner ch-1 sp.

• [(CL, ch 1, CL) in corner ch-1 sp, CL in each sp until next corner ch-1 sp] 3 times.
  • Use the technique from Rnds 2 and 3 to trap the unused colour in the corner ch-1 sp, so you can access it for the next rnd.
• (CL, ch 1) in first corner ch-1 sp.
• Join with a sl st.
• Pull up on the loop on the hook and mark with a stitch marker. Turn.
• Stitch Count: 16 CL, 4 ch-1 sps

Rnds 5 – 9:

• Repeat Rnd 4, while alternating between Colour A and B.
  • Each rnd increases by 4 CLs. 
  • Rnd 9 should be done in Colour A, and has a stitch count of 36 CL & 4 ch-1 sps.
  • Fasten off and weave in ends!
  • If you’d like to make a larger square, continue to repeat Rnd 4 until satisfied with the size of your square.

Joining Multiple Crochet Granny Squares Together:

If you choose to make more than 1 striped granny square, then you’ll need to join them together. There are two ways to join these squares:

• Sew them together using the whip stitch or mattress stitch.
• Use one of the following join-as-you-go method to attach the granny squares as you make them. These methods do not require any sewing. Just remember to use half double crochets (not double crochets) when using these methods:
  • Join as you go #1
  • Join as you go #2

There is no right or wrong way to join granny squares. However, if you don’t trust your sewing skills, and you prefer to crochet, I recommend trying a join-as-you-go method. It’s a game changer!

The Maisie Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern:

The Maisie Blanket is inspired by this striped granny square pattern. Instead of fastening off after 7 rnds, we keep crocheting, to make this continuous granny square blanket.

If you’d like to try it, you can find the free pattern here!

More Granny Squares to Try!

• Mini Circle Granny Square
• Perfect Moss Stitch Square
• Retro Granny Square

I hope you enjoy making this quick and easy two-striped granny square, and that it helps you use up some of your stash. Let me know in the comments below what you will be making with your granny squares.

Have a wonderful day, and happy crocheting!

Love, Dayna