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:
- 6.0mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- 2 Stitch Markers or Safety Pins
- Approximately 35 yds of any medium 4 worsted weight yarn per granny square
- Colour A: 20 yds
- Colour B: 15 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: Bernat Premium
- Colour A (Light): Baby Lilac
- Colour B (Dark): 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 7-rnd granny square measures approximately 5.5″ wide x 5.5″ 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.
Changing Colour:
Colour changes always happen at the end of the rnd. The rnds alternate between Colour A and B, by using stitch markers.
Rnd 2 (Colour B):
- When you reach the corner ch-1 sp with the stitch marker from Rnd 1, move the loop and working yarn of Colour A to the front of the granny square.
- Our goal is to “trap” Colour A in the ch-1 sp, so that we can access it for the next rnd.
- To do this, 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.
- After making a sl st to join Rnd 2, pull up on the loop on the hook, mark it with a stitch marker, and leave it for future rnds. Turn.
Rnd 3 (Colour A):
- 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.
- Complete Rnd 3 as instructed, while trapping Colour B’s loop/working yarn between the CLs of the corner ch-1 sp, like in Rnd 2.
- After making a sl st to join Rnd 3, pull up on the loop on the hook, mark it with a stitch marker, and leave it for future rnds. Turn.
For Rnd 4 onwards, repeat Rnd 3 colour changing instructions, while alternating between Colour A and B.
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:
- 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.
- <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, (CL, ch 1) in first ch-1 sp to complete the corner.
- When you reach the corner ch-1 sp with the stitch marker from Rnd 1, move the loop and working yarn of Colour A to the front of the granny square.
- Join with a sl st.
- Pull up on the loop on the hook and mark it with a stitch marker. Turn.
- <8 CL, 4 ch-1 sps>
Rnd 3: 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] 3 times, CL in next sp, (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.
- <12 CL, 4 ch-1 sps>
Rnd 4: With Colour B, ch 2, CL in first corner ch-1 sp, {CL in each sp until corner ch-1 sp, (CL, ch 1, CL) in corner ch-1 sp} 3 times, CL in each sp until first corner ch-1 sp, (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.
- <16 CL, 4 ch-1 sps>
Rnds 5 – 7: Repeat Rnd 4, while alternating between Colour A and B.
- Each rnd increases by 4 CLs.
- Rnd 7 should be done in Colour A, and has a stitch count of 28 CL & 4 ch-1 sps.
- Fasten off and weave in ends!
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:
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!
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
