Farmhouse Granny Square
Here at The Granny Square Fair, we’re cooking up another prize winning granny square for you to try. The Single Color Farmhouse Granny Square — X marks the spot for this modern, rustic, chic motif.
This pattern is perfect for confident beginners who want to explore the magic of circle-to-square construction without juggling too many colors. With just one shade, the beautiful texture really takes center stage, giving you a square that’s rich in detail but simple in execution.
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Skill Level
Confident Beginner — If you’re comfortable with double crochets and chain stitches and can work in the round, you’ll be right at home here. Plus, you’ll get practice doing a simple cluster stitch, which is sort of like a double crochet decrease.
Stitch Abbreviations Used in the Pattern (U.S. Terms)
| Abbreviation | Stitch Name |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| dc | double crochet |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| sp | space |
| rep | repeat |
| cl st | cluster stitch – double crochet 2 together (begin a double crochet, pull through 2. Without completing the double crochet, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over pull through 2. With 3 loops on your hook, yarn over pull through 3. |
What You’ll Need
- Yarn: Any weight yarn you love – I used a polyester worsted (4) weight yarn
- Hook: Use a hook that matches your yarn label’s recommendation. I used a 5.5mm hook which gave my square some good structure.
- Notions: Scissors, a cozy seat in your favorite spot.
Gauge & Size
Gauge is up to you and your yarn and hook size! After 5 rounds, in my 4 weight yarn and 5.5mm hook, my square was 6″ across
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is worked in the round, joining at the end of each round.
- We will turn our work at the start of each round.
- The term “farmhouse granny square” is also often found using puff stitches rather than cluster stitches. Tutorial for this square’s puff-stitch-cousin coming soon!
Farmhouse Granny Square step by step
To begin, ch4. Sl st to the first ch to make a little ch4 ring. Alternatively, you could use a magic circle.
Round 1
Ch2 (does not count as a stitch), *cl st (see table above), ch2* rep between ** until you have 8 cluster stitches. Sl st to the top of your first cl st to complete the rnd. (8cl sts, 8ch2 sps)
Round 2
Ch1, turn and sl st into the next ch sp (to reposition your yarn). Ch2 (doesn’t count as a stitch) and *into the same ch sp, complete 1cl st , ch2, 3dc in the next ch sp, ch2, 1cl st in the next ch sp, ch2* repeat between ** to the end of the rnd and complete a final cl st in the same ch sp as the first cl st. Ch2 and sl st to the first cl st to complete the rnd. (8cl sts, 12dcs, 4ch2 corner sps, 8ch2 non-corner sps)
Round 3 And Beyond
Sl st in ch sp to reposition the yarn
Ch1, turn and sl st into the next ch sp (to reposition your yarn). Ch2 (doesn’t count as a stitch) and *into the same ch sp, complete 1cl st , ch2, 2dc in the next ch2 sp, 1dc in each DC from prev rnd. In the next ch2 sp, 2dc, ch2. In the corner ch2 sp, 1cl st, ch2*
Repeat between ** to the end of the rnd and complete a final cl st in the same ch sp as the first cl st. Ch2 and sl st to the first cl st to complete the rnd.
Continue
Repeat round 3 until your square is as big as you’d like! Join many squares and see how the center “X” detail forms unique patterns. Or, create one giant square quilt with this addicting and drapey stitch.
Finishing Touches
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Consider giving your square a light blocking — a little steam or a gentle pin with focus on the very corner chain 2 spaces, will help your square take shape.
Your farmhouse square is ready to take its place in the winner’s circle! Keep those hooks flying and that yarn basket brimming with possibility. May your clusters stay neat and your farmhouse style never go out of fashion. Until next time at The Granny Square Fair!
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