Crochet Colour Work Granny Squares [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]
Learn how to crochet this gorgeous granny square - using simple colour work to dramatically change how your square looks! All you need is 2 contrasting colours to create this beautiful mosaic tile effect crochet square.
Watch the full step by step video tutorial below or alternatively, keep scrolling for the written pattern :)
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Crochet Colour Work Granny Squares WRITTEN PATTERN
USA STITCH TERMS
Hook Size(s): according to your yarn
In the sample squares I used Ice Yarn Picasso Rainbow and Ice Yarn Baby Softly in White with a 5.5mm crochet hook.
Abbreviations:
โข Ch = Chain
โข Sl St = Slip Stitch
โข DC = Double Crochet
โข St = Stitch
Foundation: Create magic ring using first colour.
Ch 3, 2 DC into ring.
Repeat * Ch 2, 3 DC into ring. * 3 times.
Ch 2, join with a sl st into beginning Ch 3.
Tie off.
Close magic ring.
Round 2: Attach second colour to any of the Ch 2 spaces.
Ch 3, 2 DC into Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC into same Ch 2 sp. (this creates a corner)
Repeat * 3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC in the next Ch 2 sp. * three times.
Ch 2, join with a sl st into beginning Ch 3.
Sl St until you reach first Ch 2 sp.
Attach first colour.
Round 3: Keep second colour attached, and work over it to carry the yarn.
Ch 3, 2 DC in Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in Ch 2 sp. (Change to second colour during last DC)
Carrying first colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to second colour during last DC)
Carrying first colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to second colour during last DC)
Carrying first colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to second colour during last DC)
Carrying first colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
Join with a sl st into beginning Ch 3.
Round 4: With first colour Ch 3. 2 DC in same sp you sl st into. (Change to second colour during last DC)
Carrying first colour yarn- 3 DC in Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp.
Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
Carrying first colour yarn- 3 DC in Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp.
Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
Carrying first colour yarn- 3 DC in Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp.
Carrying second colour yarn, place 3 DC in next sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
Carrying first colour yarn- 3 DC in Ch 2 sp. Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 sp. (Change to first colour during last DC)
3 DC in next sp.
Join with a sl st into beginning Ch 3.
Tie off.
Weave in any loose ends!
If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.
Happy Crocheting!
Robin