Square #1: Basic Granny Square

Basic Granny Square

Tools needed: size H hook, yarn needle, scissors

Yarn needed: one color of medium weight (4) yarn

Skills needed: chain, double crochet, slip stitch

Notes: I wrote this pattern, so probably I should apologize in advance.  There are several ways to start each new round.  For this pattern, I've put what is probably my favorite, and I think the easiest to do when you're not switching colors.  You can also fasten off and start anew at each corner, or slip stitch to the next ch space.  Whatever feels best for you!  Feel free to experiment!

Abbreviations:
ch= chain
dc= double crochet
sl st= slip stitch


Ch 4.  Join to last ch with sl st.  

Row 1: Ch 3. 2 dc into ring. Ch 2. 3 dc into ring. Ch 2. 3 dc into ring. Ch 2. 3 dc into ring. Join to top of ch 3 with sl st.

 Row 2:  Ch 4. 3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 3 dc into same ch 2 space.  Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 2 dc into same ch 2 space. Join to third ch of ch 4 with sl st.

 Row 3: Ch 4. 3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 2 dc into same ch 2 space. Join to third ch of ch 4 with sl st.

Row 4: Ch 4.  3 dc into ch 2 space.  Ch 2.  3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 1 space.  Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 1 space.  Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 2 dc into same ch 2 space. Join to third ch of ch 4 with sl st.

Row 5: Ch 4. 2 dc into ch 2 space.  Ch 2.  3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 1 space.  Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 1 space.  Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 1 space.  Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 3 dc into same ch 2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 1 space.  Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc into next ch 1 space.  Ch 1.  3 dc into next ch 2 space. Ch 2. 2 dc into same ch 2 space. Join to third ch of ch 4 with sl st.

Fasten off by ch 1, cut your tail yarn and pull it through the chain. Weave in ends.