46 Easy Crochet Granny Square Patterns

Easy crochet patterns are the way to go when you're short on time and want to create a cute crochet granny square. These 15 patterns are so simple you won't want to waste a minute getting started and are the best patterns to work on when you're still learning how to crochet.

Basic crochet squares can be joined together for a simple blanket. Joining granny squares to make your first granny square blanket is a great way to ease yourself into the world of crocheting or to give yourself a break between more in-depth advanced crochet patterns.

Just because these granny square patterns are easy to crochet doesn't mean they have to be boring. Quite the opposite, in fact! They can have fun designs with multiple colors and can still be considered easy to make. Just learn how to change colors in crochet, and you are set to make all of these great patterns.  

These eight patterns have a circular center which adds to the cuteness of these squares. Give one a try or a make a bunch to create a polka-dotted blanket. And who doesn't love polka dots?

If you've wanted simple crochet patterns for a while, these free patterns will make you smile. Crochet patterns for beginners can sometimes be hard to come by, but never fear—beginners everywhere will enjoy these patterns.

Some patterns may seem daunting at first, but with easy-to-follow instructions, you'll find that learning how to make a granny square is easier than you thought! As a bonus, the simplicity of each pattern creates an elegance that you won't be able to resist showing off.

Floral crochet granny squares are great for spicing up a plain or solid-colored afghan. Making squares with crochet flowers is a quick and easy way to add color to your gs blanket. Each layer of petals gets more and more beautiful as you work from the center to the outer edge.

To make these patterns more intriguing you can use a variegated yarn to spice it up. There's no limit to the beauty you can design with these flowery designs. From flowers made from one color to flowers made with every round a different color, you will love how these designs turn out!

Now that you have some fantastic granny squares to make, you can take a look at some granny square blanket ideas. Take these unique designs and use your own new creations to fill them in or follow these patterns as they are shown.

No matter your style, there is a granny square afghan you will love making. GS afghans are also easier to make than some other afghans because you can work them up in pieces and then start assembling whenever you want. These afghans are perfect to take on the go since you can work up one piece at a time.