Crochet Abstract Granny Square Pattern

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Add a modern twist to your crochet projects with this unique Abstract Granny Square Pattern featuring bold shapes and textured details!

Crochet Abstract Granny Square Pattern

Give your crochet projects a unique twist with this Crochet Abstract Granny Square Pattern! Unlike traditional granny squares, this design features bold shapes and creative stitch combinations, making each piece truly one of a kind. With its textured details and eye-catching patterns, it adds a modern and artistic touch to blankets, bags, sweaters, and more.  Create a statement piece or add variety to your crochet work, this granny square pattern is a fun and inspiring choice for crocheters of all skill levels!

Abstract Granny Square Crochet Pattern

How To Crochet Abstract Granny Square

Materials Needed

  • Double Knit (DK) weight yarn (lightweight yarn) in 6 different colors
  • 4.5 mm crochet hook (size G7 hook)
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle

Color Scheme

  • The pattern uses six colors. Substitute with your preferred colors as needed.
  • The yarn used in the tutorial is West Yorkshire Spinners ColorLab yarn, which is 100% wool.

Terminology

  • UK Terminology (with US equivalents provided)

Abbreviations

  • DC: Double Crochet (UK) / Single Crochet (US)
  • HTC: Half Treble Crochet (UK) / Half Double Crochet (US)
  • TC: Treble Crochet (UK) / Double Crochet (US)
  • DTC: Double Treble Crochet (UK) / Treble Crochet (US)

Instructions

Round 1

  1. Color: Purple
  2. Make a magic ring.
  3. Into the magic ring, work the following:
    • 1 DC (UK) / 1 SC (US)
    • 2 HTC (UK) / 2 HDC (US)
    • 2 TC (UK) / 2 DC (US)
    • 2 DTC (UK) / 2 TC (US)
    • 2 TC (UK) / 2 DC (US)
    • 2 HTC (UK) / 2 HDC (US)
    • 1 DC (UK) / 1 SC (US)
  4. You should have 12 stitches.
  5. Close the magic ring, cut the yarn, thread it onto a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Round 2

  1. Color: Orange
  2. Make a slip knot on your hook.
  3. DC (UK) / SC (US) into the 2nd DTC (US) stitch made in Round 1.
  4. Into the same stitch:
    • Work another DC/SC.
  5. Into the next stitch:
    • Work 2 HTC/HDC in the next 2 stitches.
  6. Into the next stitch:
    • Work 2 TC/DC in the next 2 stitches.
  7. Into the next stitch:
    • Work 2 DTC/TC in the next 2 stitches.
  8. Reverse the stitch pattern to the end of the round.
  9. You should have 24 stitches.
  10. Cut the yarn, thread it onto a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Round 3

  1. Color: Pink
  2. Make a slip knot and insert the hook.
  3. DC/SC into the 2nd last HTC/HDC made in Round 2.
  4. Work:
    • Another DC/SC in the same stitch.
    • Another DC/SC in the next stitch.
  5. Over the next 4 stitches:
    • Work HTC/HDC into the next 2 stitches.
    • Work 2 HTC/HDC in the next 2 stitches.
  6. Over the next 4 stitches:
    • Work TC/DC into the next 2 stitches.
    • Work 2 TC/DC into the next 2 stitches.
  7. Over the next 4 stitches:
    • Work DTC/TC into the next stitch.
    • Work 2 DTC/TC into the next 2 stitches.
    • Work one more DTC/TC in the last stitch.
  8. Reverse the stitch pattern to complete the round.
  9. You should have 36 stitches.
  10. Cut the yarn, thread on a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Round 4

  1. Color: Aqua Green
  2. Make a slip knot and insert the hook.
  3. DC/SC into the 4th TC (US) made in Round 3.
  4. Work:
    • Another DC/SC in the same stitch.
    • DC/SC into the next 2 stitches.
  5. Over the next 6 stitches:
    • HTC/HDC into the next 4 stitches.
    • 2 HTC/HDC into the next 2 stitches.
  6. Over the next 6 stitches:
    • TC/DC into the next 4 stitches.
    • 2 TC/DC into the next 2 stitches.
  7. Over the next 6 stitches:
    • DTC/TC into the next 2 stitches.
    • 2 DTC/TC into the next 2 stitches.
    • DTC/TC into the final 2 stitches.
  8. Reverse the stitch pattern to complete the round.
  9. You should have 48 stitches.
  10. Cut the yarn, thread on a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Round 5

  1. Color: Yellow
  2. Make a slip knot and insert the hook.
  3. HTC/HDC into any stitch.
  4. Work:
    • Another HTC/HDC in the same stitch.
    • HTC/HDC into the next 3 stitches.
    • 2 HTC/HDC in the next stitch.
  5. Repeat the sequence (1 HTC/HDC in next 3 stitches, 2 HTC/HDC in next stitch) around.
  6. You should have 60 stitches.
  7. Cut the yarn, thread on a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.

Round 6

  1. Color: Green
  2. Make a slip knot and insert the hook.
  3. DTC/TC into any stitch.
  4. Work another DTC/TC in the same stitch.
  5. Work one side of the square:
    • DTC/TC into 14 stitches.
    • TC/DC into the next 3 stitches.
    • HTC/HDC into the next stitch.
    • DC/SC into the next 4 stitches.
    • HTC/HDC into the next stitch.
    • TC/DC into the next 3 stitches.
    • DTC/TC into the next 14 stitches.
  6. Create the corner:
    • 3 DTC/TC into the next stitch.
  7. Repeat the side pattern three more times.
  8. Finish the first corner, work 1 DTC/TC into the base of the first stitch of the round.
  9. Slip stitch into the top of the first stitch of Round 6.
  10. You should have 68 stitches.

Round 7

  1. Color: Continue with Green
  2. Chain 4 (counts as DTC/TC for the first corner).
  3. Work:
    • TC/DC into each stitch along the side to the next corner.
    • 3 DTC/TC into the middle stitch of three DTC/TC stitches from Round 6.
  4. Repeat the side and corner patterns three more times.
  5. Finish the first corner, work another DTC/TC into the base of the first stitch of Round 7.
  6. Slip stitch into the top of the first stitch.
  7. You should have 76 stitches.

Round 8

  1. Color: Green
  2. Chain 1.
  3. Work:
    • 2 DC/SC into the same stitch at the base of the chain 1.
  4. Continue around the granny square:
    • Work 1 DC/SC into each stitch to the corners.
    • Work 3 DC/SC into each corner.
  5. Finish the first corner, work another DC/SC into the base of the two corners stitches from the start of the round.
  6. Cut the yarn, thread on a tapestry needle, and fasten off with an invisible join.
  7. Sew in all your ends and block your square.

Abstract Granny Square Complete

Your abstract granny square is now complete! Enjoy creating more squares and experimenting with different color patterns and arrangements.

@Makingpolly

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