Introduction
This adorable mini granny square was featured in the 2023 Simply Crochet Granny Square Day supplement of which I was proud to have had commissioned. This mini granny square can be used for many types of crochet projects such as a small blanket, tote bag, or even put together to make a simple sweater.
The size of the Starburst Granny square makes it perfect for using up your yarn stash so you can really go to town with your colour selection. I hope you enjoy making your mini free crochet granny square pattern – have fun!
Skill Level
Beginner
Materials Needed
Yarn requirements are small so are not included in this pattern. 3 colours of any DK – colours referred to as A-C
Hook 4mm (US G/6)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional)
Tension
Not applicable
Finished Size
Approx. 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in)
Special Stitches
Invisible Join – Pull through the yarn and thread onto a tapestry needle. Thread under the ‘v’ of the next but one st and pull through yarn. Thread the needle back into the bl and 3rd loop of the last st to form a ‘v’. Secure and FO. This method creates a ‘fake’ st after the last st of the round. It has a neater finish and doesn’t affect the final st count.
Abbreviations – UK Terminology (US)
| beg | beginning |
| bl | back loop |
| ch(s) | chain(s) |
| dc (US sc) | double crochet (US single crochet) |
| FO | fasten off |
| hk | hook |
| htr (US hdc) | half treble crochet (US half double crochet) |
| invj | invisible join |
| MR | magic ring |
| rep | repeat |
| RS | right side |
| sp(s) | space(s) |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| tr (US dc) | treble crochet (US double crochet) |
| (…) | work stitches in same st / sp or as instructed |
Instructions
Round 1. (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr into MR, ch2, (3tr, ch2), five times, ss to top of beg ch3. [18 sts, 6 ch2-sps]
Round 2. *Ch4, starting in 2nd ch from hk: dc, htr, tr, ss into next ch2-sp, rep from * five more times, FO. [6 star points]
Round 3. With Col. B, ss in skipped ch of any star point, *ch3, tr into ss in between 2 star points, ch3, ss in skipped ch of next star point, rep from * five more times working final ss into the 1st ss. [6 sts, 12 ch3-sps]
Round 4. Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 4dc in each ch3-sp around, place stitch marker in 1st dc, ss into 1st dc, FO. [48 sts]
Round 5 . With Col. C, ss in marked st, ch1, dc in same st, dc in next st, *2htr, 2tr, ch2, 2tr, 2htr, 4dc, rep from * three more times, omitting the last 2dc, ss into 1st dc. [48 sts, 4 ch2-sps]
Round 6. Ch2 (counts as htr), *htr in each st to ch2-sp, (2htr, ch2, 2htr) in same sp, rep from * three more times, 6htr, FO with invj. [64 sts, 4 ch2-sps]
Weave in ends. Block your square to the given dimensions.
This granny square is part of the Mini Granny Squares Collection available to purchase on Etsy and Ravelry. Click either link to purchase your PDF containing all 5 patterns in one handy place!
