Introduction
This free crochet granny square pattern called the Pretty Lattice mini 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 Pretty Lattice square makes it perfect for using up your yarn stash so you can really go to town with your colour selection. Make it in a single colour too and enjoy its beautiful texture. I hope you enjoy making your mini free crochet granny square pattern – have fun!
Skill Level
Advanced beginner
Materials Needed
Yarn requirements are small so are not included in this pattern. 1 or 2 colours of any DK – colours referred to as A-B
Hook 4mm (US G/6)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tension
Not applicable
Finished Size
Approx. 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in)
Special Stitches
Front Post Treble Crochet – Yoh, take your hk front to back around the next st post inserting it to the right of the st post and back out to the left, pull up a loop and finish your tr in the usual way. This way you are making the FPtr stand out to the front of your work
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.
Puff Stitch – (Yoh, insert hk into st, pull up loop) 3 times (7 loops on hk), yoh, pull through all 7 loops on hook, ch1.
Spike treble crochet – As per a normal tr but pull up your loops to the same height as the previous st in the rnd / row.
Abbreviations – UK Terminology (US)
| beg | beginning |
| bl | back loop |
| ch(s) | chain(s) |
| dc (US sc) | double crochet (US single crochet) |
| FO | fasten off |
| FPtr (US FPdc) | front post treble crochet (US front post double crochet) |
| hk | hook |
| htr (US hdc) | half treble crochet (US half double crochet) |
| invj | invisible join |
| MR | magic ring |
| rep | repeat |
| rnd | round |
| RS | right side |
| sk | skip |
| sp(s) | space(s) |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| tr (US dc) | treble crochet (US double crochet) |
| yoh | yarn over hook |
| (…) | work stitches in same st / sp or as instructed |
Instructions
Using a 4mm hook and Col. A make a MR.
Round 1. (RS) Ch5 (counts as 1st tr, ch2), (tr, ch2) into MR seven times, ss in 3rd ch of beg ch5. [8 sts, 8 ch2-sps]
Round 2. Ss into next ch2-sp, ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), (puff st in ch2-sp, ch2) eight times, ss into 1st puff st, FO if using a 2nd colour. [8 sts, 8 ch2-sps]
Round 3. With Col. A or B ss in next ch2-sp, ch3 (counts as tr throughout), (tr, ch3, 2tr) in same sp, ch2, sk next puff st, FPtr around next rnd 1 tr, ch2, sk next puff st, *(2tr, ch3, 2tr) in next ch2-sp, ch2, sk next puff st, FPtr around next rnd 1 tr, ch2, sk next puff st, rep from * two more times, ss into top of beg ch3. (FO Col. B if used) [20 sts, 4 ch3-sps, 8 ch2-sps]
Round 4. (If FO Col. B, continue with Col. A), ss into next ch3-sp, ch6 (counts as tr, ch3), 3tr in same sp, ch3, spike tr in ch2-sp in rnd 2 (behind rnd 3 FPtr), ch3, *(3tr, ch3, 3tr) in next ch3-sp, ch3, spike tr in ch2-sp in rnd 2 (behind rnd 3 FPtr), ch3, rep from * two more times, 2tr in next ch3-sp, ss into 3rd ch of beg ch6. [28 sts, 12 ch3-sps]
Round 5. Ss into next ch3-sp, ch5 (counts as tr, ch2), 2tr in same sp, *3tr, 3tr in next 2 ch3-sps, 3tr, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in same sp, rep from * two more times, 3tr in next 2 ch3-sps, 3tr, tr in next ch3-sp, ss into 2nd ch of beg ch5, FO with invj. [64 sts, 4 ch3-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 pack!
