Crochet Granny Square Pants Pattern That Actually Fit Perfectly

To turn heads with these ultra-trendy granny square pants! This crochet pattern walks you through every step to create a stylish and comfortable pair of pants made from colorful granny squares.

Crochet Granny Square Pants

Whether you're lounging at home, attending a festival, or just love handmade fashion, these pants are a must-make project. With easy-to-follow instructions and room for color customization, you can make them uniquely yours. Plus, the drawstring waistband ensures the perfect fit every time. Crochet lovers of all levels will enjoy building this wearable piece of art that combines cozy vibes with serious fashion flair.

Materials

Two different colored four-weight yarns
5 mm crochet hook
Needle
Stitch markers
Yarn cutter

Creating the Granny Square

Start with a magic ring
Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), add 2 double crochets into the ring
Chain 1, then add 3 double crochets into the ring

Repeat the chain 1 and 3 double crochets two more times (total: 4 clusters)

Chain 1, pull yarn tail to close the ring
Slip stitch into top of the initial chain 3
Slip stitch into second double crochet, then into the chain 1 space

Second Round (First Color)

Chain 3 (counts as double crochet)
Add 2 double crochets in the same space
Chain 2
Add 3 double crochets in the same space (creates a corner)
In next space, add 3 double crochets
Repeat corner pattern (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner
Continue this pattern around the square

Change Color

Slip stitch to corner space
Yarn over with new color, pull through
Chain 3 with new color
Add 2 double crochets in the same space
Chain 2, then 3 more double crochets in the same space
Continue working 3 double crochets in each side space, and 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in each corner
Repeat this pattern around the square

Subsequent Rounds

Slip stitch into third chain, then into corner space
Chain 3 (counts as dc), add 2 dc in same space
Chain 2, add 3 more dc in same space
Work 3 dc in each side space
Repeat corner pattern at each corner
Alternate colors every 2 rows
To change color: slip stitch to corner, yarn over with new color, chain 3, and continue pattern
Complete 2 rows of each color until square is complete
Finish by slip stitching into chain 3, then into chain space

Connecting the Squares

Make 12 granny squares total
Use connecting yarn (black recommended)
Connect yarn to 2-chain space on one square
Chain 3 (counts as dc), add 1 dc in same space
Work dc into each V-stitch across
At end, add 2 dc in the last 2-chain space
Turn work, single crochet into last dc, then another sc in second loop
Continue dc across row
Repeat until length is reached (creator used 5 rows)

Joining Two Squares

After rows are done, chain 2
Place second square with front facing up
Put them side by side
Yarn over and work dc into corner of second square
Pull up loop, insert hook into first dc of first square, pull loop through
Repeat: dc in second square, pull loop through next stitch of first square
Continue joining across the side
Chain 1 and cut yarn when done
Repeat to connect second square

Adding a Bottom Row to Connected Squares

Insert hook into bottom space of connected squares, chain 3
Add 1 dc in same space
Work 3 dc in each space across, 2 dc in final space
Add 2 more dc in final space (total 4 dc at corner)
Work up the side: 2 dc in each dc stitch
At top, add 4 dc to turn
Continue down other side
At base, chain 3 and turn
Work back and forth rows until leg opening is wide enough (creator did 2 rows)

Joining the Pants Together (Crutch Area)

Measure and mark crutch area with stitch marker on each leg
Align squares front-to-front (wrong sides out)
Join at stitch markers
Slip stitch to join: yarn over, insert hook into matching stitches, pull through
Chain 1 to secure
Continue slip stitching to the marker
Cut yarn when done
Repeat for back side