Easy Crochet Criss Cross Granny Square Pattern For Home Charm

Crochet Criss Cross Granny Square, a playful twist on the classic square pattern. With its unique crisscross design, this project brings a splash of fun and creativity to any crochet collection. Ideal for everyone from beginners to seasoned crocheters, this square comes to life round by round, combining simple stitches in a way that pops.

Crochet Criss Cross Granny Square

Materials Needed:

Cotton yarn in four shades (the example uses light yellow, orange, light red, dark red)
2.5 mm crochet hook

Pattern Overview:

This pattern is a modification of a granny square, utilizing a crisscross design. The tutorial employs a series of double crochets, chains, and slip stitches to create a colorful, intricate square suitable for blankets, coasters, or other projects. The process involves changing colors each round to achieve a vibrant, contrasting look.

Pattern Instructions:

Round 1 (Light Yellow Yarn):

Start with a slip knot.
Chain 5, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
Work 2 more double crochets into the ring.
Chain 2, then work 3 double crochets into the ring. Repeat from to 2 more times.
Chain 2. Join with a slip stitch to the third chain of the starting chain-3. Cut off yarn.

Round 2 (Orange Yarn):

Attach orange yarn with a slip stitch in any corner.
Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
Work 2 double crochets, chain 2, and then 3 more double crochets in the same space (corner made).
Chain 1. In the next corner space, work (3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets). Chain 1. Repeat from to for the remaining corners.
Join with a slip stitch to the third chain of the starting chain-3. Cut off yarn.

After Round 3 (Light Red Yarn):

Attach light red yarn with a slip stitch in any corner.
Repeat the steps as in Round 2 but also work 3 double crochets into the chain-1 spaces between the corners.

Round 4 (Dark Red Yarn):

Repeat the steps from Round 3 with dark red yarn.

Round 5 (Orange Yarn):

Attach orange yarn in any top of the double crochet.
Chain 1, work a single crochet in the same space.
Work one single crochet in each chain space and in the chain-1 spaces around.
In corner spaces, work (1 single crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet).
Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Cut off yarn.

For Round 6 (Light Yellow Yarn):

Attach light yellow yarn in any single crochet.
Work a pattern of single crochets and double treble crochets, where the double treble crochets are worked around the post of certain double crochets from Round 3, creating a crisscross effect. Be sure to skip the appropriate spaces after each double treble to maintain the stitch count.
In corner spaces, work (1 single crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet).

Last Round (Orange Yarn)

Repeat the single crochet strategy from Round 5 but replace single crochets with double crochets for a solid border.
Work (1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet) in each corner space.