Unusual granny square crochet patterns free

20 Unique Crochet Granny Squares You Will Love

Granny squares are the building blocks of so many crochet patterns, from blankets and bags to garments and toys. You can make granny square patterns big, small, tight, loose, from a single color or many colors.

The only guidelines are to find a beautiful, natural yarn you’ll really want to cuddle and have a fun time inventing each unique square. But how about an unusual granny square?

While the classic granny square patterns look great with any project, why not try these more unusual designs? They’re all completely free. These 20 patterns will get you excited about learning how to crochet squares again!

1. Circle Granny Squares

Learn how to crochet this very simple, unusual granny square. This ombre pastel Circle is very pretty with lacy scalloped edging, it would make for the most beautiful baby blanket or throw. Super easy pattern! 

In the YouTube video, she also shows you how to join as you go (JAYG method) for joining these squares.

By Hooked By Robin

Free pattern here

2. Crochet Block Stitch Granny Square

Add a new crochet stitch to your repertoire with the Block Stitch Crochet Granny Square! If you’re unfamiliar with the block stitch, then take a look at this simple unique granny square pattern.

With an easy-to-read pattern and a photo tutorial, you’ll master this technique in next to no time at all.

Plus, you can easily turn this granny square pattern into a full blanket by just continuing the stitches. All you need to do is choose yarn in a few complementary colors and you’re ready to go!

By Pattern Paradise

Free pattern here

3. Flower Granny Square

For this unusual granny square, you will need to know how to do all the basic stitches from single crochet to treble crochet. You will also need to know how to double crochet 2 stitches together and make a cluster stitch. There are written instructions for these stitches below. They are also demonstrated in the video tutorial.

By Winding Road Crochet

Free pattern here

4. Crochet Sunburst Granny Square

This design builds on an old favorite. It’s made in bright, bold colors like the first photo. Try making a pillow or afghan with the flat braid join.  Can you imagine it? 

Be still my heart! It’s so beautiful and looks like a flower. By changing up the color combinations, the possibilities are endless with this one.

By Crochet 365 Knit Too

Free pattern here

5. Ice Flower Granny Square

I have never seen such an unusual granny square pattern this pretty. I’ve particularly fallen in love with the cool green, which is the darker green in the photos.

It really is a deep jewel green that I think is set off well by the two lighter shades This granny square reminds me of the fancy design that you would see on a vase.

By Crochet Cloud Berry

Free pattern here

6. African Flower Granny Square

This beautiful pattern can be done in different shapes and sizes. The one I have seen most often is a 6 petal flower in the shape of a hexagon, but this beauty is an 8 petal pattern. They are very beautiful, but a little harder to work with when sewing them together.

By Cute And Cozy Crochet

Free pattern here

7. Celtic Knot Granny Square

Here is another cool granny square. Start this square by making four interlinking circles. Add a little glitter yarn for that special finishing touch. Use this granny square pattern to make up a large granny square blanket or other patchwork projects of your choice.

By Top Crochet Patterns

Free pattern here

8. Lady of the Lake Granny Square

The Lady of the Lake – it seems like such a poetic and enchanting name! Best known for her role in the Tales of King Arthur, the unique granny square is every bit as inspiring as her name. Please be warned – this pattern, like the legends themselves, is not for the faint of heart. It requires an INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED skill level.

By This Little Hook Of Mine

Free pattern here

9. The Granny  Spiral 

This wonderful pattern was originally written in French but luckily for us, it has been translated to English by Crochet Between Worlds. Patricia Damême is the original French designer. Her pattern can be found on her blog here. The English version can be found here.

Translated by Crochet Between Worlds

Free pattern here

10. Spiral Swirl Granny Square

This pattern combines the crochet spiral & your typical granny square. I’m almost hypnotized while staring at this nifty little square.

By Josie Calvert Briggs

Free pattern here

11. Stain Glass Square

I will admit that this isn’t the simplest square pattern around (I’m pretty sure Queen Granny Square will forever hold that title; long may she reign). But it is doable!

The key to getting these squares to turn out right is to be as precise as possible. The pattern will list specific locations where you should insert your hook or where you should start a round of stitches.

By The Cookie Snob

Free pattern here

12. Winter Opulence Crochet Granny Square

This beautiful crochet granny square pattern creates a thick, sturdy block, which will make such a warm addition to your next blanket or afghan. It is so bursting with texture. However, no two rounds are the same. So, this is a challenging, yet fun square to crochet.

By Kristen Holloway Designs

Free pattern here

13. Cheery Butterfly Fields Square

This stitch pattern reminds me of Butterflies, or Angels. Some other people say it reminds them of little fox faces.
This pattern has a stitch named a triple crochet 3 together, (tr 3tog) It is basically a decrease of 3 triple crochet stitches worked all together on the last set of loops.

By Spider Mambo

Free pattern here

14. Granny Shell Blanket

This is a gorgeous and popular pattern that has been circulating around for years, written and re-written by many people, in this re-write This is a really fun and easy pattern once you get the hang of it, and it works up quickly to make a really sweet gift for a baby or just about anyone…who doesn’t love a hand made soft snugly blanket?

Free pattern here

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If you enjoyed these free crochet granny square patterns, you’re going to want to check out part 2 of my unique & different granny squares!

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