The Puffy Granny Square is a fun way to dip your toes into the world of crochet and granny squares. If you’re ready to try something beyond a basic granny square, the addition of puff stitches creates a lovely texture while still keeping the overall pattern simple and repetitive.
The square combines puff stitches with double crochet granny clusters to create a beautifully textured design.
Free pattern by Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK
The repeating pattern gives you plenty of practice with the stitches as you work, making it a great project for building your crochet skills while creating something useful at the same time.
Once you have your motif finished, there are so many ways to use it. Make a single square into a pretty coaster, crochet several to create a placemat, or keep going and join your squares together for a cozy granny square blanket.
Whether you are new to granny squares or simply looking for a textured design to add to your crochet projects, the Puffy Granny Square is a satisfying pattern to work.
The combination of classic granny clusters and puff stitches gives this timeless motif a little something extra.
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 13 sts x 6 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) over granny cluster st pattern using 4 mm hook
Size
The final crochet granny square measurements (blocked): 8 x 8 in (20.5 x 20.5 cm)
Materials
Hayfield Bonus DK (100% Acrylic | DK | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 280 m (306 yds)),
Silver Mist #0678 1 skein
Supplies
Size G Crochet Hook 4.0mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK
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