10 Beautiful FREE Granny Square Patterns

Granny squares are all the rage this year. I have fallen in love with the kitsch style of this crochet favourite, and here have rounded up ten of the best FREE patterns for you to try. You’ll be amazed by the variety of designs out there and the project potential with these versatile shapes.

1 Stripy square

While I can’t get enough of pretty and ornate designs, this modern square grabs my attention. Get the free pattern here.

2 Cosy cushion
If you’re new to granny squares, this is a great first project. Simply update a plain cushion with the crochet cover! Get the free pattern here.

3 Wave away
This square features an unusual wavy edge. I can imagine snuggling under a blanket of these when it gets chilly! Get the free pattern here.

4 Sampler blanket
Try incorporating smaller squares into part of a larger design! Get the free pattern here.

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5. Alright petal
A gorgeous floral motif works wonders every time. Get the free pattern here.

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6. Snuggle up
A hot water bottle cover is perfect if you’re thinking of making a start on your Christmas presents (I know, I’m one of those people)! Get the free pattern here.

7. Celtic knot
Make your project look even more impressive with this sensational design! Get the free pattern here.

8. Heads up
Learn how to join granny squares together as you work – an invaluable skill for any crocheter. Get the free pattern here.

9 Hot Hexagons
Okay, so it’s not quite a square – but what are two extra sides, between friends? I love this contemporary take on a crochet favourite. Get the free pattern here.

10. Bolero beauty
Add some handmade pizazz to your wardrobe and practise an array of stitches. Get the free pattern here.

This is a guest post by Jennifer. Jennifer is the Deputy Editor of LGC Knitting & Crochet magazine and a writer for the website Top Crochet Patterns. She absolutely loves her job and the woolly world that she enters every day!

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The other day I shared some cross stitch patterns with ornaments on them, so this time around I wanted to share cross stitch patterns that you can use as ornaments. It would be fun to do a whole tree in your craft room with cross stitch ornaments, or just add a few to your tree or give them as gifts.

These little quilt inspired cross stitch patterns from Flamingo Toes look like ornaments and fit in 3-inch hoops, which are perfect for hanging on the tree or using to decorate a gift. I love the pastel colors on these but you can use more traditional Christmas colors if you like.

This cute Christmas tree from Lagodargetoshop uses a single color and fits in a 4-inch hoop, but you could make it smaller if you wanted by trimming the last ornaments and gifts from the sides, or just stitch the tree without any other embellishments. Either way it’s a cute addition to your holiday tree.

Stitched Modern has a super cute collection of retro Christmas ornament cross stitch patterns from designer Gera. This is a printed pattern that will be shipped to you. Each pattern is about 40 by 56 stitches, or 2.9 by 4 inches/7.4 by 10 cm on 14 count fabric. To work the whole set you’ll need 20 colors of floss.

These snowflake ornaments from Our Little Handmade Home are each about 2.5 inches/6.4 cm when stitched on 14 count fabric, and they use a single color of floss. They are pretty in red but you could also do white on a blue or black background, or whatever suits your other Christmas tree decorations!

From the description it sounds like this set of vintage style cross stitch characters is presented as one large chart, but the photo from Sampler Antique Stitch shows each of them stitched up as their own little ornament, so it gets included here. You’ll find Santa and snowmen in different poses in this cute collection.

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