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15 Granny Stitch Crochet Patterns

Fiona Field • Aug 01, 2022

The traditional granny stitch is something that all beginners learn when making squares - but there is so much more you can create with the granny stitch.

This collection of 15 crochet patterns, all feature this popular crochet stitch and show lots of different examples of how it can be used; From granny stitch shawls, granny stitch cushions, granny square tote bags and much, much more! 

23 Granny Square Stitch crochet patterns

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15 Granny Stitch Crochet Patterns 

The granny stitch is the mainstay for many crocheters. I love granny squares, always have! 


Being a child of the 80's, they had fallen out of favour by the time I started to really appreciate the traditional granny square.


The huge trend for all things granny square has seen celebrities sporting their own granny square clothes and designers sending crochet down the runway all season long.


Back for it's 2nd year, the Stitching with Granny event, is perfect for those people who have moved beyond the basic granny square and are looking to get their hook in to something a little more exciting while still celebrating the granny stitch.

Stitching with Granny | 15 Granny Stitch Patterns

Each pattern listed below uses the granny stitch in some way, and as you'll discover, the granny stitch is possibly the least boring stitch - it can be used in so many different ways!


You'll find crochet patterns for you, your family and your home! There are

  • Cushion covers and more for the home
  • Crochet shawls and wraps
  • Bags and pouches
  • and more...



How this round up | Stitching with Granny 2022

Simply scroll through the images to find all the inspirational patterns that all use the granny stitch and click the button to find out more about the pattern.

If you'd like even more Granny Square Stitch inspiration, why not check out these other Cosy Rosie Designs and tutorials:

Other Granny Square Stitch Patterns:

Running Rings Tea Pot

Granny's Clutch Bag

Really, Really Wanna Wrap

Nobody Puts Granny in the Corner Scarf

Granny Square Stitch Blanket


Granny Square Stitch Tutorials:

5 Fantastic Finishes - blanket borders

How to crochet a basic granny square

Granny Square Rectangle.



A massive thank you to all the amazing crochet designers for including their patterns in this collection - I can't wait to make them all!

*This article, pattern and its images are copyright protected and the sole property of Fiona Field/Cosy Rosie UK 2021. Please do not redistribute, transfer, sell the pattern, or alter it to claim as your own. *

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About the Autor

Hi, I'm Fiona, the hands behind Cosy Rosie Crochet - the place to learn to crochet as you make! 


With over four years of hands-on experience leading in-person crochet workshops since 2018 and designing and publishing my own patterns since 2019, I bring a wealth of expertise of sharing crochet techniques.....

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