Easy Granny Square Free Crochet Patterns

Are you on the hunt for ideas for easy crochet granny squares? Yes! Spring and summer are surely the time of fresh beginnings and exciting new adventures.

Your adventures can have a square shape! No matter if you are a crochet beginner or a pro, you will surely enjoy working on these blocks. And using them in your projects again and again!

So, as you already know, today we are inviting you on a trip to the wonderful land of granny squares. They have everything we need: simplicity, charm, and color! This is the essence of the easy granny square patterns we have chosen for today.

You will certainly have so much fun with this selection of Easy Colorful Crochet Granny Squares.

You need to trust us! Check out the free patterns under the links below. Follow us on Facebook and Pinterest for more creative ideas!

If you need more inspiration, check out our collections of Burst of Color Squares and Inspiring Squares.

free crochet square patterns

Modern Granny Square

If you’re looking for colorful crochet granny squares to tighten up your projects, Lynne Samaan’s pattern is the ticket! Made with simple granny cluster stitches, these pieces can feature endless color combinations. The pattern is so quick and easy to tackle that you will whip up a whole set in no time!

Level: upper beginner Author: Lynne Samaan

photo by Lynne Samaan / ravelry.com

Find this pattern on d60crochet.com, or read more on ravelry.com.

Empty Granny Square – Full Center

The beginner-friendly granny square crochet pattern by Anna Lisek will win the hearts of those who love lacy designs. The open-stitched lines that go through each corner make them excellent building blocks for a pillow cover or bucket hat. Play with different colors to match your home decor or personal taste.

Level: beginner Author: Anna Lisek

photo by bakedcake / ravelry.com

Find this pattern on ravelry.com. More info about this version is here.

Radiance Granny Square

A simple tweak transformed these granny squares into eye-catching motifs, no longer reminding us of the same old projects. There’s something different to them, and it’s the center, which looks like a sun. Clare decided to start with a simple circle and add a lovely openwork detail before continuing with a classic granny pattern.

Level: beginner Author: Clare M

photo by Clare M / ravelry.com

Find this pattern on trulycrochet.com, or read more on ravelry.com.

Spirit Granny Square 

Another project by Clare, which will go fabulously with her other designs, employs granny stitch only in the two outermost rounds of this square. As you can see below, the sun-like center is encompassed by two solid rounds of stitches. This version is dense and creates straight geometric lines.

Level: beginner Author: Clare M

photo by Clare M / ravelry.com

Find this pattern on trulycrochet.com, or read more on ravelry.com.

Easter Granny Squares

This is so easy and yet so beautiful! This collection of colorful crocheted squares will make every crochet newbie smile.

Even if you are at the beginning of your crochet adventure, you can enjoy your first handmade blanket before Easter!

Level: beginner Author: Justina Kirkwood

The original pattern and the photos are on Colour Ceilidh Crochet. More info is on Ravelry.

Four Point Butterfly Granny Square 

Create a beautiful afghan or a set of coasters with one of our favorite granny square crochet patterns.

It uses slip stitches, dc stitches as well as half double crochet stitches.

You can join it with other granny squares or use it as a starting point for your blanket instead.

Everything is up to you! The project is evidently easy enough for beginners and lets you try out many color combinations.

Level: beginner Author: Joanita Theron

The original pattern is on Creative Crochet Workshop. More info is on Ravelry. Info about this version and the photo on Ravelry.

The Skyline Granny Square 

Are you looking for original ideas for crochet blocks? You have evidently come to the right place!

Do you want to spice up your game in the sector of handmade blankets, bedspreads, and throws? This pattern by Komal Raj will be a great choice.

Level: beginner Author: Komal Raj

The original pattern and the photos are on Ravelry.

Spiral Granny Square 

These are some truly wonderful spirals! These juicy, beautifully combined colors are certainly making our heads spin.

Someone in your life probably needs a touch of bold shades in their home. You should definitely think about crocheting them a granny square-based afghan by Stepsteps Crafts.

Level: beginner Author: Stepsteps Crafts

The original tutorial is on YouTube. More info and the photos are on Ravelry.

Yin Yang Granny Square 

It looks like we have found the perfect granny square! No matter your experience level, you can certainly try.

You will master this pattern for a classic square and use it in your future projects. If you need more information, follow the work of sunshinenl gallery.

Level: upper beginner Author: sunshinenl gallery

The original tutorial is on Bright Bag Blog. More info and photos are on Instagram.

Gratitude Granny Square

This is such an original granny square pattern! It amazed us with lively colors and original form the minute we saw it.

We definitely felt grateful when we saw The Loopy Stitch sharing sunburst granny squares with all the crocheters online! Will you consider giving it a try?

Level: upper beginner Author:  The Loopy Stitch

The original pattern and the photos are on The Loopy Stitch. More info is on Ravelry.

Prismatic Circle Granny Square Motif

Colorful squares for your 2023 blankets! And afghans, bedspreads, pillows, and many more wonderful crochet projects!

Learn this crochet pattern by Brittany Coughlin to start a very colorful journey in the world of yarn crafts.

It will work great with any type of yarn you decide to use!

Level: upper beginner Author: Brittany Coughlin

The original pattern and the photos are on Just B Crafty. More info is on Ravelry.

Solstice Granny Square

Our beloved granny stitch joins forces with another one of our favorites in this beginner-friendly crochet pattern for squares. Yes, it’s the V stitch. You have guessed it correctly! We need to say that Erangi Udeshika did a great job combining the two techniques.

Level: upper beginner Author: Erangi Udeshika

The original pattern and the photos are on Crochet for You. More info is on Ravelry.