Have you started crocheting for the Holidays? How about making the most awesome blanket with these Christmas Granny Squares?!
I know that for most of the world, it is only November, but in the crochet world, it is already November!!! And it’s time to leave all the fall and Halloween makes behind to make space for all the Christmas things!
I initially shared the crochet patterns of these Christmas granny squares as a crochet along (CAL), which ran from Nov, 10th to Dec, 21st 2020 and now, I’m slowly adding more and more of these patterns here on the blog. This means that you’ll already find some of the patterns for free at the links that I’ll add below, and for some, well, I’ll be working on publishing them as soon as I can!
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Or you can find the single patterns in my Ravelry and LoveCrafts stores, or purchase the entire bundle on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and Etsy!
Find more Christmas projects to crochet…
Christmas Granny Squares to Crochet
Here’s a quick overview of the patterns included in the Christmas granny squares collection:
- Christmas Lights Granny Square
- Christmas Bauble Granny Square
- Ho Ho Ho Granny Square
- Peppermint Granny Square
- Candy Cane Granny Square
- Christmas Tree Granny Square
- Wreath Granny Square
- Hat Granny Square
- Christmas Stockings Granny Square
- Gingerbread Man Granny Square
- Gingerbread House Granny Square
- Pudding Granny Square
- Coffee Mug Granny Square
- Snowman Granny Square
- Bear Granny Square
- Penguin Granny Square
- North Pole Granny Square
- Santa Claus Granny Square
- Grandma Claus Granny Square
- Presents Granny Square
- Elf Granny Square
- Reindeer Granny Square
- Bells Granny Square
- Hedgehog Granny Square
Materials
- 4.0 mm (G/6 USA, 8 UK) Crochet Hook
- 3.0 mm (C/2 USA, 11 UK) Crochet Hook
- DK (3, Light) Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
Yarn
I chose to crochet my granny squares using Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, but you can choose any equivalent yarn with a sufficient amount of colors.
Keep in mind that we are in (very) high season, and stocks might be getting short. So, you might have to check what colors are available from whatever brand.
Here are some yarn substitutions I found online:
- Schachenmayr Bravo on LoveCrafts. I have used this yarn already. It is a bit more scratchy than Paintbox Simply DK but it is good.
- Deramores Studio DK Acrylic. Never used, so I cannot say much about them. The same goes for the next two.
- King Cole Pricewise DK on LoveCrafts
- Stylecraft Special DK Acrylic Yarn (I tried this yarn and it is a really good substitute!)
A bit more expensive option:
- Mighty Stitch Yarn on WeCrochet. I have used this yarn and it is extremely soft but it tends to pilling a lot!
How Many Colors Should You Get?
Just make sure that you have a good amount of these colors:
- Red (choose your favorite Christmas red shade!). I am using Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Rose Red (113).
- White. I am using Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Champagne White (102).
- Light and Dark Green. I am using Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Lime Green (128) and Grass Green (129).
- Light and Dark Brown. I am using Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Soft Fudge (109) and Coffee Bean (110).
- A couple of colors to crochet skin (pink, brown, red, yellow, your choice!). Some ideas from Paintbox Yarns Simply DK are Light Caramel (108), Soft Fudge (109), Coffee Bean (110), and Vintage Pink (155).
And a little bit of:
- Black
- Dark Grey, such as Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Granite Grey (106).
- Pink. I am using Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Bubblegum Pink (150).
- Yellow. I am using Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Buttercup Yellow (122).
- Orange
How Much Yarn Will You Need?
This is a difficult question to answer because it really depends on what project you want to make with your grannies.
In general, keep in mind that:
- Each square measures about 5.5″ (14 cm)
- and uses approximately 40 m / 43 yds of DK yarn crocheting with a 4.0 mm (G/6 USA, 8 UK) crochet hook.
1. Christmas Lights Granny Square
Find the free pattern HERE.
2. Christmas Bauble Granny Square
3. Ho Ho Ho Granny Square
Ho, ho, ho, Santa is coming! Are you ready?
Find the free pattern of the Ho Ho Ho Applique HERE.
4. Candy Cane Granny Square
5. Peppermint Granny Square
6. Christmas Tree Granny Square
Decorate your crochet Christmas tree and personalize your blanket.
Find the free pattern of the fir tree applique HERE.
7. Wreath Granny Square
8. Hat Granny Square
9. Christmas Stocking Granny Square
Hang your stocking appliques and say your prayers…
Find the free pattern HERE.
10. Gingerbread Man Granny Square
11. Gingerbread House Granny Square
It wouldn’t be Christmas without the most delicious gingerbread house!
Find the free pattern HERE.
12. Christmas Pudding Granny Square
13. Coffee Mug Granny Square
Sit and sip a nice cup of coffee while you crochet this super cute coffee mug granny square!
Find the free pattern HERE.
14. Snowman Granny Square
15. Bear Granny Square
16. Penguin Granny Square
17. North Pole Granny Square
Ready for a trip up North?
Get the free pattern of the North Pole applique HERE.
18. Santa Claus Granny Square
19. Grandma Claus Granny Square
20. Presents Granny Square
Use all your scraps to make some fun present appliques!
Find the free pattern HERE.
21. Elf Granny Square
22. Reindeer Granny Square
23. Bells Granny Square
These bell appliques are simply attached to your granny and embellished with a beautiful bow!
Find the free pattern of the bells and bow HERE.
24. Hedgehog Granny Square
25. Apple Granny Square
26. Acorn Granny Square
27. Lantern Granny Square
28. Angel Granny Square
The angel granny square is simple and super cute to make. You can make many little angels in all colors!
Find the free pattern HERE.
29. Grinch Granny Square
What is a Crochet ALong or CAL?
By the way, if you are new to the word CAL, it means Crochet ALong. So, when you join, you know that you will get little bits of one pattern (or in this case, a couple of granny squares) each time.
Christmas Granny Squares CAL
So, after the Halloween CAL was over, I knew I wanted to do something similar for Christmas.
And that’s how the Christmas Granny Squares CAL was born!
What to Crochet with your Christmas Granny Squares?
Granny squares are great for a number of awesome projects. Of course, the first things that come to mind are blankets, pillow covers, garlands, potholders… but that’s not all!
Recently, I collected a few ideas for awesome projects with granny squares and listed them all in this blog post.
Make sure to take a look and get some inspiration for your next granny square project! This way, you can also estimate how much yarn you’ll want to buy.
I hope you’ll enjoy crocheting these Christmas Granny Squares!
Don’t forget to show me your squares on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #raffamusadesigns
Find more Christmas crochet ideas here on the blog…
Thank you, I love your patterns.
Have a nice day, Laura
Looking forward to all those different designs!
Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
I am super excited!! Your designs are amazing.
Thank you so much 🙂
I’m ready I am making crochet Afghans for Christmas gifts
Looking forward to this. Found you on Nana’s Crafty Home FB group
Thank you
So cute, I can’t wait to make the Rudolf square!
Hi raffealla. I was just wondering if I could have some advice. I have tried to make the wreath from the CAL and it keeps going wavy what can I do to prevent this?
Hi Megan,
if it is just a bit wavy after rounds 3 and 4, it is ok. That should stretch up once you add the next rounds.
However, if it is very wavy, I am not sure why that could be… Maybe, would you be able to send me a pic via e-mail? You can simply answer one of the CAL e-mails 🙂
I have emailed you the picture hope to hear from you thanks.
Hallo, I love crochet and Christmas. Thank you for the granny squares.
I’ve missed a few can I catch up?
Hi Valita,
Sure, you’ll be able to download all the patterns from the beginning! 🙂
Hello! I just found this wonderful blog page. Is there any way to past square patterns for the Christmas CAL I know it’s pretty late, but I’d like to get working on it. Thank you.
Hi Susan,
Sure, if you subscribe, you’ll get all the patterns. They will all be linked in the first CAL e-mail you’ll receive (not in the welcome e-mail though…) 🙂
I cannot begin to tell you how clever and talented I think you are. I really look forward to the granny square emails and am always amazed at the patterns you have devised. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your creativity 🙂
Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to seeing your Christmas squares 🙂
Can’t wait to start the Christmas Cal
I love making granny squares I’m sat hook in hand yarn by my side.
I love all your designs I’ve seen such a beautiful talent you have.
Hello Rafaella,
I loved seeing your finished blanket. I see a square with a red robin in your blanket and i love it! But i do not see a pattern for that square. Do you have a pettern for it?
Thanks
Hi Janneke,
Thank you so much 🙂
So, the red robin was one extra square that I made last year during the Holidays, and never wrote the pattern for it, so it’s not included in the bundle…but maybe, now that you mentioned it, I’ll think about writing it up and share it here on the blog! I cannot promise anything about when that’s going to happen though XD But I’ll definitely send out an e-mail when I upload it!
Best,
Raffaella
What can I say !🤦🏼♀️ I just discovered this blog and found it amazing ! I have become a fans of you and I am
Sharing it with all my crochet friends and groups . Thanks for being so inspiring !
Thank you so much 🙂