Learn how to crochet a four sections granny square with this step-by-step photo and video tutorial!
The four sections granny square is a variation of the half-and-half granny square.
While in the half-and-half granny square, color changes always happen along one of the diagonals of the square, in the four-section granny square, color changes happen at each corner.
The result is a colorful block that is perfect for Afghans, blankets, and any other creations using granny squares.
Crocheting the 4-section granny square is not difficult but it does require you to handle 4 balls of yarn at the same time (unless you want to weave in a lot of ends…).
So, it might be a good idea to first practice with the half-and-half granny square, and then, step up the game with the four sections granny square.
If you’re ready to give this square a go, grab your favorite 4 colors and let’s get crocheting!
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4-Section Granny Square – Video Tutorial
Rainbow Granny Blanket CAL
The 4-section granny square is part of the Rainbow Granny Blanket CAL!
If you’re participating in the Rainbow Blanket CAL, crochet a 4-section granny square with 10 rounds!
MATERIALS
You can use any yarn with the appropriate hook. I used:
- 5.5-mm (I/9 USA, 5 UK) Hook
- Aran-Weight (4) Yarn in 4 colors. I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran.
- Tapestry Needle
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
MC – Magic Circle
RS – Right Side
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp – Space
St – Stitch
WS – Wrong Side
Yo – Yarn over
PATTERN NOTES
- If the pattern says “dc 2”, you need to crochet 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts.
- (…) – Repeat the instructions within brackets for the indicated number of times.
- […] – Crochet the instructions within brackets in the same indicated st.
- This square is crocheted with 4 colors A, B, C, and D working in rounds and turning at each round.
- The yarn color to use is indicated within brackets as [A], [B], [C], and [D].
- There will be a RS and a WS. Always change colors on the WS.
four-Sections Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern
With A, make a MC.
Round 1 (RS)
[A] Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc 2 closing last dc with B (photo 1). [B] Ch 2, dc 3 closing last st with C (photo 2). [C] Ch 2, dc 3 closing last st with D (photo 3). [D] Ch 2, dc 3, ch 1 (counts as a ch-2 sp), sl st in third-made ch to join (photos 4). (3 dc sts per side, 1 ch-2 sp at each corner)
Round 2 (WS)
Take a look at the pattern of the half-and-half granny square HERE to learn how to make invisible color changes on the WS.
[D] Ch 1, turn, sl st in first corner sp (indicated by the arrow in photo 5), ch 3 (counts as a dc). [Dc 2] in the same ch-2 sp, ch 1, [dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with C (photo 6). [C] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, [dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with B (photo 7).
[B] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, [dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with A. [A] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch1, [dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1 (counts as a ch-2 sp), sl st in third made ch to join (photo 8). (6 dc sts and 1 ch-1 sp per side, 1 ch-2 sp at each corner)
Round 3 (RS)
[A] Ch 1, turn, sl st in first corner sp, ch 3 (counts as a dc). [Dc 2] in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, [dc 3] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with B (photo 9). [B] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, [dc 3] in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with C (photo 10).
[C] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, [dc 3] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with D (photo 11). [D] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, [dc 3] in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [dc 3] in initial corner sp, ch 1 (counts as a ch-2 sp), sl st in third made ch to join (photo 12). (9 dc sts and 2 ch-1 sp per side, 1 ch-2 sp at each corner)
Round 4 (WS)
[D] Ch 1, turn, sl st in first corner sp, ch 3 (counts as a dc). [Dc 2] in the same ch-2 sp, ch 1, *[dc 3] in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * twice. [Dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with C. [C] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, **[dc 3] in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from ** twice. [Dc 3] in next ch-2 sp closing the last st with B.
[B] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, ≈[dc 3] in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from ≈ twice. [Dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with A. [A] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, ≈≈[dc 3] in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from ≈≈ twice. [Dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1 (counts as a ch-2 sp), sl st in third made ch to join. (12 dc sts and 3 ch-1 sp per side, 1 ch-2 sp at each corner)
Round 5 (RS)
[A] Ch 1, turn, sl st in first corner sp, ch 3 (counts as a dc). [Dc 2] in the same ch-2 sp, ch 1, *[dc 3] in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * 3 times. [Dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with B. [B] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, **[dc 3] in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from ** 3 times. [Dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with C.
[C] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, ≈[dc 3] in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from ≈ 3 times. [Dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp closing the last st with D. [D] Ch 2, [dc 3] in the same ch-2 sp as the last 3 sts, ch 1, ≈≈[dc 3] in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from ≈≈ 3 times. [Dc 3] in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1 (counts as a ch-2 sp), sl st in third made ch to join. (15 dc sts and 4 ch-1 sp per side, 1 ch-2 sp at each corner)
Keep growing your granny square using the same pattern logic as for rounds 4 and 5.
Your four Sections Granny Square is Ready!
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