Rectangular Granny Square: Free Crochet Tutorial

The Rectangular Granny Square stitch is a fun twist on the classic granny square! Instead of the usual square shape, you get a cool rectangle, perfect for adding variety to your projects.

This stitch makes a lovely texture that’s great for larger items like comfort blankets, baby blankets, and rectangular afghans.

Perfect for beginners, this pattern uses basic crochet techniques like chain stitches and double crochet stitches.

Excited to try it? Keep reading to learn how to crochet this awesome rectangular granny square! Let’s get started!

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This crochet pattern is perfect for beginner crocheters! You’ll use basic crochet techniques like double crochets and chains. It’s a fun way to learn crochet rectangles, and a great way to make unique handmade blankets and afghan patterns.

Now, let’s look at the pattern instructions for creating this beautiful stitch. We’ll start with the foundation chain. Grab your hook and yarn, and get ready to make your own granny squares!

How To Make a Rectangular Granny Square Stitch: Step-By-Step

First, gather these materials:

Crochet hook: Use our crochet hook guide to find the right size or mm hook
Worsted Weight Yarn: Medium weight yarn works best. Use your favorite color or try a new color!
Scissors: For cutting the yarn when you’re done
Darning needle: To weave in the ends

Steps

Foundation Chain

In this guide, we’ll start in the center and work outwards.

Make a foundation chain to be the center of our granny square. Start with a chain in multiples of 3+2.

Use a longer starting chain for larger granny squares.

Create a foundation chain of a multiple of 3+2. — *Create a foundation chain of a multiple of 3+2*

If you need help making a foundation chain, read our How to Start a Chain Crochet Guide.

Step 1: Center Piece

Now that you have your foundation chain, follow these steps:

Work a double crochet in the third chain from the hook
Double crochet all the way to the end, then turn your work over

Step 1 – Finished center of the Granny Square. — *Work in double crochets all the way along*

Step 2: Treble Clusters

Chain 3, then work 2 treble crochets into the first stitch to form the first treble cluster.

Step 2.1 – Chain 3, then work 2 treble crochets. — *Chain 3, then work 2 treble crochets.*

Now we’ll start adding the “Granny Clusters”, which are made from 3 treble crochets:

Miss 2 stitches, then make 3 treble crochets in the next stitch.
Keep doing this until the last stitch.

Step 2.2 – Miss two stitches, then make 3 treble crochets and repeat. — *Miss two stitches, then make 3 treble crochets and repeat*

Step 3: Close the Round

To close the round, follow these steps:

Make 3 treble crochets in the space right at the start of the foundation chain
Chain 2, then make 3 more treble crochets in the same space. Repeat this once more to complete the round

Step 3 – Close the round. — *Close the round*

Step 4: Complete the Other Side

Repeat the process from step 1:

Skip 2 stitches, then make 3 treble crochets in the next stitch
Repeat until the row is finished, and close the next corner like in step 3 right at the end of the foundation row

Make sure your treble clusters line up with the ones on the other side of the foundation chain.

Step 4.1 – Make more treble clusters. — *Make more treble clusters as in step 1, then close the second round*

You should end up with 5 treble clusters on each long side and 1 treble cluster on each short side, forming a rectangle shape.

Step 4.2 – The finished Rectangle Granny Square. — *The finished Rectangle Granny Square*

Now, if you like, you can keep making your Granny Square bigger.

Just turn over and repeat the process. Start at the corner space, with a new color.

This time, you’ll need 6 treble clusters along each long side and 2 treble clusters along each short side.

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