This Spiral Granny Squares pattern combines vivid spirals and clean borders to create a dynamic, eye-catching design.
Featuring three swirling colors squared off with a contrasting border, the squares come in multiple sizes and can be arranged to create a stunning blanket with a fading spiral effect. Perfect for bold, modern crochet projects!
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Jarol/Woolcraft Heritage DK (or any soft, smooth DK weight yarn)
- Yarn Weight: DK (Double Knitting) / Light Worsted / Category 3
- Hook: 4mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Notions:
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Measurements:
- Large Spiral Square: Approximately 5.5″ x 5.5″ (14 cm x 14 cm)
- Medium Spiral Square: Approximately 4.5″ x 4.5″ (11.5 cm x 11.5 cm)
- Small Spiral Square: Approximately 3.5″ x 3.5″ (9 cm x 9 cm)
- Blank Square: Matches sizes above, depending on rounds completed
Stitches & Abbreviations Used (US Terms):
- MR – Magic Ring
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- ST(S) – Stitch(es)
- FO – Fasten Off
Instructions for Making the Spiral Granny Squares
Large Spiral Square
- With yarn A: MR, CH1, 1SC, 1HDC, 2DC. Pull up a long loop to hold stitch.
- With yarn B: Repeat step 1 in same MR.
- With yarn C: Repeat again in same MR. [12 stitches total] <12>
- Tighten the magic ring.
- Using yarn A again: 2DC in next 4 STS. Repeat with yarn B and C. [24] <24>
- Using yarn A: 1DC in next ST, 2DC in next ST × 4. Repeat with other two yarns. [36] <36>
- Using yarn A: 1DC in next 2 STS, 2DC in next ST × 4. Repeat with other two yarns. [48] <48>
- Using yarn A: 3HDC, 3SC, SL ST, FO. Repeat with B and C. [48] <21>
- Join yarn D (border color) to any stitch: CH4 (counts as 1DC, CH1), 1DC in same ST.
- 1DC in next ST, 2HDC, 5SC, 2HDC, 1DC, (1DC, CH1, 1DC) in next ST; repeat from * around. [52] <52>
- SL ST into corner space, CH3, (1DC, CH1, 2DC) in same space.
- DC in each ST to next corner, (2DC, CH1, 2DC) in corner; repeat around. FO. [68] <68>
Medium Spiral Square
- With yarn A: MR, CH1, 1SC, 1HDC, 2DC. Pull up loop.
- With yarn B and then C: Repeat above in MR. [12] <12>
- Pull MR tight. Continue with yarn A: 2DC in next 4 STS. Repeat with B and C. [24] <24>
- With yarn A: 1DC in next, 2DC in next ST × 4. Repeat with B and C. [36] <36>
- With yarn A: 2HDC, 2SC, SL ST, FO. Repeat with B and C. [36] <15>
- Join yarn D: CH4 (counts as 1DC, CH1), 1DC in same ST.
- 1HDC, 6SC, 1HDC, (1DC, CH1, 1DC) in next; repeat around. [40] <40>
- SL ST into corner, (CH3, 1DC, CH1, 2DC) in same space.
- DC in each ST to next corner, (2DC, CH1, 2DC) in corner; repeat around. [56] <56>
- Repeat previous round once more. [72] <72>
Small Spiral Square
- With yarn A: MR, CH1, 1SC, 1HDC, 2DC. Pull up loop.
- With yarn B and C: Repeat same in MR. [12] <12>
- Pull MR tight. With yarn A: 2DC in next 4 STS. Repeat with B and C. [24] <24>
- With yarn A: 1HDC, 1SC, SL ST, FO. Repeat with B and C. [24] <9>
- Join yarn D: CH4 (counts as 1DC, CH1), 1DC in same ST.
- 5SC, (1DC, CH1, 1DC) in next; repeat around. [28] <28>
- SL ST to corner, CH4 (counts as DC + CH1), 1DC in same space.
- DC across to next corner, (1DC, CH1, 1DC) in space; repeat. [36] <36>
- SL ST to corner, (CH3, 1DC, CH1, 2DC) in corner.
- DC to next corner, (2DC, CH1, 2DC) repeat. [52] <52>
- Repeat round again. [68] <68>
Blank Square
- With yarn D: MR, CH3 (counts as DC), 11DC in ring. Join. [12]
- CH3, 2DC in each ST around. Join. [24]
- CH3, 2DC in next, 1DC around. Join. [36]
- CH4, 1DC in same ST.
- 1HDC, 6SC, 1HDC, (1DC, CH1, 1DC); repeat around. [40]
- SL ST into corner space, (CH3, 1DC, CH1, 2DC) in space.
- DC across to corner, (2DC, CH1, 2DC) repeat. [56]
- Repeat previous round. [72]
Final Notes
You can mix and match these four square styles to design a unique blanket. Arrange your spiral squares by size and color to create a fading spiral effect from bottom to top. This pattern is free to use, and you may sell finished items, just give credit when possible.
Happy crocheting.
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