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Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

Christmas Granny Squares Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

This booklet contains a series of Christmas-themed granny square patterns designed using Paintbox Yarns Simply DK. Each square combines a classic 8-round granny border with a small applique or surface crochet motif to create festive designs. Youll find clear stitch instructions, color references and photo tutorials for specialty techniques like the magic circle, puff stitch and surface crochet.

Christmas Granny Squares Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The patterns are modular so you can mix and match squares to make blankets, cushions or decorations. Each square measures approximately 5.5" (14 cm) using the recommended yarn and hooks.

Why You'll Love This Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic granny-square structure with playful holiday motifs that bring instant festive cheer. I enjoy how each small applique transforms a simple square into a tiny work of art, making them addictive to crochet one after another. The pattern uses straightforward techniques but adds variety with surface crochet and puff stitches, which keeps the process fun and rewarding. I hope you feel inspired to create your own colorful set and share them as thoughtful handmade gifts.

Christmas Granny Squares Pattern step 1 - construction progress Christmas Granny Squares Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Christmas Granny Squares Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Christmas Granny Squares Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile these granny squares are for customization—swap colors to match your decor or make holiday-themed sets in complementary palettes.

You can easily scale the squares by changing yarn weight and hook size; use bulky yarn with a larger hook for big, cozy squares, or sport-weight yarn for tiny, delicate motifs.

I often replace the applique colors with metallic or sparkly yarn for special effects, or embroider additional details like stars and dots for texture.

Try joining the squares using a contrasting join technique like the join-as-you-go method, or create a wide border to transform the project into a cushion cover or table runner.

For more playful projects, make tiny versions of each motif as ornaments or gift-tags by using thinner yarn and smaller hooks.

I also enjoy adding beads or tiny bells to baubles and wreaths for an extra festive touch—just sew them securely after finishing.

If you want a more modern look, use monochrome shades and focus on texture: puff stitches and surface crochet can create subtle depth without strong colors.

Another fun swap is to use sock yarn or hand-dyed yarn for the appliques so each ornament has a unique, variegated finish.

I sometimes mount completed squares on felt backing to make ornaments or coasters—the felt gives a neat reverse and added structure.

Finally, dont be afraid to combine motifs: place a peppermint and a small bow on the same square, or add miniature trees in the corners for a custom scene.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Joining rounds on the wrong stitch can distort the square shape; always join each round with a slip stitch between the last and first stitch of the round as instructed. ✗ Not changing colors in the middle of a stitch will leave messy edges; follow the color-change method described to complete the stitch with a clean transition. ✗ Skipping stitch counts when making increases causes uneven sides; count stitches at the end of each round to ensure you have the correct stitch total. ✗ Forgetting to fasten off and weave ends after appliques makes finishing untidy; fasten off leaving a long tail and weave in ends before final assembly.

Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

Create a collection of festive granny squares perfect for blankets, cushions, or holiday decorations. This pattern walks you through cheerful motifs like lights, baubles, peppermint swirls, candy canes, trees and wreaths. Youll use simple rounds, surface crochet and small appliques to build each detailed square. Clear step-by-step instructions and photos help you bring seasonal charm to your crochet projects.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (DK/Light Worsted)
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    Color A (CA) Champagne White (102) - main background, approx 100g
  • 03
    Color B (CB) Rose Red (113) - small amounts for appliques, approx 20-40g
  • 04
    Color C (CC) Grass Green (129) - small amounts for appliques and borders, approx 50g
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    Color D (CD) Lime Green (128) - small amounts for tree and leaves, approx 20-40g
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    Color E (CE) Soft Fudge (109) - accents, approx 10-20g
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    Color F (CF) Coffee Bean (110) - accents, approx 10-20g
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    Black Pure Black (101) - small amount for embroidery, approx 5g
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    Blue Dolphin Blue (136) - small amounts, approx 10-20g
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    Caramel Light Caramel (108) - small amounts, approx 10-20g
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    Grey Granite Grey (106) - small amounts for details, approx 10-20g
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    Yellow Buttercup Yellow (122) - small amounts for bows and dots, approx 10-20g
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    Pink Bubblegum Pink (150) and V. Pink Vintage Pink (155) - small amounts for cheeks and accents, approx 10-20g each

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4.0 mm (G/6 USA, 8 UK)
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    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (E/4 USA, 9 UK)
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    Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
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    Tapestry needle
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Measuring tape
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    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— General Info :

Info :

Materials: 4-mm (G/6 USA, 8 UK) hook and 3.5-mm (E/4 USA, 9 UK) hook. Paintbox Yarns Simply DK. Tapestry needle.

Infos :

Gauge: Using your 4-mm crochet hook, make a MC. Round 1. Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. Join the round with a sl st into the first hdc. (11 sts). Round 2. Ch 1, hdc inc 11. Sl st to join. (22 sts). Round 3. Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. Sl st to join. (33 sts). The three rounds should measure 2.25" (5.5 cm).

Info :

Size: Each square measures 5.5" (14 cm). Pattern Notes: Join each round with a sl st between the last and first st of the round (not on top of the initial chains). The initial chains are not included in the stitch count. See page 3 for how to change colors.

— Christmas Lights Granny Square :

Round 1 :

[CA] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CA] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Light Applique (Make 7) :

With your 3.5-mm crochet hook and color of your choice, make a MC. Round 1. Ch 1, dc 1, hdc 5, ch 1, hdc 5, dc 1. Join the round with a sl st into the first dc. (12 sts). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Applique Join :

(Right Side facing) With your 3.5-mm hook, join grey yarn in the last dc of round 1 of the applique. Row 1. Sc 2. (2 sts). Fasten off leaving a short tail for sewing the 2 grey sts.

Finishing :

Draw a line crossing the granny square and to which you will attach the light appliques. You can choose your favorite shape, and you can either embroider it or use surface crochet on the wrong side. For the latter option, turn your granny square to the wrong side. Using your 4-mm hook, join grey yarn in one of the sts on one side and surface crochet a line. Attach the light appliques all around the line. Weave in all your ends. Your Christmas Lights Granny Square is ready!

— Bauble Granny Square :

Round 1 :

With your 4-mm hook and CC, make a MC. [CC] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CC] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CC] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CC] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. Close the last st with CA. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Bauble Cap Applique :

With your 3.5-mm hook and grey yarn, ch 4. Row 1. Sc in the second ch from your hook, Sc 2. (3 sts) Row 2-4. Ch 1, turn. Sc 3 in the BLO. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing :

With a length of CA, embroider a snowflake or your favorite Christmas decor motif between round 1-4 of the granny square. Attach the cap on top of the Christmas bauble and embroider a hanger. Weave in all your ends. Your Christmas Bauble Granny Square is ready!

— Ho Ho Ho Granny Square :

Round 1 :

With your 4-mm hook and CB, make a MC. [CB] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CB] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. Close the last st with CA. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CA] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. Close the last st with CA. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Letter O / Bauble Applique :

(Make one with CC and one with CD) With your 3.5-mm crochet hook, make a MC. Round 1. Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts) Round 2. Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bauble Cap Applique (Make 3) :

With your 3.5-mm hook and yellow yarn, ch 3. Row 1. Sl st in the second ch from your hook and in the next. (2 sts) Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sl st 2 in the FLO. Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sl st 2 in the BLO. Weave in all your ends.

Letter H Applique :

Make one with CC, one with CD, and one with CB. Using your 3.5-mm hook, ch 10. Row 1. Hdc 1 in the third ch from your hook. Hdc 3. Ch 8. Hdc 1 in the third ch from your hook, hdc 3. Ch 6. Hdc 1 in the third ch from your hook. Hdc 3. Sl st into the base of the hdc in front of your hook. Sc 2, sl st into the front loop of the fourth hdc that you made in the first step. Hdc 4 in the remaining 4 ch of the initial ch, ch 2, sl st into the first st of the initial ch. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing :

Attach the O and H appliques as shown in the picture on the previous page. Attach a bauble cap just above each O applique and above round 2 of the granny square. Using some CA, embroider a shiny point on the top, left side of each O applique and of round 2 of the granny square. Fasten off and weave in all your ends. Your Ho Ho Ho Granny Square is ready!

— Peppermint Granny Square :

Note :

With your 4-mm hook and CA, make a MC. *Work rounds 1-3 in the round, so do not join with a sl st! All other rounds are closed with a sl st at the end!

Round 1* :

[CA] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2* :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts)

Round 3* :

[CA] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. Close the last st with CC. Sl st into the first hdc of the round to close. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CC] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CC] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CC] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CC] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Info :

Fasten off. Spiral: With your 4-mm hook and CB, surface crochet following the spaces between rounds 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5 of the granny square. See the "How to..." section for a step-by-step tutorial on how to surface crochet. Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Option 1 - Candy Wrap Applique (Make Two) :

With your 4-mm hook and CA, ch 5. Row 1. [CA] Ch 1, sc in second ch from your hook and in each st across. (4 sts) Row 2. [CA] Ch 2 (does not count as a st) and turn, [dc 2] in each st across, ch 2, sl st in the last st. (8 sts). Fasten off CA leaving a long tail for sewing. Join CB in the first st of Row 2. Row 3. [CB] Sc in each st across. (8 sts). Fasten off CB and weave in your ends.

Finishing 1 :

Attach the two candy wraps on the opposite sides of the peppermint. Your Peppermint Candy Granny Square is ready!

Option 2 - Lollipop Stick :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CA, ch 7. Row 1. [CA] Sc 1 in the second ch from your hook, sc 1 in each remaining ch. (6 sts). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Little Ribbon Applique :

With your 3.5-mm hook and yellow yarn, ch 30. Fasten off.

Finishing 2 :

Attach the stick just below round 4 going out toward the edge of your granny square. Assemble a little ribbon and attach it just below round 4 of the granny square. Your Peppermint Lollipop Granny Square is ready!

— Candy Cane Granny Square :

Round 1 :

With your 4-mm hook and CC, make a MC. [CC] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CC] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CC] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CC] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CC] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CC] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CC] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CC] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Candy Cane Applique :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CA, ch 31. Row 1. Sc in the second ch from your hook. Sc 4, sc inc 1, sc 4, sc inc 1, sc 19. (32 sts) Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sc 21, sc inc 1, sc 1, sc inc 1, sc 8, sc inc 1, sc 1, sc inc 1, sc 6. (45 sts) Row 5. Ch 1, turn. (Sc 10, sc inc 1) twice, sc 23. (47 sts) Without turning, sc 5 along the bottom side of the candy cane applique. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Candy Cane Stripes :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CB, surface crochet the stripes on your candy cane applique. Weave in all your ends before sewing in the candy cane on the granny square.

Holly Leaf Applique (Make 2) :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CD, ch 6. Round 1. (Sl st 2, mini picot) twice. Sl st 1, ch 1. Start working on the other loops of the initial chain. Sl st 1, (mini picot, sl st 2) twice. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Holly Drupe Applique (Make 3) :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CB, make a MC. Round 1. Sc 3 in the MC. (3 sts) Fasten off and join the round using a tapestry needle. Cut your yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ribbon Applique :

With your 3.5-mm hook and yellow yarn, ch 9. Row 1. Sc 1 in the second ch from your hook and in each remaining ch. (8 sts) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing :

Attach the candy cane applique on your granny square. Attach the ribbon applique in the middle of the longer half. Optional: Make a little ribbon with the tails of yellow yarn. Attach the holly leaves and drupes. Your Candy Cane Granny Square is ready!

— Christmas Tree Granny Square :

Round 1 :

With your 4-mm hook and CA, make a MC. [CA] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CA] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Ornament Applique :

With color of choice and your 3.5-mm crochet hook, make a MC. Round 1. Sc 6 in the MC, join the round with a sl st into the first st. (6 sts) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tiny Star Applique :

With CB and your 3.5-mm crochet hook, make a MC. Round 1. In MC, (sc 1, picot) five times. Join the round with a sl st into the first sc. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew the star on your granny square.

Fir Tree Applique :

With CD and your 3.5-mm crochet hook, ch 2. Row 1. Sc 1 in the first ch. (1 st) Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1. (2 sts) Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 2. (4 sts) Row 4. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 2, sc inc 1. (6 sts) Row 5. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 4, sc inc 1. (8 sts) Tie off and weave in the ends. Join yarn in the third st from either end. Row 6. Ch 1, turn. Sc 4. (4 sts) Row 7. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 4. (8 sts) Row 8. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 6, sc inc 1. (10 sts) Row 9. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 8, sc inc 1. (12 sts) Row 10. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 10, sc inc 1. (14 sts) Tie off and weave in the ends. Join yarn in the fifth st from either end. Row 11. Ch 1, turn. Sc 7. (7 sts) Row 12. Ch 1, turn. (Sc inc 1, sc 1) three times, sc inc 1. (11 sts) Row 13. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 9, sc inc 1. (13 sts) Row 14. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 11, sc inc 1. (15 sts) Row 15. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 13, sc inc 1. (17 sts) Tie off and weave in the ends. Join yarn in the fifth st from either end. Row 16. Ch 1, turn. Sc 9. (9 sts) Row 17. Ch 1, turn. (Sc inc 1, sc 1) four times, sc inc 1. (14 sts) Row 18. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 12, sc inc 1. (16 sts) Row 19. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 14, sc inc 1. (18 sts) Row 20. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 16, sc inc 1. (20 sts) Row 21. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 18, sc inc 1. (22 sts) Bind off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Vase Applique (Optional) :

With your 3.5-mm crochet hook and CE, ch 4. Row 1. Sc in the second ch from your hook, sc 2. (3 sts) Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 2. (4 sts) Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 3. (5 sts) Row 4. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 4. (6 sts) Crochet a border as follow: Row 5. Ch 1, do not turn your work. Place 4 sts along the left side (or right side if you are left-handed). Ch 1, sc 3 on the bottom of the vase. Ch 1, sc 4 along the next side. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing :

Attach your fir tree applique and if you decided to make one, attach your vase applique just below the fir tree. With a length of grey yarn, embroider the trunk of the tree. Decorate your Christmas tree by attaching the tiny star applique and a number of ornaments of your choice. Weave in all your ends. Your Christmas Tree Granny Square is ready!

— Wreath Granny Square :

Round 1 :

With your 4-mm hook and CA, make a MC. [CA] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. Close the last st with CC. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CC] Ch 1, puff 1, ch 1, puff 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CC] Ch 1, puff 1 in the space between the initial ch-1 and the first puff of round 3, ch 1. (puff 1 in the space between two puffs from the previous round, ch 1) 21 times. Close the last st with CA. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Ribbon Applique :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CB, ch 52. Row 1. Dc 1 in the third ch from your hook, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 2, sl st 5, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, tr 4, dc 3, hdc 1, sc 2, hdc 1, dc 3, tr 4, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 2, sl st 5, sc 2, hdc 1, dc 2. Ch 2, sl st into the initial ch. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Holly Drupe Applique :

(Make 6 with CB and 5 with CD) With your 3.5-mm hook, make a MC. Round 1. Sc 3 in the MC. (3 sts) Fasten off and join the round using a tapestry needle. Cut your yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing :

Assemble the ribbon. Place it with the right side facing up and fold the two sides toward the center. Cut a length of CB yarn, fold it in two, and pass it through the center of the ribbon to block it. Attach your ribbon on top of the wreath. Sew in the holly drupe appliques. Weave in all your ends. Your Wreath Granny Square is ready!

— Wreath Rounds 3-4 Step-by-Step :

Round 3 :

Ch 1. Make a puff st in the first st. To make the puff: (yo, insert your hook into the indicated st, yo, and pull up a loop) three times. Yo and draw yarn through all 7 loops on your hook. Ch 1. Make the next puff in the next st and continue around as shown in the photo tutorial.

Round 4 :

Ch 1, make the first puff in the space between the initial ch-1 and the first puff from round 3. Close the puff and ch 1. Make the next puff st in the space between the first and second puffs from round 3. Repeat (Puff 1, ch 1) all around. Join the round using CA. When working round 5, make sure not to skip any st. Both puff sts and ch 1 count as sts!

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach appliques by sewing them onto the granny square using the long tails left when you fastened off; position pieces as shown in photos and sew securely with a tapestry needle.
  • For surface crochet lines (eg lights or spiral), work on the wrong side for hidden ends or on the right side for visible lines, using the spaces between rounds as guide and join yarn with a sl st.
  • Attach small applique caps, bows and drupes to the main motif after all weaving in of ends to avoid shifting; place caps on top of baubles and secure with small stitches.
  • Pin ribbon or larger appliques in place before sewing to ensure symmetry and consistent placement between rounds and sides.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds when doing increases and corners, especially during color changes and shaping sections.
  • 💡Work rounds 1-3 of certain motifs in the round without joining when instructed (for example peppermint spiral) to ensure continuous surface for the spiral.
  • 💡When changing colors, bring the new color in during the last yarn over of the stitch as shown in the "How to change color" section for a clean transition.

This Christmas Granny Squares collection brings bright, handmade joy to your home this season. Mix and match squares to create blankets, cushions or garland for the holidays 🎄. Each square is designed to be approachable yet full of festive detail so you can craft beautiful gifts and decorations with ease 🧶.

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Each square measures approximately 5.5" (14 cm) when using the recommended 4-mm hook and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size. Use a hook appropriate for your chosen yarn and check gauge to match square size.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with basic stitches (sc, hdc, dc), magic circle, surface crochet and puff stitches is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete an individual square in under an hour, and a small set of squares may take 5-7 hours total depending on appliques and finishing.