Twelve inch (30.5 cm) granny squares are a really great size to work with. Crochet them in cotton to use as trivets, dishcloths, or washcloths, or work up a blanket quickly since you need far fewer squares to join together than for smaller sizes. Or, mix and match 12″ squares with other granny sizes (such as nine 4″ squares in rows of three or four 6″ squares in rows of two) for a patchwork-inspired granny square blanket. This roundup includes 20 free crochet patterns for 12″ granny squares in a variety of styles.
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Top row, left to right:
- Mock Bullion Flames by KatiDCreations
- Rose Cross Afghan Square by Pattern Paradise
- Crumpets and Tea by Cre8tion Crochet
- Felicity 12” Square by Pink Mambo
Second row, from left to right:
- Rising Sun Afghan Square by The Stitchin’ Mommy
- All Aflutter 12” Afghan Square by Oombawka Design Crochet
- Popcorn Lace Granny Square by CrochetNCrafts
- French Corner 12” Square by Yarn Obsession (no longer available)
- Lime Sherbet Square by Underground Crafter (not pictured)
Third row, from left to right:
- Larksfoot Inspired 12” Granny Square by From Home
- Persephone’s Garden At Night by Oombawka Design Crochet with video tutorial by YARNutopia
- Wishing Well by LookAtWhatIMade
- KISS – the first by Sadie Cuming
Fourth row, from left to right:
- Unbroken Hearts Granny Square by Posh Pooch Designs
- Whimsical Penelope’s Merry Go Round by Simply Collectible Crochet
- Squared Ripples by KatiDCreations
- Dizzy 12” Square by Stitch11
Bottom row, from left to right:
- Garden Trellis Afghan Square by Pattern Paradise
- Alzheimer’s Granny Square by Anastacia Knits
- Winter Bloom Afghan Square by Danyel Pink Designs
- Raised Bunchberry Square 12” Version by Underground Crafter (that’s me!)
Need to teach niece how to crochet a beginners simple granny square.
Thanks for sharing this list of patterns. Very useful and inspirational. Lubica