The You’re in Treble Granny Square is a modern crochet granny square with a fun twist on the traditional design. It begins with a circle, creating a soft, textured center that radiates outward in bands of color. To give this square a bold and unique finish, the final round is worked in treble crochet stitches, adding extra height and a striking frame. Perfect for blankets, pillows, or standalone projects, this square combines timeless granny style with a playful modern edge.

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Materials Used in this Modern Crochet Granny Square:

#4 worsted weight-Color A @38 yds, Color B @38 yds, Color C @24 yds

US H Hook (5 mm)

Tapestry needle for weaving ends

Gauge: 

14 rows = 12” square                   

Skill Level:

Advanced beginner +

Finished Size:

12” square

Abbreviation Used: US Terms

Rnd = Round

MR = magic ring

dc = double crochet

BLO = back loop only

Inc = Increase (2 stitches in same st)

FL = front loop

rep = repeat

dc2tog = double crochet 2 together

dc3tog = double crochet 3 together

ch = chain

sk = skip

sp = space

ch-2 sp = chain 2 space

tr = treble crochet

st(s) = stitch(es)

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

Special Stitches Used in this Modern Crochet Granny Square

dc2tog: worked in same st {yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo insert hook in same st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 3 loops}

dc3tog: worked in same st {yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo insert hook in same st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo insert hook in same st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 4 loops}

Notes:

• Ch 3 counts as a stitch
• Color A = Off white, Color B = Orange, Color C =Brown
• dc2tog is worked in same stitch.
• dc3tog is worked in the same stitch.
• Rnds 1-3 and Rnds 13-14 can be worked without fastening off.

Helpful Hints:

1. Keep your tension loose when working the circle to prevent it from bunching up.
2. Blocking recommended to help the beginning circle lay flat.

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Modern Crochet Granny Square Feature in 2025 Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket

This square is featured in MadameStitch’s 2025 Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket. This blanket is a collaboration between multiple designers each with a square using the Granny Stitch. Squares will be found for free on each designer’s blog. To get all the squares in the blanket, use the button below. To get my square, find the free instructions below.

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Pattern Instructions-Modern Crochet Granny Square:

Rnd 1: With Color A, using MR, 12 dc in ring, pull to close, sl st in 1^st st to join [12 dc]

Rnd 2: Working in BLO, ch 3, dc in same st, Inc in each st around, join [24 dc]

Rnd 3: ch 3, tr in FL of row below, *dc in next st, tr in next FL of row below; rep from * around, join [12 dc, 12 tr] Fasten off.

Rnd 4: Join Color B in sp between a Trfp and dc, ch 3, dc2tog in sp between the Trfp and dc, ch 2, *sk next dc/Trfp, dc3tog in next sp, ch 2; rep from * around, join [12 dc3tog, 12 ch-2 sp] Fasten off.

Rnd 5: Join Color C, in any ch-2 sp, (dc3tog, ch 2) in each ch-2 sp around, join [12 dc3tog, 12 ch-2 sp] Fasten off.

Rnd 6: With Color A, join in any ch-2 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, 3 dc in next 2 ch-2 sp, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, 3 dc in next 2 ch-2 sp, rep from * 2 more times, join [48 dc, 4 ch-2 sp] Fasten off.

Rnd 7: With Color A, Join in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc,ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, 3 dc in each 3 dc cluster sp between corners, and (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch 3 [60 dc, 4 ch 2-sp] Fasten off.

Rnd 8-9: With Color B, Join in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc,ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, 3 dc in each 3 dc cluster sp between corners, and (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch 3 [Each dc count will increase by 12] Fasten off.

Rnd 10-11: With Color A, Join in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc,ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, 3 dc in each 3 dc cluster sp between corners, and (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch 3 [Each dc count will increase by 12] Fasten off.

Rnd 12: With Color B, Join in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc,ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, 3 dc in each 3 dc cluster sp between corners, and (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch 3 [Each dc count will increase by 12] Fasten off.

Rnd 13: With Color C, join in any corner ch-2 sp, (ch 4, 2 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in same sp, tr in each st until next corner ch-2 sp, *(3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in ch-2 sp, tr in each st until next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * around, join with sl st in top of ch 4 [144 tr, 4 ch-2 sp]

Rnd 14: ch 1, sc in each st until corner ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, sc in each st until next ch-2 sp, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, sc in each st until next ch-2 sp; rep from * around until beginning sc, sl st to join [144 sc, 4 ch-2 sp] Fasten off.

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