The humble granny square is the ultimate crochet chameleon. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner looking for a simple project or an expert crocheter looking for a challenge; there is a square for every situation.
But that doesn't mean that you don't need a nudge every now and then! I've gathered 25 ideas across 6 themes to get your inspiration going and your hook moving.
The Classics
1. Continuous Granny Square
Instead of making all these small squares, why not keep going with one? You could use variegated yarn to let the yarn work for you, or use different colours instead, like this blanket by Mama in a stitch.
2. Scrap buster
Scrap busters (like this blanket by Annie Crochet design) are the ultimate zero-waste projects. You can just combine any scraps you have, and crochet until they're gone. It makes for the most delightful of combinations and that ultimate granny-look!
3. Solid colour minimalism
Opposite to the scrap buster, why not use all neutrals? I could see a blanket with a minimalism palette (look it up on Pinterest!) happening. You could draw inspiration from this palette by Sunflower crochet!
4. Black border beauty
If I think about classig Grannies, I think about the black border. Using bright coloured centres and joining them with a crisp black border makes those colours pop like a stained-glass window!
Floral & Nature-inspired
5. Sunburst Sunflowers
Using yellow, brown and cream allows you to create a field of sunflowers. Perfect for a cozy, late-summer throw. The Sunburst Sunflower pattern by Sarah Maker is perfect for this.
6. Daisy Garden
A small, whimsical daisy in the centre of every square creates a textured, spring-minded blanket. Use this lovely shade of mint for a dainty touch like on Bcrafty, or pick your summer favourite!
7. African flowers
African Flowers could just as well be categorised under the Classics. A lovely hexagonal motif with a vintage, intricate look. It feels like a flowering garden!
8. Leaf motifs
Use different shades of colour, or green, to create a botanical masterpiece. Like the Monstera blanket!
Modern & Geometric
9. Pixel art
Use solid-coloured squares as pixels to create a larger image. You could create anything: heart, stars, animals. If you lack inspiration, just look up some pixel sprites on the internet!
10. Diagonal color Blocking
Make your squares in two halves to create bold, modern chevrons. Like I did in my Origami blanket.
11. Log Cabin granny
Combine the traditional Log cabin quilt style with crochet for a structural vibe. Bonus points if you crochet them in bright colours like Hooked by Robin did.
12. Gingham style
Use three shades of the same colour (a light, medium and dark colour) to mimic the checkered picnic blanket style. Daisy Farm Crafts has done this with single crochets, but I could see this happening with granny squares too!
Texture & Technique
13. Bobble Stitch Accents
Add bobbles into the centre of your square for a tactile, bubbly feel to them! Cherry Heart provides an excellent example with her Daisy Puffagon.
14. Join-as-you-go lace
Use a lacy joining method to create a lightweight, breathable summer blanket. Like the Celtic lace join by Cypress Textiles.
15. Waffle stitch centers
You can't give a square more squish with a waffle stitch. Make them full waffle, or use them for the first few rounds. It's up to you!
Playful
16. Pastel baby ombre
Transition from the palest pink to a deep rose. Either in a square, or across the length of the blanket
17. Mood blanket
Make one square a day based on your mood (or the temperature, or a game spread, or the number of times your baby laughs - you pick!). By the end you'll have a colourful map of your year!
18. Retro blanket
Think mustard yellow, green, brown and burnt orange for a 70 's-inspired colour palette.
19. Tetris pop
Why not channel your inner gamer for a playdate with your blanket?
Skillful showstoppers
20. Victorian Lattice
An intricate looking square that resembles fine lace.
21. Mitered Grannies
Squares that grow from one corner, creating a unique L-shaped pattern.
22. Staircase colour flow
Arrange squares so the colours cascade diagonally over the blanket. I can't find a source pattern, but oh-la-la don't let that deter you from trying this beauty!
23. Mixed Media
Combine traditional granny squares with knitting - a stunning combination!
24. Magic patterns
Trick your eyes with challenging Granny Square patterns.
25. Bold 3d shapes
Don't stay two-dimensional, but think outside the box! 3d shapes in Granny squares are challenging, but definitely worth it. Like the English Garden square by Dada's place.
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