Turkish Granny Square Free Pattern

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Welcome to another beautiful and intricate pattern: the Turkish Granny Square! This free crochet pattern will guide you through creating a stunning 12-inch square that features a variety of advanced stitches, resulting in a gorgeous and unique design. The finished piece can be used in larger projects like afghans or even stand on its own as a decorative piece.

Granny squares have been a cornerstone of crochet for generations, and the Turkish Granny Square adds a unique twist to this classic. This pattern, with its intricate stitches and beautiful texture, is perfect for anyone looking to challenge their crochet skills while creating a stunning square.

Featuring special stitches like the star stitch and techniques such as triple and double triple crochets, this pattern will create a detailed and dynamic square that can be used for blankets, pillows, or other decorative projects. Let’s dive into the pattern step by step!

Turkish Granny Square

Turkish Granny Square

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

  • SS: Slip Stitch
  • TC: Triple Crochet
  • Ch: Chain
  • SC: Single Crochet
  • TC3tog: Triple Crochet 3 Together
  • TC4tog: Triple Crochet 4 Together
  • DC: Double Crochet
  • DTC: Double Triple Crochet
  • YO: Yarn Over

Special Stitch: Star Stitch

  • Yarn Over: Yarn over 5 times.

Skip and Pull: Skip the 4th chain, then pull the yarn through the next chain (the 4th one). Pull through 2 loops twice.
Repeat: Skip the 4th chain again. Yarn over, pull through the next chain, and pull through 2 loops once.
Another Repeat: Skip the 4th chain, yarn over twice, pull through the next chain, and pull through 2 loops twice.

Finish: Yarn over and pull through 3 loops on your hook.
Yarn Over: Yarn over and pull through 2 loops a total of 4 times.
Chain 2 and Triple Crochet: Chain 2, then make a triple crochet (TC) into the stitch created in step 5, pulling through 3 loops.

Chain 2 and Double Triple Crochet: Chain 2 again, then make a double triple crochet (DTC) into the same stitch, pulling through 3 loops, and chain 2.
The completed square should measure approximately 30 cm (12 inches) once blocked, using DK yarn and a 4 mm hook.

Turkish Granny Square PatternCreating a Crochet Circle

Start: Chain 6 and slip stitch (SS) into the first stitch to form a circle.

Round 1

Chain 5 (this counts as your first triple crochet (TC) and chain 1).
In the circle, make (1 TC, chain 1) 15 times. You should have 16 TCs total.
Slip stitch into the 4th chain of your starting chain 5.

Round 2

Chain 1 and single crochet (SC) in the same stitch.
In the next chain 1 space, make 2 SC, then 1 SC in the next TC.
Repeat this around. Slip stitch into the first SC. You should have 48 SC.

Note: If your work curls up a bit, that’s totally normal, so don’t worry!

Round 3

Chain 6 (this counts as your first double crochet (DC) and chain 3).
Skip 2 SC, then make 1 DC in the next space. Chain 3. Repeat this around 15 more times. Slip stitch into the 3rd chain of your starting chain 6. You should have 16 DCs.

Round 4

Slip stitch into the next chain 3 space, then chain 3. Make a cluster of 3 TC together (TC3tog), then chain 4. In the next chain 3 space, make (TC4tog, chain 4) 15 times.
Slip stitch into the top of the TC3tog. You should have 16 clusters of TC4tog.

Round 5

Chain 1 and SC in the same space.
In the chain 4 space, make 5 SC. Then SC into the top of the TC4tog.
Chain 11, then slip stitch into the top of the SC from the previous TC4tog.
Chain 1, then make 18 SC back across the chain 11. Make 5 SC in the chain 4 space, then SC into the top of the TC4tog.
Repeat this process 8 times, and then slip stitch into the first SC to finish.

Round 6

Slip stitch (SS) into the first single crochet (SC).
Make 18 SC.
Chain 5 (this counts as a double crochet (DC) and chain 2).
Skip 1 SC, then make (DC, chain 2) 3 times.
Skip 1 SC, then make 1 DC and chain 10. Slip stitch into the DC you just made, so the chain 10 loops back on itself.

Chain 1 and make 19 SC back along the chain 10. Slip stitch into the top of the DC you’re working in.
Chain 2, skip the next SC, then make 1 DC.
In the next 3 stitches, do (chain 2, skip 1 SC, DC) 3 times.
Skip 6 SC, then make (DC, chain 2, skip 1 SC) 8 times.

Make 1 DC, skip 6 SC, then repeat this section 3 times: (DC, chain 2, skip 1 SC) 4 times.
Make 1 DC, chain 10, slip stitch into the DC you just made so it loops back on itself.
Chain 1, make 19 SC back along the chain 10. Slip stitch into the top of the DC you’re working in.
Chain 2, skip the next SC, then make 1 DC.

In the next 3 stitches, do (chain 2, skip 1 SC, DC) 3 times.
Skip 6 SC, then make (DC, chain 2, skip 1 SC) 8 times.
Make 1 DC, skip 6 SC.
Slip stitch into the 3rd chain of your starting chain 5. Fasten off the yarn.

Round 7

Attach yarn to the 9th SC of any 19 SC section.
Chain 4, skip 1 SC, and slip stitch (SS). Repeat this step 5 times.
Then do this: Slip stitch into the chain 2 space, chain 4, and slip stitch into the next chain 2 space 3 times.

Slip stitch into the chain 2 space, chain 4, and slip stitch into the next chain 2 space 7 times.
Slip stitch into the next chain 2 space, chain 4, and slip stitch into the chain 2 space 3 times.
Slip stitch into the SC, chain 4, skip 1 SC, and slip stitch 9 times.
Repeat all of this 3 times.

Then, slip stitch into the chain 2 space, chain 4, and slip stitch into the next chain 2 space 7 times.
Slip stitch into the next chain 2 space, chain 4, and slip stitch into the chain 2 space 3 times.
Slip stitch into the SC, and then chain 4, skip 1 SC, and slip stitch 4 times.
Slip stitch into the first chain 1 of the first chain 4.

Round 8

Slip stitch into the chain 4 space, chain 1. In the same space, make (SC, chain 4, SC).
In the next chain 4 space, chain 3 and make 1 SC.
In the same chain 4 space, chain 3 and make 1 DC.

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In the same chain 4 space, repeat: (chain 2, make a star stitch, skip chain 4).
Make 1 DC in the next chain 4 space, chain 3. Make 1 SC in the next chain 4 space, chain 3. Make 1 DC in the next chain 4 space, chain 2. Make a star stitch, skip chain 4. Make 1 DC in the next chain 4 space, chain 3, and make 1 SC in the next chain 4 space, chain 3. Repeat the entire section 4 times.
Finally, slip stitch into the first SC.

Round 9

Chain 3 (this counts as your first DC).
In the chain 3 corner space, make 5 DCs.
In the next two stitches, do (DC in SC, 3 DCs in chain 3 space) twice.
In the next 4 stitches, do (3 DCs in chain 2 space) 4 times.

Make 1 DC in a DC, then 3 DCs in the chain 3 space.
In the next stitch, do (DC in SC, 3 DCs in chain 3 space, DC in DC) and then repeat the previous step (3 DCs in chain 2 space) 4 times.
Make 1 DC in the chain 3 space, DC in the SC, and 3 DCs in the chain 3 space.
Repeat this entire section

Turkish Granny Square – CHART

The Turkish Granny Square is a mesmerizing blend of intricate stitches, textures, and techniques that create a vibrant and visually stunning piece. Whether you’re adding this square to a blanket or using it as a standalone project, it’s sure to impress. Enjoy this pattern, and happy crocheting!

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