There's nothing quite like sipping your favorite brew of coffee while getting caught up on the news or gossiping with friends. The next time you sit down to sip a cup of java, consider placing your mug on the Corner to Corner Coffee Granny Square. Featuring an assortment of bright, vivid colors, the crochet granny square pattern is even big enough to double as a coaster for your coffee pot. The crochet corner to corner pattern is fun and easy to make and can be put together as a last-minute hostess gift before heading to your friend's house for brunch.

Scroll to the bottom of the free pattern page to watch the YouTube how-to tutorial video for learning this motif pattern - including a beginning X-stitch, regular X-stitch and increasing corner X-stitch! Also includes crochet charts! Learn the magical X-stitch a unique stitch pattern that boasts a pretty geometric pattern. Once you learn how to create this square, you could continue and make a gigantic afghan from just one! Or you could make the squares any size and join them as you go.

Think of all the fun patterns you can create with this Lemony Lime Citrus Square. Using brightly colored worsted weight yarn, this free crochet afghan square pattern is perfect for summer, and would make a great summer granny square afghan. It's an advanced beginner crochet pattern, so just about anyone who's had a little experience with crochet patterns can work this up. It measures 12 inches by 12 inches when complete. This granny square would make an excellent pot holder for summer parties, or a nice crocheted afghan for a picnic in the park. The upside to granny square afghans is that you can work on them anywhere and them join them together at the end, making for a fully customizable afghan pattern.

This beautiful square is worked in a crochet mitered method from corner to corner (without a need to decrease). The addition of little tulip-like flowers gives the square a lovely floral theme and a romantic look. Because of the mitered method, you can work this square to be as big as you'd like without making a long chain at the beginning. Stitches used in this pattern: double crochet, treble crochet, puff stitch, and working into the 3rd loop.

A great 6 inch block pattern that is perfect for creating an afghan

Rainbow Burst Reversible Granny Square is a two for one deal, which makes it even better. You can use 2 or more colors to make this awesome square. It's also perfect for stash busting, so you can use your most coveted colors in your stash or try to get rid of the crazy bright ones by working up this crochet pattern. You can start this project on a rainy day to brighten up your mood. The instructions for this granny square include making an 8, 10, or 12 inch square. You can have whatever size square you most desire.

This 12” (30.5 cm) square starts with a textured, berrylicious center and ends with one of my favorite crochet stitch patterns: the v-stitch! This pattern was designed for the 2019 Block a Week with JulieAnny Crochet Along. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round, increasing, crocheting in the back loop only, skipping stitches, crocheting into chain spaces Special stitches: bob, FPsc (with video tutorials linked in the pattern), and v-st Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size Motif: 12” (30.5 cm) square.

Understated and unique, the Spiro Star Crochet Granny Square will be the perfect addition to the next blanket, shawl, or bag on your project list. This pattern is ideal for crocheters at the intermediate level, too, and will give any full-size crochet item a mystical design element. The mesmerizing focal point is surrounded by an intricate design, making this crochet granny square the perfect choice for anyone who wants to flex their crochet skills a little bit and try something new. This design can be customized by including yarn in your choice of colors.

The Ocean Granny Square Afghan is made by crocheting solid granny squares in 3 different shades of blue and white. The following appliques are made: octopus, jelly fish, puffer fish, star fish, shark, dolphin, sea turtle, sea horse, sting ray, coral, tropical fish, clown fish, sea shell, whale, and crab. The appliques are sewn onto the surface of half of the granny squares and arranged in a checkered pattern. The afghan measures 30" x 36" making a baby sized blanket. However, the afghan may be made larger by making more squares.