Small (5 inch) granny square using a simple technique to gain a raised petal effect. Worked in caron simply soft and 5 mm crochet hook, you can quickly crochet several squares to make a cozy blanket. The raised/puffed petals and leaves give the square a lovely tactile effect and the green colour means that these squares are perfect for spring afghan after all the heavy colours of winter. I gave the square the name ice flower because it reminds me of the brave young flowers shooting up at this time of year.

I love granny squares but want to give the granny square afghan a modern twist. These squares are bi-colored and are arranged to form a chevron pattern. Includes video for making the square. Let the tangram games begin!

Cinnamon Spice Granny Square Blanket is a baby blanket pattern that is worked up as a continuous, or never ending, granny square pattern. Granny square afghans like this are so easy to work on since you can keep crocheting around your granny square if you'd like to make your crochet blanket bigger. This easy pattern is perfect for the newbie crocheter and makes for a perfect baby shower gift. Choose the soft and warm colors as suggested, or pick your own favorite colors for a blanket uniquely you.

If you have a modern touch to your home, this crochet throw is perfect! It is made up of large squares, small squares and rectangles that are worked separately and then joined together at the end. This crochet pattern is shown in five colors that will add a bright pop of modern to your home decor, but you can work this up in any five colors you choose, giving you the option to make it match any room of the house or make it clean and neutral. This intermediate crochet pattern is perfect for crocheters on the go and can provide a great practice piece for any novice crocheter looking to improve.

This fun granny square afghan is inspired by flowers and will liven up your living space for the spring and summer months. The squares are easy to work up, and make the perfect challenge for beginner crocheters (there is a stitch diagram and video demo to help you out!). You will need three different colours of worsted weight yarn to get started, along with a size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook and a yarn needle to weave in ends.

The Aztec Striped Square is fun crochet design that will look great by itself or as part of a larger crochet afghan pattern. Just a few different colors of worsted weight yarn are needed to compete this granny square pattern. Inspired by the American southwest, this Aztec Striped Square features horizontal stripes of various colors, just like something you would see in the desert. Mix and match your colors to customize this granny square and turn this free crochet pattern into something completey unique.

Think of sparkling jewels spilled upon fresh winter snow. That was the inspiration behind the Winter Jewel Lapghan CAL which uses bright colours set off against cream and white, and a combination of textured crochet stitches to allow them to appearing like jewellery settings. This stunning crochet square inspired by green emeralds is one of four squares in the Winter Jewel Lapghan Crochet Along. Make the intricately textured squares with this step by step guide featuring photos for each round so you can check your work. A perfect crochet project to cosy up with on a cold winter's night.

Add a splash of color to any room with this Colorful Granny Square Afghan. Designed by Red Heart Yarn, this free crochet afghan pattern is easy to complete. It will look great draped over your living room sofa this summer. Follow the provided diagram to complete this crochet pattern which features overlapping squares for a fun and whimsical look. Mix and match the colors to customize the look of this afghan, so it can blend into a room or completely stand on its own.

If you love pizza, or you know someone who does, then make it clear to the world with the Pizza Pie Crochet Granny Square. Featuring a design of a pizza pie that's almost mouth-watering, this crochet granny square will add vibrant colors and personality to any bag or purse. Although the easy crochet pattern is shown topped with pepperoni, be creative and use other colors of yarn to create the custom pizza design of your dreams. This project for a crochet granny square is the perfect way to use up the odds and ends in your yarn stash, too.