"Puff stitches create texture and add an elegant look to this 12” (30.5 cm) double v-stitch granny square. This square is part of the Textures and Tassels Blanket Crochet Along. Materials Lion Brand Heartland yarn (Solids: 100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g, 251 yd/230 m; Tweeds: 94% acrylic/6% rayon, 4 oz/113 g, 200 yd/183 m). Clover Amour US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size that matches gauge or you prefer using with medium weight yarn. Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker set (optional, but helpful). Clover Chibi yarn needle."

"This easy crochet afghan pattern pays homage to the traditional Log Cabin quilt squares with a beachy crochet version! You can make this pattern into afghan blocks for a fun pieced afghan, or simply continue on for a fun continuous blanket pattern. This makes an excellent crochet stash buster- as you'll use just about 100 yards of each color for the 12" crochet afghan square blocks. Make it into a true scrap blanket, or use the colors of your choice for a cohesive look."

Using small amounts of sport or DK weight yarn and the puff stitch and long double crochet stitch you can make this fabulous cornered hearts square. This free crochet pattern is great to use around Valentine's Day. Make a homemade granny square afghan to drape over your sofa. This red and white granny square measures six inches when complete.

"This unique cocoon cardigan is made up of 4 granny squares. The color combination of red and black has brought out a beautiful color blend. The finishing of the sleeves and cardigan opening is made of the red and black yarn strands held together, which have greatly highlighted the border. The joining using the single stich has brought out beautiful grids at the back of the sweater! An easy to make cardigan made of double crotchet the granny stich way. Easy for beginners too! The pattern is free!"

"This gorgeous crocheted cardigan works up fairly quickly as it's made with 24 granny squares! Using a large hook and worsted weight yarn, you'll crochet your squares and then seam in order to make this long sweater. The cardigan is a great piece for fall and winter and the boho vibe is right on trend. There are pictures to help you along as well as links to helpful tutorials throughout the pattern. A fun and simple project with a beautiful result!"

"This Pretty Daisy Flower Granny Square was done with Red Heart yarn and a G hook. It measures 5 inches by 5 inches. This crochet flower granny square is great for blankets! I love how the flower looks on the granny square pattern. You can make this with any type of yarn and colors of yarn, but recommend using medium worsted yarn. I uploaded a video if you need more help with this fun pretty pattern. "

What could be better than the combination of flowers and squares? Nothing, we think, because these Easy Peasy Flower Squares are simply amazing. Join these pretty crochet flower squares together to make a crochet blanket or even a cute crochet shawl. This idea is revolutionary because you don't have to do just a flower motif or just a granny square afghan, you can make them all in one. We love learning and we hope you do too because this tutorial will be your next favorite thing.

"Make a cushion pillow with this lovely granny square pattern. The pattern is great for crocheters that have some experience with crochet. You can make this square in one colour or multiple colours. I made this square with a crochet hook size 3mm and Cotton Eight yarn. What I love about this pattern is that the square is very solid and chunky. It's not suitable for making a blanket or garments, but ideal for a nice pillow cover."

"The Woodland Owl Granny Square is a part of the Woodland Afghan Series by Maria's Blue Crayon. It is comprised of 10 Woodland themed squares joined together with solid granny squares to complete an afghan. The Woodland Owl Granny Square is a great addition to the Woodland Afghan, but may also be used alone for an Owl themed blanket. Safety eyes are used for this pattern, but can easily be substituted with a french knot for the eyes."