Turkish Granny Square - Crochet Easy

Hello, lovely crochet lovers! 🌼 Welcome to Crochet Easy—your cosy corner of creativity. How are things with you today? Hopefully, it’s all sunshine and stitches! I’ve got something elegant and exciting to share with you: the beautifully intricate Turkish Granny Square.

Yes, we’re entering colourful territory! This pattern puts a stylish spin on the classic granny square, offering complexity, charm, and heaps of inspiration for your next project.

What Makes the Turkish Granny Square Stand Out?

Unlike the traditional granny square, which typically features simple clustered stitches, the Turkish version embraces layered textures and eye-catching geometry. Think of it as the couture of crochet squares—it’s all about detail, precision, and colour play. Every square becomes a miniature masterpiece, allowing your creativity to shine through varied palettes and yarn types.

Wondering What to Make with It?

That’s the beauty of this pattern—it’s incredibly adaptable. Here are a few fabulous ideas:

Blankets: Join multiple squares for a statement throw or bedspread.
Clothing: Use larger squares to craft a boho-chic shawl, trendy vest, or an artsy crochet top.
Home Decor: Add vibrant flair to your space with cushion covers, wall hangings, or table runners.

Tailor It to Your Style

Crochet is a craft of infinite customisation, and this pattern plays right into that. Experiment with yarn weights, textures, and colour schemes. Whether you love bright, high-contrast tones or prefer soft, muted blends, there’s no wrong way to make this your own.

A Fun Way to Learn New Skills

If you’re relatively new to crochet, don’t be intimidated. This pattern is a brilliant opportunity to expand your stitching know-how. You’ll get hands-on with a variety of techniques, picking up useful skills while crafting something genuinely beautiful. And let’s be honest—it’s always satisfying when friends and family marvel at your handiwork!

US Stitch Abbreviations (for reference)

ss – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
sc – Single Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
tc – Triple Crochet
dtc – Double Triple Crochet
tc3tog – Triple Crochet 3 Together
tc4tog – Triple Crochet 4 Together
yo – Yarn Over

Special Stitch Highlight: The Star Stitch ✨

Here’s a brief overview of how to work the star stitch:

Yarn over five times.
Skip the fourth chain, then pull through the next one. Pull through two loops twice.
Repeat the process of skipping and pulling through for the next chains, varying the yarn overs as directed.
Finish by pulling through loops as instructed and top it off with a tc and dtc in the same stitch.
The result? A decorative stitch that elevates your square with flair.

Final Size Guide

Once blocked, your completed square should measure roughly 30 cm (12 inches) when worked with DK yarn and a 4 mm hook.

The Turkish Granny Square Pattern

Let’s walk through the steps clearly and concisely:

Creating the Centre Circle

Chain 6, then slip stitch into the first stitch to form a ring.

Round 1

Chain 5 (counts as 1 tc + chain 1).
Work (1 tc, ch 1) 15 times into the ring—16 tcs total.
Slip stitch to close.

Round 2

Chain 1, make 1 sc in the same stitch.
Then: 2 sc in ch-1 space, 1 sc in next tc—repeat around.
You should have 48 sc. Slip stitch to finish.

Note: A little curling is normal at this point—don’t panic!

Round 3

Chain 6 (counts as dc + ch 3).
Skip 2 sc, dc in next stitch, ch 3—repeat 15 more times.
Slip stitch to finish with 16 dc.

Round 4

Slip stitch into next ch-3 space, ch 3.
tc3tog, ch 4 in that space. Then: (tc4tog, ch 4) in each remaining ch-3 space.
Finish with 16 clusters.

Round 5

Chain 1, sc in same space.
Work 5 sc in ch-4 space, 1 sc in top of cluster, then ch 11.
Slip stitch to top of previous sc.
Chain 1, work 18 sc back across the ch-11.
Continue this pattern around. End with slip stitch.

Round 6

Slip stitch into first sc, then work 18 sc.
Chain 5 (counts as dc + ch 2).
(dc, ch 2) 3 times, skipping 1 stitch between each.
dc, ch 10, then slip stitch to the dc below to create a loop.
Chain 1, make 19 sc across the ch-10, slip stitch to join.
Continue this section around. End with slip stitch and fasten off.

Round 7

Attach yarn to the 9th sc in a ch-10 loop section.
(Ch 4, skip 1 sc, slip stitch) 5 times.
Slip stitch between ch-2 spaces as instructed, repeating the sequence around the square.
Finish neatly with a final slip stitch.

Round 8

In each ch-4 space: (sc, ch 4, sc).
Follow by chain 3, sc, and a series of dc, star stitches, and sc/dc repeats across each segment.
Repeat this section four times in total. Slip stitch to complete.

Round 9

Start with ch 3 (counts as dc).
Add 5 dc in the corner ch-3 space.
Work across each section using (dc, 3 dc in ch-space) patterns.
You should end up with a grand total of 216 dcs. Fasten off and block if needed.

Turkish Granny Square – CHART

Dear reader, for those of you who prefer a graphic form of this lovely pattern, here it is available for you:

Let Your Creativity Lead

The Turkish Granny Square isn’t just a pattern—it’s an invitation to play, explore, and express. Whether you’re crafting something wearable, functional, or purely decorative, this pattern promises both joy and challenge. So grab your favourite yarn and your trusty hook—it’s time to stitch something truly spectacular.

Happy crocheting! 🧶✨