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Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

Christmas Granny Squares Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

This pattern collection contains step-by-step instructions to crochet a range of Christmas-themed granny squares including lights, baubles, peppermint swirls, trees, wreaths and more. Each square is worked from the center out and includes small appliques and surface crochet details for character. You'll learn puff stitches, surface crochet, color-changing in the middle of a stitch, and simple applique assembly.

Christmas Granny Squares Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for making a festive blanket or a set of coordinated holiday coasters and decorations. The patterns use Paintbox Simply DK yarn and include the color references used in the samples.

Why You'll Love This Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic granny-square construction with playful holiday motifs that bring instant festive charm. I enjoy how the small appliques and surface crochet details let me personalize each square with textures and color pops. The pattern taught me a reliable way to make color changes in the middle of a stitch and the puff stitch adds such delightful dimension. I designed these squares to be approachable but varied, so you can make a whole blanket or pick a few favorites to make as gifts.

Christmas Granny Squares Pattern step 1 - construction progress Christmas Granny Squares Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Christmas Granny Squares Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Christmas Granny Squares Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love to customize these squares by swapping the background color — try a deep navy or burgundy for a richer holiday look instead of Champagne White.

For a softer, baby-friendly set, I often use lighter pastel shades for the appliques and a smaller hook to make a delicate version.

To make the squares larger, I switch to a bulkier DK/aran yarn and increase the hook size; this yields a chunky, cozy blanket faster.

I sometimes embroider extra details like sparkles or tiny stars on top of appliques to add more texture and shimmer.

Try changing the color order in the peppermint spiral to create multicolored swirls — alternating two or three colors gives a candy-shop effect.

I recommend mixing appliques from different squares (for example a wreath on a peppermint background) to create a whimsical sampler blanket.

Make mini versions of the squares using a fingering yarn and a smaller hook for ornaments and gift tags instead of a blanket.

I also experiment with adding beads or tiny jingle bells at applique centers for playful holiday sound and sparkle.

If you want a uniform set, use the same background color for all squares but vary applique colors to keep cohesion while still being fun.

When joining squares, I like to try different join methods — slip stitch join, single crochet join, or join-as-you-go — to see which edge I prefer for the finished piece.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the join instruction at the end of rounds leads to uneven edges; always join each round with a sl st between the last and first st of the round as indicated. ✗ Changing color incorrectly can create messy joins and visible floats; change color in the middle of the stitch as instructed and weave in ends neatly on the wrong side. ✗ Not counting stitches after increase rounds results in incorrect stitch counts later; count your sts at the end of each round and compare with the pattern. ✗ Rushing puff stitches makes them uneven and hard to close; take time to pull up each loop three times and draw yarn through all loops to secure consistent puff size. ✗ Leaving appliques unblocked and unstretched causes awkward shapes; lightly block appliques or shape them with pins before sewing to ensure they sit flat. ✗ Overstuffing or under-stuffing appliques and motifs will distort shapes; when stuffing small shapes use tiny amounts and shape as you go to keep proportions correct.

Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

Create a festive collection of crochet granny squares perfect for holiday blankets, cushions, or gift toppers. This pattern pack guides you through charming motifs like wreaths, trees, baubles, peppermint swirls and more using Paintbox Simply DK yarn. Youll get clear round-by-round instructions, applique shapes, and finishing tips so you can assemble a cohesive holiday project with confidence.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (DK / Light Worsted weight yarn) - main palette used for motifs and backgrounds
  • 02
    Color A (CA) - Champagne White (102) - used as background and rounds
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    Color B (CB) - Rose Red (113) - accent/applicues
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    Color C (CC) - Grass Green (129) - primary green for squares and wreaths
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    Color D (CD) - Lime Green (128) - bright green accents
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    Color E (CE) - Soft Fudge (109) - neutral/beige accents
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    Color F (CF) - Coffee Bean (110) - brown details
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    Pure Black (101) - small details and surface crochet
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    Dolphin Blue (136) - accent blue
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    Light Caramel (108) - caramel accents
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    Granite Grey (106) - grey details and caps
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    Buttercup Yellow (122) - yellow accents and bows
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    Bubblegum Pink (150) - pink cheeks and details
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    Vintage Pink (155) - pale pink details

— Tools Required

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    4-mm crochet hook (G/6 USA, 8 UK)
  • 02
    3.5-mm crochet hook (E/4 USA, 9 UK)
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    Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
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    Tapestry needle

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— Christmas Lights Granny Square :

Info :

With your 4-mm hook and CA, make a MC.

Round 1 :

[CA] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CA] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners). Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Light Applique (Make 7) :

With your 3.5-mm crochet hook and color of your choice, make a MC. Round 1. Ch 1, dc 1, hdc 5, ch 1, hdc 5, dc 1. Join the round with a sl st into the first dc. (12 sts). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

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(Right Side facing) With your 3.5-mm hook, join grey yarn in the last dc of round 1 of the applique.

Row 1 :

Sc 2. (2 sts)

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Fasten off leaving a short tail for sewing the 2 grey sts.

Finishing :

Draw a line crossing the granny square and to which you will attach the light appliques. You can choose your favorite shape, and you can either embroider it or use surface crochet on the wrong side. For the latter option, turn your granny square to the wrong side. Using your 4-mm hook, join grey yarn in one of the sts on one side and surface crochet a line. Attach the light appliques all around the line. Weave in all your ends. Your Christmas Lights Granny Square is ready!

— Bauble Granny Square :

Info :

With your 4-mm hook and CC, make a MC.

Round 1 :

[CC] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CC] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CC] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CC] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times. Close the last st with CA. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners). Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Bauble Cap Applique :

With your 3.5-mm hook and grey yarn, ch 4. Row 1. Sc in the second ch from your hook, Sc 2. (3 sts). Row 2-4. Ch 1, turn. Sc 3 in the BLO. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing :

With a length of CA, embroider a snowflake or your favorite Christmas decor motif between round 1-4 of the granny square. Attach the cap on top of the Christmas bauble and embroider a hanger. Weave in all your ends. Your Christmas Bauble Granny Square is ready!

— Ho Ho Ho Granny Square :

Info :

With your 4-mm hook and CB, make a MC.

Round 1 :

[CB] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CB] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. Close the last st with CA. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CA] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. Close the last st with CA. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners). Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Letter O / Bauble Applique :

(Make one with CC and one with CD) With your 3.5-mm crochet hook, make a MC. Round 1. Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts). Round 2. Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Bauble Cap Applique (Make 3) :

With your 3.5-mm hook and yellow yarn, ch 3. Row 1. Sl st in the second ch from your hook and in the next. (2 sts). Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sl st 2 in the FLO. Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sl st 2 in the BLO. Weave in all your ends.

LETTER H APPLIQUE :

(Make one with CC, one with CD, and one with CB) Using your 3.5-mm hook, ch 10. Row 1. Hdc 1 in the third ch from your hook. Hdc 3 (photo 1). Ch 8 (photo 2). Hdc 1 in the third ch from your hook, hdc 3 (photo 3). Ch 6 (photo 4). Hdc 1 in the third ch from your hook. Hdc 3 (photo 5). Sl st into the base of the hdc in front of your hook (photo 6). Sc 2 (photo 7), sl st into the front loop of the fourth hdc that you made in the first step (photo 8). Hdc 4 in the remaining 4 ch of the initial ch, ch 2, sl st into the first st of the initial ch (photo 9). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing :

Attach the O and H appliques as shown in the picture. Attach a bauble cap just above each O applique and above round 2 of the granny square. Using some CA, embroider a shiny point on the top, left side of each O applique and of round 2 of the granny square. Fasten off and weave in all your ends. Your Ho Ho Ho Granny Square is ready!

— Peppermint Granny Square :

Info :

With your 4-mm hook and CA, make a MC. *Work rounds 1-3 in the round, so do not join with a sl st! All other rounds are closed with a sl st at the end!

Round 1* :

[CA] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2* :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts)

Round 3* :

[CA] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. Close the last st with CC. Sl st into the first hdc of the round to close. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CC] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CC] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CC] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CC] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners). Fasten off.

Spiral :

With your 4-mm hook and CB, surface crochet* following the spaces between rounds 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5 of the granny square. *See the 'How to...' section for a step-by-step tutorial on how to surface crochet. Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Option 1 - Candy Wrap Applique (Make Two) :

With your 4-mm hook and CA, ch 5. Row 1. [CA] Ch 1, sc in second ch from your hook and in each st across. (4 sts). Row 2. [CA] Ch 2 (does not count as a st) and turn, [dc 2] in each st across, ch 2, sl st in the last st. (8 sts). Fasten off CA leaving a long tail for sewing. Join CB in the first st of Row 2. Row 3. [CB] Sc in each st across. (8 sts). Fasten off CB and weave in your ends.

Finishing 1 :

Attach the two candy wraps on the opposite sides of the peppermint. Your Peppermint Candy Granny Square is ready!

Option 2 - Lollipop Stick :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CA, ch 7. Row 1. [CA] Sc 1 in the second ch from your hook, sc 1 in each remaining ch. (6 sts). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Little Ribbon Applique :

With your 3.5-mm hook and yellow yarn, ch 30. Fasten off.

Finishing 2 :

Attach the stick just below round 4 going out toward the edge of your granny square. Assemble a little ribbon and attach it just below round 4 of the granny square. Your Peppermint Lollipop Granny Square is ready!

— Candy Cane Granny Square :

Info :

With your 4-mm hook and CC, make a MC.

Round 1 :

[CC] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CC] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CC] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CC] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CC] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CC] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CC] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CC] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners). Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Candy Cane Applique :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CA, ch 31. Row 1. Sc in the second ch from your hook. Sc 4, sc inc 1, sc 4, sc inc 1, sc 19. (32 sts). Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sc 21, sc inc 1, sc 1, sc inc 1, sc 8, sc inc 1, sc 1, sc inc 1, sc 6. (45 sts). Row 5. Ch 1, turn. (Sc 10, sc inc 1) twice, sc 23. (47 sts). Without turning, sc 5 along the bottom side of the candy cane applique. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Candy Cane Stripes :

With your 3.5-mm crochet hook and CB, surface crochet the stripes on your candy cane applique. Weave in all your ends before sewing in the candy cane on the granny square.

Holly Leaf Applique (Make 2) :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CD, ch 6. Round 1. (Sl st 2, mini picot) twice. Sl st 1, ch 1. Start working on the other loops of the initial chain. Sl st 1, (mini picot, sl st 2) twice. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Holly Drupe Applique (Make 3) :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CB, make a MC. Round 1. Sc 3 in the MC. (3 sts). Fasten off and join the round using a tapestry needle. Cut your yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ribbon Applique :

With your 3.5-mm hook and yellow yarn, ch 9. Row 1. Sc 1 in the second ch from your hook and in each remaining ch. (8 sts). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing :

Attach the candy cane applique on your granny square. Attach the ribbon applique in the middle of the longer half. Optional: Make a little ribbon with the tails of yellow yarn. Attach the holly leaves and drupes. Your Candy Cane Granny Square is ready!

— Christmas Tree Granny Square :

Info :

With your 4-mm hook and CA, make a MC.

Round 1 :

[CA] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CA] Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc 1, hdc inc 1, (hdc 2, hdc inc 1) 10 times, 1 hdc. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners). Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Ornament Applique :

With color of choice and your 3.5-mm crochet hook, make a MC. Round 1. Sc 6 in the MC, join the round with a sl st into the first st. (6 sts). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tiny Star Applique :

With CB and your 3.5-mm crochet hook, make a MC. Round 1. In MC, (sc 1, picot) five times. Join the round with a sl st into the first sc. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew the star on your granny square.

Fir Tree Applique :

With CD and your 3.5-mm crochet hook, ch 2. Row 1. Sc 1 in the first ch. (1 st). Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1. (2 sts). Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 2. (4 sts). Row 4. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 2, sc inc 1. (6 sts). Row 5. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 4, sc inc 1. (8 sts). Tie off and weave in the ends. Join yarn in the third st from either end. Row 6. Ch 1, turn. Sc 4. (4 sts). Row 7. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 4. (8 sts). Row 8. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 6, sc inc 1. (10 sts). Row 9. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 8, sc inc 1. (12 sts). Row 10. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 10, sc inc 1. (14 sts). Tie off and weave in the ends. Join yarn in the fifth st from either end. Row 11. Ch 1, turn. Sc 7. (7 sts). Row 12. Ch 1, turn. (Sc inc 1, sc 1) three times, sc inc 1. (11 sts). Row 13. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 9, sc inc 1. (13 sts). Row 14. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 11, sc inc 1. (15 sts). Row 15. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 13, sc inc 1. (17 sts). Tie off and weave in the ends. Join yarn in the fifth st from either end. Row 16. Ch 1, turn. Sc 9. (9 sts). Row 17. Ch 1, turn. (Sc inc 1, sc 1) four times, sc inc 1. (14 sts). Row 18. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 12, sc inc 1. (16 sts). Row 19. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 14, sc inc 1. (18 sts). Row 20. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 16, sc inc 1. (20 sts). Row 21. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 18, sc inc 1. (22 sts). Bind off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Vase Applique (Optional) :

With your 3.5-mm crochet hook and CE, ch 4. Row 1. Sc in the second ch from your hook, sc 2. (3 sts). Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 2. (4 sts). Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 3. (5 sts). Row 4. Ch 1, turn. Sc inc 1, sc 4. (6 sts). Crochet a border as follow: Row 5. Ch 1, do not turn your work. Place 4 sts along the left side (or right side if you are left-handed). Ch 1, sc 3 on the bottom of the vase. Ch 1, sc 4 along the next side. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing :

Attach your fir tree applique and if you decided to make one, attach your vase applique just below the fir tree. With a length of grey yarn, embroider the trunk of the tree. Decorate your Christmas tree by attaching the tiny star applique and a number of ornaments of your choice. Weave in all your ends. Your Christmas Tree Granny Square is ready!

— Wreath Granny Square :

Info :

With your 4-mm hook and CA, make a MC. *See page 17 for step-by-step photos for rounds 3-4.

Round 1 :

[CA] Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. (11 sts)

Round 2 :

[CA] Ch 1, hdc inc 11. Close the last st with CC. (22 sts)

Round 3 :

[CC] Ch 1, puff 1, ch 1, puff 1) 11 times. (33 sts)

Round 4 :

[CC] Ch 1, puff 1 in the space between the initial ch-1 and the first puff of round 3, ch 1. (puff 1 in the space between two puffs from the previous round, ch 1) 21 times. Close the last st with CA. (44 sts)

Round 5 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1. (dc 1, hdc 2, sc 3, hdc 2, dc 1, dc inc 1, ch 2, dc inc 1) three times. Dc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (13 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 6 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 7. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1]. On the next side, dc 13) three times. [dc 1, ch 2, dc 1] into the last corner, dc 6. (15 sts on each side and ch-2 at the corners)

Round 7 :

[CA] Ch 2, dc 8. (In the ch-2 corner, [dc 2, ch 1, dc 2]. On the next side, dc 15) three times. [Dc 2, ch 1, dc 2] into the last corner, dc 7. (19 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners)

Round 8 :

[CA] Ch 1, sc 10. (In the ch-1 corner, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1]. On the next side, sc 19) three times. [Sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] into the last corner, sc 9. (21 sts on each side and ch-1 at the corners). Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Ribbon Applique :

With your 3.5-mm hook and CB, ch 52. Row 1. Dc 1 in the third ch from your hook, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 2, sl st 5, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, tr 4, dc 3, hdc 1, sc 2, hdc 1, dc 3, tr 4, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 2, sl st 5, sc 2, hdc 1, dc 2. Ch 2, sl st into the initial ch. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Holly Drupe Applique (Make 6 with CB and 5 with CD) :

With your 3.5-mm hook, make a MC. Round 1. Sc 3 in the MC. (3 sts). Fasten off and join the round using a tapestry needle. Cut your yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing :

Assemble the ribbon. Place it with the right side facing up and fold the two sides toward the center. Cut a length of CB yarn, fold it in two, and pass it through the center of the ribbon to block it. Attach your ribbon on top of the wreath. Sew in the holly drupe appliques. Weave in all your ends. Your Wreath Granny Square is ready!

Info :

Rounds 3-4 - Step-by-step: Round 3. Ch 1. Make a puff st in the first st. To make the puff: (yo, insert your hook into the indicated st, yo, and pull up a loop) three times. Yo and draw yarn through all 7 loops on your hook. Round 4. Ch 1, make the first puff in the space between the initial ch-1 and the first puff from round 3. Close the puff and ch 1. Make the next puff st in the space between the first and second puffs from round 3. Repeat (Puff 1, ch 1) all around. Join the round using CA. When working round 5, make sure not to skip any st. Both puff sts and ch 1 count as sts!!!

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach appliques by sewing the flat applique to the granny square using a tapestry needle and the long tail left when fastening off; place each applique according to the photos and secure with small whipstitches.
  • For pieces requiring surface crochet (like the light cable or spiral), turn the square to the wrong side and work surface crochet with a 4-mm hook along the path indicated, then sew appliques to the line.
  • Pin ribbon or larger appliques in place, adjust for symmetry, then hand-sew securely through several loops to prevent shifting during use.
  • Weave in all ends after assembly and block each square lightly if needed so appliques sit flat and edges align before joining squares into a larger project.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work rounds 1-3 in the round for certain motifs (peppermint spiral) and do not join with a sl st until instructed to close the round.
  • 💡All color changes in this pattern are made in the middle of a stitch; follow the How To section for step-by-step guidance on changing colors cleanly.
  • 💡Join each round with a sl st between the last and first st of the round (not on top of the initial chains) unless otherwise noted for continuous rounds.

This Christmas Granny Squares collection brings festive joy stitch by stitch, blending classic granny construction with playful holiday appliques and textures. Perfect for seasonal blankets, cushions, stockings, or gift toppers, the set includes clear instructions for every round and applique. Whether youre making one square or the whole set, these motifs will brighten your holiday crafting. 🎄✨🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished square be?

Each square measures approximately 5.5" (14 cm) when using the recommended 4-mm hook and Paintbox Simply DK yarn.

Can I use a different yarn weight or hook?

Yes, you can change yarn weight and hook size, but the finished size will vary; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and check gauge to maintain consistent sizing.

Do I need to know special stitches to make these squares?

This pattern is intermediate: youll need to know puff stitch, magic circle, surface crochet, and standard stitches like hdc, dc, sc and how to change color in the middle of a stitch.

How long does it take to make a single square?

A single square with appliques typically takes between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours depending on the motif and your familiarity with the techniques.