Best Granny Square Crochet Pattern Books

Want to crochet granny squares you can use for various purposes? Perhaps you’d enjoy making and owning a granny square blanket or bedspread. Or perhaps you’d like to try crocheting other sorts of projects such as granny square tote bags, table runners and hats. If you want to crochet granny squares for any purpose at all, we invite you to consider the following list of our picks for the best granny square crochet pattern books:

1. Granny Squares: Over 25 Creative Ways to Crochet the Classic Pattern

Granny Squares: Over 25 Creative Ways to Crochet the Classic Pattern by Stephanie Gohr, Melanie Sturm and Barbara Wilder, Published by Trafalgar Square Books

Granny Squares: Over 25 Creative Ways to Crochet the Classic Pattern by Stephanie Gohr, Melanie Sturm and Barbara Wilder, Published by Trafalgar Square Books

There are plenty of compelling reasons you’d want to own this granny square pattern book:

  • You get patterns for both granny squares and finished projects.
  • The projects are gorgeous, and most of them are timeless classics that will not go outdated any time soon. There are also a few trendier ideas included.
  • International symbol crochet charts and clear instructions will have you duplicating these projects easily.

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Best Crochet Books Featuring Granny Square Patterns Plus Other Types of Patterns

2. Crochet Kaleidoscope

Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs by Sandra Eng, Published by Interweave Press.

Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs by Sandra Eng, Published by Interweave Press.


Crochet Kaleidoscope is a pattern book featuring 100 colorful crochet motifs. The majority of these designs are squares and granny squares; you’ll also find circle motifs, triangle shapes, hexagons, 6-pointed stars, octagons, 8-pointed stars, flowers and more. The book includes instructions for 5 finished projects in addition to the granny square and other motif patterns. Additionally, the book has helpful tips and hints for learning how to choose colors for your crochet projects.


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3. Unexpected Afghans

Unexpected afghans features patterns for crocheting some of the prettiest and most interesting blankets and afghans I have ever come across. These blankets are made using bunches of different crochet techniques. There are spectacular granny square afghans and many other types of afghans, too.


One of the best things about this book: Bunches of different crochet pattern designers contributed patterns to the collection, so there’s a wide diversity of styles included. Many of the “rock stars” of crochet have contributed to this book — so if you have longtime favorite crochet pattern designers, you’ll want to check this out to see if any of your favorites have contributed patterns to this collection.

4. Mollie Makes Crochet

This book offers you a complete beginner’s introduction to crochet plus bunches of basic crochet patterns including granny squares and more.

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Posted By: Amy Solovay


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