Citrus Granny Square

These sour squares are ready for summer!

I had so much fun working on this citrus granny square! I was struggling to find summer projects that I would finish since I tend to stick with smaller projects. I had been seeing a lot of granny square projects on Pinterest and thought it would be the perfect project for me as they are relatively quick to complete! I especially loved designing this pattern because not only is the granny square so versatile, this pattern can be modified to create any citrus fruit such as lemons, limes, oranges, or grapefruits by switching the colors! The possibilities are endless with this square!

For this pattern instead of a swatch, I recommend doing a test granny square. If the finished square's edges are wavy, decrease the hook size. If the finished square is curling up around the edges to form a bowl shape, increase the hook size. It is normal for the square to bowl up slightly, but should lay flat once stretched.

Materials

Crochet hook: 4.5mm

Yarn: Medium (4)

I used impeccable by loops and threads

1 skein of each color: Butterscotch, Sunny Day, White, Blue Haze

Yarn needle

Stitches

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

edc = extended double crochet

Please see the end of this post for instructions on how to complete each stitch!

Pattern

ROUND 1: With light yellow yarn, create a magic circle, ch 2 (this counts as first dc). Dc 11 in magic circle. Pull tight. Sl st to join round with original ch 2. (12 stitches total)

ROUND 2: Ch 2 then make 1 dc in the same stitch. Make 2 dc in each stitch all the way around. After the final stitch, use a sl st to join with first ch 2 in the round. (24 stitches total)

Cut yellow yarn leaving a 6 inch tail to sew in. Pull the end through the slip stitch and pull tight.

ROUND 3: New color - white

Create a slip knot and place it on the crochet hook. Join on the last stitch in round 2 with a sl st, then ch 1. Make 2 sc in the next stitch. In the next stitch, make 1 sc. Continue alternating between 2 sc and 1 sc per stitch all the way around. Join with a sl st to first ch 1 in the round. (36 stitches total)

Cut white yarn leaving a 6 inch tail to sew in. Pull the end through the slip stitch and pull tight.

ROUND 4: New color - dark yellow

Create a slip knot and place it on the crochet hook. Join on the last stitch in round 3 with a sl st, then ch 1. Make 1 sc in each st all the way around. Finish the round with a sl st to first ch 1 in the round.(36 stitches total)

Cut dark yellow yarn leaving a 6 inch tail to sew in. Pull the end through the slip stitch and pull tight.

ROUND 5: Color - light blue

Create a slip knot and place it on the crochet hook. Join on the last stitch in round 4 with a sl st, then ch 2. Make 1 dc in the next stitch. Make 1 hdc in the next four stitches, then dc in the next two stitches. To make the corner, in the next stitch make 3 edc, ch 2, then 3 edc. *Make 1 dc in the next 2 stitches, 1 hdc in the next 4 stitches, and 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. Make another corned in the next stitch with 3 edc, ch 2, then 3 edc*

Repeat steps in * until the round is complete.

Finish the round with a sl st to the first ch 2 in the round.

Cut light blue yarn leaving a 6 inch tail to sew in. Pull the end through the slip stitch and pull tight.

EMBROIDERY: To make the lines, cut a piece of white yarn about 14 inches long. Tie off one end on the wrong side of square near the center. Using the yarn needle, pull the white yarn through the center of the square and push it back through between the white and dark yellow rounds. Continue weaving the white yarn through the square in between the white and dark yellow rounds and coming up through the middle at the four corners, top, bottom, and sides. Tie off the white yarn on the wrong side when done.

To finish the square, weave in the tails using the yarn needle.

Stitch Guide

Slip Stitch - Insert hook, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook

Single Crochet - Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook

Half Double Crochet - Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through 3 loops on hook

Double Crochet - Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook

Extended Double Crochet - Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through first loop on hook, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook

I hope you have enjoyed this pattern as much as I have and please share what you create with your citrus granny square pattern by tagging me on instagram or using the hashtag #cozydomecrafts

Do you want to sell your creation using this pattern? Please do! Just be sure to credit the pattern in your post!

Happy crocheting :)