Crochet stitch · groups of 3 dc in spaces, in rows
Granny stitch
Granny stitch is the granny square worked flat: groups of 3 double crochet with a chain 1 between them, each new group worked into the space between two groups below. The groups shift half a step every row, so the fabric looks woven and drapes softly. It's a classic for blankets, scarves and bags.
- Stitches
- dc and ch
- Group
- 3 dc in one space
- Edges
- Half groups of 2 dc on alternate rows
- UK terms
- Groups of 3 tr
How to
How to crochet granny stitch
- Chain 19 for this swatch. Row 1: the last 3 ch count as a dc. Starting in the 4th ch from the hook, skip the next ch, then [3 dc in the next ch, ch 1, skip 3 ch] 3 times, 3 dc in the next ch, skip the next ch, and dc in the last ch.
- Row 2: ch 3 (counts as a dc) and turn. Dc in the same stitch, then [ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space] across, ch 1, and 2 dc in the top of the beginning ch-3.
- Row 3: ch 3 (counts as a dc) and turn. 3 dc in the next space, then [ch 1, 3 dc in the next space] across, and dc in the top of the beginning ch-3.
- Repeat rows 2 and 3.
Chart
Granny stitch chart
Reading this chart
- Start at the bottom. Each row begins at its number, beside its turning chain, and the rows turn back and forth.
- Rows alternate dark and blue so they read apart.
- The key under the chart names every symbol, following the Craft Yarn Council chart standard.
Drawn by Krowshea from the checked counts. New to charts? How to read crochet charts.
Written pattern
The swatch, row by row
Written in US crochet terms
Ch 19.
- 1
The last 3 ch count as the first dc. Starting in the 4th ch from the hook, sk next ch, [3 dc in next ch, ch 1, sk next 3 ch] 3 times, 3 dc in next ch, sk next ch, dc in next ch, turn.
14 dc, 3 sps - 2
Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc in same st, *ch 1, 3 dc in next sp; rep from * across, ch 1, 2 dc in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn.
13 dc, 4 sps - 3
Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 3 dc in next sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next sp; rep from * across, dc in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn.
14 dc, 3 sps - 4
Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc in same st, *ch 1, 3 dc in next sp; rep from * across, ch 1, 2 dc in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn.
13 dc, 4 spsFasten off and weave in ends.
Written in UK crochet terms
Ch 19.
- 1
The last 3 ch count as the first tr. Starting in the 4th ch from the hook, miss next ch, [3 tr in next ch, ch 1, miss next 3 ch] 3 times, 3 tr in next ch, miss next ch, tr in next ch, turn.
14 tr, 3 sps - 2
Ch 3 (counts as a tr), tr in same st, *ch 1, 3 tr in next sp; rep from * across, ch 1, 2 tr in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn.
13 tr, 4 sps - 3
Ch 3 (counts as a tr), 3 tr in next sp, *ch 1, 3 tr in next sp; rep from * across, tr in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn.
14 tr, 3 sps - 4
Ch 3 (counts as a tr), tr in same st, *ch 1, 3 tr in next sp; rep from * across, ch 1, 2 tr in the top of the beginning ch-3, turn.
13 tr, 4 spsFasten off and weave in ends.
Tips
Tips
Into the spaces
From row 2 on, every group goes into a space between groups, not into a stitch.
Straight edges
Rows that start with 2 dc in the same stitch end with 2 dc in the last stitch. Those half groups keep the sides straight.
Use it for
Blankets, scarves and market bags. Change color every row or two for classic granny stripes.
More stitches
Krowshea is in beta
Use it in your own pattern
In the Krowshea Studio, members will be able to:
- Build granny rows from groups of 3 dc worked into spaces
- See it as a chart, in color and in 3D Yarn as you build
- Have every row counted and checked
- Read it in US or UK terms and print it