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Cross Granny Square Pattern

By: Author Kimberly

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Categories Crochet

Our crocheted Cross Granny Square pattern is perfect for Easter, baptisms and christening crochet projects.

The free pattern directions can be found below.

We do have free crochet patterns to do a classic crochet granny square. This unique pattern adds a cross in the center.

If you prefer a step-by-step photo tutorial with a photo demonstrating each step in this pattern (and no ads), get our Cross Granny Square Pattern PDF ebook download. It is the perfect way to learn this pattern, and it is also a great resource for crafting when you don’t have an internet connection.

This cross granny square pattern showcases an orange cross on a pristine white background, perfect for adding a touch of warmth and charm to your crochet projects.

Be sure to see our easy Cross Bookmark Crochet Pattern, too!

Cross Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Step 1:
Start with a Magic Ring. 

Round 1

Step 1:
Chain 3

Step 2:
Work 2 Double Crochets (dc) in Magic Ring, Chain 2

Step 3:
(3 Double Crochets, Chain 2) * repeat 3 times.

Step 4:
Pull the tail tight to close the Magic Ring. Slip Stitch in 3rd Chain from starting point to join the round.

Round 2

Step 1:
Chain 3.

Step 2:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 2 stitches.

Step 3:
Work 1 Double Crochet next chain-2 space.

Step 4:
Pull the hook out and insert it to the two loops of the base as shown here.

Step 5:
Pull the Beige yarn through both the loops.

Step 6:
Pull the Orange yarn to take the loop off. 

From here we are working with the Beige yarn over the Orange yarn strap.

Step 7:
Work (1 Double Crochet, Chain 2, 1 Double Crochet) in same chain-2 space.

Step 8:
Repeat Step 4 to Step 6 and join orange yarn back again.

Step 9:
Work 1 Double Crochet in same chain -2 space over the Beige yarn strap.

Step 10:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches.

Step 11:
Work 1 Double Crochet in next chain-2 space and change the color back to Beige.

Step 12:
Work (1 Double Crochet, Chain 2, 1 Double Crochet) in same chain-2 space and change the color back to Orange.

Step 13:
Work 1 Double Crochet in same chain-2 space.

1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches.

1 Double Crochet in next chain-2 space, and change the color back to Beige. 

Step 14:
Work (1 Double Crochet, Chain 2, 1 Double Crochet) in same chain-2 space, and change the color back to Orange.

Step 15:
Work 1 Double Crochet in same chain-2 space.

1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches.

1 Double Crochet in next chain-2 space, and change the color back to Beige. 

Step 16:
Work (1 Double Crochet, Chain 2, 1 Double Crochet) in same chain-2 space, and change the color back to Orange.

1 Double Crochet in same chain-2 space in Orange.

Step 17:
Slip Stitch in 3rd chain from starting point to join the round.

Round 3

Step 1:
Chain 3. 

Step 2:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches, and change the color back to Beige. 

Step 3:
Work 1 Double Crochet in next stitch.

Step 4:
Work (2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

1 Double Crochet in next stitch and change the color back to Orange.

Step 5:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 5 stitches and change the color back to Beige.

Step 6:
Work 1 Double Crochet in next stitch.

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

1 Double Crochet in next stitch and change the color back to Orange.

Step 7:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 5 stitches and change the color back to Beige.

Step 8:
Work 1 Double Crochet in next stitch.

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

1 Double Crochet in next stitch and change the color back to Orange.

Step 9:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 5 stitches and change the color back to Beige.

Step 10:
Work 1 Double Crochet in next stitch.

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

1 Double Crochet in next stitch and change the color back to Orange.

Step 11:
Work 1 Double Crochet in next stitch.

Step 12:
Slip Stitch in 3rd chain from starting point to join the round.

Round 4

Step 1:
Chain 3.

Step 2:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches and change the color back to Beige.

Step 3:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches,

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches and change the color back to Orange.

Step 4:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 5 stitches, and change the color back to Beige.

Step 5:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches,

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches and change the color back to Orange.

Step 6:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 5 stitches, and change the color back to Beige.

Step 7:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches,

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches and change the color back to Orange.

Step 8:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 5 stitches, and change the color back to Beige.

Step 9:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches,

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches and change the color back to Orange.

Step 10:
Work 1 Double Crochet in next stitch.

Slip Stitch in 3rd chain from starting point to join the round.

Round 5

Step 1:
Chain 3.

Step 2:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches, and change the color back to Beige.

Step 3:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 5 stitches.

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

[1 Double Crochet in each of next 15 stitches, (2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space] * repeat pattern 3 times.

1 Double Crochet in each of next 5 stitches and change the color back to Orange.

Step 4:
Work 1 Double Crochet in next stitch.

Step 5:
Slip Stitch in 3rd Chain from starting point to join the round.

Round 6

Step 1:
Chain 3.

Step 2:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches, and change the color back to Beige.

Step 3:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 7 stitches

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

[1 Double Crochet in each of next 19 stitches, (2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space] * repeat pattern 3 times.

1 Double Crochet in each of next 7 stitches, and change the color back to Orange.

Step 4:
Work 1 Double Crochet next stitch.

Step 5:
Slip Stitch in 3rd chain from starting point to join the round.

Round 7

Step 1:
Chain 3.

Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 3 stitches, and change the color back to Beige

Step 2:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 9 stitches

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

[1 Double Crochet in each of next 23 stitches, (2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space] * repeat pattern 3 times.

1 Double Crochet in each of next 9 stitches and change the color back to Orange.

Step 3:
Work 1 Double Crochet in next stitch.

Step 4:
Slip Stitch in 3rd chain from starting point to join the round, and change the color back to Beige

Round 8

Step 1:
Chain 3, Cut the Orange yarn be leaving a little tail.

Step 2:
Work 1 Double Crochet in each of next 14 stitches

(2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space.

[1 Double Crochet in each of next 27 stitches, (2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets) in next chain-2 space] * repeat pattern 3 times.

1 Double Crochet in each of next 11 stitches.

Step 3:
Slip Stitch in 3rd chain from starting point to join the round.

Step 4:
Cut the yarn by leaving a little tail and hide the tails using yarn needle.

tan crocheted cross granny square with a vibrant orange cross at its center displayed against white backdrop

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Crochet pattern featuring an orange cross on a square background, reminiscent of a cross granny square, surrounded by a floral border with green leaves and yellow flowers.

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