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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 pack creates a set of charming Christmas-themed granny squares featuring lights, baubles, peppermint swirls, candy canes, trees and wreaths. Each square is worked in rounds and finished with applique details and surface crochet for extra texture. You'll get full round-by-round instructions, special stitch tutorials and applique patterns to mix and match.

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

Perfect for holiday blankets, garlands, cushions or ornaments, these squares are modular and easy to combine. Photo tips and finishing notes help you assemble a polished, festive project.

Why You'll Love This Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it takes the classic granny square and fills it with playful holiday motifs that bring immediate joy. I enjoy how each small square is a complete scene — a tiny tree, a peppermint spiral or a string of lights — so you get quick wins and visible progress. The designs let me mix colors freely, which keeps the process creative and fun. I also appreciate the step-by-step photos for the puff and surface crochet techniques; they make those stitches approachable. Finally, these squares are perfect for gifting and decorating, which makes every finished piece feel special.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these squares by switching yarn colors — try pastel tones for a soft, modern holiday set or bright traditional reds and greens for a classic look.

You can make tiny ornament versions by using fingering yarn and a 2.5-mm hook to create mini squares for a garland or tree decoration.

I often change the background color to make the appliques pop; a dark green or red background creates strong contrast for white motifs.

If you want a plush feel, use a slightly bulkier DK alternative and a 4.5-mm hook to make chunkier, cozier squares for cushions.

I sometimes add small beads or French knots to the wreath and tree squares to simulate baubles and lights for extra sparkle.

To make a cohesive blanket, choose two neutrals and two accent colors and repeat them across each motif for a coordinated palette.

Try different joining methods — slip-stitch seam for a clean edge, whipstitch for a soft join, or join-as-you-go if you prefer less finishing work.

I recommend combining squares with plain granny squares in a single background color to give the eye a place to rest between motifs.

Want seasonal variations? Swap the red and green for autumnal oranges and browns and convert the wreath to an autumn garland pattern.

If you're making gifts, personalize each square with embroidered initials or small appliques to make the present extra special.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining rounds can cause misaligned corners; place a marker at each corner and at the first stitch to ensure your sides stay even. ✗ Not reading the round notes carefully leads to closing rounds incorrectly; follow the instruction for rounds 1-3 worked in the round and join only where the pattern tells you to. ✗ Changing color without securing the yarn makes loose ends at the back; always complete the last yarn-over of the stitch with the new color and weave in tails as you go. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases or special stitches results in uneven sides; count your stitches at the end of each round, especially after puff rounds and corner increases.

Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

Make a festive collection of crochet granny squares inspired by classic Christmas motifs. This pattern includes step-by-step instructions for multiple square designs, appliques and finishing techniques so you can create a cozy holiday blanket or ornaments. With clear rounds, color references and photo-supported special stitch tutorials, this collection is perfect for crafters who love small, rewarding projects.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Christmas Granny Squares Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (DK / Light Worsted #3) - main supply for squares
  • 02
    Color A (CA) Champagne White (102) - approx small skeins for backgrounds and trims
  • 03
    Color B (CB) Rose Red (113) - approx small amounts for accents
  • 04
    Color C (CC) Grass Green (129) - approx small amounts for greenery
  • 05
    Color D (CD) Lime Green (128) - approx small amounts for accents
  • 06
    Color E (CE) Soft Fudge (109) - approx small amounts for neutral details
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    Color F (CF) Coffee Bean (110) - approx small amounts for dark brown details
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    Pure Black (101) - small amount for details
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    Dolphin Blue (136) - small amount for accents
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    Light Caramel (108) - small amount for trims
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    Granite Grey (106) - small amount for surface crochet and small appliques
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    Buttercup Yellow (122) - small amount for trims and bulbs
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    Bubblegum Pink (150) - small amount for cheeks and small details
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    Vintage Pink (155) - small amount for accents

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4.0mm (G/6 USA, 8 UK)
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    Crochet hook size 3.5mm (E/4 USA, 9 UK) for appliques and details
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    Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (various colors listed above)
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    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Small scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Measuring tape
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    Optional: small blunt needle for surface crochet finishing and embroidery

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— Materials :

Info :

4-mm (G/6 USA, 8 UK) Hook. 3.5-mm (E/4 USA, 9 UK) Hook. Paintbox Yarns Simply DK. Tapestry Needle. Small amounts of each color listed in the color reference.

— Gauge :

Info :

Using your 4-mm crochet hook, make a MC. Round 1. Ch 2, hdc 11 in the MC. Join the round with a sl st into the first hdc. (11 sts). Round 2. Ch 1, hdc inc 11. Sl st to join. (22 sts). Round 3. Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times. Sl st to join. (33 sts). The three rounds should measure 2.25" (5.5 cm).

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

BLO - Back Loop Only. Ch - Chain. Dc - Double Crochet. Dec - Decrease. FLO - Front Loop Only. Hdc - Half Double Crochet. Inc - Increase. MC - Magic Circle. Picot - Picot Stitch. Puff - Puff Stitch. Sc - Single Crochet. Sk - Skip. Sl St - Slip Stitch. St - Stitch. Tr - Treble Crochet. Yo - Yarn over.

— Special Stitches :

Info :

Increase (Inc): One increase consists of 2 sts made into the same indicated st. Magic Circle (MC): See the 'How to...' section for a step-by-step photo tutorial. Mini Picot: Ch 2, sl st in the back bump of the first ch. Picot Stitch (Picot): Ch 3, sl st in the back bump of the first ch. Puff Stitch (Puff): (Yo, insert your hook into the indicated st, yo, and draw up a loop) three times. Yo, draw yarn through all 7 loops on your hook to close. Surface Crochet: See page 4 of this document for a step-by-step photo tutorial.

— Size :

Info :

Each square measures 5.5" (14 cm).

— Pattern Notes :

Infos :

If the pattern says 'hdc 2', it means that you have to crochet 1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts. Increases are indicated as 'hdc inc' or 'dc inc' based on hdc or dc stitches. (...) - Repeat the instruction within brackets for the indicated times. Join each round with a sl st between the last and first st of the round (not on top of the initial chains!). The stitch count is indicated within brackets at the end of each round's instructions. The initial chains are not included in the stitch count. See page 3 for how to change colors!!!

— How To (Magic Circle) :

Info :

Step 1-2. With your left hand (assuming you are right-handed), hold the loose end of your yarn with your pinky and ring finger. Make the yarn pass between your thumb and index finger, and then make a loop around your index and middle finger. Bring the yarn toward the outside. Step 3. Insert your crochet hook in the loop just above your index finger, reach for the yarn positioned toward the outside and pull up a loop. Step 4. Secure your yarn by chaining 1 or the number of chains indicated in the pattern. Step 5. Crochet your stitches into the ring as indicated in the pattern. Step 6. Close the MC by pulling the loose end; then sl st into the top of the very first stitch you made.

— How To (Change Color) :

Info :

In this pattern, all color changes are made in the middle of a stitch. Step 1. With your current color, yo (if working a hdc or dc, otherwise for a sc skip the yo), insert your hook into the indicated st, yo and pull up a loop (three loops on your hook for a hdc/dc; two loops for a sc). Step 2. Join your new color by simply holding it behind your work and using it as your new working yarn. Step 3. Complete your st with your new color.

— How To (Surface Crochet) :

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Step 1. Insert your hook into the indicated st going from front to back of your work. Step 2. Position your working yarn on the back. Step 3-4. On the back of your work, pick up your yarn, yo and pull up a loop to the front. Step 5. With the loop you just picked up still on your hook, move your hook to the next point/st and insert it from front to back. Step 6. On the back of your work, yo and pick up a loop; pull the loop up to the right side. Keep repeating steps 5-6. Notice how your working yarn remains on the back of your work all the time.

— Christmas Lights Granny Square :

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

Assembly / Finishing: (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). Fasten off leaving a short tail for sewing the 2 grey sts. 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. Attach the light appliques all around the line. Weave in all your ends. Your Christmas Lights Granny Square is ready!

— Bauble Granny Square :

Round 1 :

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

Item Name (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. Ch 1, turn. Sl st 2 in the FLO. Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sl st 2 in the BLO. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the cap on top of the Christmas bauble and embroider a hanger.

Info :

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 :

Round 1 :

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

Item Name (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.

Item Name (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.

Info :

Finishing: Attach the O and H appliques as shown. 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. Fasten off and weave in all your ends.

Item Name (Candy Wrap Applique) :

Option 1 - 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.

Item Name (Lollipop Stick) :

Option 2 - 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.

Item Name (Little Ribbon Applique) :

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

Info :

Finishing 1: Attach the two candy wraps on the opposite sides of the peppermint. Your Peppermint Candy Granny Square is ready! Finishing 2: Attach the stick just below round 4 going out toward the edge of your granny square and assemble a little ribbon. Your Peppermint Lollipop Granny Square is ready!

— Candy Cane Granny Square :

Round 1 :

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

Item Name (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 2, sc inc 1, sc 7. (34 sts). Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sc 6, sc inc 7, sc 21. (41 sts). Row 4. 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.

Info :

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. Attach the holly leaves and drupes. Your Candy Cane Granny Square is ready!

— Christmas Tree Granny Square :

Round 1 :

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

Item Name (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.

Row 6 :

Join yarn in the third st from either end. 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.

Row 11 :

Join yarn in the fifth st from either end. 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.

Row 16 :

Join yarn in the fifth st from either end. 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. Finishing: Attach your fir tree applique and optional vase applique just below the fir tree. With a length of grey yarn, embroider the trunk of the tree. Decorate with tiny star applique and ornaments of your choice. Weave in all your ends. Your Christmas Tree Granny Square is ready!

— Wreath Granny Square :

Round 1 :

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

Info :

Rounds 3-4 - Step-by-step photos: 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. Keep making (puff 1, ch 1, puff 1) all around. 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. Note: The space between puff sts might be more difficult to find for those puffs from round 3 that are not separated by a ch 1 but nonetheless make all your puffs! Both puff sts and ch 1 count as sts.

Item Name (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 and attach on top of the wreath. Sew in the holly drupe appliques. Weave in all your ends. Your Wreath Granny Square is ready!

— Notes on Puff and Surface Crochet :

Info :

Follow photo steps for puff creation: insert hook, yarn-over and draw up loops three times, then yarn-through-all to close. When working round 5, make sure not to skip any st. Both puff sts and ch 1 count as sts. Join round using CA. When surface crocheting spirals or stripes, work with the wrong side facing and keep the working yarn on the back of your work so the front remains tidy.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach appliques by sewing them with the long tails left after fastening off; position them according to the photo references and sew through both applique and granny square securely.
  • Use surface crochet to draw lines (strings of lights, spiral on peppermint, candy cane stripes) following the spaces between rounds indicated; keep the work wrong side facing while surface crocheting.
  • Weave in all ends as you go and block squares gently if needed to square them up before assembly.
  • Lay out squares and pin into your desired arrangement before joining; join using your preferred method (seaming, whipstitch or join-as-you-go) making sure motif orientation is consistent.
  • Attach small caps, drupes, ribbons and embroidered details after joining to avoid catching stitches in the seam.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work rounds 1-3 in the round as noted for some motifs — do not join until the pattern explicitly tells you to.
  • 💡When changing color mid-stitch, complete the stitch with the new color to secure a clean transition and reduce ends to weave in.
  • 💡Use stitch markers for corners and the first stitch of each round to keep track of increases and ensure square sides.
  • 💡Both puff stitches and the chain-1 that separates them are counted as stitches for stitch counts, so always include them when counting.
  • 💡Weave in tails as you go to keep the back of your work tidy and to make finishing faster.

This Christmas Granny Squares pattern is a joyful collection of holiday motifs that lets you mix and match to create blankets, garlands, cushions or ornaments. Each square includes clear round-by-round instructions, photos for tricky stitches and applique extras to make every block special. Perfect for gift making and decorating, it’s a festive way to practice puff stitches, surface crochet and colorwork. 🎄🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished squares be?

Each finished granny square measures approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm) when using the recommended Paintbox Yarns Simply DK and a 4-mm hook.

Can I use a different yarn weight or hook?

Yes; using a different yarn weight and hook will change the final size. Choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and make a gauge swatch to match the dimensions provided.

Do I need to know special stitches before starting?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses puff stitches, surface crochet and applique techniques. Photo tutorials are included to help you learn them, but basic crochet skills are recommended.

How long will it take to make a full blanket?

Time varies with size and experience; the pattern collection is estimated at 12-15 hours for a set of sample squares, but a full blanket assembled from many squares will be a multi-day project.