Halloween Granny Square: Free Crochet Pattern and Tutorial
It was about this time last year that I started creating the Who’s There? Sweater. When I was thinking about the design, I wanted to make a Halloween sweater that was different from the run-of-the-mill jack-o-lantern designs. And so the granny square eyeball was born.
I’d like to share one of my favorite granny square patterns with you all! It’s perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. So grab some pumpkin spice tea, your crochet hook, and tuck in.
What you’ll need:
DK/Weight 3 Yarn in 4 colors [Main Color (Black), Iris Color (Green), White, and Vein Color (Red)]
4.5 mm hook or any hook required to meet the gauge
Tape measure, scissors, darning needle for sewing ends
Gauge:
10x10 cm / 4x4 in granny square eye ball
Feel free to use thicker or thinner yarn along with different hook sizes to make the square bigger or smaller!
Abbreviations:
dc: double crochet
ch: chain
sp(s): space(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
ss: slip stitch
gcl(s): granny cluster(s)
gcl-corner: granny cluster corner
Special Stitches
Granny cluster (gcl): Three dc in the same space
Granny cluster corner (gl-corner): gcl, Ch 2, gcl in corner space
Pattern notes:
This pattern is written in U.S. terminology
Ch 2 counts as a dc unless otherwise noted
When working your Granny Square Eyeball, make sure you always look for the double crochet stitch directly after your Ch 3 or after making your granny cluster corners. It can be a tricky stitch to spot.
When you are about to fasten off Color C on your granny square eyeball, make sure to leave a long tail. We will use that yarn to add some detail in the pupil.
Before we begin, if you’d like a visual to go along with the written pattern, check out the tutorial below!
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Now let’s get to the granny square!
Round 1: With Color (Black) make a magic loop. Ch 2. Place 11 dcs into the same space. Ss to top of Ch 2. Fasten off and secure with knot. (12 sts)
Round 2: With Color (Green) join yarn to top of Ch 2 from previous round. Ch 2. Place 1 dc in same st sp. Place 2 dc in each st from previous row. Ss to top of Ch 2. Fasten off and secure with knot. (24 sts)
Round 3: With Color (White) join yarn to top of Ch 2 from previous round. Ch 2. Place 1 dc in same st. *Place 1 dc in next st. Place 2 dc in next st.* Repeat from * to * 10 more times. Place 1 dc in last st. Ss to top of Ch 2. Fasten off and secure with knot. (36 sts)
Round 4: With Color (Black) join yarn to top of Ch 2 from previous round. Ch 2. Place 1 dc in same st. Ch 2. Place 2 dc in next st (forming first corner). *Place 1 hdc in next 2 sts. Place 1 sc in next 3 sts. Place 1 hdc in next 2 sts. Place 2 dc in next st. Ch 2. Place 2 dc in next st.* Repeat from * to * 2 times. Place 1 hdc in next 2 sts. Place 1 sc in next 3 sts. Place 1 hdc in next 2 sts. Ss to top of Ch 2. (44 sts) Please note, the Ch 2 in the corner spaces do not count as sts here
Round 5: Ss into the next dc st from the previous row. Ss into the Ch 2 space. Ch 2. Place 2 dc in same sp. Ch 2. Place 1 gcl in same space. *(Sk the next 2 sts. Place 1 gcl in next st.) Repeat from ( to ) 2 times. Sk the next 2 sts. Place 1 gcl, Ch 2, 1 gcl in the next corner sp.* Repeat from * to * 2 times. (Sk the next 2 sts. Place 1 gcl in next st.) Repeat from ( to ) 2 times. Sk next 2 sts. Ss to top of Ch 2. Fasten off and secure with knot. (4 corners of gcl-corner and 3 gcl on each side)
Congrats! You made your very own granny square eyeball!
If you want to add vein and pupil details, check out the tutorial below:
If you’re on instagram, tag me @justtheworsted so I can see your spooky eyeballs!
Want to match with a cute little kid you know? You can check out the Who’s There? Kids Cardi paid pattern on my Ravelry page. Happy making everyone!
