An easy crochet popcorn stitch granny square

Crochet this fun Grab the Popcorn stitch granny square!

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I love the basic granny square. But, sometimes you just need something a bit different. That’s why I designed this crochet popcorn stitch granny square. It adds just the right ‘pop’ of texture without losing the character and look of the basic granny square.

Design + Construction

My intent with this popcorn stitch granny square was to create a variation of the basic granny square. Adding popcorn stitches seemed like a great way to add some texture without losing the look of the traditional granny square.

The center begins like every other granny square with 2 rounds of granny stitch. Round 3 switches to a solid texture with no chain 1 spaces to set up for the round that has the popcorn stitches. Popcorn stitches visually stand out when they’re set against a solid background. The square is finished off with a round of granny stitch because it is a basic granny square after all!

This popcorn stitch granny square is the 2nd square in the Fireside Throw CAL. To see the slight variations made for the CAL square, scroll down.

About the yarn + hook

Any worsted weight yarn will work. Use something you already have in your stash to make this popcorn stitch granny square.

For the sample I used Knit Picks “Brava Worsted”. It’s inexpensive and comes in loads of colors. Because it’s acrylic, it’s also easy care and durable, making it a great choice for blankets that get a lot of use.

Other yarn choices that would work well: Paintbox Yarns “Simply Aran”, Lion Brand “Schitt’s Creek” or “Pound of Love”

I chose a US size I-9 (5.5mm) for this popcorn stitch granny square. However, if you’d like a more compact look and a slightly smaller square, switch to a US size H-8 (5mm) instead. I love to use the 5mm with worsted weight yarn because the stitches always seem to be firmer but for this square I used the larger hook to get the finished size I needed.

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Here’s what you’ll need to make this popcorn granny stitch square

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Yarn

You’ll need approx. 1.1oz for the entire square.

Color A (CA) – WeCrochet “Brava” worsted weight 100% acrylic – Color #28456 (Wine)

Color B (CB) – Paintbox Yarns “Simply Aran” worsted weight 100% acrylic – Color #223 (Mustard Yellow)

Color C (CC) – Lion Brand “Pound of Love” worsted weight 100% acrylic – Color #099B (Antique White)

Hook

US size I-9 (5.5mm) or size needed to make an 8″ square

Finished size

The square measures 8″ across but can easily be made larger if you prefer.

Skill level: Confident beginner

Abbreviations – US crochet terms

• beg – beginning
• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• sc – single crochet
• sk – skip
• sp – space
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• YO – yarn over

Special Stitches

Popcorn (pc) – 4 dc in the same st, remove hook from loop, insert hook under both loops of 1st dc worked, slip loop back on hook and pull through loops of 1st dc.

Stacked single crochet (STsc) – (This stitch is used at the beginning of a row or round to replace the traditional turning ch-3. It has the appearance of a dc.) – Insert hook in same st as loop, YO, draw up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (bottom sc made), insert hook in left vertical bar of bottom sc, YO, draw up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops (top sc made).

Pattern Notes

1. Do not turn after any round.
2. The st immediately following the corner may be hidden by the corner stitches. Be sure to count or work into that stitch when instructed.
3. A ch-3 may be substituted for the STsc at the beg of each rnd without altering the construction or look of the square.
4. Change colors by dropping the working yarn before the final step of the last st of the round and completing the last st with the new color to start the new round.

Grab the Popcorn Stitch Granny Square Pattern Instructions

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With CA, ch 4, join with slip st to form ring. (Or, you may use a magic ring if you prefer.)

Rnd 1: STsc, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, (3 dc in ring, ch 3) 3 times, join with slip st to beg st. (4 3-dc groups, 4 ch-3 sp)

Rnd 2: Slip st in each st across to and into corner, (STsc, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner, ch 1] 3 times, join with slip st to beg st. (8 3-dc groups, 4 ch-3 sp, 4 ch-1 sp)

Rnd 3: With CB, STsc, dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner, [dc in each st and ch-1 sp across to next corner, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner] 3 times, dc in next 3 sts and in ch-1 sp, join with slip st to beg st. (44 dc, 4 ch-2 sp)

Rnd 4: STsc, dc in next 2 sts, pc in next st, dc in next st, [(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner, dc in next st, pc in next st, (dc in next 3 sts, pc in next st) twice, dc in next st] 3 times, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner, dc in next st, pc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, pc in next st, join with slip st to beg st. (48 dc, 4 ch-2 sp, 12 pc)

Rnd 5: STsc, dc in next st and in each st across to corner, [(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner, dc in each st across to next corner] 3 times, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner, dc in next 8 sts, join with slip st to beg st. (76 dc, 4 ch-2 sp)

Rnd 6: With CC, slip st in the next st, (STsc, 2 dc) in same st, ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk 3 sts, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner, (ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next st) across to next corner, ch 1, sk 3 sts] 3 times, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner, (ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next st) twice, ch 1, sk 3 sts, join with slip st to beg st. (24 3-dc groups, 4 ch-3 sp, 20 ch-1 sp)

Note: If your square is 8” or the size you need, stop after Rnd 6.

Rnd 7: Slip st in the next 2 sts and into ch-1 sp, (STsc, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) across to next corner] 3 times, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) across, join with slip st to beg st. (28 3-dc groups, 4 ch-3 sp, 24 ch-1 sp)

Note: For a larger square, Rnd 7 may be repeated as many times as you need.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Square #2 for the Fireside Throw CAL

Find all the details for the Fireside Throw CAL here.

Round 7 of the Grab the Popcorn granny stitch square is different than the instructions above in this variation (see below). Both versions should work in your very own Fireside Throw as long as the resulting size is the same as the other squares in your throw.

I prefer Round 7 of this variation for the Fireside Throw because it matches the other squares in the blanket and it adds a nice finishing touch to the square, making it easier to sew to the other squares.

Yarn for the Fireside Throw popcorn granny stitch square

You’ll need approx. 1.1 oz for the entire square.

Color A (CA) – Lion Brand “Pound of Love” 100% premium acrylic worsted weight (16 oz/1020 yd; 454 g/932 m) – Color #99 – Antique White

Color B (CB) – Paintbox Yarns “Simply Aran” 100% acrylic worsted weight (3.5 z/201 yd; 100 g/184 m) – Color #235 – Duck Egg Blue

Color C (CC) – Paintbox Yarns “Simply Aran” 100% acrylic worsted weight (3.5 oz/201 yd; 100 g/184 m) – Color #240 – Royal Blue

Written Instructions for Fireside Throw variation

Work Rnds 1-6 in the instructions above.

Rnd 7 (Edging): Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st and ch-1 sp across to corner sp, 3 sc in corner, [sc in next st and in each st and ch-1 sp across to next corner sp, 3 sc in corner] 3 times, sc in next st and in each sc and ch-1 sp across to beg st, join with slip st to beg st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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All done with your new Grab the Popcorn Stitch Granny Square! Now, here’s another pattern that uses a similar layout.

You’ll love the Bits and Bobs Baby Blanket. Because of the repeating pattern in the rounds, you can easily adjust the size to become an adult blanket if you prefer.