Granny Meets Calliope Square Pattern
New Granny Stitch Free Blanket Pattern!
The Calliope Crochet Granny Square combines two favourite designs into an easy, eye-catching block. With clear directions and photo tutorials, this lovely pattern can even be made by adventurous beginners. This 12×12 crochet granny square brings together the timeless granny stitch and my signature Calliope design for a fun and relaxing project. It’s part of the Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket Collab, where each designer reimagines the classic granny with their own unique twist!
I really am so excited to participate in the Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket Crochet Along by Madame Stitch! If you’ve enjoyed the other blanket CALs over the last few years – there’s been a few! Then I know you won’t want to miss this one! Collaborative projects like this are so much fun. Hopefully you’ll discover new designers to love and at the end, have a gorgeous cozy blanket to snuggle under for winter!
This Calliope Crochet Granny Square Pattern for Beginners is part of a collaborative blanket design project! I am so thrilled for y’all to join myself and all the other talented crochet designers for this new crochet-a-long for 2025!! Read on to learn more and find my Free Crochet Pattern. I hope y’all love this blanket square pattern as much as I enjoyed creating it!
💜 Happy hooking!
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Granny Calliope Free Blanket Square Pattern!
For my contribution to the Granny Stitch Blanket Collab, I wanted to create something that felt connected to my signature Calliope stitch but still celebrated the classic granny square we all love. The result is my Granny Meets Calliope Square; a 12×12 design that blends tradition with texture in the most satisfying way.
The simple square is made up of four smaller blocks: two different variations of my own unique Calliope Design, joined together to form a bold, balanced pattern. The circular rhythm of Calliope meets the timeless clusters of the granny, creating a look that feels familiar yet fresh and modern. I had fun experimenting with color placement to make each section stand out, and I love how the alternating squares almost feel like they’re in conversation with one another.
Each stitch reminds me why I love collaborative projects like this. It’s a creative meeting point; the old and new stitched side by side, simple techniques coming together to make something special. If you’re new to crochet, this square is a wonderful way to learn both styles while building confidence and enjoying the process. You’ll be supported with live videos, photos and charts, to create each stitch of this blanket.
Say HI to me and 3 of my favorite designer friends!! 👇
This was at the amazing Increase! Crochet Business Summit hosted by the amazing Pam Grice of Crochetpreneur Business Academy! What an amazing opportunity this was to work and learn side-by-side with my fellow designers. Talk about collaboration!
More Free Blanket Square Patterns!
Don’t let the fun stop here! If you enjoy Collaborative Blankets, you can check out all the other squares I have designed! Which is your next project? 💜
Meandering Mississippi Strip for Road Trip Blanket CAL
Hopscotch Blanket Square (& Washcloth) for Melánge Afghan CAL
Rosette Succulent C2C Afghan Square for Plants with Yarn Blanket CAL
Festive Snowflake Tapestry Square for Cozy Christmas Cushion CAL
Purple Turnip Square C2C Afghan Square for Community Garden Blanket CAL
Sweet Flora Afghan Square for Bouquet of Flowers Afghan CAL
Nordic Snowfall Square for Nordic Afghan CAL
Sweet Stripes Blanket Square for Friendship Blanket CAL
Need some help with the stitches? I provide photo tutorials within the pattern to help you with the included techniques and more! I am always happy to help you with any questions you may have. Don’t crochet yet? I would love to help you Learn to Crochet with my fun Crochet Tutorials, which are FREE right here on my blog!
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About the Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL
How it Works:
I have such fond memories of staying at my grandparents house. They made so much from scratch, gardened and canned, because well, that’s just how they lived! At night we’d have handmade blankets and quilts on our beds, for breakfast we’d have homemade jelly on toast from the farmers market, bake cookies, and during the days we’d wear hand knitted socks with our boots.
So when I heard about the collaborative Ultimate Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL by Madame Stitch, I knew I had to join the fun! Granny Squares carry with them so much nostalgia! Y’all are going to love this FREE collaborative Blanket crochet-along inspired by the classic retro granny square, too! But trust me, there’s plenty of modern takes on the design and they all come together beautifully!
Each 12×12 crochet square in the blanket, has been designed by a different designer. Each square is aimed at a different skill level, so that you, everyone and anyone can crochet along with each of us every week! Some designs are rated intermediate, but with the video and photo tutorials, you’ll be able to up level your skills!
It might surprise you, just how versatile the classic granny stitch can be! I promise that even those that have been crocheting for years, will discover the granny stitch being used in ways you’ve never seen before!
Each week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday a new blanket square for the CAL will be released on the designer’s blog for FREE. There will be a total of 12 sections with a different look and take on the granny stitch pattern. Together the squares make a stunning blanket to show off and snuggle under.
Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL DETAILS:
🧶 Start Date: The Crochet Along kicks off on Monday, September 29th, when the first square pattern is released.
🧶 Pattern Schedule: New squares or sections of the blanket will be shared every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout October.
🧶 Final Release: The Border pattern will wrap up the event on Wednesday, October 29th.
🧶 Finished Granny Stitch Blanket will measure approximately 39″ x 52″
🧶 Free Patterns: Each designer’s square pattern will stay free to view on their blog, while all other blanket sections will remain free on the main CAL event post.
🧶 Printable Version: The complete blanket pattern will be offered as an optional downloadable PDF for those who want a full printable version!
🧶 Community Space: The CAL will be hosted in the MadameStitch Crochet Corner Facebook group, where participants can share progress, ask questions, and connect with fellow makers.
I really hope you join us! 💜
Enjoy the Process with the Granny Stitch Blanket eBook
Would you rather work at your own pace?
Want to skip the blog hopping and ads and just crochet your blanket?
Then grab the Ultimate Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket e-Book!
At the same time you’ll be supporting the crochet designers with this inexpensive purchase!
When you purchase the Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket eBook you get:
🩷 All 12 blanket square sections full printable, ad-free PDF Patterns, all in one document.
🩷 Full printable instructions for creating the border and all the details in one easy PDF.
🩷 Access photo and video tutorials to support every stage of your project.
🩷 Get lifetime access to your downloadable PDF for flexible, at-your-own-pace stitching.
🩷 Designer support for all 12 sections, plus YOU get to support the designers!
🩷 All info is together in one place and easy for you to find and print!
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The Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket eBook is such a convenient way to store all the patterns and tutorial links, and easily find them when you want to make another blanket! At just $14.99 for this incredible pattern collection, plus the border and joining tutorials it is hard to find a deal like this anywhere else! Your support means the world to us designers too!
But hurry and grab your copy today! The price goes up from November 1st, 2025!
Who Is this Calliope You Speak Of?
The Calliope stitch began as an idea for a boho‑inspired handbag. The Calliope Wheel is my own original design inspired by traditional granny squares, but with a fresh twist that’s full of color and texture. That’s how the Calliope wheel first came to life.
The very first pattern to feature this design was the Calliope Crossbody Boho Bag — a vibrant summer accessory that quickly became a favorite. Built with linked stitches for extra structure, it held its shape beautifully without needing a liner. Its roomy size made it perfect as a day bag or even a project bag for crocheters on the go. Yes!
After that, I couldn’t stop at just one design. The Calliope wheel soon turned up in new patterns, like the Calliope Wash Cloths, which included both round and square versions for even more ways to use the motif.
The Calliope Coasters followed next, blending elements from the original and the wash cloths. One tester mentioned they looked like they could sit inside a little plant pot thanks to the picot edging, so I added a matching pot pattern for a sweet storage set.
The biggest twist yet came with the Calliope No-Sew Turtle Amigurumi! The colorful Calliope wheel became the turtle’s removable shell, making it a hit for anyone who loves no‑sew amigurumi projects. I do love a fun challenge like this one – and you’ll love the detailed instructions and many photo tutorials to guide you through this adorable pattern!
From there, the Calliope Mandala Wall Hanging joined the collection, and now the newest release is the Calliope Festival Pouch. This design combines a crochet crossbody bag and a free drawstring pouch pattern, both worked from the same vibrant motif. It’s a fun way to use up scraps, experiment with colors, and make something cute for summer markets, concerts, or gifting.
After that was the quick and versatile 2-in-1 Calliope Festival Pouch & Crossbody, which includes both a crochet crossbody bag pattern and a free drawstring pouch pattern in one design! Use one to hold your essentials hand-free while you enjoy life to the fullest unencumbered! Use the other to hold you fave trinkets like dice, minis, tarot cards, and more. Now you have TWO crossbody bag pattern options!
And now here we are bringing Calliope back to her roots with a full mashup of Calliope and Granny Squares. Calliope Meets Granny, and she’s never going back. The fun is just getting started here, I promise!
Not to mention, every one of the Calliope wheel patterns are free to view here on the blog, with optional ad‑free PDFs available on Etsy and Ravelry if you prefer a printable version.
Enjoy and Happy Hooking! 💜🧶
Make your Granny Stitch Free Blanket Pattern!
** I designed my sample square in one of my favorite yarns – Furls Wander, this summer. But unfortunately since that time the yarn has been discontinued. So sad! So I’m going to give you my suggested yarn colors and options in another favorite yarn – Lion Brand Heartland, which is also the yarn that Debbie, our lovely host of the event created her finished blanket with! So the yarns below under Materials are what I would use to get similar colors to the sample images, that will look lovely together!
Materials:
- Sample Colors: Olympic, Kobuk Valley, Petrified Forest
Experience Level: Intermediate
Gauge: 12 rows hdc x 14 hdc = 4” x 4”
Pattern Key: Written in US English terms
st(s) – stitch(es)
sp(s) – space(s)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sc2tog – single decrease by sc 2 sts together
st dc – stacked double crochet (see special stitches)
yo – yarn over
FO – fasten off
BLO – back loop only
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
Special Stitches:
Magic Circle: See below
Stacked Double Crochet: See below
Invisible Join: See below
Special Stitches:
Magic Circle Tutorial: VIDEO TUTORIAL: https://youtu.be/iPx5PpxT8HA
STEP 1: Create a loop, place hook through the loop, yo and pull the yarn through the loop, keeping the loop open, not pulling the yarn tight, ch 2. STEP 2: Yo, insert hook back in circle, yo and pull up a loop through the circle. STEP 3: Yo again and pull through 1st 2 loops on the hook, yo and pull through last 2 loops on hook, dc completed! Repeat Steps 2-3 to create additional stitches. Hold stitches with one hand, gently pull yarn end to close the circle.
Stacked Double Crochet (st dc) Tutorial:
STEP 1: Single crochet in magic circle (or next st), insert hook into front vertical bar of single crochet, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through both loops on hook. St dc complete.
OPTIONAL INVISIBLE JOIN: (Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ngbIlUHOres)
STEP 1: Finish last stitch but do NOT sl st to join. Cut yarn, leave a 6 inch tail and pull on the loop on your hook until the yarn end pulls through. Thread the yarn end on an embroidery needle, or just use your hook.
STEP 2: From the front of your work, pass the yarn under the front and back loops of the first stitch of the round.
STEP 3: From the back of your work, pass the needle over the back loop of the last stitch and through the middle space between the front and back loop. Invisible join complete!
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PATTERN NOTES:
- Read through the entire pattern first.
- Beginning chain does not count as a stitch, so first stitch of each row should be placed in the same stitch as beginning chain.
- Repeat stitches between [ and ] or { and } the number of times indicated.
- Work stitches between ( and ) in the same stitch.
- I alternated colors (Green and Blue) between each round for both squares. I switched my color to Purple for the final round of each. Then I used Purple for the seams and for the finished square edging.
- For seamless color changes, pull new color through on the final yarn over of slip stitch join at the end of each round.
- Blocking each square individually, then blocking the final seamed square is strongly recommended.
- This is a crochet pattern for creating a 12” x 12” blanket square. You can use your finished square however you like.
- Previous knowledge of crochet is assumed.
- This Calliope Crochet Granny Square Pattern guide was created as part of a collaborative crochet along for the Ultimate Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL with Debbie Field of Madame Stitch and more talented crochet designers!
- Please see the main event page for more information about the blanket, for detailed corner to corner tutorial links, joining the squares and creating the blanket HERE.
- This pattern is FREE to view here on my website, and has been thoroughly tested and tech edited. Please feel free to share any comments or ask any questions you may have! I welcome your feedback!!
- This post and all it contains including the pattern and photographs are my intellectual property and copyright protected property of GreenFoxFarms LLC © 2025. You are welcome to make as many bags as you like to sell, giveaway, etc. You may NOT sell, copy, or alter and claim as your own this pattern. You may not use my photographs. This pattern is not for mass production.
- If you want to share this pattern online, you must only share a link to my blog post. You may not copy and paste my text or the pattern to another site. Thank you for respecting my work.
- By using this pattern, you are agreeing to abide by these terms.
Pattern Release Details
This Calliope Granny Square Pattern for Beginners is available to view and work from right here on my blog! The pattern is free here on my blog, OR you can purchase the ad-free, printer friendly, PDF copy of the entire blanket eBook for one low price. The Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL eBook PDF also includes a detailed written instructions to make the entire blanket with joining and border.
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Crochet Granny Square Pattern Testers!
I feel so lucky to have such an amazing group of pattern testers. They worked hard to bring the Calliope designs to life, including the newest Calliope Meets Granny Square pattern for beginners. Their feedback helped refine the instructions and make sure every step was clear and beginner‑friendly.
Seeing the beautiful versions they created is one of my favorite parts of designing. Each tester brought their own colors and style, turning the crochet granny square pattern into something unique while still showing off the fun granny‑style motif.
A huge thank you to Kami Jones, Joanne Melling, Linda Woodthorpe, Carol Schupp, and Robin Quade for testing and sharing their work.
CALLIOPE MEETS GRANNY PATTERN:
Free Crochet Granny Square for Beginners Pattern Directions:
Calliope Meets Granny Square is created with 4 smaller squares seamed together. 2 traditional Granny Squares are paired with 2 Calliope Wheel Squares. The Calliope Wheel is a fun and unique combination of mandala and granny square, creating visual interest and a beautiful result!
CALLIOPE SQUARE: (Make 2)
Round 1: Make a Magic Circle, ch 1, st dc and 11 dc in magic circle, sl st to join, (12 dc).
Round 2: Ch 1, (st dc, dc) in next st, 2 dc in next 11 sts, sl st to join, (24 dc).
Round 3: Ch 1, (st dc, 2 dc,) in sp below join, [3 dc in sp between pairs of dc sts,] 11 times, sl st to join, (36 dc).
For Round 4 skipped stitch before the sc2tog may be covered by the last double crochet.
Round 4: Ch 1, (st dc, 2 dc,) in sp below join, skip next st, sc2tog in BLO next 2 sts, [3 dc in sp between sts, skip next st, sc2tog in BLO of next 2 sts,] 11 times, sl st to join, (12 sc, 36 dc).
Round 5 will create 4 corners and transform the circle motif into a square.
Round 5: Ch 1, [2 sc, sc, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts,] 4 times, sl st to join, (4 ch-2 sp, 12 sc, 16 hdc, 16 dc, 16 tr).
Round 6: Ch 1, [hdc in next 9 sts, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc,) in ch-2 sp, hdc in next 6 sts,] 4 times, sl st to join, (4 ch-2 sp, 76 hdc).
On Round 7, hdc on the side after the corner may be covered by the last sc of the corner.
Round 7: Ch 1, [sc in next 11 sts, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc,) in ch-2 sp, sc in next 8 sts,] 4 times, invisible join, (4 ch-2 sp, 92 sc). FO and weave in ends.
GRANNY SQUARE: (Make 2)
Make sure to carry the non-working yarn on the wrong side of the square.
Round 1 (RS): Make a Magic Circle, ch 1, st dc in magic circle, 2 dc, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 2,] 3 times, sl st to top of st dc to join, (4 ch-2 sps, 12 dc).
To prevent granny square from “twisting” at the corners, turn and work in the reverse side.
Round 2 (WS): Turn, ch 1, (st dc, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-2 sp, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-2 sp,] 3 times, sl st to top of st dc to join, (4 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sps, 24 dc).
Round 3 (RS): Turn, ch 1, (st dc, 2 dc, ch 1,) in ch-1 sp, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-1 sp,] 3 times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-2 sp, sl st to top of st dc to join, (8 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sps, 36 dc).
Round 4 (WS): Turn, ch 1, (st dc, 2 dc, ch 1,) in ch-1 sp, {(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-2 sp, [(3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-1 sp,] 2 times,} 3 times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 1) in ch-1 sp, sl st to top of st dc to join, (12 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sps, 48 dc).
Round 5 (RS): Turn, ch 1, (st dc, 2 dc, ch 1,) in ch-1 sp, {[(3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-1 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-2 sp, [(3 dc, ch 1) in ch-1 sp,] 2 times,} 3 times, (3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-1 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1,) in ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 1) in ch-1 sp, sl st to top of st dc to join, (16 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sps, 60 dc).
Round 6 work scs into each st and ch-1 sp, work (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in each ch-2 sp.
Round 6 (RS): Ch 1, [sc in next 11 sts, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc,) in ch-2 sp, sc in next 8 sts,] 4 times, sl st to join, (4 ch-2 sp, 92 sc.) FO and weave in ends. Continue with seaming squares.
Seaming Squares:
BLOCKING INDIVIDUAL SQUARES BEFORE SEAMING IS RECOMMENDED!
Directions are given below for a flat slip stitch seam. If not using the slip stitch method, I recommend a mattress stitch or whipstitch for the cleanest join for your squares.
SEAM: Holding 2 squares right sides together, use seaming method/stitch of your choice to stitch the squares together. Repeat for the other pair. Then take the 2 pairs of squares with right sides facing and stitch them together.
Flat (Surface) Slip Stitch Seam: (Work in BLO of each square)
STEP 1: Lay 2 squares side by side. Begin in the (ch-2 sp) corner of the square on the side of your dominant hand. Working from front to back, insert hook through BLO of the corner ch nearest to the edge you will be seaming. Then insert hook through BLO of same ch in the other square. Make a slip knot with the working yarn, on the end of the hook, and pull the slip knot through both loops. 1st slip stitch complete.
STEP 2: Insert hook, front to back through BLO of next st on the dominant hand square, then through the BLO of the next st on the other square. Then yo with the working yarn and pull through all 3 loops on the hook, slip stitch completed.
STEP 3: Repeat Step 2 for each stitch along the sides of the seam, finishing with the first ch of the (ch-2 sp) corner. You can FO here, or continue to seam the next 2 squares.
STEP 4: To connect the next 2 squares, place them in front of the seamed squares. Repeat Step 1, inserting hook front to back through the BLO of same ch on the (ch-2 sp) corner in the next square on your dominant hand side, then the same for the other square. Yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook. Repeat Step 2 for each st down the seam, finishing with the first ch of the (ch-2 sp) corner. FO and weave in ends.
STEP 5: Repeat Steps 1-4 to slip stitch the squares together along the other seam, you can just work right over the top of the other seam at the center to work on the final seam for the second 2 squares. At the end, FO and weave in ends. Continue with Edging.
FINISHED SQUARE EDGING:
On Edging, first sc on the side after the corner may be covered by the last sc of the corner.
Join yarn to any corner, in the ch-2 sp. Ch 1, [(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp, sc in next 23 sts, sc in ch-2 sp, sc in join, sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next 23 sts,] 4 times, invisible join, (4 ch-2 sps, 204 sc). FO and weave in the ends. Blocking finished square is highly recommended!
Granny Square Blanket CAL
Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL DETAILS:
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Learn from 12 contributing designers, each offering their own take on the traditional granny stitch.
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Enjoy step-by-step written instructions covering the full blanket, from squares to border.
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Access photo and video tutorials to support every stage of your project.
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Get lifetime access to your downloadable PDF for flexible, at-your-own-pace stitching.
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Experience a variety of stitches and textures to grow your crochet skills while having fun.
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Stay organised with a beautifully formatted, printable eBook — no need to search for links.
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Perfect for advanced beginner to intermediate crocheters looking to challenge themselves and make something unique.
⭐️ Learn more about this CAL find the links to all 12 Sections – click here
⭐️ Buy the eBook of entire blanket pattern + border – click here
Sneak a peek at this fun Photo!! I spy 4 Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket designers. This was at the amazing Increase! Crochet Business Summit hosted by the amazing Pam Grice of Crochetpreneur Business Academy! What an amazing opportunity this was to work and learn side-by-side with my fellow designers. Talk about collaboration!
Can you name us?👇 I’ll give you a hint of our biz names: GFFD, SCC, SMJ, J&O
Thank you for joining me on the trip down memory lane, with the Ultimate Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL with Madame Stitch, and my fun contrubution of the Calliope Crochet Granny Square for Beginners!
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