Crochet the Dream Catcher Granny Square

ByOlivia Mortez
Crochet the Dream Catcher Granny Square

Materials You’ll Need

  • Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn (like Red Heart Super Saver). This is a fantastic project for using up small amounts of leftover yarn in various colors!
  • Crochet Hook: US G-6 (4.25 mm) or size needed to achieve the correct gauge.
  • Notions:
    • Scissors
    • Yarn Needle (for weaving in ends)

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • MR: magic ring

Finished Size

Approximately 4.5 inches square

Crochet the Dream Catcher Granny Square

Pattern Instructions

Round 1: The Center

  1. Create a magic ring.
  2. Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch).
  3. Work 12 double crochet (dc) stitches into the magic ring.
  4. Pull the magic ring tight to close the center.
  5. Join the round with a slip stitch (sl st) into the very first dc you made. (12 dc)

Round 2: The Foundation

  1. Chain 1.
  2. Work 1 single crochet (sc) into the same stitch where you just joined.
  3. **Work 1 sc into the next stitch.
  4. Chain 2.**
  5. Repeat from ** around the entire circle. You will be alternating (sc, sc, ch2) all the way around.
  6. Join with a sl st to the first sc you made. (12 sc, 6 ch-2 spaces)

Round 3: Building the Web

  1. Slip stitch into the next chain-2 space.
  2. Chain 1.
  3. Work 1 sc into that same chain-2 space.
  4. Chain 3.
  5. **Work 1 sc into the next chain-2 space.
  6. Chain 3.**
  7. Repeat from ** around the entire circle.
  8. Join with a sl st to the first sc of this round. (12 sc, 12 ch-3 spaces)

Round 4: Expanding the Web

  1. Slip stitch into the next chain-3 space.
  2. Chain 1.
  3. Work 1 sc into that same chain-3 space.
  4. Chain 4.
  5. **Work 1 sc into the next chain-3 space.
  6. Chain 3.** (Note: The pattern says CH 3 here, not CH 4).
  7. Repeat from ** around the entire circle.
  8. Join with a sl st to the first sc of this round. (12 sc, 12 chain spaces – a mix of ch-4 and ch-3)

Round 5: Completing the Web

  1. Slip stitch into the next chain space (whether it’s a ch-3 or ch-4).
  2. Chain 1.
  3. Work 1 sc into that same chain space.
  4. Chain 3.
  5. **Work 1 sc into the next chain space.
  6. Chain 4.**
  7. Repeat from ** around the entire circle.
  8. Join with a sl st to the first sc of this round. (12 sc, 12 chain spaces – a mix of ch-3 and ch-4)

Round 6: The Final Textured Round

This round creates the beautiful, bold border that frames the dream catcher.

  1. Slip stitch into the next chain space.
  2. Chain 1.
  3. In the same chain space, work 6 half double crochet (hdc) stitches.
  4. In the next chain space, work 6 hdc.
  5. In the next chain space, work a corner group: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in the same space.
  6. Repeat from ** around the entire square.
    • You will work two groups of 6 hdc for the sides, followed by a (3dc, ch2, 3dc) group in each corner.
  7. When you reach the beginning, join with a sl st to the first hdc you made in this round.
  8. Fasten off and weave in all your ends beautifully

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