Free Circular Crochet Patterns for All Skill Levels - 2025 Collection
Explore the versatile world of circle granny squares combining traditional granny techniques with continuous round construction. Our curated collection features granny square crochet pattern designs perfect for coasters, mandalas, blankets, and decorative motifs, offering both pure circular forms and innovative circle-to-square transformations that maintain beautiful centered medallions while creating joinable square edges.
Circle granny squares offer endless creative possibilities from tiny coasters to large mandalas. The repetitive nature of working in continuous rounds creates a meditative rhythm while producing stunning results. Whether you're making functional coasters, decorative wall hangings, or transforming circles into squares for unique blankets, these patterns provide the foundation for beautiful handmade creations. Practice your increases, experiment with colors, and watch your circles grow. Happy crocheting!
A circle granny square is a crochet motif that starts from the center and works outward in continuous rounds, creating a circular shape. Unlike traditional square grannies with distinct corners, circle versions maintain rounded edges through even increasing around the entire circumference. Some patterns then transform circles into squares through strategic corner increases, combining the beauty of circular medallions with the functionality of square motifs perfect for joining.
Absolutely! Circle-to-square granny patterns are specifically designed to start as perfect circles and gradually transform into squares through strategic corner increases. This technique creates unique motifs with beautiful circular centers and squared edges, perfect for blankets that need uniform joining while maintaining the circular design aesthetic. The transformation typically happens in the final 2-3 rounds.
Worsted weight (medium #4) yarn works excellently for most circle granny squares, providing good stitch definition and moderate project size ideal for throws and larger pieces. DK weight (#3) creates more delicate circles perfect for coasters, doilies, and mandalas. Cotton yarn offers superior crisp stitch definition for decorative pieces. Sport weight works beautifully for intricate mandala designs requiring fine detail.
Maintain consistent, mathematical increases - typically adding 6-8 stitches per round depending on stitch height and pattern design. Use the appropriate hook size recommended for your yarn weight. Block finished pieces by pinning flat while damp to flatten any ripples. If circles ruffle or wave, you're increasing too much; if they cup or curl, you need more increases. Adjust your increase rate and tension as needed for flat results.