Granny Square Calculator
Calculate how many granny squares you need and yarn requirements for your project.
Square & Project Size
Size after blocking
Yarn Information
Make one square and measure
Granny Square Tips
- • A typical 6" granny square uses 10-15 yards of worsted yarn
- • Block your squares before measuring for consistent sizing
- • Popular joining methods: slip stitch, single crochet, whip stitch
- • Consider making a few extra squares for mistakes
- • Multi-color squares use less yarn per color but same total
Common Square Sizes
| Size | Best For | Est. Yards (worsted) |
|---|---|---|
| 4" | Detailed patterns, lots of squares | ~6-8 |
| 6" | Most popular, good detail | ~10-15 |
| 8" | Faster projects, fewer joins | ~18-24 |
| 12" | Afghan squares, quick projects | ~40-50 |
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