Bring a sense of celestial and mystery to your next project with my Crochet Moon Granny Square Pattern. Fun, cute, and a little spooky, but most importantly - easy to make.
I love creating unique granny squares, such as my heart granny square and lemon granny square patterns.
The moon granny square came about when I was inspired to design a hexi cardi for my celestial friend. I wanted to make her some unique pockets, and a crochet moon granny square pocket seemed perfect. After a few tries, I think I finally got it right! Now she has both moon and sun granny square pockets.
This crochet moon granny square pattern is easy to follow and versatile. You can use it to create bags, blankets, coasters, cardigans, and more.
So, let's begin!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Options: I made my crochet moon granny squares with new skeins, but you can also use scrap yarn if you're only making a few. They don’t use up much yarn at all.
- Beginner-Friendly: The crochet moon granny square pattern is fairly simple and beginner-friendly.
- Size Adjustments: The finished crescent moon granny square measures roughly 6 inches. To make a smaller version, simply omit the last round or the single crochet round when squaring off the moon.
🪡 Materials Needed
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Triple crochet - tr
- Extended triple crochet - extended tr
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
🍵Instructions for Moon Granny Square Pattern
This pattern is made in the round.
Round 1: With the blue yarn, make a mr, next ch x2 and then dc x12 into the mr, sl st to first dc (12). If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 4, slip stitch it together, and then in the newly formed circle, ch x2 and dc x12 in the hole, then sl st to first dc. (12)
Round 2: Ch x2, inc in every dc, sl st to first dc. (24) Then change the color to white, don't fasten off the blue yarn just carry it underneath the white stitches.
Round 3: Ch x1 and then sc inc, sc, sc inc in blue.
Then change the color to white, don't fasten off the blue yarn just carry it underneath the white stitches.
With the white yarn, make the following sequence of stitches for the moon:
Sc, sc inc, hdc, hdc inc, dc, dc inc, tr, tr inc, tr, extended tr inc, tr, tr inc, tr, dc inc, dc, hdc inc, hdc, sc inc, sc.
Fasten off the white and switch the color back to navy.
With the blue yarn:
Sc inc, sc and then sl st to the first sc in the round (skip the chain).
Round 4: Ch x2, dc in the next 4 stitches, then make a (dc + tr + ch + tr + dc) in the next stitch. This is the first corner and is made in the first white stitch of the last round.
In the next 8 stitches make: dc, hdc x2, sc x4, hdc
Make the second corner: (dc + tr + ch + tr + dc) in the next stitch.
In the next 8 stitches make: hdc, sc, sl st x4, sc, hdc
Make the third corner: (dc + tr + ch + tr + dc) in the next stitch.
In the next 8 stitches make: hdc, sc x4, hdc x2, dc
Make the fourth corner: (dc + tr + ch + tr + dc) in the next stitch.
Dc x4 in the next stitches.
Sl st to 1st dc top in the round.
Round 5: Ch x2, then dc in the next couple of stitches. When you get to the chain space in the corner make a dc inc + ch x2 + dc inc. Then dc the side of the square (12 per side without the corners). Repeat 3 more times for the rest of the round.
Once you make the last dc in the round, sl st to the first dc. Then fasten off the yarn and switch the color to turqua.
Round 6 (optional): Ch x1, then sc then entire round and make 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to the first sc in the round when you get to the end.
Weave in any ends.
Now you have a finished moon granny square pattern, perfect for any celestial crochet project!
If you are looking to add more out of this world patterns to your repertoire, check out my crochet moon pillow pattern and crochet star garland pattern. Both can use up any extra yellow yarn you might have laying around.
🐌Expert Tips
- Experiment with Color: Try using different shades of blue and yellow for a unique night sky effect.
- Combine Patterns: Mix and match with other granny squares for a creative blanket or bag.
- Edge with Contrast: Consider adding a contrasting color around the edge for a pop of color.
- Add Embellishments: Try adding beads or embroidery for extra flair.
🧵Pattern FAQs
Absolutely! In fact, if you use super chunky blanket yarn you can probably make a pillow from just 1 square for each side.
You can make blankets, cardigans, hats, pillowcases, purses, and bags - you name it!
You can use dk sized yarn or a smaller hook for a smaller crochet crescent moon granny square.
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If you tried this Moon Granny Square Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Moon Granny Square Pattern
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Triple crochet - tr
- Extended triple crochet - extended tr
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
Notes
- I made crochet moon granny squares with new skeins, but scrap yarn works if you're only making a few—they don't use much yarn.
- The pattern is simple and beginner-friendly.
- The finished squares are about 6 inches; for a smaller size, omit the last round or the single crochet round for squaring off the moon.
Instructions
- This pattern is made in the round.
- Round 1: With the blue yarn, make a mr, next ch x2 and then dc x12 into the mr, sl st to first dc (12). If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 4, slip stitch it together, and then in the newly formed circle, ch x2 and dc x12 in the hole, then sl st to first dc. (12)
- Round 2: Ch x2, inc in every dc, sl st to first dc. (24) Then change the color to white, don't fasten off the blue yarn just carry it underneath the white stitches.
- Round 3: Ch x1 and then sc inc, sc, sc inc in blue.
- Then change the color to white, don't fasten off the blue yarn just carry it underneath the white stitches.
- With the white yarn, make the following sequence of stitches for the moon:
- Sc, sc inc, hdc, hdc inc, dc, dc inc, tr, tr inc, tr, extended tr inc, tr, tr inc, tr, dc inc, dc, hdc inc, hdc, sc inc, sc.
- Fasten off the white and switch the color back to navy.
- With the blue yarn:
- Sc inc, sc and then sl st to the first sc in the round (skip the chain).
- Round 4: Ch x2, dc in the next 4 stitches, then make a (dc + tr + ch + tr + dc) in the next stitch. This is the first corner and is made in the first white stitch of the last round.
- In the next 8 stitches make: dc, hdc x2, sc x4, hdc
- Make the second corner: (dc + tr + ch + tr + dc) in the next stitch.
- In the next 8 stitches make: hdc, sc, sl st x4, sc, hdc
- Make the third corner: (dc + tr + ch + tr + dc) in the next stitch.
- In the next 8 stitches make: hdc, sc x4, hdc x2, dc
- Make the fourth corner: (dc + tr + ch + tr + dc) in the next stitch.
- Dc x4 in the next stitches.
- Sl st to 1st dc top in the round.
- Round 5: Ch x2, then dc in the next couple of stitches. When you get to the chain space in the corner make a dc inc + ch x2 + dc inc. Then dc the side of the square (12 per side without the corners). Repeat 3 more times for the rest of the round.
- Once you make the last dc in the round, sl st to the first dc. Then fasten off the yarn and switch the color to turqua.
- Round 6 (optional): Ch x1, then sc then entire round and make 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to the first sc in the round when you get to the end.
- Weave in any ends.
- Now you have a finished moon granny square pattern, perfect for any celestial crochet project!
Amber Shuker-Bright says
Hey. I'm a beginner in granny squares. Started making this gorgeous moon one but I'm totally stuck. I don't understand some steps. At the end of round 2 you say change colour to white, then at the start of round 3 you say do the stitches in blue. I'm so confused. Could you offer any help? Sorry I'm probably reading it wrong but any help would be so useful. Thank you x
Kimberly Arenas says
hi, no worries! At the end of round 2 when I say switch the color to white, you are supposed to join the white yarn to the circle. The easiest way to do this is during the last stitch of round 2 (sl st) pull up the white yarn instead of the blue yarn to complete the stitch. Then instead of fastening off the blue, carry it under your stitches while you work with white. When it's time to do blue stitches, drop the white yarn and use blue like how you did before.
Amber Shuker-Bright says
Thank you 😊