A Modern Guide to Granny Squares: Awesome Color Combinations and Designs for Fun and Fabulous Crochet Blocks

A collection of unique granny square designs for easy and colorful crochet blocks.

Not your usual granny squares! Welcome to a world of colorful and imaginative crochet patterns, including fluffy clouds, 3D flowers, an abundance of rainbows, and more. Celine Semaan has designed over 40 contemporary and fun 6" x 6" blocks to get your creativity flowing, each with written instructions, charts, and detailed photos.

Perfect for both beginner and experienced crocheters, blocks are the best way to try out new stiches and color combinations. Then combine your new blocks to create a multitude of projects, starting with step-by-step instructions for a Rainbow Arch Wall Hanging, Citrus Slice Pillow, Rainbow Chevron Blanket, and Minty Tones Storage Box, and add more color and whimsy to all of your future creations.

Celine Semaan is a 20-something year old crochet designer from Victoria, Australia. She loves to create modern, bright and fun pieces and spends most of her time surrounded by yarn with her two furry assistants, cats Archie and Millie. Celine has contributed to 3D Granny Squares: 100 Crochet Patterns for Pop-Up Granny Squares and The Ultimate Granny Square Sourcebook: 100 Contemporary Motifs to Mix and Match. To find out more visit craftycc.com and @crafty_cc on Instagram.

Leonie Morgan is a crochet designer and the author of four crochet books including Block by Block Crochet and Beautiful Blankets, Afghans and Throws. She is a crochet addict and loves working with color. Leonie lives in Wales, UK where there are approximately three sheep for every person. That’s a lot of wool!