I am happy to share this Large “TOG” Granny Square pattern, which is a slightly different version from the small TOG Granny Square I shared a while back. The small version has four rounds, and this larger version has five rounds. They are both super fun and use a “TOG” stitch which is an abbreviation for “together”, so this pattern uses a dc2tog and a dc3tog stitch along with the regular granny square cluster stitches of 3dc clusters.
The colors for this pattern were inspired by this beautiful plant I came across while on an alpine walk with my husband. With autumn in the air, this usually bright green plant is changing into the beautiful fall colors of gold, tan, copper, and burgundy. Nature sure knows how to get color combinations right!
I am using five different colors, one for each round, but of course, you can use any color combination you like! This square is 6″ by 6″, whereas the small granny square with four rounds finished at 5″ by 5″. I’m using a 4mm (G-6) crochet hook for the Large “TOG” Granny square because, for some reason, my crochet tension has become super relaxed…it must be all that meditation I’m doing!
Supply List
- Number 4 medium weight (worsted weight) yarn of your choice. I am using:
- 4.5 mm (7US), or 4mm (G-6US) crochet hook (or size of your choice)
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Hand-steamer (optional)
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To create this large “TOG” granny square, you will need to use two different tog stitches. I demonstrate this in the video, so you can check it out there as well. If you are new to crochet, check out my Beginner Crochet Series!
Special Stitch dc2tog: yo, place hook through st, yo, bring yarn through (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yo, place hook through same st, yo, bring yarn through (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on hook), yo pull through all 3 loops.
Special Stitch dc3tog: yo, place hook through st, yo, bring yarn through (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yo, place hook through same st, yo, bring yarn through (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on hook), yo, place hook through same st, yo, bring yarn through (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, (4 loops on hook), yo pull through all 4 loops.
The only difference between the large “TOG” Granny Square and the small “TOG” Granny Square, is the addition of round three, a round of dc3togs, with a chain 3 in between. Otherwise, the four rounds from the small square are the same.
The above image shows round one complete, using the Caramel color. Just follow the pattern written below!
Round one: Ch 5, sl st into the first ch to create a ring. Ch 2, dc2tog in the ring, ch 2, (beg tog made), dc3tog, ch 2 into the ring 5 times (6 dc3togs incl beg tog). Join with a sl st into 3rd st of beg tog, fasten off.
The image above shows round two complete, in the burgundy color.
Round two: Join a new color with a sl st into any ch2 sp. Ch 2, hdc into same ch2 sp, ch 2 (beg tog made), dc2tog, ch 2, *[dc2tog, ch 2, dc2tog, ch 2] in next ch2 sp, repeat from * 4 times (12 dc2togs incl beg tog). Join with a sl st into 3rd st of beg tog, fasten off.
Round three: join with a new color (I’m using Golden Wheat) into any ch2 sp, ch 2, dc2tog in the same ch2 sp, ch 3, (beg tog made), dc3tog, ch 3 into the next ch2 sp 11 times (12 dc3togs incl beg tog). Join with a sl st into 3rd st of beg tog, fasten off.
I should mention here, that while I’ve created this third round using a dc3tog stitch (with a chain 3 in between), you could actually use any cluster stitch you like. Feel free to be playful and try some different stitches…you can always unravel and try again!
I did round four using the Spring Green. You will notice the square curling a bit at this point, but don’t worry, the final round will make the granny square flat.
Round four: Join a new color with a sl st into any ch3 sp. Ch 2, dc2tog, ch 3 into the same ch3 sp (beg tog made), dc3tog, ch1 in the same ch3 sp (corner made), *3 hdc, ch 1 in next ch3 sp, twice, [dc3tog, ch 3, dc3tog, ch 1] in next ch3 sp. Repeat from * 2 times. 3 hdc, ch 1 in next ch3 sp, twice. Join with a sl st into 3rd st of beg tog, fasten off.
I used the Chai color for round five as shown in the image above.
Round five: Join a new color with a sl st into any ch3 sp. [Ch 2, 1 dc, ch 3, 3dc, ch 1] in same ch3 sp, *3dc, ch 1 in next ch1 sp 3 times, [3dc, ch 3, 3dc, ch 1] in next ch 3 sp. Repeat from * 2 times, 3 dc, ch 1 in next ch1 sp 3 times, 1 dc in beg ch 3 sp (to complete beg 3dc cluster). Do not fasten off as usual.
Note: This is a special way to finish the last round of your granny square, omitting a knot and giving it a perfect finish.
To do the invisible finish, cut the tail, pull it through the loops on the square, and attach a darning needle. Bring the needle under the two “v” stitches of the third stitch of the beg cluster (top of the dc). Bring the needle back down between the two “v” stitches that the yarn is coming out of, make a “mock stitch” and darn in the tail end. See the video tutorial at 22:22 for detailed directions.
You can block the squares if you like (I prefer using a hand-steamer) and I hope you enjoy this large “TOG” Granny Square. Have fun making whatever your heart desires with this design. The next project I am making will be done with this granny square pattern, so I look forward to sharing that with you soon!
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