If you love celestial crochet designs, this Moon Granny Square is the perfect addition to your next project.
It combines a graceful crescent moon motif at the center with a traditional granny square frame — ideal for blankets, pillows, or even dreamcatcher-inspired wall hangings.
The pattern is simple to follow and suitable for intermediate crocheters or confident beginners looking to practice circular-to-square transitions.
🧶 Materials
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Medium-weight yarn in two colors (for example, yellow for the moon and navy blue for the background)
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5.0 mm crochet hook
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Scissors
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Yarn needle for finishing
✨ Written Pattern (No Abbreviations)
Round 1:
Start with a magic ring. Chain three stitches (this counts as your first double crochet). Then make seventeen more double crochet stitches into the ring, for a total of eighteen stitches. Join with a slip stitch to close the round.
Round 2:
Chain one and make one single crochet stitch. Then make one chain stitch and work the following sequence: two half double crochet stitches in the same stitch, one half double crochet stitch, two double crochet stitches, one double crochet and one treble crochet stitch together, three treble crochet stitches, one treble crochet and one double crochet together, two double crochet stitches, one half double crochet stitch, two half double crochet stitches in the same stitch. Finish with one single crochet stitch and one slip stitch to form the crescent moon shape.
Round 3:
Change to the second color for the background. Chain four stitches, then make one treble crochet stitch, one chain, and three treble crochet stitches in the same space. Work one treble crochet stitch, then in the next spaces, make one treble crochet and two chains, followed by three treble crochet stitches. Continue around, forming the four corners of the square. Join with a slip stitch.
Round 4:
Chain three stitches, make two double crochet stitches, then two chain stitches. In each corner space, work three double crochet stitches, two chain stitches, and three double crochet stitches. Continue around the square, making three double crochet stitches in each space and forming corners in the same way. Join with a slip stitch to close the round.
Round 5:
Chain one. In each corner, make one single crochet stitch, three chain stitches, and one single crochet stitch in the same space. Then make one single crochet stitch in each stitch across the sides of the square. Repeat this pattern on all four sides. Join with a slip stitch and fasten off.
🎨 Color Suggestions
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Classic Moonlight: Yellow moon on a deep navy blue sky.
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Silver Night: Light gray moon with a black background.
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Pastel Dream: Cream moon with a soft pastel blue background.
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Galaxy Style: Golden moon on a dark purple or midnight blue background.
💡 Creative Project Ideas
You can use your Moon Granny Square in many different ways:
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Combine it with a Sun Granny Square to make a celestial-themed blanket.
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Use it as part of a pillow cover for a bedroom.
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Create a wall hanging combining moon, star, and sun motifs.
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Make coasters or small mats as handmade gifts.
