Granny Square Counter
Track rounds, clusters, and corners.
How Granny Square Counter Works?
The Granny Square Counter works by counting Granny Round and Clusters on Side for the 3-dc clusters along each side. A classic granny square gains 1 cluster per side every round.
Start the square
Work round 1: 4 groups of 3 dc in the ring, separated by ch 2 corners.
Count the clusters
Press → for each 3-dc cluster along a side.
Advance the round
Tap the count pad or press Space when the round is joined.
Check the corners
Every corner holds (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
Granny Square Counter Formula
The Granny Square Counter formula is clusters per side = round number + 1, counting each corner cluster with the side it starts. Total clusters per round are 4 × round number.
- Clusters per round
C = 4 × RR is the Granny Round.
- Square size
Size ≈ R × 0.75 inA worsted round adds about 0.75 in (1.9 cm) to the width.
- Yarn per round
Yarn ≈ C × 12 inA worsted 3-dc cluster uses about 12 in (30 cm).
Worked example: Round 8 of a granny square holds 4 × 8 = 32 clusters and measures about 6 in (15.2 cm) across in worsted yarn.
Granny Square Counter Conversion Table
The Granny Square Counter conversion table tracks a classic granny square round by round in worsted yarn.
| Round | Clusters | Size (worsted) | Yarn for round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 0.8 in (1.9 cm) | 1.3 yd (1.2 m) |
| 2 | 8 | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) | 2.7 yd (2.4 m) |
| 3 | 12 | 2.2 in (5.7 cm) | 4 yd (3.7 m) |
| 4 | 16 | 3 in (7.6 cm) | 5.3 yd (4.9 m) |
| 6 | 24 | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) | 8 yd (7.3 m) |
| 8 | 32 | 6 in (15.2 cm) | 10.7 yd (9.8 m) |
| 10 | 40 | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) | 13.3 yd (12.2 m) |
| 15 | 60 | 11.2 in (28.6 cm) | 20 yd (18.3 m) |
Size and yarn are estimates for a 5 mm (H-8) hook.
What is Granny Square Counter?
A Granny Square Counter is a counter that tracks rounds and clusters in granny squares. Granny squares grow from a centre ring in rounds of 3-dc clusters and ch 2 corners.
Big granny squares and blanket centres run to 30 rounds or more. Counting the round keeps each square the same size for joining.
The Stitches Counter tool saves the round and cluster count in your browser.
What are the uses of Granny Square Counter?
There are 4 main uses of the Granny Square Counter, including blankets, cardigans and bags.
Blankets
Make matching squares for a blanket.
Giant squares
Track rounds of one giant square blanket.
Cardigans
Make squares for granny square cardigans.
Bags
Make squares for tote bags.
About the Granny Square Counter
Keep track of 3-dc clusters, corner chain-2 spaces, and round progression across classic granny squares and giant afghan centers.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Each new round adds 1 additional cluster per side between the corner spaces.
- ✓Turn your square over between rounds to keep your center square from spiraling or twisting.
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