Crochet Radiant Orbit Granny Square Block

Crochet Granny Squares have always been popular since so long. They are super easy to make plus these Granny Squares are incredibly versatile projects to make. Right from basic Crochet Coasters to a Complex Clothing Accessory, they can easily be joined or sewed together to make pretty Crochet Bags , Pillows Table Mats and Blankets or Wall Arts.

Today am sharing the pattern for Crochet Radiant Orbit Granny Square Block. I made this as a part of the Granny Square Month CAL and Bundle with Marie from Underground Crafter.

Bring a burst of texture and color to your next project with this Granny Square pattern. This design features a 3D dimensional, floral-inspired center that "pops" against a solid, square border. Whether you are looking to bust your stash or create a cohesive Afghan, this square is a versatile addition to any crocheter's library.

Materials Used:-

Worsted Weight Yarn

5mm Crochet Hook

Size:-

8 inches- Customizable to any size

Abbreviations Used:-

Ch - Chain

DC - Double Crochet

SC - Single Crochet

SL - Slip Stitch

FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet

St/Sts - Stitch/Stitches

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2026 Granny Square Month Crochet Along:-

I’m so excited to be a part of the 2026 Granny Square Month Crochet Along hosted by Marie from Underground Crafter!

I’m joining 20 of my crochet designer buddies for the 2026 Granny Square Month Crochet Along and Crochet Pattern Bundle . Every day in June, there will be a new featured pattern for an 8” granny square which you can get for free on the designer’s blog. Or, you can grab the entire bundle to get instant access to all 30 included patterns in a downloadable and printable ebook now at a deep discount! There are modified classics, florals, textured blocks, and even some lacy squares. The Granny Square Month CAL and Crochet Pattern Bundle  celebrates granny squares! 

Head over to Marie from Underground Crafter to get more details about the Crochet along and the Bundle.

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Let's Start:-

Round 1:-

Start with a Magic circle.

Chain 2(Not Counted as a stitch)

12 Double Crochets in the Magic Circle.

Pull the Yarn end to close the gap.

Slip stitch on top of the First Double Crochet.

Change the Yarn Color while making the Slip Stitch.

12 Stitches.

Round 2:-

Start with a Stacked Single Crochet - This will be counted as a Double Crochet.

1 Front Post Double Crochet in the same stitch.(while making the FPDC insert your hook through the Chain 2 as well. This will give a neat finish)

Repeat(1DC,(1FPDC-in the same stitch)).

Slip stitch on top of the first Double Crochet.

24 stitches.

How to Make the Stacked Single Crochet.....??? Here it is :-

1. Start with a regular  Single Crochet in the 1st stitch.
2. Insert your hook into the 2nd Vertical Leg of the Single Crochet(i.e the 2nd Vertical Leg from Right to Left ), Yarn Over and Pull up a loop - 2 loops on the hook.
3. Yarn over and Pull through the 2 loops.
4. That's 1 Stacked Single Crochet made.

Round 3:-

Start with a Stacked Single Crochet - This will be counted as a Double Crochet.

1 Double Crochet, 1 Front Post Double Crochet in the same stitch.

Repeat((1DC,(1DC,1FPDC))

Slip stitch on top of the First Double Crochet.

Change the Yarn Color while making the Slip Stitch.

36 Stitches.

Round 4:-

Chain 5.

1 Front Post Single Crochet on the next Front Post Double Crochet from the Previous round.

Repeat(Chain 5, 1FPSC)

Once you reach the end  make a Slip Stitch into the 1st Chain 5 space and Change the Yarn Color while making the Slip Stitch.

Round 5:-

Start with a Stacked Single Crochet - This will be counted as a Double Crochet.

Continue with 4 Double Crochets , Chain 2, 5 Double Crochets all in the same  Chain space.

1 Single Crochet into the next chain space.

Repeat((5DC,Ch2,5DC), 1 SC into the next Ch space)).

Once you reach the end , make a Slip Stitch on top of the 1st Double Crochet and Weave off.

Round 6:-

This Round We will be Working into the stitches from Round 3.

Change the Yarn Color and Join the yarn  into the 1st stitch of Round 3.

Start with a Stacked Single Crochet - This will be counted as a Double Crochet.

1 Double Crochet into the same stitch (i.e. the 1st Stitch)

Chain 1, 

2 Double Crochets in the next stitch - that's the 1st Corner made.
1 Half Double Crochet each in the next 2 Stitches.
1 Single Crochet each in the next 3 Stitches.
1 Half Double Crochet each in the next 2 Stitches.
Repeat((2DC,Ch1,2DC- in the next St),1HDC*2,1SC*3,1HDC*2)
Slip Stitch on top of the first Double Crochet.
44 Stitches, 4 Chain 1 spaces.

Round 7:-

Start with a Stacked Single Crochet - This will be counted as a Double Crochet.

1 Double Crochet in each stitch untill you reach the Corner.

In the Chain 1 Space make - (2 Double Crochets, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochets)- that's the corner made.

Repeat(1DC in each stitch untill corner),(2DC,Ch2,2DC)-in corner stitch)

Slip Stitch on top of the first Double Crochet.

60 Stitches.

Round 8 to Round 10:-

Repeat Round 7.

Slip Stitch on top of the first Double Crochet and weave off.

*** In Round 8 - while making the Double Crochets, insert your hook through each point of the flower from Round 5 to have a neat finish.

***If you wish to make a large size square, then keep repeating Round 7 untill the size needed.

With each round the stitch count will increase by 16.

Here is the Summary of the Pattern:-

Round 1:-

Start with a Magic circle.

Ch 2(Not Counted as a St)

12 DCs in the Magic Circle.

Pull the Yarn end to close the gap.

SL on top of the 1st DC.

Change the Yarn Color while making the SL.

12 Sts.

Round 2:-

Start with a Stacked SC - This will be counted as a DC.

1 FPDC in the same St.(while making the FPDC insert your hook through the Ch 2 as well. This will give a neat finish)

Repeat(1DC,(1FPDC-in the same St)).

SL on top of the 1st DC.

24 Sts.

How to Make the Stacked SC.....??? Here it is :-

Start with a regular  SC in the 1st St.

Insert your hook into the 2nd Vertical Leg of the SC(i.e the 2nd Vertical Leg from Right to Left ), Yarn Over and Pull up a loop - 2 loops on the hook.

Yarn over and Pull through the 2 loops.

That's 1 Stacked SC made.

Round 3:-

Start with a Stacked SC - This will be counted as a DC.

1 DC, 1 FPDC in the same St.

Repeat((1DC,(1DC,1FPDC))

SL on top of the 1st DC.

Change the Yarn Color while making the SL.

36 Sts.

Round 4:-

Ch 5.

1 FPSC on the next FPDC from the Previous round.

Repeat(Ch 5, 1FPSC)

Once you reach the end  make a SL into the 1st Ch 5 space and Change the Yarn Color while making the SL.

Round 5:-

Start with a Stacked SC - This will be counted as a DC.

Continue with 4DCs ,Ch2, 5DCs all in the same Ch space.

1 SC into the next Ch space.

Repeat((5DC,Ch2,5DC), 1 SC into the next Ch space)).

Once you reach the end , make a SL on top of the 1st DC and Weave off.

Round 6:-

This Round We will be Working into the Sts from Round 3.

Change the Yarn Color and Join the yarn  into the 1st St of Round 3.

Start with a Stacked SC - This will be counted as a DC.

1 DC into the same St (i.e. the 1st St)

Ch 1, 

2 DCs in the next St - that's the 1st Corner made.

1 HDC each in the next 2 Sts.

1 SC each in the next 3 Sts.

1 HDC each in the next 2 Sts.

Repeat((2DC,Ch1,2DC- in the next St),1HDC*2,1SC*3,1HDC*2)

SL on top of the 1st DC.

44 Sts, 4 Ch 1 spaces.

Round 7:-

Start with a Stacked SC - This will be counted as a DC.

1 DC in each St untill you reach the Corner.

In the Ch 1 Space make - (2 DCs, Ch 2, 2 DCs)- that's the corner made.

Repeat(1DC in each St untill corner),(2DC,Ch2,2DC)-in corner St)

SL on top of the 1st DC.

60 Sts.

Round 8:-

Repeat Round 7.

SL on top of the 1st DC and weave off.

*** In Round 8 - while making the Double Crochets, insert your hook through each point of the flower from Round 5 to have a neat finish.

***If you wish to make a large size square, then keep repeating Round 7 untill the size needed. With each round the stitch count will increase by 16.

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