Stitch Library Free Granny Square Pattern – Circle of Hope Updated February 13, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!877Shares Crochet a beautiful rainbow with my ‘Circle of Hope’ granny square pattern. Rainbows are an ever popular symbol of hope, so I took inspiration from that and the amazing community (symbolised by the circle) to create this granny square. This stunning beginner-friendly pattern will look amazing now matter which colours you use. I chose to take inspiration from a pastel rainbow (of course!) and I just adore how it’s turned out.TABLE OF CONTENTS1. what will I learn?2. materials and tools3. pattern Notes4. Convert Pattern Terms5. terms and abbreviations6. pin for later7. the pattern8. Video Tutorials9. Right-handed 10. Left-handed11. turn your squares into a blanketVIEW MORE▼ Making up the Circle of Hope Granny Square what will I learn? Looking to experiment with a new granny square now you’ve mastered the basics? In this blog, you will learn how to crochet the Circle of Hope granny square with a written pattern and step by step video tutorial to help. There’s also a printable PDF pattern if you’d like to make the squares into a blanket project. materials and tools Here’s the materials and tools you’ll need to create this project. This is the yarn and hook I used in the video but feel free to mix it up with different yarns and their co-ordinating hooks. Yarn: Paintbox Simply DK in Peach Orange [154] (Colour A), Daffodil Yellow [121] (Colour B), Washed Teal [132] (Colour C), Pale Lilac [145] (Colour D), Champagne White [102] (Colour E) Hook: 4mm Scissors Darning Needle pattern Notes Chain at the beginning of each round will be classed as a stitch. Round 1-5 will join with a slip stitch, changing colours at the same time. Finished size, 5 inches x 5 inches approx Written is UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms below. Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms terms and abbreviations Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, then yarn over and pull through the stitch and loop on hook Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, then pull through Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop and then you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, then pull through remaining two loops. Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop and then you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over and finally pull through all three loops. Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will then have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over and then pull through remaining two loops. How to Crochet: A Handy Reference Guide EBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here. pin for later Circle of Hope Blanket the pattern You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Make magic circle with Colour A Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as stitch here and throughout) 11tr in magic circle and then join with a ss changing to Colour B. Tie off Colour A. (12 sts) Round 2: Ch 3, tr in same st. Work 2 tr in each st all the way around. Join with a ss changing to Colour C. Tie off Colour B. (24 sts) Round 3: Ch 3, tr in same st. Tr in next st. *2 tr, tr in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a ss changing to Colour D. Tie off Colour C. (36 sts) Circle of Hope Granny Square You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Round 4: Ch 3, tr in same st. Tr in next 2 st. *2 tr, tr in next 2 st; repeat from * around. Join with a ss changing to Colour E. Tie off Colour D. (48 sts) Round 5: Ch 3, tr in same st. Ch 1, 2 tr in next st. Htr, dc in next 8 sts. (Htr, 2tr in next st, ch 1, 2 tr in next st. Htr, dc in next 8 sts) twice more. Htr in next st and join with a ss. Do not tie off. Round 6: ch 3, tr in next st. *(2tr, ch 2, 2tr) in ch-1 sp from previous round. 1 tr in next 14 sts; repeat from * three times. (2tr, ch 2, 2tr) in ch-1 sp from previous round. Finally, 1 tr in remaining 12sts. Video Tutorials Right-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Left-handed Or you can watch on YouTube turn your squares into a blanket You can purchase a low cost ad free, printable copy of this pattern HERE. Not only does it mean you get your own copy of the pattern to print, you also support a small business and help me to keep making free patterns! Want to try some other granny square designs? Take a look at the blogs below for further inspiration! Sunburst Granny Square Bobble Heart Granny Square Spiral Granny Square KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!877Shares Further Reading... 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Reply LauraLee Rose May 5, 2021 at 10:42 pm Hi Sarah: I wanted to let you know how therapeutic this Hope Circle Granny Square became in my life. I came across it in June, 2020, at the time of the George Floyd demonstrations. Near the end of that June, our neighborhood experienced several wildfires in the foothills near our homes. No one was hurt, and the fires was controlled quickly. However, the event brought out the neighborhood for many blocks around as we watched the firefighters work. People were gathering, safely 6 feet apart, wearing masks, but very happy to see and visit with other people. As I returned home later that evening, feeling rejuvenated and uplifted, I saw the pattern for the Hope Circle. Immediately I saw it as a metaphor for society. I adapted the circles to be random colors, with the square boarder being either black, white, brown, or tan. It spoke to me about how I hoped that different people in our world could learn to live together in peace and love. I made up an afghan and entered it into an art contest with the theme “All are alike unto God.” I am not expecting to win anything, but it was a very therapeutic experience for me. I learned to watch out for and care for others more intentionally. Thank you for creating this design. Laura Lee Rose Reply Ada October 28, 2022 at 1:20 am Dear, if only everyone would learn to crochet/knit, the life in this world would be peaceful and happier… Looking for patterns, free and paid, I am so impressed how designers share their items for free or for a small price – ‘Sharing Is Caring’! This way people, who cannot afford to buy patterns, can enjoy and crochet beautiful designs such as this beautiful Circle Of Hope granny square. I’m retired so have time to crochet mainly for charities and friends. Yes, the title of this square has a deep meaning. The Circle Of Hope has no end so let’s us keep hope for a better, happier, and healthy time for all! Reply Bolaji July 23, 2021 at 4:39 pm Hi, I’ve really enjoyed completing this blanket, but I’m struggling to find a video about how to complete the border. I’m not sure if you can use any border to complete the blanket. Could you point me to a video tutorial you’ve done that I could use please. Your video tutorials are absolutely amazing…I’ve completed two blankets already ! Thank you Reply Jen January 13, 2023 at 4:37 am is there a printable version? Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
