Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
How to crochet easy granny square earrings with a hidden, lightweight frame that helps keep the square shape without blocking!
There is something special about the classic, traditional granny square that always warms my heart! I love it worked in a solid color, color blocks, or stripes, and it's so versatile being that you can stop at the end of any round, and you basically have a finished project that can then be used in so many different ways.
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You'll need about 20 (30) yards of #10 crochet cotton thread (amzn.to/3QEtROz), an 2.35mm crochet hook, a tapestry needle (amzn.to/3OZq26t), a small amount of 7 mesh plastic canvas (amzn.to/3qwszvb), jewelry pliers (amzn.to/3qMPX7E) and a pair of earring findings - mine are 20mm Stainless Steel Fishhooks.
Material Notes:
Now, I have used #10 crochet cotton thread for my squares, which is 100% cotton, but you can easily use a fingering weight yarn or embroidery floss (amzn.to/49We3gY) for similar results. Because you can custom cut the plastic canvas frame or block to the desired measurements, gauge is not essential for this project so feel free to change it up even more. This is also a great project for scraps since each round uses only a small amount of yarn.
I added a plastic canvas frame to my granny square because I am not a blocker, and it helps the granny square keep it's shape and still be lightweight and flexible. Both 7 Mesh or 10 Mesh will work. I used clear plastic canvas, but you could easily use any color you have on hand. I suggest using a soft plastic canvas and not the stiff as you want to have the flexibility for cutting and you don't want the edges to be poking out of your earrings.
When weaving in ends, I always recommend breaking the stitch in half when you enter and exit to help capture the yarn better. Crochet thread is wound together very tight, but it's still possible to break it in half. Have more patience with a round (duller) tapestry needle, or switch to a sharp tapestry needle.
There is such a variety of earring findings. Feel free to use whichever you like best! Most earring findings have a loop at the bottom that easily opens to add your charm, but if you find yours doesn't, just add a jump ring onto your earring finding and then your granny square would attach onto the jump ring.
I prefer Stainless Steel for my findings as it won't tarnish and is hypoallergenic, but there is also a fun variety of different metals! I like to shop for jewelry supplies at either Fire Mountain Gems (firemountaingems.com/jewelry-supplies/findings/earring-findings/) or Bohemian Findings (bohemianfindings.com/collections/earring-bases).
Time Spent:
I was able to work up the smaller pair in just over half an hour, and the larger pair in about an hour.
Measurements:
The smaller square measures 1 3/4″ across square center, but dangles 2 1/2″, and the larger square measures 2 1/4″ across square center, but dangles 3 1/4″.
Gauge (before Frame & not essential):
Round 2 = 1 1/2" in diameter
Helpful Tutorials:
- 4 Ways to Change Yarn Colors for Granny Squares: youtu.be/ghnNg0OEb0w
- How to Fix Wonky Granny Squares: youtu.be/5Dk6wvLFYLY
- How to Add a New Ball of Yarn When You Run Out on Your Granny Square: youtu.be/ghnNg0OEb0w
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2015/07/framed-granny-square-earrings-in-2.html
Save this to your queue on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/laceweight-gia-earrings
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro & Materials
03:15 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:54 How to Crochet a Chain
05:06 Round 1 & How to Double Crochet (US DC)
08:54 Overview of Round 2
09:17 Round 2: How to Work in Solid Color
13:10 Round 2: How to Change Yarn Colors
19:20 Round 3: How to Carry Up Yarn
23:56 How to Fix Wonky Square Shaping
24:50 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
33:25 How to Cut Plastic Canvas Frame
39:17 Border & How to Crochet Granny Square onto Plastic Canvas Frame
44:35 How to Crochet a Hanging Loop
46:52 How to Add Earring Wires
48:47 Outro
How to crochet easy granny square earrings with a hidden, lightweight frame that helps keep the square shape without blocking!
There is something special about the classic, traditional granny square that always warms my heart! I love it worked in a solid color, color blocks, or stripes, and it's so versatile being that you can stop at the end of any round, and you basically have a finished project that can then be used in so many different ways.
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need about 20 (30) yards of #10 crochet cotton thread (amzn.to/3QEtROz), an 2.35mm crochet hook, a tapestry needle (amzn.to/3OZq26t), a small amount of 7 mesh plastic canvas (amzn.to/3qwszvb), jewelry pliers (amzn.to/3qMPX7E) and a pair of earring findings - mine are 20mm Stainless Steel Fishhooks.
Material Notes:
Now, I have used #10 crochet cotton thread for my squares, which is 100% cotton, but you can easily use a fingering weight yarn or embroidery floss (amzn.to/49We3gY) for similar results. Because you can custom cut the plastic canvas frame or block to the desired measurements, gauge is not essential for this project so feel free to change it up even more. This is also a great project for scraps since each round uses only a small amount of yarn.
I added a plastic canvas frame to my granny square because I am not a blocker, and it helps the granny square keep it's shape and still be lightweight and flexible. Both 7 Mesh or 10 Mesh will work. I used clear plastic canvas, but you could easily use any color you have on hand. I suggest using a soft plastic canvas and not the stiff as you want to have the flexibility for cutting and you don't want the edges to be poking out of your earrings.
When weaving in ends, I always recommend breaking the stitch in half when you enter and exit to help capture the yarn better. Crochet thread is wound together very tight, but it's still possible to break it in half. Have more patience with a round (duller) tapestry needle, or switch to a sharp tapestry needle.
There is such a variety of earring findings. Feel free to use whichever you like best! Most earring findings have a loop at the bottom that easily opens to add your charm, but if you find yours doesn't, just add a jump ring onto your earring finding and then your granny square would attach onto the jump ring.
I prefer Stainless Steel for my findings as it won't tarnish and is hypoallergenic, but there is also a fun variety of different metals! I like to shop for jewelry supplies at either Fire Mountain Gems (firemountaingems.com/jewelry-supplies/findings/earring-findings/) or Bohemian Findings (bohemianfindings.com/collections/earring-bases).
Time Spent:
I was able to work up the smaller pair in just over half an hour, and the larger pair in about an hour.
Measurements:
The smaller square measures 1 3/4″ across square center, but dangles 2 1/2″, and the larger square measures 2 1/4″ across square center, but dangles 3 1/4″.
Gauge (before Frame & not essential):
Round 2 = 1 1/2" in diameter
Helpful Tutorials:
- 4 Ways to Change Yarn Colors for Granny Squares: youtu.be/ghnNg0OEb0w
- How to Fix Wonky Granny Squares: youtu.be/5Dk6wvLFYLY
- How to Add a New Ball of Yarn When You Run Out on Your Granny Square: youtu.be/ghnNg0OEb0w
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2015/07/framed-granny-square-earrings-in-2.html
Save this to your queue on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/laceweight-gia-earrings
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro & Materials
03:15 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:54 How to Crochet a Chain
05:06 Round 1 & How to Double Crochet (US DC)
08:54 Overview of Round 2
09:17 Round 2: How to Work in Solid Color
13:10 Round 2: How to Change Yarn Colors
19:20 Round 3: How to Carry Up Yarn
23:56 How to Fix Wonky Square Shaping
24:50 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
33:25 How to Cut Plastic Canvas Frame
39:17 Border & How to Crochet Granny Square onto Plastic Canvas Frame
44:35 How to Crochet a Hanging Loop
46:52 How to Add Earring Wires
48:47 Outro
