Skateboard Wheel Granny Square Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This Skateboard Wheel Granny Square is a fun, streetwear-inspired motif that's perfect for crocheters who want a bold look without a complicated pattern. It's beginner-friendly and uses only basic stitches, so even your first few squares will look sharp. The design features a solid red circle at the center, a textured white ring that mimics the wheel, and a crisp black border that squares everything off. At 6" x 6", it's a versatile size for blankets, bags, jackets, and more.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn — 20 yds red, 15 yds white, 10 yds black
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional)
- Finished size: 6" x 6"
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic ring — an adjustable loop used to start working in the round
- sc: Single crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sk: Skip
- sp: Space
- inc: Increase — work 2 sc in the same stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- Rnd: Round
Gauge
First 3 rounds = 2.5" diameter. To check gauge, crochet rounds 1–3 of the center and measure across the circle; adjust your hook size if needed to match.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your tension even in the red center so the circle stays flat and doesn't cup.
- When joining new colors, work over the yarn tails for a few stitches to secure them and reduce weaving later.
- The white round 6 creates the ch-2 spaces that shape the wheel ring — count them carefully (10 spaces) before moving on.
- Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round if you tend to lose your place.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Center (Red)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring, join with sl st to first sc (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, join (12 sts).
Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc, inc] x6, join (18 sts).
Rnd 4: Ch 1, [2 sc, inc] x6, join (24 sts).
Rnd 5: Ch 1, [3 sc, inc] x6, join (30 sts). Fasten off red.
White Ring
Rnd 6: Join white in any st, ch 1, sc in same st, [ch 2, sk 2, sc in next st] around, join with sl st to first sc (10 ch-2 sps).
Rnd 7: Sl st in first ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1] around, join with sl st to top of ch-3 (10 groups of 3 dc).
Rnd 8: Sl st to next dc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc] around, join with sl st to top of ch-3 (60 dc). Fasten off white.
Black Border
Rnd 9: Join black in any dc, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 dc, [3 sc in next dc (corner), sc in next 14 dc] around, join with sl st to first sc (64 sc). Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Weave in all ends securely on the wrong side, using a tapestry needle to hide the tails within the stitches. Block the square lightly by misting with water and pinning to 6" x 6"; let dry completely. This helps the corners lie flat and evens out the stitch tension.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Color swap: Try a neon green center with a black ring for a different skate-inspired look.
- Join as you go: Use the black border round to join squares together for a blanket or bag.
- Add texture: Work round 8 in the back loop only for a raised wheel effect.
