9 Granny Squares Using Four Weight Yarn
Are you looking for crochet squares, motifs, or granny squares using four weight yarn? If so, take a look at this collection of square patterns that are not only free but use worsted weight yarn too!
What is Four Weight Yarn?
Four weight yarn, also called worsted weight yarn, is a popular yarn thickness that’s great for knitting and crocheting. It’s not too thick and not too thin, so it’s a good choice for a variety of projects like sweaters, blankets, hats, squares, and scarves.
Basically, when you see a yarn labeled as worsted weight or four weight, you know it’s a medium-thick yarn that’s versatile and easy to work with. It’s not as thin as the yarn you might use for socks or lace projects, but it’s not as bulky as the yarn you’d use for thick, cozy blankets or scarves.
Worsted weight yarn comes in all sorts of different types, from wool to cotton to acrylic and blends of different fibers. Each type of yarn has its own unique characteristics that can affect the finished project.
For example, wool yarn tends to be warm and has a nice stretch to it, which makes it great for granny sweaters or hats. Cotton yarn is cooler and less stretchy, which is good for dishcloths or summer garments made with squares. Acrylic yarn is often used for granny square blankets because it’s soft and easy to wash.
It’s important to consider the fiber content of the yarn you choose because it can influence how the finished crochet square feels and drapes. A wool square will feel quite different from a cotton one, for example. So, depending on what you’re making, you may want to pick a different type of worsted weight yarn to get the result you’re looking for.
Favorite Four Weight Yarns for Squares
Below are a few of my favorite four weight yarns to make granny squares with. You will find these yarns used throughout the free square pattern collection below.
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice is a really popular worsted weight yarn for crocheting square projects. It’s made from acrylic fibers, which means it’s soft to the touch and easy to care for.
One of the things people really love about this yarn is that it comes in a ton of different colors, so you can find just the right shade for your square pattern.
Red Heart Super Saver
Red Heart Super Saver is a go-to choice for many crocheters who are looking for an affordable yarn for their projects.
One of the reasons why this yarn is so popular is because it’s very durable. It can stand up to a lot of wear and tear, which makes it a great choice for projects that will get a lot of use, like blankets or afghans made up of many granny squares. Plus, it’s machine washable, which makes it easy to care for and keep clean.
Caron Simply Soft
Caron Simply Soft is a really popular worsted weight yarn that many crocheters love to use. Like Red Heart Super Saver and Vanna’s Choice, it’s made from acrylic fibers, which means it’s soft, lightweight, and easy to work with.
One of the things that sets Simply Soft apart from other acrylic yarns is its silky texture. It feels really smooth and luxurious, which makes it a great choice for square projects that will be worn next to the skin, like granny square scarves, sweaters, or hats.
Most of these yarns are easy to find online and in stores and have a variety of colors to pick from, so you will surely find a #4 weight yarn that you’d love to crochet a square with.
Tips for Crocheting Squares with Four Weight Yarn
Here are a few more things to keep in mind when working with four weight yarn for granny squares.
Granny Squares Using Four Weight Yarn
When it comes to choosing a yarn for your granny squares, medium weight yarn, also known as worsted weight, is a great option. It’s a popular choice among crocheters because it’s not too thin and not too thick, and it comes in a wide variety of colors and textures to suit any project.
Take a look below at the best square patterns made using four weight yarn. I hope you find a square that you want to make!
Circle Square Pattern
This easy to make square featuring a circle center uses an easy to find four weight yarn called Heartland from Lion Brand.
It is a 100% acrylic yarn that has 251 yards per skein.
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Yarn
Designer: This is Crochet
Solid Square Pattern
This unique solid granny square pattern uses Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, which gives it a gradual change of color throughout.
It is a 100% acrylic yarn that has 236 yards per skein.
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Ombre
Designer: This is Crochet
Alpine Stitch Square Pattern
This square made with the apline stitch uses a four weight yarn called Shine from crochet.com.
It is a 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal natural beech wood fiber yarn with 75 yards per skein.
Yarn: WeCrochet Shine
Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home
Heart Square Pattern
This square with a heart uses a four weight yarn called Heartland from Lion Brand, in the colors Acadia and Lassen Volcanic.
It is a 100% acrylic yarn that has 251 yards per skein.
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Yarn
Designer: This is Crochet
Sand Dollar Granny Square Pattern
This granny square design features a unique sand dollar look. It uses Mighty Stitch yarn from We Crochet.
It is a 20% Super wash Wool and 80% Acrylic yarn that has 208 yards per skein.
Yarn: We Crochet Mighty Stitch
Designer: Meghan Makes Do
Basic Granny Square Pattern
This classic granny square design uses Lion Brand Heartland Yarn in the color Lassen Volcanic.
It is a 100% acrylic yarn that has 251 yards per skein.
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Yarn
Designer: This is Crochet
Starbust Square Pattern
This starburst granny square design uses Lion Brand Heartland Yarn in the color Lassen Volcanic, Acadia and .
It is a 100% acrylic yarn that has 251 yards per skein.
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland Yarn
Designer: This is Crochet
Block Stitch Square Pattern
This beautiful granny square design featuring the block stitch uses We Crochet Shine worsted weight yarn.
It is a 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal natural beech wood fiber yarn with 75 yards per skein.
Yarn: Shine Worsted
Designer: Pattern Paradise
Bloom Flower Square Pattern
Make this blooming flower granny square that uses Vanna’s Choice four weight yarn in three different yarn colors.
It is a 100% acrylic yarn that has 171 yards per skein.
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice
Designer: Easy Crochet
More Free Crochet Square Patterns and Guides
I hope you enjoyed this collection of free square patterns that use worsted weight yarn! Take a look below at some other posts about granny square patterns you may enjoy too.
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- Understanding Crochet Skill Levels: A Comprehensive Guide
- The Two Most Common Ways to Start a Crochet Square
- A Beginner’s Guide to Crochet Squares: 10 Questions Answered
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- My Favorite Granny Square Tips and Tricks