Hey y’all!

I love pickleball, even if I’m absolutely terrible at it. It’s my favorite way to exercise. And I haven’t seen many pickleball crochet patterns around, so, I’m going to make some! Starting with this adorable pickleball granny square crochet pattern.

This free crochet pattern is easy to make. I’ll walk you through all the steps.

If you would like to purchase the downloadable and printable PDF version of this pattern, you can find it (coming soon) on my Etsy or on Ravelry.

Read on for this Free Pickleball Granny Square Crochet Pattern!

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Yarn and Stitches

Yarn

I used weight 4 acrylic yarn for this pickleball pattern, but you could use whatever you want. My colors were yellow, white, and blue.

Basic Stitches Used (US Terminology)

Slip Knot: tutorial by SarahMaker

Create a slip knot on your crochet hook.
Yarn over and pull through the slip knot loop, creating a new loop on your hook. This is the first chain stitch.

Repeat these steps to create additional chain stitches: Yarn over, then draw the yarn over through the last loop on your hook to form a new chain stitch.

Yarn Over (YO): Yarn over by bringing the yarn over the hook from the back to the front. The yarn should be positioned above the hook.
Insert Hook: Insert the crochet hook into the stitch where you want to begin the double crochet.

Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have three loops on your hook.
Yarn Over and Pull Through Two Loops: Yarn over once more and pull through the first two loops on the hook. This leaves you with two loops on the hook.
Yarn Over and Pull Through Remaining Loops: Yarn over one last time and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook. This completes one double crochet stitch.

Repeat: To continue making double crochet stitches, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
End of Row: When you reach the end of the row, you’ll typically work a turning chain (usually two chains for a double crochet) before you start the next row. This turning chain helps create the proper height for the next row of stitches.

A double crochet is taller in height than a half-double crochet and single crochet.

Yarn Over (YO): Yarn over by bringing the yarn over the hook from the back to the front. The yarn should be positioned above the hook.
Insert Hook: Insert the crochet hook into the stitch where you want to begin the half double crochet.
Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have three loops on your hook.

Yarn Over and Pull Through All Loops: Yarn over once more and pull through all three loops on the hook. This completes one half double crochet stitch.
Repeat: To continue making half double crochet stitches, yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through, then yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook.
End of Row: When you reach the end of the row, you’ll typically work a turning chain (usually one chains for a half double crochet) before you start the next row. This turning chain helps create the proper height for the next row of stitches

The half double crochet stitch is a versatile stitch that falls between a single crochet and a double crochet in terms of height.

Insert Hook: Insert the crochet hook into the stitch.
Yarn Over (YO): Yarn over by bringing the yarn over the hook from the back to the front. The yarn should be positioned above the hook.

Pull Through: Pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have two loops on the hook.
Yarn Over and Pull Through Both Loops: Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook. This completes one single crochet stitch.
Repeat: To continue making single crochet stitches, insert the hook into the next chain, yarn over and pull through, then yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.

End of Row: When you reach the end of the row, you’ll typically work a turning chain (usually one chain for a single crochet) before you start the next row. This turning chain helps create the proper height for the next row of stitches.

Perform two single or double crochets in one stitch.

Increases are used to add stitches to your work and create a wider section.

Hold the Yarn: Hold the yarn in your hand with the tail (the loose end) in your palm and the working yarn (the yarn connected to the skein) over your index finger.
Form a Loop: With your index finger and thumb, grasp the working yarn to hold it against the tail end. This forms a loop with the working yarn crossing over the tail.
Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook under both strands of the working yarn (the strand that leads to the skein) from front to back.

Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook) and pull through the loop that’s on your hook. This creates a slip stitch.
Chain Stitch (Optional): Some crocheters like to start with a chain stitch to give the magic ring a bit more stability. If you choose to do this, chain one, which will act as the first single crochet in your round.
Begin Stitching Inside the Ring: Start making your first round of stitches inside the loop. For example, if you’re making single crochets, insert your hook into the loop, yarn over, and pull up a loop to create the first single crochet.

Work the Desired Number of Stitches: Work the number of stitches required for your pattern inside the magic ring. For instance, if your pattern calls for six single crochets in the magic ring, you would make six single crochets in total.
Tighten the Ring: Hold the tail end of the yarn with your non-hook hand while gently pulling the loose end of the working yarn. This will tighten the loop, closing the center hole of the magic ring.
Close the Ring: Once the center hole is tightly closed, you can either slip stitch to the first stitch of the round or continue working in a continuous spiral, depending on your pattern instructions.

Remember that the magic ring might take a bit of practice to master, but it’s a great skill to have for certain crochet projects.

A magic ring, also known as a magic loop or magic circle, is a technique used in crochet to start projects that are worked in the round. It’s particularly useful when creating items like amigurumi, where you want to close up the center hole tightly.

Insert Hook: Insert your crochet hook into the stitch that you want to create the slip stitch in.
Yarn Over and Pull Through: Yarn over (wrap the yarn around the hook from back to front), and then pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook in one motion. This is different from other crochet stitches, as you’re not creating any additional loops on the hook.

Slip stitches are used to join rounds, close gaps, or move your hook to a different location within your work.

When finishing an amigurumi piece, you’ll need to fasten off to secure the last stitch.

Cut the working yarn, leaving a tail, and pull the tail through the last loop on the hook, tightening it to secure the stitch.

Here’s a helpful video tutorial.

How to Wet Block

To wet block, first run it under water until thoroughly wet.

Then, roll it up and squeeze to get excess water out. Do not wring it, just gently squeeze it so you don’t ruin the stitches.

Lay it out on your blocking board. Straighten the edges out to where you want them, pinning as you go.

Let it air dry, then unpin and you’re done!

Pickleball Granny Square Crochet Pattern/Tutorial

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials and Tools

Weight 4 yarn

4mm and 5mm crochet hook
Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends)
Scissors

How to Crochet Pickleball Granny Square Steps

Notes:

*All CH 3 counts as a DC
** ALL INCREASES ARE DONE WITH A DC NOT A SC

R1: 10 DC into MR, sl st into first DC (10)
R2: CH 3, DC into same stitch, inc all around, sl st into top of the chain (20)
R3: CH 3, DC into same stitch, alternate DC and inc all the way around, sl st into first st (30)

(Switch to another color)

R4:
CH 3
In same stitch: (DC, CH 2, inc)

DC
hdc
SC in next 3 stitches
hdc
DC

In same stitch: (inc, CH 2, inc)

DC
hdc
SC in next 3 stitches
hdc
DC

In same stitch: (inc, CH 2, inc)

DC
hdc
SC in next 3 stitches
hdc
DC

In same stitch: (inc, CH 2, inc)

DC
hdc
SC in next 3 stitches
hdc
DC

Sl st into CH

R5:
Sl st into corner hole
In the corner: CH 3, DC, CH 2, Inc
DC until you reach the next corner

In the corner: inc, CH 2, inc
DC until you reach the next corner

In the corner: inc, CH 2, inc
DC until you reach the next corner

In the corner: inc, CH 2, inc
DC until you reach the next corner
Sl st into CH

Circles (make 7):
MR 4, sl st into first st (4)

Sew on

Weave in ends and block if you need to.

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