Discover a world of festive crochet inspiration with this ultimate guide to seasonal granny squares.

With more than 50 squares ranging in style, stitch, and subject – from glittering baubles and gingerbread houses to Nordic-style stags and even a present wrapped in a 3D bow – you can mix and match your favourite designs to create unique clothes, gifts, and home décor.

Ideal for all crocheters, both new and experienced, each step-by-step pattern has easy-to-follow instructions alongside ideas for how to include your squares in your bigger crochet projects. Whether you’re making a cosy winter blanket, a holiday sweater, or a cute gift bag, The Festive Granny Square Book is packed with everything you need for your next seasonal crochet masterpiece – one square at a time.

Katy Mitchell is an author and crochet designer specialising in fun, colourful, and intricate granny square designs. Her Instagram channel @kates.crochet.creations is one of the biggest social media platforms focusing exclusively on granny squares. She has written designs for Hobbycraft and Simply Crochet magazine. Her first book, The Granny Square Book, was published by DK in May 2025.