How to crochet a granny square with color changes

In this DROPS video we show to make a basic granny square with colour changes.

They are very popular and can be used on many projects. After each colour change, crochet around the old yarn end to fasten before cutting it.

Crochet 6 ch and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: 3 ch, 2 tr in ring, * 3 ch, 3 tr *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times and finish with 3 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Change colour.
ROUND 2: 3 ch, 2 tr in first ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space, * 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, finish with 1 ch and 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Change colour.
ROUND 3: 3 ch, 2 tr in the first ch-space, 1 ch, * 3 tr in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space, 1 ch, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece. Change colour.
ROUND 4: 3 ch, 2 tr in the first ch-space, 1 ch, * 3 tr in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 3 ch, 3 tr in the same ch-space, 1 ch, 3 tr in the next ch-space, 1 ch, finish with 1 sl st in 3rd ch from beg of round. Turn piece.

You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.