Free Crochet Club Poker Granny Pattern for Crochet Lovers

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This design can work nicely in many creative projects. Several squares can be joined to make a blanket, pillow cover, bag, wall hanging, or other home item. You can also combine the club square with other card symbols to create a full playing card theme. Mixing colors can give the finished piece a modern look, while classic shades can keep the design simple and bold.

The project can be enjoyable for crocheters who like granny squares and want to try something different from flowers or basic patterns. Beginners can use a single square as a small project, while more experienced makers can plan a larger design with several matching squares. Playing with colors also gives you a chance to make the project fit your own style.

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A club granny square can become a thoughtful handmade gift when turned into a blanket, cushion, bag, or wall decoration. It may also be a fun choice for someone who enjoys card games or unique home décor. If you like simple shapes with a little personality, the Free crochet Club Poker Granny Pattern is a fun project to add to your crochet collection.

Crochet Club Card Motif Pattern by Nazanin

Welcome to the crochet club card motif pattern from Nazanin’s poker card series. This detailed pattern guides you step-by-step through creating the club card granny square motif. Each motif in this series measures approximately 9 cm square, making them perfect to be combined into jackets, blankets, cushions, or any project you desire. This pattern includes thorough instructions, with stitch-by-stitch directions along with tips for finishing and assembly.

Quick Overview of Pattern

• Motif Type: Granny square club card
• Finished Size: 9 cm x 9 cm approximately
• Use: Combined with other poker card motifs (heart, spade, diamond)
• Shape: Square with decorative petals forming the club symbol
• Features: Magic ring start; rounds with half double crochet, triple crochet petals, and square motif rounds worked in back loops and third loops for texture.

Notes

• The first round starts with a magic ring and half double crochets.
• Petals formed by clusters of triple crochet stitches worked in the same stitch.
• Back loop and third loop stitches add a ribbed texture on the square rounds.
• Corners utilize chain 2 spaces for turning and shaping.
• Final rounds optionally finished with single crochet for a neat edge.
• Blocking using steam bursts after finishing improves flatness and motif shape.
• Yarn tails are secured on the wrong side between stitches with the needle.

Skill Level

Intermediate beginner to intermediate.
Familiarity with:

• Magic ring technique
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Triple crochet (tr)
• Working in back loops and third loops
• Cluster stitches and joining rounds with slip stitches (sl st)

Materials

• Baby Best yarn or similar (or your choice of yarn)
• 4 mm crochet hook (or suitable size for your yarn)
• Yarn needle for sewing and fastening off
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional but helpful)
• Iron with steam function or blocking board (optional for finishing)

Measurements / Sizing

• Finished club card motif measures about 9 cm square when worked with the recommended yarn and hook.
• Can be joined with other poker card motifs—heart, spade, diamond—to form larger projects.
• Adjust hook size for different yarn or size adjustments.

Gauge

• Gauge is flexible due to motif style; roughly 9 cm square with given yarn and 4 mm hook.
• Test gauge by making the first round and checking diameter; adjust hook if needed.

Stitch Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = triple crochet (also called treble crochet)
• sp = space
• st = stitch

Special Stitches

• Magic ring: A loop of yarn that can be tightened to close the starting circle, providing a neat center with no hole.
• Triple Crochet (tr): Yarn over twice, insert hook, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two loops on hook three times.
• Back loop and third loop crochet: Working into the designated loop on top of the stitch rather than under both loops, creating texture.

The Crochet Pattern

Round 1 – Magic Ring and Half Double Crochet Base

• Begin with magic ring:
  • Wrap yarn around your finger to form an “X.”
  • Insert your hook into loop, grab yarn and pull up to create loop on hook.
• Chain 2 (counts as first half double crochet (hdc)).
• Make 11 more half double crochets (hdc) into the ring for a total of 12 stitches including chain 2.
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  • Step: Yarn over, insert hook in ring, yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
  • Repeat for all 12 hdc stitches.
• Pull ring tight to close hole.
• Join round by slip stitching into the second chain of the starting chain 2 (round opening secured by pulling loop tight and slip stitching back into first hdc to form round).

Round 2 – Triple Crochet Petals

• Chain 1 to start.
• For first petal:
  • Skip 1 stitch.
  • In next stitch, work 7 triple crochets (tr) into the same stitch (creating a petal):
    • Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over pull through two loops three times, repeat 7 times.
• Skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch to anchor petal.
• Repeat petal creation:
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  • Skip 1 stitch,
  • In next stitch, 7 triple crochets (tr) (second petal).
• Skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in next stitch.
• Repeat for third petal (7 triple crochet in the same stitch), skip stitches and slip stitch to anchor.
• You will have 3 triple crochet petals spaced around the round. Each petal is formed in one stitch with 7 triple crochets.

Round 3 – Forming the Club Top and Fastening Color

• Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet (dc)).
• In the same stitch where last round ended, work 2 additional double crochets for a total of 3 dc in the same stitch.
• Cut yarn and fasten off the first color.
• Secure tail on wrong side using a yarn needle, weaving it slowly between the stitches without pushing too hard to avoid damage.

Round 4 – Starting the Square Background with Second Color (Back Loop and Third Loop Work)

• Attach second color yarn with a slip knot at the 4th stitch of the middle petal of the club on the back side.
• Insert hook into the back loop and third loop of the stitch (important for the texture in this round only).
• Work the following stitches:
  • 1 single crochet (sc) in first stitch,
  • 1 half double crochet (hdc) in next stitch (maintain back loop and third loop throughout),
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  • 1 double crochet (dc) in next stitch,
  • 2 triple crochets (tr) in next stitch (both in back loop and third loop),
• Chain 2 to form the first corner of the square.
• Continue working two triple crochets (tr) in the next stitch (back loop and third loop).
• Repeat this pattern around the square according to diagram:
  • Two triple crochets per stitch for corner positions,
  • Chain 2 at corners,
  • Single, half double, double crochets placed in back and third loops to form textured square edges.

Round 5 – Continuing Square Motif

• Follow the established pattern:
  • Work 1 double crochet (dc) in each stitch along the edges,
  • In corner spaces (chain 2 spaces), work 2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets.
• Continue to shape square by adding stitches evenly to keep edges straight.
• Optionally alternate stitches in border rounds (some preferring half double crochet (hdc) or single crochet (sc)) depending on desired finishing texture.

Round 6 – Final Rounds and Edging Options

• Continue around square edges:
  • Work double crochet (dc) in each stitch
  • Corners: 2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets.
• Optional final round:
  • Work single crochet (sc) along edges with chain 2 corners for neat finish.
• End with slip stitch to join round.
• Fasten off yarn.

Finishing

• Secure yarn tails with yarn needle by inserting needle through stitches on the wrong side slowly and carefully to blend ends without bulk.
• Trim yarn ends close to fabric.
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Assembly & Finished Size

• The completed club card granny square measures approximately 9 cm x 9 cm.
• Combine with heart, spade, and diamond card motifs (all also approximately 9 cm) to create larger projects like jackets, blankets, or cushions.
• Joining motifs can be done by slip stitch, single crochet, or sewing with yarn needle.

Conclusion

This club card granny square motif is a unique, textured piece perfect for poker card-themed crochet projects. The combination of half double crochet, triple crochet petals, and textured back-loop stitches make it a standout pattern. Take your time especially with loop-specific stitches to get the desired texture and neatness.

Blocked lightly with steam to shape and flatten the motif ensures your work looks professional and polished. Share your creations and enjoy incorporating this distinctive motif into your crochet journey!