I had been looking without success for a granny square pattern that created an X motif in the center of the square. When I couldn’t find a pattern for the granny square online, I made up my own.

My design is made with Lily Sugar & Cream 100 percent cotton worsted weight yarn using an I hook (5.5 mm). Using these materials, my finished square is 5.75 inches across, although yours may vary depending on your tension, as well as the yarn and hook you choose to use. (You don’t have to use the yarn weight or hook size suggested in the pattern.)