The Granny Square blanket adds an extra touch of coziness to any home. This classic crochet pattern was all the rage in the ’70s and has never really gone out of style, not even in winter. And that’s a good thing. How wonderful is the thought of snuggling up under this blanket and bringing a little bit of summer into your home? And best of all: any Haakster can make this Granny Square blanket.
The Granny Square blanket consists of squares with a round center in various color combinations. This means you use the same technique throughout and don’t have to bring out the entire blanket every time; instead, you sew the squares together later. We crocheted it using different colors of Phildar Partner 6. It’s wonderfully warm and colorful at the same time! But the pattern is also ideal for using up your leftover wool.
Tools & Supplies
:- 3 balls of Phildar Partner 6 in colors 111, 037, 110, 041, 204, and 208
- 1 ball of Phildar Partner 6, color 21
- 13 balls of Phildar Partner 6, color 32 (Ecru)
- size 6.5 Crochet Hook
Dimensions:
Granny Square: 14 x 14 cm.
Blanket: approximately 125 x 180 cm, plus border
Here's how to crochet Granny Squares using different color combinations:
1. Crochet 6 sets of 20 hearts in colors 111, 037, 110, 041, 204, and 208.
2. Divide the 120 hearts among the 6 colors, making sure not to group the same colors together, and crochet row 2.
3. Sort the circles by color (5 circles per color) and distribute them among the other 6 colors, making sure no color appears twice; crochet row 3. If you don’t quite have enough balls, crochet row 3 using color 21.
4. Crochet rows 4 and 5 using color 32 (Ecru). Join the Granny Squares together on the fifth row, securing them with a slip stitch; the points are marked on the diagram.
Crochet Pattern for a Granny Square Blanket:
Fun fact: In this project, the starting chains aren't counted as stitches; they're only there to create height.
Start with a magic ring, or chain 4 chain stitches and join them with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Row 1: Crochet into the ring: 3 chain stitches, *double crochet, chain stitch, double crochet. Repeat from * 9 times. Chain one and slip stitch into the first arch.
Row 2: Join to a chain stitch from the previous row. 2 chain stitches, 2 joined double crochets, *2 chain stitches, skip 1 stitch, 3 joined double crochets, repeat from * 10 times, 2 chain stitches, and a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 3: Join to the arch formed by 2 chain stitches. Chain 2, * 3 half double crochets, then move to the next arch. Repeat from * 11 times, then slip stitch into the first stitch.
Row 4: Join between two groups of 3 double crochets. 1 chain stitch, *1 single crochet, 4 chain stitches, skip 3 stitches. Repeat from * 11 times. Fasten off with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Row 5: Join to the 4-chain arch. 1 chain stitch, *1 single crochet, 3 chain stitches, to the next arch, (3 double crochets, 3 chain stitches, 3 double crochets), 3 chain stitches, to the next arch, 1 single crochet, 3 chain stitches, to the next arch, repeat from * 3 times. Fasten off with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Edge of the blanket:
Join at the corner. 1 chain stitch, (1 single crochet, 3 chain stitches, 1 single crochet, skip 3 stitches), *1 single crochet, 3 chain stitches, skip 3 stitches, repeat from * until you have gone all the way around the Blanket. In the corner, always crochet the section shown in parentheses.
Does the blanket look just as beautiful in your home? Send a photo to info@yarnplaza.com, and who knows—your design might appear in the Wool of Fame.
