Yarn and Colors "Hip To Be Square" Blanket Crochet Kit

Yarn and Colors Hip To Be Square Blanket Crochet Kit - Crochet a modern Granny Square blanket in soft natural tones with a touch of pink or green. Designer Karin van Haasteren (@karinvanhaasteren) gave the classic Granny Square a contemporary Yarn and Colors look. The result is a serene, graphic blanket that looks beautiful on the couch, draped over the foot of your bed, or outside on a cool summer evening.

The blanket is made up of no fewer than 143 Granny Squares. You start by crocheting the round, colored hearts and then finish each Granny Square using the light base color, Birch. Since you’re working on small squares one at a time, this is a great project to take with you, and you can let the blanket grow step by step.

Choose your color scheme

Previously, the two versions were sold separately. With this Crochet Kit, you can now easily choose which color combination you want to make:

• Green color scheme—featuring soft shades of green such as Eucalyptus and Cold Green, combined with calm shades of grey and natural tones. This design has a fresh and cool look, with beautiful accents in mint, gray-green, and Dark Grey.
• Pink color scheme—featuring Rosé, Pearl, and Shark Grey, combined with warm natural and gray tones. This version has a softer, warmer look with pink, beige, and gray-blue accents.

Both versions are crocheted with Yarn and Colors Must-have. The base color is 004 Birch, and the various accent colors form the round center of each Granny Square. The pattern recommends not making the same number of squares in every accent color, so that the colors are distributed playfully and naturally across the blanket. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Both versions are crocheted with Yarn and Colors Must-have. The base color is 004 Birch, and the various accent colors create the characteristic round center of each Granny Square. The pattern recommends not making the same number of squares in each accent color. This creates a playful and naturally distributed color palette.

Dimensions

• Dimensions per Granny Square: approx. 11 x 11 cm
• Number of Granny Squares: 143
• Layout: 11 squares wide x 13 squares high
• Dimensions of the entire blanket: approx. 125 x 147 cm, including the border

The final size may vary slightly depending on your crochet technique.

The Yarn and Colors "Hip To Be Square" Blanket Crochet Kit includes

• 33 balls of Yarn and Colors Must-have in the colors of your chosen version
• Digital Crochet Pattern: "Hip To Be Square" Blanket

Tools & Supplies

• 3 mm Crochet Hook
• Wool Needle or darning needle
• Scissors
• Materials for blocking Granny Squares

Blocking for a Beautiful Result

The patterns recommend blocking all the Granny Squares before joining them together. This gives the squares a more even shape and makes it easier to sew them together neatly using the mattress stitch later on. A Granny Square blocker is handy for this, but you can also use blocking mats with blocking pins.

After blocking, first arrange the 143 squares in 13 rows of 11. This allows you to distribute the accent colors evenly across the entire blanket before sewing everything together. Then, crochet two more rounds of single crochet around the blanket to form a border.

Level of Difficulty

Easy. A wonderful project if you enjoy crocheting Granny Squares or want to give it a try. Thanks to the repetitive pattern, you’ll quickly get the hang of it and can relax as you continue crocheting the next 143 squares.

Order your favorite colorway of the Yarn and Colors Hip To Be Square Blanket Crochet Kit and crochet a beautiful Granny Square blanket for your home, step by step.