Crochet Continuous Granny Afghan Blanket

Crocheting a Continuous Granny Afghan Blanket is such a charming and delightful project to work on! The beautiful granny square pattern adds such a cozy and timeless touch to any room. With its repetitive yet soothing crochet stitches, it's a wonderful way to relax and unwind while creating something special. The versatility of this blanket allows you to play with different colors and yarn textures, making each blanket unique and personal. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this project is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of handmade warmth to their home or to create a heartfelt gift for a loved one. So grab your favorite yarn, hook, and get ready to crochet your way to a lovely and snuggly Continuous Granny Afghan Blanket!

Supplies:

Yarn: Loops and Threads Charisma (bulky / 5), I used dark blue and yellow (between 12-20 skeins total, depending on the size of your project)

Hook: Size L

Color Pattern: You can choose to do as many or few colors as you like. For the afghan pictured I used 2 colors. I started my center with 4 rounds of dark blue. After that I repeated a pattern of 2 rounds of yellow, followed by 3 rounds of dark blue.

Approximate number of Rounds

For a baby afghan: 19 rounds, approximately 36 x 36 inches

For a lapghan: 26 rounds, approximately 48 x 48 inches

For a small afghan: 36 rounds, approximately 60 x 60 inches

Stiches:

Start with a Magic Circle/Loop

Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as first DC in this round and in all rounds following), 2 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2, 3 DC, chain 2, 3 dc, chain 2, join to top of first set of chains (first DC) with slip stitch

Round 2: Chain 3 and turn, 2 DC in first 2 chain space (corner), chain 2, 3 DC in same space, *chain 1, 3 DC, chain 2 3 DC in next chain 2 space, repeat from * around

Round 3 and all subsequent rounds: Chain 3 and turn, work 2 DC, chain one. You will work 3 DC in each chain one space around and 3 DC, Chain 2, 3 DC in each corner. You will chain one in between each set of DC, except at the corners where you will chain 2.

When your blanket has reached the size you prefer, simply finish off at the end of your round.