Crochet Granny Square Blanket

Crochet Granny Square Blankets are a delightful and cozy addition to any home. The beauty of these blankets lies in their intricate patterns and vibrant colors that instantly warm up a room. The process of creating a Granny Square Blanket is not only creative but also a great way to relax and unwind. You can mix and match different yarns to make each square unique, adding your personal touch to the blanket. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, making a Granny Square Blanket is a rewarding and enjoyable experience that can be cherished for years to come. Happy crocheting!

Materials

• Yarn A: 1 x 100g ball Stylecraft Merry Go Round Dk - 3142 Rainbow
• Yarn B: 1 x 100g ball Stylecraft Special DK - 1001 White
• For the edging I used left over Stylecraft Special DK yarn I already had and picked colours which matched those already used. The two colours I used are:

  • Yarn C: Stylecraft Special DK - 1277 Violet
  • Yarn D: Stylecraft Special DK - 1082 Bluebell
• 4.5mm hook size

Stitches (UK)

• slst: slip stitch
• ch: chain
• tr: treble

Notes

• Written in UK terms.
• Working “in the round”.
• Turn your work to alternate sides after each round, which is also after each colour change.
• Chain 2 in the corners.
• Do not add any chains between the 3tr clusters on the sides.

Pattern

Foundation Ring: Using yarn A, ch3 and slst into the first ch. This is your foundation ring.

Round 1: ch3, then work the following into the foundation ring, 2tr, ch2 [3tr, ch2] 3 times, slst to the top of the starting ch3. Fasten off.

Round 2: Using yarn B, slst into one of the corner spaces. Then ch3 and work the following into the corner space 2tr, ch2, 3tr. Into the next space work 3tr.

Continue building each round by using the following guidelines:

• Attach new yarn on each round, alternating between yarn A and yarn B.
• Attach the yarn in any corner space, then ch3, 2tr, ch2, 3tr in the first corner space.
• 3tr in each space along the sides.
• 3tr, ch2, 3tr in all other corner spaces.
• slst to the top of the starting ch3. Fasten off.

The crochet diagram below shows you how the pattern is created, both UK and US terms are used in the diagram.

Keep on with the rounds until both balls of yarn are used up, and you are unable to get another complete round.

Border

Using any spare DK yarn you have, we can now start on the border. I used the following:

• Yarn C: Stylecraft Special DK - 1277 Violet

• Yarn D: Stylecraft Special DK - 1082 Bluebell

Border Round 1: Attach Yarn C to any edge of the blanket, and dc all round the edge, in the corners work 3dc. Slst to the first dc and fasten off.

Border Round 2: Attach Yarn D to a corner dc stitch, we will now work the scallops all round the edge of the blanket. * Skip a stitch and 6tr in the next stitch, skip a stitch and slst into the next stitch * repeat between * and * until you have worked your way all around the blanket. Slst to finish and fasten off. Weave in any loose ends.

The crochet diagram below shows you how the scalloped edge is created, both UK and US terms are used in the diagram.