Colorful Granny Square Blanket

This colorful granny square blanket is made up of vibrant squares joined together for a cheerful and cozy finish. It utilizes simple stitches, making it an excellent project for beginners. Get ready to create a beautiful blanket perfect for draping over your couch or using it as a warm throw!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight (medium) yarn in purple, pink, yellow, and white
• Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5 mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

Each granny square should measure approximately 6 inches square. 4 squares should measure about 24 inches across.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space
• sc = single crochet

Instructions:

Step 1: Make Granny Squares

To make each granny square:

1. Start with a magic circle or chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a loop.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into loop, ch 2, *3 dc into loop, ch 2; repeat from * 2 more times. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. (4 sets of 3 dc)
3. Round 2: Slip stitch to first ch 2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, *in next ch 2 space (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc); repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (4 corners)
4. Round 3: Slip stitch to first ch 2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space. *In each next ch 2 space, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) until you reach the next corner. Work corner in the corner space; repeat from * around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

Repeat this process to create enough granny squares to make up the blanket, approximately 36 squares (6 squares wide by 6 squares long). Alternate colors as desired.

Step 2: Assemble Squares

To join your squares:

1. Lay out your squares in the desired color pattern.
2. Using the whip stitch or slip stitch, sew the squares together in rows.
3. After completing the rows, join the rows together until complete.

Step 3: Add Edging

To add a simple edging:

1. Attach yarn in any corner. Ch 1, sc in the same space, sc evenly along edges, working 3 sc in corners.
2. Continue around until you've worked a complete round. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
3. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Final Measurements:

Your completed blanket should be approximately 36 inches by 36 inches, perfect for a throw or decorative piece!

Enjoy Your Cozy Blanket!

Now you're ready to snuggle up under your colorful new blanket. This whimsical granny square blanket makes a lovely gift for friends, family, or even yourself!