Wrap yourself in a burst of colors with this cozy granny square blanket! Perfect for adding warmth and style to any space, this project is beginner-friendly and a great way to use up your yarn stash. Ideal for gifting or keeping for yourself, this blanket is sure to brighten any room.

Colorful Granny Square Blanket

Materials:

• Yarn: 100% Acrylic worsted weight yarn in various colors (approximately 20 different colors, about 100g each)
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

Each granny square should measure approximately 6 inches by 6 inches. To achieve the correct gauge, make a chain of 10 stitches and work in double crochet until you reach 6 inches. Adjust hook size if necessary.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sl st - slip stitch
• dc - double crochet
• sp - space

Instructions:

Granny Square:

1. Start with a magic ring: Hold the yarn in a loop and chain 3 to secure.
2. Round 1: Work 2 dc into the ring, then *ch 2, 3 dc into the ring*. Repeat from * to * two more times (total 3 groups of 3 dc). Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 3.
3. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), and work 2 more dc in the same space. *Ch 1, in the next ch-2 space work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.* Repeat from * to * twice more. Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 3.
4. Round 3: Ch 3, work 2 more dc in the same space. *Ch 1, in the next ch-2 space work 3 dc, ch 1. In the next ch-1 space, work 3 dc.* Repeat from * to * twice more. Join as before.
5. Continue in this manner until your square is the desired size (this pattern can make up to 6 rounds). Change colors as desired between rounds.
6. Repeat to make a total of 48 squares.

Joining the Squares:

1. Lay out your squares in a layout you like.
2. With a new color, use the whip stitch method or slip stitch to join squares together. Align the corners of two squares and slip stitch through the top loops of both.
3. Join squares row by row until the blanket reaches your desired size (for a lap blanket, aim for 4 squares by 6 squares, which will measure approximately 36 inches by 54 inches).

Finishing:

• Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
• Consider blocking your blanket to achieve even square measurements and to smooth out any curves.

Optional Variations:

• Add a border: You can add a simple single crochet border around the entire blanket for a polished look.
• Use fewer colors for a monochromatic look or use all scraps for a unique patchwork effect.

Enjoy your beautiful, handcrafted granny square blanket!

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