Create a cozy and vibrant granny square blanket that’s perfect for snuggling up on a chilly evening. This project uses a variety of colorful yarns to form intricate squares, making it a great addition to any home or a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Enjoy the relaxing process of joining squares together to create a stunning finished piece.

Colorful Granny Square Blanket

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Medium, Category 4)
• Colors: Gray (for square background), Colors of your choice for the squares (e.g., pink, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple)
• Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: Measure 4 inches by 4 inches: 4 granny squares should measure about 4 inches across each square.

Abbreviations:

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

Granny Square Instructions:

Square 1 (Colorful Square):

1. With your chosen color yarn, ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the ring, ch 2, **(3 dc in the ring, ch 2)** repeat from ** to ** 3 more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3 (should have 4 groups of 3 dc).
3. Round 2: Change color if desired. sl st into the next ch 2 sp, then ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the same ch 2 sp. Now in the next spaces, repeat (3 dc, ch 2). Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3.
4. Continue this pattern to create as many squares as desired. For a standard blanket, you will need approximately 36 squares.

Square 2 (Background Square):

1. Use gray yarn and follow a similar pattern, but use single crochet instead of double crochet in every round.
2. Make 16 gray squares to serve as the backdrop for your colorful squares.

Joining the Squares:

1. Once all squares are complete, lay them out in a pleasing arrangement.
2. Join squares with a slip stitch or using single crochet. Place two squares right sides together, insert your hook into the corner of both squares, and pull through the loops, then crochet or slip stitch across the edges to join.

Finishing:

1. Once all squares are joined, weave in ends with a tapestry needle.
2. Optional: Block your blanket by wetting it and laying it flat to dry, ensuring it's squared up nicely.

This granny square blanket is not only a delightful project but gives you the freedom to express creativity through color. Perfect for beginners—get lost in the joy of combining different colors and stitches!

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