Granny Square Throw Blanket
Cozy up with this delightful Granny Square Throw Blanket, perfect for those chilly nights. Made with soft yarn in a charming blend of colors, this project is a wonderful way to showcase your crochet skills or create a thoughtful gift for a loved one.
Granny Square Throw Blanket
Materials:
- Yarn: 3 colors of bulky weight yarn (size 5): 2 skeins of beige, 1 skein of deep red, and 1 skein of dark blue.
- Hook: Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook.
- Scissors for cutting yarn.
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge:
12 stitches and 8 rows in a 4" square. To measure gauge, work a square of 4" and count the stitches in 4". Adjust hook size if necessary to meet gauge.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- tr: triple crochet
- sp: space
The blanket will consist of multiple Granny Squares, which can be joined together.
Instructions:
Granny Square:
- Start with the beige yarn:
Make a slipknot and ch 4. Join with a sl st to form a circle. - Round 1:
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 2 dc into the circle, ch 2.
*Work 3 dc into the circle, ch 2.* Repeat from * to * two more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (Total of 12 dc and 4 ch 2 spaces). - Round 2:
Change to deep red yarn. Sl st into the first ch 2 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 2 dc in the same space, ch 2, then (3 dc, ch 2) in each of the next 3 ch 2 spaces. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3 (total of 24 dc and 4 ch 2 spaces). - Round 3:
Change to blue yarn. Sl st into the first ch 2 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 2 dc in the same space, ch 2, (3 dc in the next ch 2 space, ch 2) three times. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (Total of 36 dc and 4 ch 2 spaces). - Round 4:
Change back to beige yarn. Sl st into the first ch 2 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 3 more dc in the same space, then ch 1; *work (3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch 2 space.* Repeat from * to * for all the ends. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (Total of 48 dc and 4 ch 1 spaces). - Finish off yarn and weave in all ends. You can block the squares to make them more even if desired.
Assembling the Blanket:
- Make a total of 20 squares.
- Arrange the squares in a pattern you like, alternating colors as desired.
- Join squares together using the whip stitch or slip stitch method, ensuring to keep edges aligned.
Finishing Steps:
- Weave in all remaining ends using a tapestry needle.
- Optional: Wash and block the finished blanket to smooth out any unevenness and enhance the appearance.
Enjoy your beautiful Granny Square Throw Blanket, perfect for snuggling up or as a decorative piece in your home!
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