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:

1. Start with the beige yarn:
   Make a slipknot and ch 4. Join with a sl st to form a circle.
2. 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).
3. 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).
4. 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).
5. 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).
6. Finish off yarn and weave in all ends. You can block the squares to make them more even if desired.

Assembling the Blanket:

1. Make a total of 20 squares.
2. Arrange the squares in a pattern you like, alternating colors as desired.
3. 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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