Easy Granny Square Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

The Easy Granny Square Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern is a timeless crochet project that’s perfect for adding a splash of creativity and warmth to your home! Scroll down for the free crochet blanket pattern BELOW!

Timeless Comfort: The Easy Granny Square Blanket Free Crochet Pattern:

Materials Used:

• 5mm Crochet Hook
• Caron Blossom Cakes – Caribbean Sea
• Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze Aran – Limestone
• Yarn Needle
• Tape Measure
• Scissors

Stitches Used:

• Ch – Chain
• Sc – Single Crochet
• Dc – Double Crochet

Size:

• 23.5 inch square

Notes:

• This pattern is written using American standard crochet terminology.
• This crochet pattern is worked in rows starting from the bottom working towards the top, turn your piece over at the end of each row.
• Ch1 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch throughout the pattern.
• Repeat what is in between the stars from * to * until the end of the round.
• If you have a ** in your row you need to follow the pattern from * to * across the entire row and then when you get near the end of the row you will finish your last repeat at ** because you can no longer complete the entire repeat then follow what it says to do to complete the row.
• Read each row carefully before starting the row.

Written Instructions:

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R1. Make a magic ring or ch4, join with a slip stitch to beginning ch to form a ring, ch1 (does not count as a stitch) (Work (3dc, ch2) in ring – Repeat 3 more times, join with a slip stitch to beg dc, slip stitch into next ch2 space, fasten off, turn (x4 lots of (3dc, ch2)

R2. Join yarn in any ch2 space, ch1 (does not count as a stitch) Work (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in each ch2 space around, join with a slip stitch to beg dc, slip stitch into next ch2 space, fasten off, turn (x4 lots of (3dc, ch2, 3dc)

R3. Join yarn in any ch2 space, ch1 (does not count as a stitch) * Work (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2 space, skip next 3dc, work 3dc in space before the next 3dc, skip next 3dc * Repeat from * to * all the way around, join with a slip stitch to beg dc, slip stitch into next ch2 space, fasten off, turn (x4 lots of (3dc, ch2, 3dc) + x4 lots of 3dc)

R4. Join yarn in any ch2 space, ch1 (does not count as a stitch) * Work (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2 space (skip next 3dc, work 3dc in space before the next 3dc) – Repeat 1 more time, skip next 3dc * Repeat from * to * all the way around, join with a slip stitch to beg dc, slip stitch into next ch2 space, fasten off, turn (x4 lots of (3dc, ch2, 3dc) + x8 lots of 3dc)

R5. Join yarn in any ch2 space, ch1 (does not count as a stitch) * Work (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch2 space (skip next 3dc, work 3dc in space before the next 3dc) – Repeat 2 more times, skip next 3dc * Repeat from * to * all the way around, join with a slip stitch to beg dc, slip stitch into next ch2 space, fasten off (x4 lots of (3dc, ch2, 3dc) + x12 lots of 3dc)

To carry on making your granny square larger:

• Always place (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in each corner ch2 space.
• Skip the next 3dc then work 3dc in the space before the next 3dc – keep repeating this until you get to your next corner.
• Once you have got back to the beginning dc, join with a slip stitch to beg dc, slip stitch into next ch2 space.
• Turn square over and join new yarn in any ch2 space.

Last Row. Once you get to your last row which is row 28, make sure your granny square is facing the right side up.

• Join yarn in any ch2 space, Work (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 space.
• You will now work 1dc in each dc around the entire blanket and everytime you get to a ch2 space you will work (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the ch2 space.
• Once you have got back to the beginning dc, join with a slip stitch to beg dc, slip stitch into next ch2 space.

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Move on to blocking.

Blocking:

Your crochet blanket can look uneven and may not lay completely flat depending on hook and yarn used which is perfectly normal with different stitch designs.

The best way to sort this out is to block your work!

• Water – Submerge your blanket in cool water for approx 15-20 mins then lay flat, you can reshape whilst wet, pin on to blocking mats and let it dry completely.

You can use this method with: Acrylic, Wool and Cotton

• Spray – Spray both sides of your blanket with water so it’s nice and damp, you can reshape whilst damp, pin on to blocking boards and let it dry completely.

The best method for this is with: Acrylic, Wool and Cotton

• Steam – Pin your blanket on to blocking mats and use a hand steamer to loosen the fibers so it will reshape.

Try this method with: Acrylic – I would suggest doing a swatch with your chosen yarn if you are using wool.

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