Blooming Garden Granny Square Blanket Free Pattern

Blooming Garden Granny Square Blanket Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the beauty of nature with the Blooming Garden Granny Square Blanket, featuring intricate floral motifs and vibrant colors. This cozy blanket is perfect for adding a touch of spring to your home decor. Whether you're snuggling up on the couch or adding a splash of color to your bedroom, this blanket is sure to brighten your space and your day!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in green, pink, yellow, and white.
• Crochet Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook.
• Gauge: 4 inches = 2 granny squares.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions to create your very own Blooming Garden Granny Square Blanket:

Creating the Granny Squares

1. Start with a Magic Ring:
   • Wrap the yarn around your fingers to create a loop, then pull a loop of yarn through the center to form the magic ring.
2. Round 1:
   • Ch 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
   • In the magic ring, work 2 double crochets (dc).
   • Ch 2.
   • Repeat the following sequence 2 more times: *3 dc in the ring, ch 2; repeat from *.
   • Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the beginning ch-3.
   • You should have 12 dc and 4 ch-2 spaces.
3. Round 2:
   • Sl st to the next ch-2 space.
   • Ch 3, then work 2 dc in the same space.
   • Ch 2, then work 3 dc in the same space.
   • Ch 1.
   • Repeat the following sequence 2 more times: *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1; repeat from *.
   • Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
   • You should have 24 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces, and 4 ch-1 spaces.
4. Round 3:
   • Sl st to the next ch-2 space.
   • Ch 3, then work 2 dc in the same space.
   • Ch 2, then work 3 dc in the same space.
   • Ch 1, then work 3 dc in the next ch-1 space.
   • Ch 1.
   • Repeat the following sequence 2 more times: *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from *.
   • Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
   • You should have 36 dc, 4 ch-2 spaces, and 8 ch-1 spaces.
5. Continue the Pattern:
   • Continue in this pattern, increasing the number of dc clusters in each round until the square reaches your desired size.

Joining the Squares

1. Once you have completed enough granny squares, lay them out in your desired arrangement.
2. Using a whip stitch or slip stitch, join the squares together along the edges.

Finishing Touches

1. Finish your blanket with a border of your choice. A scalloped border in matching colors will enhance the floral theme beautifully.

Now you have your very own Blooming Garden Granny Square Blanket! Enjoy the cozy warmth and vibrant colors it brings to your home.