Crochet Warm Textured Granny Square Blanket Free Pattern

Crochet Warm Textured Granny Square Blanket Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in 6 colors (approximately 100 yards each)
• G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

Each granny square should measure approximately 6 inches when completed.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• rep = repeat
• sp = space

Instructions:

Granny Square:

Begin with Color A.

1. Ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into the ring, ch 2, *3 dc into the ring, ch 2; rep from * 2 more times, join with sl st to top of ch 3.
3. Round 2: Slip stitch to the first ch-2 corner. Ch 3, 2 dc into the same sp, ch 2, 3 dc into the same sp (corner made). *In the next ch-2 sp, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc; rep from * 2 more times, join with sl st to top of ch 3.
4. Round 3: Slip stitch to the first ch-2 corner. Ch 3, 2 dc into the same sp, ch 2, 3 dc into the same corner. For each edge, *3 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1; rep from * for the next 2 edges. At the last corner, work corner as before. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
5. Fasten off. Repeat for 24 squares using different colors and stitches as desired.

Joining Squares:

Use a whip stitch or slip stitch to join the squares in a 5x5 layout.

Border:

With Color E, join yarn in any corner, ch 1, sc evenly around the blanket, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing:

Block your blanket by gently steaming or using a wet cloth to shape the squares and the border.

Enjoy your beautiful, textured blanket!