Crochet blankets are all about warmth, comfort, and a touch of homemade charm. The Crochet Great Granny Blanket pattern is no exception, perfect for inviting a sense of coziness into your living space. Made in vibrant hues, this beginner-friendly crochet throw consists of four impressively designed granny square motifs to give a classic yet stylish appeal. Made using high-quality, thick, and plush material, this crochet blanket project comes to life more quickly than one might expect. After constructing your motifs, all that’s left to do is stitch them together and outline them with a border for that perfect finish. So, impress your friends and add a splash of color to your decor with this delightful crochet blanket pattern.
Making Your Great Granny Crochet Blanket
Materials
- Bernat® Blanket™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)
- Contrast A Vapor Gray (10874) 2 balls or 403 yds/368.5 m
- Contrast B Pink Dust (10956) 1 ball or 165 yds/151 m
- Contrast C Shadow Purple (10882) 1 ball or 165 yds/151 m
- Contrast D Burnt Mustard (10874) 1 ball or 165 yds/151 m
- Contrast E Misty Green (10878) 1 ball or 165 yds/151 m
- Size U.S. L/11 [8 mm] Susan Bates® Silvalume™ crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Susan Bates® yarn needle.
ABBREVIATIONS
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st(s) = Slip stitch(es)
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- Tog = Together
MEASUREMENT
- Approximately (Approx) 50″ [127 cm] square.
GAUGE
- 7 single crochet (sc) and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
Step by step Pattern
- Chain (ch) 3 at the beginning (beg) of round (rnd) counts as a double crochet (dc).
- Ch 6 at the beg of rounds counts as dc and ch-3 space (sp).
- Join all rnds with slip stitch (sl st) to 3rd ch of ch-6 unless otherwise indicated.
- Make 4 Motifs:
- 1 with E as Color 1, D as Color 2, C as Color 3, and B as Color 4. 1 with D as Color 1, C as Color 2, B as Color 3 and E as Color 4. 1 with C as Color 1, B as Color 2, E as Color 3 and D as Color 4.
- 1 with B as Color 1, E as Color 2, D as Color 3, and C as Color 4. With A, ch 4. Join with sl st to the first ch to form a ring. See diagram on page 2.
- 1st rnd: [Right side (RS)]. Ch 6. (3 dc in ring. Ch 3) 3 times. 2 dc in ring. Join. 12 dc and 4 ch-3 spaces (sps).
- 2nd rnd: Sl st to next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. *Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join. Fasten off. 24 dc, 4 ch-1 sps and 4 ch-3 sps.
- 3rd rnd: Join Color 1 with sl st in any ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. *Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. 3 dc in last ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join. 36 dc, 8 ch-1 sps and 4 ch-3 sps.
- 4th rnd: Sl st to next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same ch-2 sp. *(Ch 1. 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp across to next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. (Ch 1. 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp across to first ch-3 sp. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join. Fasten off. 48 dc, 12 ch-1 sps and 4 ch-3 sps.
- 5th rnd: Join Color 2 with sl st in any ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same ch-2 sp. *(Ch 1. 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp across to next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. (Ch 1. 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp across to first ch-3 sp. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join.
- 6th rnd: As 4th rnd. Fasten off.
- 7th and 8th rounds: With Color 3, work as given for 5th and 6th rnds.
- 9th and 10th rounds: With Color 4, work as given for 5th and 6th ends.
- 11th and 12th rounds: With A, work as given for 5th and 6th rnds. Fasten off.
Assembly
- Following the Assembly Diagram, sew Motifs together (tog) with A through back loops only using whipstitch as shown here in the video tutorial.
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Border
- Join A with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around Blanket, working 1 sc in each sc and ch-1 sp, and 5 sc in each corner ch-3 sp. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
