With this free granny square blanket pattern for beginners, you'll create a modern granny square blanket with 30 different granny square patterns. Each square will help you learn a new crochet technique from working in the round, learning how to filet crochet, and different colour change techniques including tapestry crochet.
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We all love the traditional granny square pattern; it's the first thing that many people 1st learned to crochet. It leaves many people asking the question:
A granny square blanket is simply lots of granny squares seamed or sewn together which usually has a border around the whole blanket.
A granny square doesn't have to be just a collection of just 3 double crochet stitches. In fact, a granny square can be made with any stitch pattern or motif, worked in rows or in the round.
As long as it is a square, size also doesn't matter either!
This modern granny square blanket pattern uses 8 inch squares which are joined to create a whole collection of variety. You'' be trying out new crochet stitches and crochet techniques as you create your own granny square blanket.
Each day, from 15th August -13th September 2022, a brand new granny square pattern will be released, ready for you to stitch up.
You will be able to view the pattern for free on this website and follow along with the YouTube video tutorial too.
If you'd like to work at your own pace, or prefer to have a physical copy of your crochet patterns, you can purchase the Hodgepodge Blanket Pattern.
A PDF will be available for you to download and print or save within the membership area. No need to rush to download, all the patterns will be safely stored for when you are ready.
Grab your hooks and yarn, and get ready to make your own Modern Granny Square Blanket!
If you want to print the patterns or follow along at your own pace, click the button below to purchase the printable patterns
This event started on Monday 15th August 2022 at 8am EST and each day a new granny square pattern was released and available to view in full on this website.
Each new pattern will featured a video tutorial with all the hints and tips you need to make your square.
Read on to find out more about the materials required to complete your own granny square blanket pattern and which techniques will be covered during the crochet along.
Finished Size: 40" x 48" (lapghan)
Materials Needed:
The materials needed are based on completing the blanket as written, to create a total of 30, 8 inch squares. This will create the perfect lapghan blanket to snuggle with on the coach.
I used 4 different colours in my granny squares along with a 5th colour to work the joining and border to create a bolder contrast in between the squares. The maximum colours used in any multicoloured granny square is 4.
Yarn:
Stitch up a twist on the traditional Granny Square using an extended Granny Spike Stitch.
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Create a squishy granny square with all the texture following this free pattern.
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Create a floral inspired, lightweight granny square that will fit in well into any granny square blanket.
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Learn how to crochet the Extended Single crochet and the Pike stitch to create a fabulous texture.
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Stitch up this floral inspired granny square pattern with a video tutorial.
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Work up this textured, trellis square that features puff stitches woven in.
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Learn how to crochet the Arcade stitch with this free pattern and create this unique granny square
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The bead stitch creates one of the most squishy textures and has the look of a mini bullion stitch without the struggle of getting your hook through
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Learn how to crochet a spiral solid granny square with this fun pattern.
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Crochet this Staggered CDC granny square and create a fun texture which looks like a zig-zag.
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Learn how to crochet the Herringbone stitch in 2 different heights with this free granny square pattern.
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Learn how to crochet the popular Basket Weave stitch with this quick and easy granny square pattern.
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Master the crochet chevron with this mini version of a popular stitch.
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This free granny square pattern will show you how working the same stitch but into different stitches can create a different look. Sometimes, decreases don't decrease!
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The Honeycomb trellis is a firm crochet stitch that creates a wonderfully open look.
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Don't get yourself in a spin with this free granny square pattern - this circular spiral granny square is quite unique!
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Take the shell stitch to the next level with this free granny square pattern.
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Learn the Cable stitch as you create this textured granny square
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Learn how to filet crochet with this easy granny square pattern.
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Learn how to crochet the linen stitch in the round with this free granny square pattern.
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Create a dense, solid granny square with the alternating spike stitch.
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Create a square who stitches show either crowns or bows depending on what you see.
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Create a puffy granny square using the Forked Cluster Stitch.
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This winter inspired granny square pattern is easier than it looks to stitch up.
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Learn how to crochet the corner to corner technique and change colours in your sqare, seemlessly.
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Create a unique granny square which starts with a pinwheel and ends as a square.
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Learn this easy to make granny square which is funky and simply colour changes.
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Create a squishy granny square with this easy to follow pattern that only uses the basic crochet stitches.
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Create a vintage inspired granny square with really tall stitches that is quick to stitch up.
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Learn how to crochet the tapestry crochet technique and create a patchwork sqaure.
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Join your squares with the Zig Zag Slip Stitch join for a braded, flat seamed join
Or choose from the other traditional joins linked in the artical
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Create a colourful blanket stitch edging to your joined granny squares or choose from the 5 other options too!
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Come and join our friendly Facebook Community Group and share your progress on your blanket.
If you love the granny stitch, why not check out these other Cosy Rosie Designs and tutorials:
Other Granny Square Stitch Patterns:
Nobody Puts Granny in the Corner Scarf
Granny Square Stitch Tutorials:
5 Fantastic Finishes - blanket borders
How to crochet a basic granny square
A massive thank you to all the pattern testers and my tech editor who helped ensure the accuracy of all the patterns included in this Granny Square Blanket crochet along.
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