Free Granny Square Blanket Pattern for Beginners
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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Modern Granny Square Blanket
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:
What is a Granny Square Blanket?
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.
Hodgepodge Blanket CAL | Free Crochet Patterns
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.
Hodgepodge Granny Square Blanket Pattern
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
How this event worked | Hodgepodge Blanket Crochet Along
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.
Pattern Details: Granny Square Blanket
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:
- Worsted/Aran weight yarn - I used used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (100% acrylic, 100g, 184m) in the following shades and amounts:
- Champagne White (202) - 450 m
- Bubblegum Pink (250) - 380 m
- Pale Lilac (245) - 380 m
- Tea Rose (242) - 400 m
- Misty Grey (203) - 500m
- 5mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Granny Square No.1 - Granny Spike Stitch
Granny Square No. 2 - Offset Trinity Stitch
Granny Square No.3 - Blossom Stitch Square
Granny Square No. 4 - Pike Stitch Square
Granny Square No. 5 - Iris Stitch Square
Granny Square No. 6 - Puff Stitch Trellis Square
Granny Square No. 7 - Arcade Stitch Square
Granny Square No. 8 - Brilliant Bead Square
Granny Square No. 9 - Spiral Solid Granny Square
Granny Square No. 10 - Staggered CDC Granny Square
Granny Square No. 11 - Herringbone Combo Granny Square
Granny Square No. 12 - Basket Weave Stitch
Granny Square No. 13 - Short Chevron Granny Square
Granny Square No. 14 - Perfect Pairs Granny Square
Granny Square No. 15 - Honeycomb Trellis Square
Granny Square No. 16 - Circular Spiral Granny Square
Granny Square No. 17 - Linked Shell Granny Square
Granny Square No. 18 - Cable & Crossed Square
Granny Square No. 19 - Filet Squares Square
Granny Square No. 20 - Linen in the Round
Granny Square No. 21 - Alternating Spikes Square
Granny Square No. 22 - Crowning Glory Square
Granny Square No. 23 - Forked Cluster Square
Granny Square No. 24 - Snowflake Granny Square
Granny Square No. 25 - Corner to Corner Square
Granny Square No. 26 - Pinwheel Octagon Square
Granny Square No. 27 - Short Wave Granny Square
Granny Square No. 28 - Sedge Stitch Granny Square
Granny Square No. 29 - Peacock Fan Granny Square
How to Join your Granny Squares
Zig Zag Slip Stitch Join
Easy Granny Square Blanket Edging
Crochet Blanket Stitch Edging
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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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