Free Crochet Pattern: Echos of Color Blanket!

December 1, 2019

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Thanks for visiting my page! Here is a my version of a solid granny square blanket! Very easy to make using basic crochet stitches and would look great in any color scheme!

This is a great beginner pattern for any one wanting to learn crochet! I also included a lovely border that adds some texture when finishing this blanket up.

Here is the free pattern/tutorial:

Materials:

Yarn – Any yarn will work – I used Medium/Aran weight for my example blanket

Crochet hook – Any hook will work – I used a I hook for my example blanket – 5.0 MM

Scissors

Stitch Markers

Notes:

I Fasten Off each row to change colors, tutorial here!

To keep your square straight, flip your work every row

Crochet Stitches Needed:

Chain – CH

Stitch – ST

Skip – SK

Slip Stitch (SL ST):

https://crochetml.com/how-to-crochet-the-slip-stitch-photos/

Magic Ring/Circle/Loop:

https://crochetml.com/photo-tutorial-how-to-crochet-the-magic-loop-magic-ring-magic-circle/

Chain 4 Starting Method:

https://crochetml.com/photo-tutorial-how-to-make-a-circle-method-1/

Slip Stitch Starting Method:

https://crochetml.com/photo-tutorial-how-to-make-a-circle-method-2/

Half Double Crochet Stitch (HDC):

https://crochetml.com/how-to-crochet-the-half-double-crochet-stitch-photos/

Double Crochet Stitch (DC):

https://crochetml.com/how-to-crochet-the-double-crochet-stitch-photos/

Puff Stitch (Puff):

https://crochetml.com/photo-tutorial-how-to-crochet-the-puff-stitch/

Picot Stitch (PS): CH 3, SL ST

Pattern:

Pick your favorite way to start a circle or square: Magic Circle/Ring/Loop, Chain 4 method, Slip Stitch method

Row 1: Make circle, 2 DC into center of circle, CH 2, *3 DC into circle, CH 2, Repeat from * 2 more times, SL ST into first DC stitch made in this row

Row 2: CH 3, 1 DC in top right corner space, 1 DC in next two stitches across, *2 DC in open corner space, CH 2, 2 DC in same corner space, 1 DC in each ST across until you reach corner space, repeat from * around square, SL ST into first CH 3 made in this row

Row 3: CH 3, 1 DC in top right corner space, 1 DC in each stitch across until you reach the corner, *2 DC in open corner space, CH 2, 2 DC in same corner space, 1 DC in each ST across until you reach corner space, repeat from * around square, SL ST into first CH 3 made in this row Repeat row 3 until you reach your desired length

Border:

Row 1: Use the Crochet Linen Stitch, tutorial here; at each corner work: 1 SC, CH 2, 1 SC into the corner space

Row 2: 1 Puff Stitch into space of previous Linen Stitch row, make 1 CH between each Puff ST, at corners work: 1 HDC ST, 1 PS into top of HDC just made, CH 1, 1 PS into CH 1 just made, CH 1, 1 HDC into same corner space