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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.
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Here is the free pattern/tutorial:
Materials:
Yarn – Any yarn will work – I used Medium/DK weight for my example blanket
Crochet hook – Any hook will work – I used a I hook for my example blanket – 5.5 MM
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Notes:
I Fasten Off each row to change colors:
Video tutorial here and step by step photo tutorial here!
To keep your square straight, flip your work every row
Crochet Stitches Needed:
Chain – CH
Stitch – ST
Skip – SK
Playlist Featuring How to Start a Circle techniques here!
Slip Stitch (SL ST):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Half Double Crochet Stitch (HDC):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Double Crochet Stitch (DC):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Puff Stitch (Puff):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Picot Stitch (PS):
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
Pattern:
Pick your favorite way to start a circle, playlist above!
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: Crochet Linen Stitch:
Video tutorial here!
Step by step photo tutorial here!
At each corner work: 1 SC, CH 2, 1 SC into the corner space
Row 2: 1 Puff Stitch (tutorials above) 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
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You can find this free afghan pattern here in my Ravelry shop if you want to download the free PDF!
Let me know what you think of this pattern! Enjoy! 💓
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Check out this playlist featuring more free blanket patterns here!
Here are some more blanket patterns to check out:
Playful Polka Dot Blanket, pattern here!
Leaps & Bounds Afghan, pattern here!
Sparkling Gemstones Crochet Afghan, pattern here!
You can find video tutorials from me here!
More crochet patterns from me here!
& photo tutorials from me here! 💗
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