Blanket inspired by traditional motifs and rich colors, combines classic techniques with a bold, modern palette. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just beginning your journey with granny squares, this project is a satisfying way to use up leftover yarn and create a stunning festive piece. Blanket consists of 77 squares.
Technique: crochet
Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn: 100% acrylic, baby yarn, 100 g cca 260-300 m: white 100 g, yellow ombré 300 g, grey ombré 300 g, red 300 g
Dimensions: 140×200 cm
Other material: hook 4 – 4,5 mm, tapestry needle, scissors
Stitches (US terms)
ch – chain
ss – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – triple crochet
COR1 – initial corner: 2 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, corner in the row: 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc
COR2 – initial corner: 4 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, 3 tr, corner in the row: 3tr, 3 ch, 3 tr
COR3 – initial corner: 2ch, dc, 2 ch, 2 dc, corner in the row: 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc
Square 1 – Classical Granny Square
Make 24 – 12x start with yellow, 12 x start with grey color
Start with a magic ring or with 4ch closed in a circle
Row 1: (color A): 2 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc,
Row 2: (color B): (COR1, ch) x 4 join with a ss to the first dc. Ss to the corner space
Row 3: (color A): (COR1, ch, 3dc in every ch on side separated by a ch, ch) x 4, finish the row with a ss to the first dc. Ss to the corner space
Row 4: (color B) as row 3.
Row 5: (color A) as r. 3, finish the square with invisible join.
Square 2 – Round White Center
make 24 – 12x the 4th row with yellow, 12 x the 4th row with grey color
Start with a magic ring or with 4ch closed in a ring
Row 1:(white): ch2, 11 dc, join with a ss to first dc. (12 dc)
Row 2: (white): ch 2, 2 dc in every stitch, join with a ss to first dc. (24 dc)
Row 3: (white): ch 2, (2 dc, 1 dc) repeat over the row, join with a ss to first dc. (36 dc)
Row 4: (color A): /(COR2, ch), (skip 2, 3dc in next stitch, ch) x 2/ x 4, join with a ss to the first dc. Ss to the corner space
Row 5: (color B): (COR1, ch, 3dc in every ch space on side separated by a ch, ch) x 4, finish the square with an invisible join.
Square 3 – Square White Center
make 24 – 12x the 4th row with yellow, 12 x the 4th row with grey color
Start with a magic ring or with 4ch closed in a ring.
Row 1: (white): 2 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc,
Row 2: (white): (COR3, dc in every dc on side) x 4, join with a ss to the first dc. Ss to the corner space
Row 3: (white): – as 2.r.
Row 4: (color A): /(COR3, ch), (skip 3, 3dc in next stitch, ch) x 2/ x 4, join with a ss to the first dc. Ss to the corner space
Row 5: (color B): (COR1, ch, 3dc in every ch space on side separated by a ch, ch) x 4, finish the square with invisible join.
Square 4 – yellow (make 5)
Start with a magic ring or with 4ch closed in a circle
Row 1: (yellow): 2 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc,
Row 2: (yellow): (COR3, dc in every dc on side) x 4, join with a ss to the first dc. Ss to the corner space
Row 3: (yellow): – as 2.r.
Row 4: (yellow) as 2.r.
Tow 5: (yellow) as 2.r. finish the square with invisible join.
Finishing
Place the squares flatly as you wish to have them in the blanket. You may block them if you wish.
Sew or crochet them together in one direction and then in the other direction.
I crocheted them together with red yarn according to this publicly presented video.
Edge
Row 1:(red): sc to every stitch, (sc, 2 ch, sc) to the corners
Row 2: (grey) : dc to every stitch, COR3 to the corners
Row 3: (gray): (sc, ch, skip 1, sc, ch, skip 1) repeat round the blanket, (sc, ch2, sc) in the corner
Row 4: (gray): sc are crocheted into free stitches of row 2. over the sc from previous row. (sc, ch, skip 1, sc, ch, skip 1) repeat round the blanket, (sc, ch2, sc) in the corner.
Finish with invisible join.
