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!
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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 Spike Stitch
Stitch up a twist on the traditional Granny Square using an extended Granny Spike Stitch.
Click the button to make this square.View the Granny Spike Square
Granny Square No. 2 – Offset Trinity Stitch
Offset Trinity Stitch
Create a squishy granny square with all the texture following this free pattern.
Click the button to make this square.View the Offset Trinity Square
Granny Square No.3 – Blossom Stitch Square
Blossom Stitch Square
Create a floral inspired, lightweight granny square that will fit in well into any granny square blanket.
Click the button to make this square.View the Blossom Stitch Square
Granny Square No. 4 – Pike Stitch Square
Pike Stitch Square
Learn how to crochet the Extended Single crochet and the Pike stitch to create a fabulous texture.
Click the button to make this square.View the Pike Stitch Square
Granny Square No. 5 – Iris Stitch Square
Iris Stitch Square
Stitch up this floral inspired granny square pattern with a video tutorial.
Click the button to make this square.View the Blossom Stitch Square
Granny Square No. 6 – Puff Stitch Trellis Square
Puff Stitch Trellis Square
Work up this textured, trellis square that features puff stitches woven in.
Click the button to make this square.View the Puff Stitch Trellis Square
Granny Square No. 7 – Arcade Stitch Square
Arcade Stitch Square
Learn how to crochet the Arcade stitch with this free pattern and create this unique granny square
Click the button to make this square.View the Arcade Square
Granny Square No. 8 – Brilliant Bead Square
Brilliant Beads Square
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
Click the button to make this square.View the Brilliant Beads Square
Granny Square No. 9 – Spiral Solid Granny Square
Spiral Solid Granny Square
Learn how to crochet a spiral solid granny square with this fun pattern.
Click the button to make this square.View the Solid Spiral Square
Granny Square No. 10 – Staggered CDC Granny Square
Staggered CDC Granny Square
Crochet this Staggered CDC granny square and create a fun texture which looks like a zig-zag.
Click the button to make this square.View the Staggered CDC Granny Square
Granny Square No. 11 – Herringbone Combo Granny Square
Herringbone Combo Granny Square
Learn how to crochet the Herringbone stitch in 2 different heights with this free granny square pattern.
Click the button to make this square.View the Herringbone Combo Stitch
Granny Square No. 12 – Basket Weave Stitch
Basket Weave Granny Square
Learn how to crochet the popular Basket Weave stitch with this quick and easy granny square pattern.
Click the button to make this square.View the Basket Weave Stitch
Granny Square No. 13 – Short Chevron Granny Square
Short Chevron Granny Square
Master the crochet chevron with this mini version of a popular stitch.
Click the button to make this square.View the Short Chevron Stitch
Granny Square No. 14 – Perfect Pairs Granny Square
Perfect Pairs Granny Square
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!
Click the button to make this square.View the Perfect Pairs Stitch
Granny Square No. 15 – Honeycomb Trellis Square
Honeycomb Trellis Granny Square
The Honeycomb trellis is a firm crochet stitch that creates a wonderfully open look.
Click the button to make this square.View the Honeycomb Trellis Stitch
Granny Square No. 16 – Circular Spiral Granny Square
Circular Spiral Granny Square
Don’t get yourself in a spin with this free granny square pattern – this circular spiral granny square is quite unique!
Click the button to make this square.View the Circular Spiral Square
Granny Square No. 17 – Linked Shell Granny Square
Linked Shell Stitch Granny Square
Take the shell stitch to the next level with this free granny square pattern.
Click the button to make this square.View the Linked Shell Square
Granny Square No. 18 – Cable & Crossed Square
Cable & Crossed Square
Learn the Cable stitch as you create this textured granny square
Click the button to make this square.View the Cable & Crossed Square
Granny Square No. 19 – Filet Squares Square
Filet Squares Square
Learn how to filet crochet with this easy granny square pattern.
Click the button to make this square.View the Filet Squares Square
Granny Square No. 20 – Linen in the Round
Linen in the Round Granny Square
Learn how to crochet the linen stitch in the round with this free granny square pattern.
Click the button to make this square.View the Linen in the Round Square
Granny Square No. 21 – Alternating Spikes Square
Alternating Spikes Granny Square
Create a dense, solid granny square with the alternating spike stitch.
Click the button to make this square.View the Alternating Spike Stitch Square
Granny Square No. 22 – Crowning Glory Square
Crowning Glory Granny Square
Create a square who stitches show either crowns or bows depending on what you see.
Click the button to make this square.View the Crowning Glory Granny Square
Granny Square No. 23 – Forked Cluster Square
Forked Cluster Granny Square
Create a puffy granny square using the Forked Cluster Stitch.
Click the button to make this square.View the Forked Cluster Granny Square
Granny Square No. 24 – Snowflake Granny Square
Snowflake Granny Square
This winter inspired granny square pattern is easier than it looks to stitch up.
Click the button to make this square.View the Snowflake Granny Square
Granny Square No. 25 – Corner to Corner Square
Corner to Corner Granny Square
Learn how to crochet the corner to corner technique and change colours in your sqare, seemlessly.
Click the button to make this square.View the Linen in the Round Square
Granny Square No. 26 – Pinwheel Octagon Square
Octagon Pinwheel Granny Square
Create a unique granny square which starts with a pinwheel and ends as a square.
Click the button to make this square.View the Pinwheel Octagon Square
Granny Square No. 27 – Short Wave Granny Square
Short Wave Granny Square
Learn this easy to make granny square which is funky and simply colour changes.
Click the button to make this square.View the Short Wave Granny Square
Granny Square No. 28 – Sedge Stitch Granny Square
Sedge Stitch Granny Square
Create a squishy granny square with this easy to follow pattern that only uses the basic crochet stitches.
Click the button to make this square.View the Sedge Stitch Granny Square
Granny Square No. 29 – Peacock Fan Granny Square
Peacock Fan Granny Square
Create a vintage inspired granny square with really tall stitches that is quick to stitch up.
Click the button to make this square.View the Peacock Fan Granny Square
Classic Patchwork Granny Square
Learn how to crochet the tapestry crochet technique and create a patchwork sqaure.
Click the button to make this square.View the Classic Patchwork Granny Square
How to Join your Granny Squares
Zig Zag Slip Stitch Join
How to Join your Squares
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
Click the button to learn the Zig Zag Slip Stitch JoinView the Zig Zag Slip Stitch Join
Easy Granny Square Blanket Edging
Crochet Blanket Stitch Edging
Blanket Stitch Border
Create a colourful blanket stitch edging to your joined granny squares or choose from the 5 other options too!
Click the button to learn the Crochet Blanket Stitch EdgingView the Blanket Stitch Edging
Join in with ALL the fun
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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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