Wool Goddess

Making a granny square crochet blanket is so soothing and relaxing due to the repetitive nature of the stitches. No complicated patterns to follow and total mindfulness.

Not sure how to make a Granny Square Blanket then simply pop over to YouTube as there are millions of great tutorials so I am not about to make one as that would be like redesigning the wheel.

Simply type in the search bar “How to make a crochet granny square” and hey presto!

I get asked so many times how to make my blankets, what yarn I used and which colour combination I have used. There are many different ways to create a granny square so you have to decide what is best for you. You can make them with bigger chains at the corners, smaller chains at the corners, no chains in the middle, more chains in the middle. It’s entirely up to you and how you want your square to look and which method you find most relaxing.

We all have different tweaks to our style of Granny Square Happiness, these are mine:

• Size down crochet hook so if the yarn suggests 6mm I prefer using a 5mm or 5.5mm as I prefer tighter stitches,
• Start the blanket by chain 5 stitches.
• No chain stitch between clusters.
• Chain 2 at the corner.
• Turn after each colour.
• Sew in the ends as you go.

Wool Goddess Large Granny Square Blanket Pattern/ UK Terms

Abbreviations (UK Terms)

ch = chain

tr = treble crochet

ss = slip stitch

sp = space

st = stitch

cluster = 3 tr into same space

Pattern Notes

Begin with ch-5, join to form a ring.

No ch between clusters.

Ch 2 at corners.

Turn after each round.

Sew in ends as you go.

Use a new colour each round.

Pattern

Start:

1. With first colour, ch 5, join with ss to form ring.

2. Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr into ring (1 cluster),

(ch 2, 3 tr into ring) repeat 3 more times.

Ch 2, ss into top of starting ch-3 to join.

Fasten off and turn.

Round 2 and Onwards:

With a new colour, join yarn in any corner ch-2 sp, then:

1. Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr into same sp (first cluster),

2. Into next sp (side): 3 tr

3. Into corner sp: 3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr

4. Repeat steps 2–3 around, placing 1 cluster per side space, and corner: (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr)

5. At end of round, ss into top of starting ch-3 to join.

6. Fasten off and turn.

Continue:

Repeat Round 2, increasing the number of side clusters by 1 per side each round.

Always work 3 tr into each side space

Corners remain: 3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr

Turn after every round

Use a new colour for each round

Sew in ends as you go

Finishing (Optional Edging):

Once your blanket reaches the desired size:

Add a simple border of 1 or 2 rounds…. or like me 5 or 6 as I love a thick border!

dc (UK) evenly around, working 3 dc into each corner.

Most importantly

My best advice would be to experiment and just have fun!

The usual List:

• Crochet Hook, Scissors & Needle..

Your Shopping List:

• Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK

Shades used for this blanket:

• Bottle Green x1
• Greengage x1
• Meadow x1
• Pistachio x1
• Proper Purple x1
• Viola x1
• Violet x1
• Magenta x1
• Carnation x1
• Fondant x1
• Blush x1
• Candy Floss x1
• Powder Pink x1

The quantity next to each yarn shade is an example of how many 100g balls I used. Everyone crochets slightly different so please use this as a rough guide only as you may need slightly more or less.

 Row 1 Bottle Green

 Row 2 Green

 Row 3 Meadow

 Row 4 Pistachio

 Row 5 Proper Purple

 Row 6 Violet

 Row 7 Magenta

 Row 8 Fondant

 Row 9 Blush

 Row 10 Powder Pink

 Row 11 Candy Floss

 Row 12 Greengage

 Row 13 Carnation

 Row 14 Viola

 Row 15 Bottle Green

 Row 16 Greengage

 Row 17 Meadow

 Row 18 Pistachio

 Row 19 Proper Purple

 Row 20 Violet

Row 21 Magenta

 Row 22 Fondant

 Row 23 Blush

 Row 24 candy floss

 Row 25 Powder Pink

 To finish…

Border 1 Powder Pink

Border 2 Carnation

Border 3 Viola

Border 4 Greenage

Border 5 Powder Pink

Border 6 Powder Pink

Alternatively

If you don’t fancy doing the blanket exactly like my one then that’s up to you. Just buy the colour combination and have fun as you crochet some love and magic into every stitch.

If you make this design please tag me into the image as it truly makes my day thinking I have inspired someone.

Remember, that is why I took the time to create this blog, it was because of them beautiful crochet moments when someone told me my blanket inspired them to make one.

Love & hugs