Wool Goddess

First let me explain the name: Kneuterige Kikki

This blanket was made as a gift for my eldest sons girlfriend who is Dutch. Her favourite colour is blue and also a colour symbolic to The Netherlands so it was only fitting to give this blanket a Dutch Name.

The Dutch word “kneuterig” is a charming and uniquely Dutch term that doesn’t have a direct translation in English, but it roughly conveys something like “cosy,” “quaint,” “small-scale,” or even “a bit old-fashioned in a comforting way.”

Words like “quaint,” “homey,” “rustic,” or even “folksy” capture parts of kneuterig, but none encapsulate the full mix of nostalgia, charm, and simplicity.

Characteristics of “kneuterig”:

1. Cosy and Domestic: It often describes something that feels homey, simple, or unpretentious, with an emphasis on a safe and intimate atmosphere.

2. Small-Scale and Unassuming: It can imply something is not grand or ambitious but has a certain charm in its simplicity.

3. Old-Fashioned and Nostalgic: “Kneuterig” can also refer to something that feels a bit outdated or overly focused on trivial details, but in a way that can be endearing or quaint.

Perfect for a blue humble granny square isn’t it?

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..

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Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK

Colour Combination:

• Waterfall x2
• Malard Blue x1
• Storm Blue x1
• Duck Egg x1
• Turquoise x1
• Nigella x 1
• Duck Egg x1
• Cloud Blue x1
• Lapis x1
• North Sea x1
• Denim x1
• Blue Sky x1
• Petrol x1
• Sherbet x1
• Aster x1
• Cornish Blue x1
• Parchment 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.

Granny Clusters of three treble stitches UK Terms

 Row 1 LAPIS

 Row 2 LAPIS

 Row 3 STORM BLUE

 Row 4 STORM BLUE

 Row 5 TURQUOISE

 Row 6 TURQUOISE

 Row 7 TURQUOISE

 Row 8 DENIM

 Row 9 DENIM

 Row 10 STORM BLUE

 Row 11 STORM BLUE

 Row 13 NIGELLA

 Row 14 NIGELLA

 Row 15 SKY BLUE

 Row 16 SKY BLUE

 Row 17 DUCK EGG

 Row 18 DUCK EGG

 Row 19 WATERFALL

 Row 20 WATERFALL

 Row 21 SHERBERT

 Row 22 SHERBERT

 Row 23 PARCHMENT

 Row 24 PARCHMENT

 Row 25 TURQUOISE

 Row 26 TURQUOISE

 Row 27 NIGELLA

 Row 28 NIGELLA

 Row 29 STORM BLUE

 Row 30 STORM BLUE

 Row 31 WATERFALL

 Row 32 WATERFALL

 Row 33 PARCHMENT

 Row 34 PARCHMENT

 Row 35 MALARD BLUE

 Row 36 MALARD BLUE

 Row 37 DENIM

 Row 38 DENIM

 Row 39 STORM BLUE

 Row 40 STORM BLUE

 Row 41 CLOUD BLUE

 Row 42 CLOUD BLUE

 Row 43 NIGELLA

 Row 44 NIGELLA

 Row 45 WATERFALL

 Row 46 WATERFALL

 Row 47 LAPIS

 Row 48 LAPIS

 Row 49 CORNISH BLUE

 Row 50 CORNISH BLUE

 Row 51 CLOUD BLUE

 Row 52 CLOUD BLUE

 Row 53 PETROL

 Row 54 PETROL

 Row 55 ASTER

 Row 56 WATERFALL

BORDER

Stitches are simple double crochet UK Terms

Border 1 WATERFALL

Border 2 WATERFALL

Border 3 WATERFALL

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!

Love and hugs