If you’re new to crochet or you are stuck in a granny blanket rut, then this pattern for a block stitch granny blanket could be just the thing you’re looking for! It’s easy for beginners and uses all of the basic stitches and techniques, but also stretches the skills of those who generally churn out granny blanket after granny blanket! The flashes of colour are made using a combination of chains and single crochets (US term)/double crochets (UK term). And in contrast to a regular granny stitch, the clusters are stacked or ‘blocked’ on top of one another to give a totally different effect. It really is simple to do and totally customisable to your chosen yarn and colour combination.
For the border, I have used camel stitch, which is made using half double crochets (US term)/half treble crochets (UK term). It’s super simple but by changing where you put your hook, you get this gorgeous, knitted effect on the border. I think it finished off the blanket perfectly and looks fabulous.
This blanket is perfect as a throw for your couch, as it will be square shaped and so perfect folded over the back. You could also adapt the pattern to make matching cushions! And, best of all, it makes up so quickly. You’ll have it done in no time!
You can use your own choice of yarns and corresponding sized hook. I have listed mine choices here:
Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Aran Yarn in Teal (x9), Mulberry (x3) and Pale Grey (x3). My blanket measures 50”x 50” or 127cm x 127cm and is the perfect size on the back of my 3 seater sofa.
I used a 6mm hook with this yarn and I would recommend a 6mm hook if you use any aran/worsted weight yarn.
I also use a magic circle to start the blanket but if you’re not keen on them, you chain 6 and join instead. If you prefer to watch a video tutorial, there are links to it throughout this blog.
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Instructions:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
fo = fasten off
Repeat what is written between the * and *
Round 1:
Using your main colour, make a Magic Circle (or ch6 and join) and work the following stitches into it:
ch3 (counts as 1st dc stitch) 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2.
Now pull tail of MC to close the hole and sl st to top of initial ch3.
FO
Round 2:
Using your 2nd colour, join in any ch2 corner sp and work (1sc, 3ch, 1sc) then ch3. Repeat *to * 3 times and join with a sl st.
FO
Round 3: Using main colour, join in any ch3 corner sp and ch3 (counts as 1st dc stitch) 2dc, ch2, 3dc all into the same sp.
*Work 3dc into the ch3 sp.
Work 3dc, ch2, 3dc* into the next ch3 corner sp.
Repeat * to * twice
Work 3dc into the next ch3 sp.
Ss to top of initial ch3.
FO
Round 4: Using your 3rd colour, join in any ch2 corner sp and work *(1sc, 3ch, 1sc) then ch3.
Work 1sc in next sp (between the clusters on round 3), ch 3, 1sc in next sp, ch3*.
Repeat from to 3 times and join with a sl st to the initial sc. FO.
Repeat rounds 3 and 4, alternating your colours for round 4 if you wish, until your blanket is the desired size. Ensure you finish your blanket on a round 3 and don’t fasten off.
Border – Camel Stitch:
Round 1: Work 1sc in each st around. Join to the 1st st with a sl st. FO.
Round 2: Using colour 2, work 1 hdc in each st around. Join to the 1st st with a sl st. FO.
Round 3: Using colour 3, work 1hdc into the 3rd loop (at the back of your work – see video for more help) in each st around. Join to the 1st st with a sl st. FO.
Round 4: Using main colour, work 1hdc into the 3rd loop in each st around. Join to the 1st st with a sl st. FO.
You can continue to create more rounds of border if you wish.
Sew in all ends once complete.
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