Quick & Easy Granny Square Blanket Pattern
Hi, I am so glad that you decided to drop by for a visit.
You know I lost count. I can't remember how many blankets that I made.
I do know that I made four blankets in the fall of 2012. Holy smokes, I didn't realize it was that long ago already.
Anyway, I made four very different blankets for a few co-workers as Christmas gifts. I think they all liked them.
This blanket was made for my Mom. She loves all shades of green but especially dark, forest green.
This is my quick and easy granny square blanket.
It's easy to make. You only need to know a couple of crochet stitches to complete this blanket - single crochet and double crochet.
The squares are a solid colour with a contrasting shade border which makes crocheting these squares quick. Changing colours can be so tedious.
And voila. The finished product. It's so soft and cozy. Too bad Mom won't get it. My daughter has already laid claim to it.
My crochet hook hasn't even cooled down yet. I'll have to get to work on my next project.
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You know I lost count. I can't remember how many blankets that I made.
I do know that I made four blankets in the fall of 2012. Holy smokes, I didn't realize it was that long ago already.
Anyway, I made four very different blankets for a few co-workers as Christmas gifts. I think they all liked them.
This blanket was made for my Mom. She loves all shades of green but especially dark, forest green.
This is my quick and easy granny square blanket.
It's easy to make. You only need to know a couple of crochet stitches to complete this blanket - single crochet and double crochet.
The squares are a solid colour with a contrasting shade border which makes crocheting these squares quick. Changing colours can be so tedious.
I made 10 rounds for each square then single crochets a border.
Once all of the squares were completed, I joined them - four squares wide and six squares long which translates to approximately 4' x 6'.
Lastly I crocheted a border. I did three rounds in dark green, one round in light green then one more in dark green.
The border is wide enough to give it substance and a finished look.
My crochet hook hasn't even cooled down yet. I'll have to get to work on my next project.
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Lovely blanket! I like the shades of green you used. I love granny square blankets!
ReplyDeleteNavy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
Thanks, I'm glad you like it. I love granny square blankets too. They all look so different depending on the colours used.
DeleteLove the blanket but I could never do that myself. You should sell things like that on Etsy. Visiting from DYWW link-up :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Krystle. I thought about it but I wasn't sure if it would be worth it.
DeletePretty blanket. I like the color. I used to crochet and knit blankets but have not made one in a while. I am into making scarves, shawls and tunics the last several years.
ReplyDeleteI'm still in the blanket stage. Although I have made a few hats lately. I want to give socks a try.
DeleteVery cool project! Love the color...of course green is my favorite color!! Visiting from LOBS!
ReplyDeleteGreen is a very popular fav colour. My favourite colour is dark reds then it's other reds and pinks. Oh and some yellows.
DeleteThanks for sharing your lovey blanket at Four Seasons Blog Hop~ I knit but I have never learned how to crochet. My mother-in-law made everyone in the family a blanket for Christmas one year and I am so happy to have that now that she has passed away.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, I started with knitting but once someone showed me how to crochet I found that I preferred it. I'm not sure why. And you are right. It is nice to receive things like this from people you care about - it's something to cherish.
DeleteYou're inspiring me to learn to crochet!! I need something to do with my hands at night other than type on the keyboard! Thanks for sharing these beautiful pieces with us at LOBS!
ReplyDeleteI love crocheting while watching tv. I also found it helpful when I was quitting smoking. It is an easy skill to pick up.
DeleteThis is really beautiful, my grandmother loved to crochet. I still have her yarn and needles.... Thank you for sharing and linking up with us @ the #WWDParty - have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I can see why your Mother has her claim on it. My Mom crochets and knits, however I have no talent or any desire to learn. From your newest follower, Linda
ReplyDeleteWell it's not for everyone. At least you know someone who can make things for you. :)
DeleteI love every single thing about it!! Thank you for linking to Super Sunday Sync!
ReplyDeleteI love to crochet! This really makes me want to get back into it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at Gingham & Roses!
Hope to see you back next week!
Tenns @ New Mama Diaries
I am not a huge crochet blanket kind of girl but I want this one, it looks modern, cozy and my favorite color green. Thanks for linking up to the all things pretty party.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Thanks for joining the WWDParty! Please be sure to link to us in the future! We want to spread the word AND be able to feature and pin great posts like this!
ReplyDeleteDarlene, this is so lovely. I remember my grandmother and mother making afghans also. Very nice. Linda
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