This crochet blanket pattern from Yarnspirations makes the most of traditional granny squares. If what you’re looking for is a colorful, handmade throw inspired by retro style, this project will steal your heart. Get creative with your own color combinations and create a blanket that brings some vintage character to your space!
How Many Squares for Granny Goes Random Blanket?
To make a generous crochet blanket that measures 45″ x 60″ (114.5 x 152.5 cm), you need 18 granny squares. The pattern also incorporates 10 half squares around the edges and 4 quarter squares placed in each corner. This gives a total of 32 pieces.
Yarn and Hook Recommendations
The blanket sample showcased in the photos was made using Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes, a self-striping 100% acrylic yarn. If you want to recreate the same look, pick three balls of Rainbow (0100) and two balls of Rainbow Mist (0101), or go for your own colorway. You will also need a 5 mm crochet hook to obtain the gauge.
How Do I Join the Granny Squares Together?
Line up your squares and join them together by working one row of single crochet on the right side. This creates a nice little ridge between each square — cute texture detail. For the finishing touch, also be sure to create a neat single crochet border.
