Are you up for a fun seasonal project that will become a cozy addition to your home? If so, check out the Love Letters to Autumn Crochet Pattern by Anita Gibney. This crocheted afghan is built from granny square pieces featuring different textures, colors, and motifs inspired by the fall season. You’ll find it wonderfully soft and warm while cozying up in it on chilly fall evenings.
Is This Blanket A Crochet Along?
Yes, it is! This fall granny square blanket pattern is an exciting crochet-along project that you can join now or catch up on later. It’s divided into 7 parts, starting with simple stitches and gradually increasing the complexity, so it’s a fantastic take for intermediate crocheters. The first part will be released on September 1 – don’t miss it!
Which Yarn Is Recommended For The Blanket?
For this pattern, you can either use the yarn recommended by the designer or choose any other DK-weight yarn you like.
If you want to achieve the best effect, pick Stylecraft Special Double Knit or Stylecraft Naturals Pure Wool Double Knit available in beautiful deep colors that will perfectly reflect the beauty of the fall season. Plus, its 100% acrylic fiber content will make your blanket really soft and cozy.
How Many Squares Do I Need to Make?
The number of granny squares you’ll need to make to complete your blanket depends on the size you want to achieve. The pattern provides instructions for a crochet afghan throw that measures about 51” x 51” (130 cm x 130 cm) and uses 49 granny squares.
The squares feature repeating motifs, including leaves, apples, pears, mushrooms, acorns, and hearts worked with the tapestry colorwork method, while other pieces are crocheted in solid colors with special stitches.