Paintbox Blanket Free Pattern

Granny squares are always a good idea for a blanket. But this crochet patchwork blanket by The Patchwork Heart is special. It consists form 9 large granny squares, measured approximately 29 cm each. In each square, the color sequences are used, all joined by a silver neutral background and border. The whole square blanket measures 90 cm and is ideal as a baby blanket or play mat.

Supplies You Will Need

If you want your crochet blanket to come out as beautiful as the sample seen in the photos, make sure that you use the materials recommended in the pattern. The designer made it with Stylecraft Special Double Knit and a 3.5 mm crochet hook. It’s a 100% acrylic yarn that offers a soft handle and clean look.

You will need a whole shade set to recreate the rainbow look. If you’re not good at arranging colors, don’t worry – the pattern provides 9 color sequences with a silver background for each granny square.

Techniques Used in This Blanket

Paintbox Blanket is an easy pattern accessible to those with a basic understanding of colorwork. You will construct it by assembling 9 large squares worked with the granny stitch. You should also know how to change colors in crochet, as they switch every round.

Best Ways to Join the Squares

For this granny blanket pattern, the designer uses a special joining method that requires crocheting the squares together from the front.

To do so, you need yarn in a contrasting color. As a first step, place your squares with the wrong side together and attach yarn through both corner loops. Next, you will work double crochets along the whole row.

Repeat it for all rows in the same direction to assemble the rest of your squares. Once done, you will have a beautiful handmade blanket with a clean, eye-catching ridge on top.