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Free
Crochet Granny Square
Blanket Patterns
Cozy up in a classic granny square blanket with one of these fabulous free patterns. Whether you want to create a kaleidoscope of colour or keep it simple and stick to a single hue, the possibilities are endless.
With patterns for beginners and experienced crocheters, you’ll find the perfect granny square blanket project to work on here. There’s something for everyone.
Nora Granny Square Blanket from Mama in a Stitch
This gorgeous blanket uses simple and classic granny squares; what makes it special is the colour combination the designer has chosen.
SIZE: 43″ x 43″ (109 cm x 109 cm) or 43″ x 57″ (109 cm x 145 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: three (four) skeins in the Flint colourway, two (three) skeins in Umber, two (three) skeins in Canyon Sunset, and three (three) skeins in Linen.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Checkerboard Granny Square Blanket from Crochet For You
The variegated yarn in this project works beautifully, although you could use scraps of solid colours instead.
SIZE: adjustable, each square measures approximately 5¼” x 5¼” (13.5 cm x 13.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn or #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet.
The Ginny Blanket from Coco Crochet Lee
This free granny square blanket pattern is made of gorgeous lacy crochet squares worked in bulky-weight cotton.
SIZE: 49″ x 49″ ( 124 cm x 124 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight cotton, e.g., Billow from crochet.com
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: seven 100 g balls in Turmeric, one 100 g ball in Bare, and one 100 g ball in Tea Rose.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, scissors, and a needle for weaving in ends.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Triple Treble Crochet and Picot.
Meadow Flowers Blanket from Mama in a Stitch
This free granny square blanket pattern uses gorgeous colour-changing yarn and an easy flower granny square design.
SIZE: 32″ x 36½” (81 cm x 93 cm) for the lapghan/child’s size and 41″ x 50″ (104 cm x 127 cm) for the small throw blanket size.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight or #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. The blanket pictured used Coboo and Ferris Wheel yarns from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
Homestead Blanket from Stitchberry
The Homestead Blanket is a free crochet granny square blanket design that puts a twist on the traditional granny square. The beautiful Brava Worsted colourways used in the blanket above are Cream, Persimmon, Fig, and Sienna.
SIZE: 42″ x 58″ (107 cm x 148 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Brava Worsted from crochet.com
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: twelve 100 g skeins of the main colour, and two skeins each of three contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch and Double Crochet Cluster.
Modern Granny Square from Nurturing Fibres
This easy granny square blanket is perfect for using up all those odds and ends of leftover yarn from other projects. Designed by Elecha Muller for Nurturing Fibres.
SIZE: any size.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Eco-Cotton DK from Nurturing Fibres.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Granny Pinwheel Blanket from My Crochetory
The Granny Pinwheel pattern will teach you how to make a three-colour square, with a step-by-step photo tutorial to guide you.
SIZE: 33½” x 44″ (85 cm x 112 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., DROPS Paris from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: nine 50 g balls in Mustard, five 50 g balls in Off White, and five 50 g balls in Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, scissors, and a tape measure.
The ‘Every Trunk Has One’ Blanket from Nurturing Fibres
Designed by Doortjie Gersbach from Nurturing Fibres, this classic granny square blanket is made with 36 different colours of Nurturing Fibres Eco-Cotton.
SIZE: about 51″ x 65″ (130 cm x 165 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Eco-Cotton DK from Nurturing Fibres.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Day By The Sea from DROPS Design
Day By the Sea is a free granny square pattern worked from a chart.
SIZE: 37½” x 49½” (95 cm x 126 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Lima from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1200 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, scissors, and needle.
How To Be a Wildflower Blanket from Dada’s Place
This vintage-look granny square blanket is a free pattern with lots of texture thanks to the use of the popcorn stitch. The designer suggests this is an intermediate-level pattern suitable for an advanced beginner.
SIZE: 31½” x 31½” ( 80 cm x 80 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Catona from Scheepjes; or #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Catania from Schachenmayr.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 10 g of White, 70 g of Cream, 15 g of Pale Yellow, 15 g of Pale Pink, and 340 g of Pale Green.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a needle for weaving in your ends.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Treble Crochet Cluster Stitch and Popcorn Stitch.
Criss Cross Crochet Blanket Pattern from Han Jan Crochet
This solid granny square blanket is an easy pattern with video tutorials for the square and different joining techniques. This pattern is suitable for beginners.
SIZE: 36″ x 36″ (92 cm x 92 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Simply Aran from Paintbox Yarns.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: six 100 g balls; the colourway pictured is Washed Teal.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 7 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers.
Outdoor Farmhouse Blanket from Stitch and Hound
The size of this free blanket pattern is easily customizable, as with all granny square blankets, depending on the number of squares made.
SIZE: 48″ x 48″ (122 cm x 122 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton, e.g., Handicrafter Cotton Solids from Bernat.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 800 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch.
The Dahlia Scrapgan from Make & Do Crew
This gorgeous granny square blanket uses a continuous crochet joining technique. With video tutorials for each step, this is a great project if you haven’t tried the join-as-you-go technique before. The centres of the squares can be made by combining different weights of yarn together, and the
SIZE: adjustable.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease from Lion Brand for the background of the blanket and six colours of contrasting yarns for the centres.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) and 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, blocking materials, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch.
Bloom Anyway Granny Square Blanket from Crochet 365 Knit Too
This free pattern uses a join-as-you-go technique in the fourth round of each square. So you don’t have to sew all the squares together at the end.
SIZE: 50″ x 60″ (127 cm x 152 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Yarn!, from Hobby Lobby.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you’ll need about 30 oz (850 g) of the main colour – Ivory in the blanket above, and small amounts of the other colours used. This is a great project to use up all your scrap yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch and Bobble Stitch.
Granny Square Throw from Leelee Knits
Perfect for visual learners, this pretty throw blanket includes a video tutorial.
SIZE: 33″ x 50″ (84 cm x 127 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Might Stitch from Knit Picks.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 100 g skeins of Cotton Candy, three skeins of Blush, and five skeins of Cream.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Cluster Stitches.
Sunnyville Dress Granny Throw from Lion Brand Yarn
If you don’t want the hassle of changing colours, joining squares and weaving in ends – make one giant granny square! This free pattern uses a yarn cake that takes care of all the colour changes for you and works up quickly too in super bulky weight yarn
SIZE: 31″ x 31″ (78.5 cm x 78.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 465 – 620 yards ( 425 – 567 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Autumn Granny Square Afghan from TL Yarn Crafts
This is a join-as-you-go granny square blanket based on the beautiful Triple Puff Granny Square by Emmy + LIEN.
SIZE: 55″ x 45″ (140 cm x 114 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Stylecraft Special DK.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: tape measure scissors, tapestry needle, and blocking supplies.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitches and Standing Double Crochet.
Festiva Pattern from Poppy and Bliss
A colourful solid granny square blanket using a kaleidoscope of colour.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Pin Point Crochet Blanket from Love Crafts
This easy granny square blanket pattern uses just a pop of colour in the centre of the squares.
SIZE: approximately 52″ x 58½” (132 cm x 149 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., One Pound from Caron.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you will need three 16 oz/454 g balls in the Soft Grey colourway; and small amounts of four other colours. The colours used above are Sunflower, Grass Green, Aqua, and Persimmon.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Easy Starburst Granny Square Blanket from Off The Hook For You
The Easy Sunburst Granny Square Blanket includes a video tutorial for making the square. The squares are joined by single crocheting them together, creating the ridged effect between the squares.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Life DK from Stylecraft.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: five 100 g balls of Silver Grey and one ball each of the colours Fuchsia, Lily, Clover, Heather, Cascade, Aqua, Mint, Fern, Zing, Daffodil, Melon, Copper, and Cardinal.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Double Crochet Cluster Stitches and Back Loop Only Single Crochet.
The Justin Bieber Sushi Date Night Blanket from Le Petit Saint Crochet
A classic granny square blanket inspired by Justin Bieber!
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Impeccable Solid yarn by Loops & Threads.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Grandma’s Hugs from DROPS Design
The Grandma’s Hugs pattern is worked from a chart.
SIZE: 35½” x 48¾” (90 cm x 124 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Air from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 200 g of the Off White colourway, 100 g of Beige, 100 g of Pink Sand, 50 g of Wheat, and 50 g of blush.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: tape measure, scissors, and a needle for weaving in ends.
Crochet Daisy Granny Square Blanket from A Crafty Concept
This free granny square blanket comes with a full video tutorial – so if you’re more of a visual learner, this may be the pattern for you.
SIZE: 32″ x 39″ (81 cm x 99 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in three different colours. Pictured above are Mustard, Ivory, and Sage.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, a tapestry needle, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Popcorn Stitch.
Modern Farmhouse Granny Afghan from Rohn Strong
The Modern Farmhouse Granny Afghan uses easy crochet granny squares to make a geometric quilt-inspired afghan.
SIZE: 36″ x 36 ” (91 cm x 91 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Super Saver Jumbo from Red Heart.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you will need four 14 oz (396 g) skeins of White and two skeins of grey.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tapestry needle and scissors.
Southwest Granny Square Blanket from Hooked on Homemade Happiness
This free pattern will teach you how to make tringle half-granny squares.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, or #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Soft Essentials.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you will need about twelve skeins in the Cream colourway, four skeins in Navy, three skeins in Peony, and two skeins in Minty.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle and scissors.
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