How to Start a Crochet Square Blanket

I am so excited to show you how to start a crochet square blanket with this free pattern. The way that this square pattern works is that you will start the blanket from the center and work your way out. Not only is this free crochet pattern easy to do, but you can also easy to adjust the size so that it perfectly fit your needs. No matter if you are looking to make a small blanket like a baby blanket, a lap blanket or something large like a king size blanket to cover your bed, this square blanket pattern is the perfect solution.

How to Crochet a Granny Square Blanket

When you start a basic crochet granny square crocheted blanket, the square motif is started at the center and then you work your way outwards until it reaches your desired size. There are a variety ways to do this, but the easiest way is to use a basic, granny square to make your crochet square blanket.

Now keep in mind there are many ways to make a crocheted, granny square. A great way to make a square blanket is to use your choice of granny square. In this free pattern, I’m excited to walk you through the step-by-step tutorial to make a beautiful square blanket using a combination of a solid granny square, as well as the classic granny square stitch to make a beautiful blanket in whatever size you prefer.

Simple Granny Square Blanket Free Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: You can easily adjust this pattern to be any size square you want.

Please note that this pattern is written in US terms

Materials

Size 4 medium worsted weight yarn

5.5 mm crochet hook

Scissors

Terms and Abbreviations

sl st – slip stitch

mr – magic ring

dc – double crochet stitches

sc – single crochet

st/sts – stitch/stitches

How to Crochet a Granny Square Blanket: Free Pattern

R1: make a mr, in the mr, ch 3 (counts as the first dc), make 2 dc, (ch 3, 3 dc) repeat 3 times. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc st.

Note: you can either choose to join the rounds, or you can work in continuous rounds without joining, then you wont get the noticable bumps from joining.

R2: ch 3 (counts as the first dc st), dc in the next 2 dc sts, in the first corner, make 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc, (the chain space makes the next corner space, now and throughou) dc in each of the next dc sts, in the next corner make 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc. Repeat around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc st.

R3-6: ch 3 (counts as the first dc st), dc in each of the next dc sts, in the corner, make 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc, dc in each of the next dc sts, in the next corner make 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc. Repeat around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc st.

R7: Join yellow yarn, ch 3 (counts as the first dc st), dc in each of the next dc sts, in the corner, make 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc, dc in each of the next dc sts, in the next corner make 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc. Repeat around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc st.

R8: ch 4 sts, skip the next st, make 3 dc, ch 1, *skip the next st, 3 dc, ch 1*, repeat to the last st in the row. Dc in the last st, in the corner, make 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc. (Dc in the next st. *Skip the next st, 3 dc, ch 1*, repeat to the last st in the row. Dc in the last st, in the corner, make 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc.) Repeat from ( to ) around. Make the final 2 dc sts, and join with a sl st.

R9: sl st to the first ch 2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in the same st. Ch 1, *skip to the next ch space, work 3 dc, ch 1. Repeat across. When you get to the corner work, 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc.* Repeat from * to * across. Join with a sl st.

R10: change to blue yarn, and repeat row 9.

R11: ch 3, *dc in each of the next dc sts and in the ch 1 space across. When you reach the corner, 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc.* Repeat from * to * around.

R12: ch 3, *dc in each of the next dc sts across. When you reach the corner work, 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc.* Repeat from * to * around.

Additional Rounds

As you work your way out, repeat rounds 7 through 12. Change the colors of yarn every 3 rounds, and make 3 rounds of solid stitches with 3 rounds of the granny square stitch.

Repeat these steps until the blanket is as large as you want it to be.

Mixing Things Up

If you prefer, feel free to mix things up. You can make different sizes of these easy crochet blankets so that you are making the square baby blanket or as large as a king size blanket out of the square pattern. You can also mix things up and create additional rows of double crochet stitches, or make additional rose using the granny square cluster stitch. Remember this pattern is a suggestion based on what I have made, but you can feel free to mix it up and change the pattern so that it better fits your needs.

Tips and Tricks

Hiding Yarn Ends

When you are finished making the blanket, you can use a crochet hook or tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends of yarn so that they are not hanging out of your blanket.

Making a Continuous Granny Square Blanket

Some granny square blankets are made by creating a lot of small granny squares and assembling them together into one large blanket. In this pattern, I walk you through a much easier process go make one continuous round granny square blanket. In my personal opinion it’s so much easier to do continuous rounds rather than stitching all of the little squares together just right.

Adjusting the Size of this Granny Square Blanket

Another great thing about this square crochet blanket pattern is that the finished size of the blanket is easily adjustable. You just keep working your way out through the stitch pattern until the blanket reaches your desired size.

Granny Square Variations

There are a lot of granny square variations that you can choose from. In this pattern we focus on the two main stitch types. The first is the traditional granny squares that uses the double crochet clusters. These granny clusters have spaces in between for holes in the blanket. The other type is the solid granny square stitch, which is like it’s name, solid.

Assembling the Blanket

Thankfully, with this pattern, there’s not a whole lot of assembly required, since it is worked in continuous rounds. Most granny square blankets would require you to make multiple small squares then assemble them by stitching them together into one large blanket.

Joining Method for Joining the Squares

Traditional granny squares require that the little squares be joined together. In this pattern, all you have to worry about is changing color by joining various colored yarn as you desire.

Add a Border

If you want to give your blanket a nice finished look when you are done, you can easily add a boarder to it. This helps to finish it off nicely.

The Type of Yarn

The type of yarn you use will determine what your blanket is like. I highly recommend using a nice worsted weight yarn, preferably in a medium weight if possible.

Crochet Hook Size

The crochet hook size that you use will depend on the yarn weight, and your stitching tension. I highly recommend using a 5.5 mm hook size 4 a number 4 medium worsted weight yarn. You can always double check the yarn label to see what size hook is recommended if you were using a different weighted yarn.

Copyright for Continuous Granny Square Blanket for Beginners

Please note that this pattern is intended for personal use only, and is not for commercial distribution. By copyright, unless otherwise noted, you are not authorized to copy or claim my content as your own. You are, however, more than welcome to sell your finished products made with my patterns. I always appreciate it when you link to my patterns so that others can find them too!

How to Crochet a Granny Square Blanket for Beginners

If you’d like to make a simple, yet beautiful blanket, then you should be sure to give this free crochet pattern a try by learning how to crochet a square blanket. I love this pattern because it uses basic crochet stitches to make a beautiful square blanket.

Thank you so much for stopping by to learn how to start crochet a square blanket. I hope you will give this easy crochet pattern a try, and I hope you enjoy it!

Happy Crocheting!

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