I love the simplicity of a granny square but decided to try something a bit different for this one. I'm using what is known as the crochet Brick Stitch to create the Crochet Modern Granny Afghan. I also didn't want the typical square that a granny usually produces, so I'll walk you step by step with photos to show you how to crochet a rectangle-shaped blanket.
I used Caron Cakes in the Cake Pop colorway for this project, but feel free to use any worsted-weight yarn in your favourite colours to create many fun looks. This would be a great pattern for your favourite sports team colours to use at those chilly games.
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The original finished size is 52" x 64" using 6 Caron Cakes. If you would like a baby version of 35" x 42", only 3 Cakes are needed.
Original Pattern as Shown in the 2017 Tutorial
This is a throw size for your sofa or lounging.
Ch 31.
1st rnd: In 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, (beginning corner made); sk 2 ch, *3 dc, sk 2 ch. Repeat * to last ch, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc all in last ch (corner). Working on opposite side of ch, sk 2 ch, *3 dc, sk 2 ch. Repeat * to beginning, sl st to ch-3.
2nd rnd: Sl st in next 2 dc, sc, ch 3, sc into corner ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc, ch 3, sc into next corner ch-1 sp, *ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in gap between next dc group. Repeat * to next ch-1 sp, sc, ch 3, sc into corner ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc, ch 3, sc into next corner ch-1 sp, *ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in between next dc group. Repeat * to beginning, sl st to 1st sc.
3rd rnd: Sl st into corner ch-3 space, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc into corner sp, 3 dc into ch-3 sp, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc into corner ch-3 sp, *3 dc into ch-3. Repeat to next corner ch-3, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc into sp, 3 dc into ch-3 sp, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc into corner ch-3 sp, *3 dc into ch-3. Repeat * to beginning, sl st to ch-3.
4th rnd: Sl st in next 2 dc, sc, ch 3, sc into corner ch-1 sp, ch 3, *sk 3 dc, sc in gap, ch 3. Repeat * to ch-1 sp. Sc, ch 3, sc into next corner ch-1 sp, then repeat from * again. Continue around to beginning, sl st to beginning sc.
5th rnd: Sl st into corner ch-3 space, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc into corner sp, *3 dc into ch-3 sp to next corner, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc into corner ch-3 sp. Repeat * to beginning, sl st to ch-3.
Continue to repeat alternating rounds.
Border: TURN to wrong side. Into *ch-3, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Repeat * to corner, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc in corner sp. Repeat * again around to beginning. Sl st to beginning sc and finish off.
2024 Updated Version - Square Size
A square can be grown to any size. It shows Bernat Baby Blanket in the photograph; however, you can use any yarn and hook as long as they work together. The video and instructions below match. You can download the free instructions for the square here.
MATERIALS
Bernat® Baby Blanket (100 g/3.5 oz; 78 m/86 yds)
A: 03230 (Baby Blue) 2 balls
B: 03005 (White) 3 balls
C: 03615 (Baby Yellow) 2 balls
Use 10 mm / US N Hook. Finished sizing is 36" square.
With A, ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3) 4 times in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. *(3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
3rd rnd: Join B with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in same sp. Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc between next 2 dc. Ch 3.* (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. Join with sl st to first sc.
4th rnd: Sl st to next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in same sp. (3 dc in next ch-3 sp) twice.* (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
5th rnd: Join C with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in same sp. (Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc between next 2 dc) 3 times.* Ch 3. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next corner ch3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first sc.
6th rnd: Sl st in next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in same sp. *3 dc in each ch-3 sp to next corner ch-3 sp. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * around, ending with 3 dc in last ch-3 sp. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
7th rnd: Join B with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in same sp. (Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc between next 2 dc) 5 times.* Ch 3. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next corner ch3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first sc.
8th rnd: Sl st in next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in same sp. *3 dc in each ch-3 sp to next corner ch-3 sp. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * around, ending with 3 dc in last ch-3 sp. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Cont as established, working 2 rnds each in the following color sequence: A, B, C, B until Blanket from middle measures approx 18 ins [45.5 cm], ending with 2 rnds of any color.
Fasten off.
2024 Updated Version - Throw Size
I have multiple sizes going out so you can match the starting chain to be different sizes such as queen size, twin size and more sizes. Coming soon. I wrote this on Jan 5, 2024.
The 2017 version will get you a similar result, but I prefer not to slip stitch to a corner to start a new round. I would instead finish in a corner to start fresh in the next rnd. I use a single crochet to join to the top of the first st when double crochet is used.
NOT TESTED BY SOMEONE ELSE YET.
Ch 28. Cradle Size (18" x 33")
Ch 79. Crib Size (28 x 52")
Ch 31. Throw Size (60" x 50")
Ch 58. Twin Size (39" x 75")
Ch 37. Full / Double Size (54" x 75"
Ch 31. Queen Size (60" x 80")
Ch 14. King Size (76" x 84")
1st rnd: In 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, (partial beginning corner made); sk 2 ch, *3 dc, sk 2 ch. Repeat * to last ch, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc all in last ch (corner). Working on opposite side of ch, sk 2 ch, *3 dc, sk 2 ch. Repeat * to where the beginning corner base stitches are. Join using sc (the sc join is considered a ch-1 sp) to the top of beg ch-3.
2nd rnd: Ch 1, (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in beg corner sp. Ch 3. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next ch-1 corner sp. *Ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in gap between next dc group. Repeat * to next ch-1 sp corner, (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) into corner ch-1 sp, ch 3, (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next ch-1 corner sp. *Ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in between next dc group. Repeat * to last gap between dc group before corner. Ch 3. Sl st to 1st sc.
3rd rnd: Sl st into corner ch-3 space, ch 3, 2 dc in first corner sp, 3 dc into ch-3 sp, (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc) into corner ch-3 sp, *3 dc into ch-3. Repeat to next corner ch-3 sp, (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc) into corner ch-3 sp, 3 dc into ch-3 sp, (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc) into corner ch-3 sp, *3 dc into ch-3. Repeat * to final ch-3 sp before corner. 3 dc in last corner sp. Join with sc to the top of beg ch-3.
4th rnd: Ch 1, (1 sc, Ch 3. 1 sc) into corner ch-1 sp, ch 3, *sk 3 dc, sc in gap, ch 3. Repeat * to ch-1 sp. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) into next corner ch-1 sp, then repeat from * again. Continue around to beginning, sl st to beginning sc.
Each side gets bigger with more repeats of the same stitch work between the corners.
5th rnd: Sl st into corner ch-3 space, ch 3, 2 dc in first corner sp, [3 dc into ch-3 sp. Rep [ ] to next corner. *(3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc) into corner ch-3 sp. Rep [ ] to next corner. Rep from * around. 3 dc in last corner sp. Join with sc to top of beg ch-3.
Continue to repeat rnds 4 and 5 until you get to your desired size.
Border: TURN to wrong side. Into *ch-3, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Repeat * to corner, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc in corner sp. Repeat * again around to beginning. Sl st to beginning sc and finish off.
Original Modern Rectangle Granny Blanket Photographic Tutorial
The pattern has been replaced with a downloadable PDF. Pictures below aren't in the pdf in the case you need to refer to them.
Original Tutorial
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