{"id":3667,"date":"2026-06-20T03:36:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3667"},"modified":"2026-06-20T03:36:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:36:20","slug":"this-new-granny-square-is-absolutely-beautiful-%f0%9f%a4%a9-colorful-blanket%f0%9f%92%96%f0%9f%92%95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3667","title":{"rendered":"This New Granny Square is Absolutely Beautiful \ud83e\udd29 Colorful Blanket\ud83d\udc96\ud83d\udc95"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

That’s a wonderful project! A colorful Granny Square blanket is a classic and versatile undertaking, allowing you to play with color combinations while mastering a fundamental motif.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a detailed guide covering the Classic Open Granny Square Pattern<\/strong> and instructions on designing and assembling a Colorful Blanket<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I. The Classic Open Granny Square Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We will use the same basic, easy-to-learn motif as before, as it’s the most common style for blankets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skill Level: Beginner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yarn Recommendation: Worsted Weight (Aran) acrylic yarn is highly recommended for blankets due to its softness, durability, affordability, and washability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hook Recommendation: Appropriate for your yarn, usually 5.0 mm (H\/8) or 5.5 mm (I\/9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abbreviations: (Standard US Terms)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • ch:<\/strong> chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • st(s):<\/strong> stitch(es)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sl st:<\/strong> slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • dc:<\/strong> double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sp:<\/strong> space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • ch-sp:<\/strong> chain space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • MR:<\/strong> Magic Ring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Motif Instructions (The Square)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Foundation:<\/strong> Start with a MR or Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Round 1: Forming Corners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). Work 2 more dc into the ring (First 3-dc cluster).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Corner:<\/strong> Ch 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Work (3 dc, ch 3) into the ring three more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Sl st to the top of the starting ch 3 to join. (Four 3-dc clusters, four ch-3 corners).\n
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      • [OPTIONAL COLOR CHANGE HERE]<\/strong> Fasten off old color and join new color in any ch-3 corner space with a sl st.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n

        Round 2: Expanding the Sides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Sl st into the ch-3 corner space (if you didn’t change color, sl st over the next 2 dc and into the corner space).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Start Corner 1:<\/strong> Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in the same corner space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Side:<\/strong> Ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Next Corner:<\/strong> Work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into the next ch-3 corner space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 two more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Ch 1. Sl st to the top of the starting ch 3 to join.\n
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          • [OPTIONAL COLOR CHANGE HERE]<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Round 3 and Subsequent Rounds (Repeat Pattern):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Sl st into the ch-1 side space to begin the round (or join new color here).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Side Cluster:<\/strong> Ch 3, 2 dc in the starting ch-1 space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Side:<\/strong> Ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Corner:<\/strong> In the next ch-3 corner space, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Side:<\/strong> Ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            6. Work 3 dc into the next ch-1 space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 around the square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            8. Close with a ch 1, sl st to the top of the starting ch 3 to join.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Continue this pattern until the squares are the desired size (e.g., 4, 5, or 6 rounds total).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              II. Designing Your Colorful Blanket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              The beauty of a colorful granny square blanket is in the planning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              1. Determine Size and Motif Count<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Standard Throw:<\/strong> Approx. $50″ \\times 60″$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Baby Blanket:<\/strong> Approx. $36″ \\times 40″$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Calculation:<\/strong>\n
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                • Make one finished square and measure its width (W).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Desired Width of Blanket \/ W = Motifs Wide (A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Desired Length of Blanket \/ W = Motifs Long (B)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Total Motifs Needed:<\/strong> $A \\times B$<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Example: If your motif is 5 inches wide, and you want a 50″ x 60″ blanket:<\/em>\n
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                  • $50 \/ 5 = 10$ Motifs Wide<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • $60 \/ 5 = 12$ Motifs Long<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Total: 120 Motifs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    2. Plan Your Color Palette<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    The pattern of color change is what makes the blanket visually interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Color Pattern<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>Assembly Look<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
                    Scrap Buster<\/strong><\/td>Randomly choose colors for each round\/square.<\/td>Chaotic, vibrant, maximalist.<\/td><\/tr>
                    Controlled Random<\/strong><\/td>Use a consistent background color (e.g., White or Black) for the final 1-2 rounds of every<\/em> square. Vary the center colors randomly.<\/td>Holds the squares together visually; less chaotic. Highly Recommended.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                    Color Blocks<\/strong><\/td>Use 4-5 fixed color combinations. Create sets of squares, then arrange the sets in a repeating grid.<\/td>Checkerboard or striped look; clean and organized.<\/td><\/tr>
                    Ombre\/Gradient<\/strong><\/td>Arrange the finished squares to fade from one color (or shade) to another across the blanket.<\/td>Sophisticated, flowing, modern.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                    3. Color Change Technique<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    For a cleaner look, use the same color for the final 1 or 2 rounds of every<\/em> square. This is the Joining Color<\/strong> (often white, cream, or gray) and creates a cohesive “grid” effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    III. Assembly: Joining the Motifs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    You have several great joining options. For a large blanket, Join-As-You-Go<\/strong> (JAYG) or a simple sewing join are usually best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Method A: Simple Mattress Stitch (Sewing)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                    1. Preparation:<\/strong> Finish all squares completely and weave in ends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Layout:<\/strong> Arrange all squares on the floor or a large bed exactly how you want them to appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Joining:<\/strong> Use your Joining Color<\/strong> yarn (or a complementary color) and a tapestry needle.\n
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                      • Sew the squares together in long strips (vertically or horizontally) using the Mattress Stitch<\/strong> (ideal for invisible seams) or a simple Whipstitch<\/strong> (creates a visible ridge).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Once all vertical strips are joined, sew the strips together horizontally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        Method B: Single Crochet Join (Crochet)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                        1. Preparation:<\/strong> Finish all squares completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Joining:<\/strong> Hold two squares together, wrong sides facing (or right sides facing, depending on the seam look you want).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Attach the Joining Color<\/strong> yarn to a corner with a sl st.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        4. Work a Single Crochet (sc) stitch<\/strong> through both layers (the corresponding stitch of each square) across the entire edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        5. Fasten off and repeat until all squares are joined. (This creates a pronounced, raised seam).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                          Method C: Join-As-You-Go (JAYG)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                          This is the most efficient method as it eliminates the separate joining step and weaving in the ends of the joining color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          1. Motif 1:<\/strong> Complete Motif 1 completely (all rounds).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Motif 2:<\/strong> Complete Motif 2, but stop before the final round<\/strong> (the Joining Color round).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. Final Round (Joining Color):<\/strong> Start the final round on Motif 2. When you reach a corner or ch-1 space that is meant to connect to Motif 1:\n
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                            • Corner Join:<\/strong> Instead of (ch 3) in the corner space, work ch 1, sl st into the corresponding ch-3 space of Motif 1, ch 1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Side Join:<\/strong> Instead of (ch 1) between clusters, work sl st into the corresponding ch-1 space of Motif 1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Continue joining Motif 2 along the edges of Motif 1 until it is fully connected on the necessary sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Continue this process for all subsequent squares, joining along 1 or 2 sides as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                              IV. Finishing Border<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              A border frames the blanket and helps correct any slight size irregularities between squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              1. Round 1 (Foundation):<\/strong> Join your main border color (usually the Joining Color) in any corner.\n
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                                • Ch 3, and work dc stitches<\/strong> evenly around the entire perimeter of the blanket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Ensure you work stitches evenly into the side edges of the motifs and across the joining seams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Round 2 (Solid):<\/strong> Ch 3, dc in every dc around. Work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the corners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Round 3 (Decorative – Optional Shell Stitch):<\/strong>\n
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                                  • Sl st to move to the center of a side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Shell:<\/strong> Skip 2 stitches, work 5 dc into the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, sl st into the next stitch.<\/em> Repeat this pattern around the entire blanket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Sl st to join. Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                    Video tutorial:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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