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Project Overview
There’s something so wonderfully comforting about a crocheted blanket, isn’t there? Especially one made with love and a beautiful array of colors! Today, we’re going to create a lovely Granny Stripe Blanket. This project is a fantastic way to explore color combinations and practice your granny stitch, a classic and beloved crochet technique. Whether you’re looking to make a full-sized blanket, a cozy throw, or even a charming scarf, this pattern is incredibly adaptable. The repeating granny clusters create a delightful texture and a visually appealing design that’s both modern and timeless.
This project is perfect for using up yarn scraps or for indulging in a beautiful new yarn palette. The rhythmic nature of the granny stripe makes it a relaxing and mindful crochet experience. Once finished, your granny stripe creation will be a cherished item, perfect for snuggling on the sofa, adding a pop of color to any room, or gifting to someone special.
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and techniques, making it accessible for those new to crochet while still being enjoyable for more experienced crafters.
Approximate Finished Size
The pattern provided creates a blanket strip approximately 6 inches wide and can be made to any desired length. For a full blanket, you would typically make multiple strips and join them, or continue increasing the width of a single piece. The length is entirely customizable to your preference.
Materials
- Worsted weight (Aran/10-ply) yarn in five colors: approximately 100-150 yards per color for a moderate-sized strip.
- Crochet hook: H/8 (5.0 mm)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Yarn
For this project, I recommend using a soft worsted weight yarn. The photo shows beautiful shades of dusty rose, off-white, sage green, periwinkle blue, and burnt orange/rust. These colors create a harmonious and inviting palette, perfect for a cozy blanket. You can choose similar shades or pick your own favorite five colors to personalize your project. Acrylic yarn is a great choice for blankets as it’s durable, washable, and comes in a vast array of colors.
Crochet Hook
An H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook is generally suitable for worsted weight yarn. This size helps create a fabric that is neither too stiff nor too loose, providing a lovely drape for your blanket. However, always feel free to adjust your hook size if needed to achieve your desired gauge and fabric density.
Abbreviations (US Terminology)
- ch – chain
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sl st – slip stitch
- dc – double crochet
- sp – space
- FO – fasten off
Before You Begin / Pattern Notes
- The Granny Stripe Blanket is worked in rows, changing colors at the end of each row.
- Ch 3 at the beginning of a row counts as the first dc.
- Work all dc clusters into the chain-1 spaces from the previous row.
- To change colors, complete the last yarn over of the final dc of the row with the new color.
- Always turn your work at the end of each row.
- The color sequence used in the example photo is (starting with the bottom row): Rust, Blue, White, Green, Pink. This sequence then repeats.
Granny Stripe Blanket Pattern
Starting Chain
Using your first color (Rust, as per example), ch 34. This will create a strip approximately 6 inches wide. If you want a wider blanket, chain a multiple of 3 + 1, then add 2 more chains for the turning chain (so a multiple of 3 + 3 total chains for your foundation).
Row 1 (Rust)
Work 2 dc in the 4th ch from hook (the skipped 3 ch count as your first dc). *Skip 2 ch, (3 dc) in next ch.* Repeat from * to * across the row until 3 ch remain. Skip 2 ch, dc in the last ch. You should have 10 granny clusters of 3 dc each, plus a dc at each end (which are formed by the turning chain and the final dc). Ch 3 (counts as first dc for next row, if continuing with same color), turn. If changing color, prepare to change color at the end of the last dc.
Row 2 (Blue)
Change to your second color (Blue). Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work 2 dc in the first space between the first dc and the first 3-dc cluster of the previous row. This creates your first 3-dc cluster for this row. *Ch 1, work (3 dc) in the next space between 3-dc clusters.* Repeat from * to * across the row. When you reach the end, ch 1, then work (3 dc) in the space between the last 3-dc cluster and the turning chain of the previous row. Finish with a dc in the top of the turning chain from the previous row. You will have 11 3-dc clusters and 10 ch-1 spaces. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3 (White)
Change to your third color (White). Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work 2 dc in the first ch-1 space of the previous row. *Ch 1, work (3 dc) in the next ch-1 space.* Repeat from * to * across the row. When you reach the end, you will work your final (3 dc) in the last ch-1 space. Then, dc in the top of the turning chain from the previous row. You will have 11 3-dc clusters and 10 ch-1 spaces. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4 (Green)
Change to your fourth color (Green). Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work 2 dc in the first ch-1 space of the previous row. *Ch 1, work (3 dc) in the next ch-1 space.* Repeat from * to * across the row. When you reach the end, you will work your final (3 dc) in the last ch-1 space. Then, dc in the top of the turning chain from the previous row. You will have 11 3-dc clusters and 10 ch-1 spaces. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5 (Pink)
Change to your fifth color (Pink). Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work 2 dc in the first ch-1 space of the previous row. *Ch 1, work (3 dc) in the next ch-1 space.* Repeat from * to * across the row. When you reach the end, you will work your final (3 dc) in the last ch-1 space. Then, dc in the top of the turning chain from the previous row. You will have 11 3-dc clusters and 10 ch-1 spaces. Ch 3, turn.
