Crocheting a solid granny square blanket is a fun and rewarding project! Unlike traditional granny squares with gaps, a solid granny square has a denser texture, making it warmer and cozier. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create one.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn – Choose a soft, medium-weight yarn (worsted weight or bulky for a thicker blanket).
- Crochet Hook – Check your yarn label for the recommended size (usually 5mm – 6.5mm for worsted weight).
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle – For weaving in ends.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Start with a Magic Ring (or Chain 4, Slip Stitch to Form a Loop)
- Make a magic ring (or chain 4 and join with a slip stitch).
- Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
2. First Round:
- Work 2 double crochets (dc) into the ring.
- Chain 2 (this forms a corner).
- [3 dc, ch 2] repeat 3 more times.
- Join with a slip stitch to the top of the starting chain 3.
- You should have four 3-dc groups with 4 corners.
3. Second Round:
- Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches and into the chain space (corner).
- Chain 3 (counts as a dc), then 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the same corner space.
- In the next corner: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
- Repeat for all corners.
- Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first chain 3.
4. Continue Expanding:
- For each new round, start in the corner space.
- Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner space.
- Work 3 dc in each side space (the gap between clusters from the previous row).
- Keep repeating until your square reaches the desired size.
Joining the Squares (If Making Multiple)
- You can create multiple solid granny squares and join them together using:
- Slip Stitch Join – Simple and flat.
- Single Crochet Join – Adds texture.
- Whipstitch – Seamless and invisible.
If you’re making one large square, continue adding rounds until it reaches the blanket size you want.
Finishing Touches
- Border: Add a simple single crochet, half-double crochet, or decorative edge.
- Weave in Ends: Use a tapestry needle to weave in loose yarn ends securely.
Size Guide:
- Baby Blanket: 30” x 30”
- Throw Blanket: 50” x 60”
- Queen Blanket: 90” x 90”
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