how to crochet a granny square blanket for BEGINNERS (any size) | easy crochet baby blanket tutorial, by ElyseCrochets 💌 on YouTube. 25 min 10 s.
- Video length
- 25 min 10 s
- Time to do it
- 4 to 6 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Make a magic ring by wrapping the yarn around your fingers, then pull a loop through and chain 3 to start. This closes tight so the center has no hole.
Work your first round into the ring: make clusters of 3 double crochet separated by chain spaces, then pull the ring closed.
Join each round with a slip stitch and chain up to start the next. Each new round adds a cluster in every chain space and corner.
Build the corners by working 3 double crochet, chain 2, then 3 more double crochet into the same corner space. This keeps the square flat.
Keep adding rounds the same way until the square is as big as you want. Each round grows the square evenly on all four sides.
Change colors at the start of a round: finish the join, cut the old yarn, and pull the new color through the loop on your hook.
Make as many squares as you need for your blanket size, then sew or crochet them together in rows.
Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle, working each tail back and forth through the stitches so it stays put.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your tension even so the square stays flat instead of curling at the edges.
Count the clusters at the end of each round to catch mistakes early.
Change color in the corner space for a neater, less visible join.
Wash and block the finished squares before joining so they line up evenly.
Questions
How much yarn does a granny square blanket need?
It depends on the size. A baby blanket takes roughly 3 to 4 skeins of worsted weight yarn, while a throw needs more. Buy extra of each color so dye lots match.
Can I make the blanket bigger than a baby blanket?
Yes. Keep adding rounds to a single large square, or make more small squares and join them. Just keep adding until you reach the size you want.
Do I have to use a magic ring?
No. You can chain 4 and join into a ring instead. The magic ring just gives a tighter center with no hole.
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