How to Crochet a Chunky granny squares blanket – Free Pattern

Not your Abuelita’s Blanket

Hello hello!

Today, we’re about to dive headfirst into the wonderful world of snuggly blankets with a focus on the trendy and oh-so-comfy chunky granny squares blanket. Whether you’re a crochet pro or just starting out, this project is guaranteed to have you totally hooked! So, let’s kick back, relax, and explore the sheer awesomeness of making your own chunky granny squares blanket.

You guys already know, I love chunky blankets and I’m not planning on stopping any time soon!

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With the chunky granny squares blanket, you’ve got a golden ticket to play around with stunning colour combos. Whether you’re crushing on bold and vibrant shades or swooning over soft pastels, the possibilities are endless. So, let your imagination run wild, experiment with different hues, and create a blanket that screams YOU.

My go-to is always warm tons, but let me tell you, this blanket gives me pure fall vibes and I’m all for it!

Crochet on the go

This blanket is the perfect on-the-go project to bring with you anywhere. Going to the park? waiting at the doctor’s office? Yup, you can bring this blanket with you. Because we make one square at a time, it is so easy to take this blanket with you. Simply bring one skein of yarn, your crochet hook, scissors and a tapestry needle and work your squares away!

Once you’re done making all your squares, it’s time to assemble!

Why Chenille yarn?

Okay, so here is the thing, you can make a blanket with whatever material you’d like, but let’s be honest, if you have ever touched chenille yarn you already know why we are using it.

This yarn is ridiculously soft and oh, so warm, making it perfect for a blanket and all things snuggly.

This yarn doesn’t have to make your project super heavy and warm. If this is your first time with one of my blankets, let me tell you, I love a good drapey and flowy blanket. I don’t like heavy things and that can easily change if you use the correct tools. That is why my patterns are made using bigger sizes of hooks; to achieve that look.

So yes, you can have a nice and warm blanket, while at the same time being light and soft 🙂

Now, I know chenille yarn can get pricey, but hey! You can get coupons pretty much anywhere, so take advantage! Wait for a sale or buy one skein at a time to get a good deal 🙂

Joining the squares

This is a very sensitive topic for lots of people. Joining the squares is the no-fun part of making a “granny squares blanket”, I know it, I get it, I feel you.

But, think about this, you worked so hard crocheting each square, you can’t give up now!

Now, here’s the thing, there are multiple ways to join the squares, some easier and faster than others, but all of this will depend on the colours you’re using for your squares.

For example, if the last round of each square is the same colour, it will be 10x easier to assemble because you don’t have to worry about the yarn showing on the back because it’s the same colour.

In my case, I decided to make every square different colours, and because of that, I have to find a way to join the squares in a more “invisible” way.

The way I joined my squares definitely takes longer, but like I said, you cannot see the yarn and it looks very neat.

If you are making all your squares in one solid colour, you can use the slip stitch method or the whip stitch method.

Beginner friendly?

Absolutely yes, you can practice one square at a time. This square was made thinking of all of my crochet newbies <3

All you need to know to crochet each square is double crochet and chains. For the border, I used single crochet, easy peasy!

You also have the full video tutorial where I show you exactly how to make the squares and how to join them together.

If you would like the ad-free printable pattern PDF, you can get it from Etsy or My Shop. Complete written instructions with images to follow along, multiple sizes and colour combinations!.

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Follow along with the video tutorial on YouTube!

Stitches you should know

• Chain
• Slip stitch
• Single Crochet
• Double Crochet

Yarn

Super Bulky weight, Chenille type. I used Bernat blanket in the following colours:

Colour A – Red Rust: 11 squares 440g/295m

Colour B – Burnt Mustard: 11 squares 440g/295m

Colour C – Seafoam: 11 squares 462g/310m

Colour D – Birch: 9 squares 378g/254m

Add another 150g/100m for the border in your desired colour.

Notions

• Size 9 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Measurements

The final size of this blanket, including the border is 60″ x 52″

Gauge

Each square measures 8″x8″

Abbreviations

This pattern uses US standard terms

• MR: Magic ring
• Ss: Slip Stitch
• Ch(s): Chain(s)
• St(s): Stitch (es)
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Dc: Double Crochet

Pattern

Note: The ch 2 at the beginning of each round counts as 1 dc

The square:

Begin with a MR

Round 1: In the magic ring work 2 ch, 2 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 2 ch. To form a square. Ss to join the round. (20 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in the next 2 sts, [in the ch space work (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc), 3 dc in the next 3 sts]. Repeat 2x. In the next ch space work [2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc]. Ss to join in the round. (36 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, 4 dc in the next 4 sts, [in the ch space work (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc), 7 dc in the next 7 sts]. Repeat 2x. In the next ch space work [2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc], 2 dc in the next 2 sts, ss to join in the round. (52 sts)

Round 4: Ch 2, 6 dc in the next 6 sts, [in the ch space work (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc), 11 dc in the next 11 sts]. Repeat 2x. In the next ch space work [2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc], 4 dc in the next 4 sts, ss to join in the round. (68 sts)

Diagram

Legend

Colour Combination

Joining the squares

Once you are all done making the squares (please see above for the number of squares needed per colour), it is time to join them. I used the invisible join because my squares are all different colours, but feel free to use your preferred joining method.

I joined them per row, so I attached rows 1 and 2, then I attached row 3 and so on.

Once all rows were attached, I joined the columns. For this joining method, you don’t need to worry about the colour, because you won’t be able to see it.

Though, I recommend using the same colour as your border to make it even more seamless.

Making the border

For the border, we will make a very simple stitch. Single crochet all the way around.

Round 1: Insert your hook in any stitch on the edge of your blanket. Make a slip knot with your border colour, bring up a loop, ch 1 to secure, then sc in the same space. Now continue with sc all the way around. For the corners work [2 sc, 2 ch, 2 sc]. Repeat all the way around. Join the round with a ss and ch 1.

Round 2: Sc all the way around. For the corners work [2 sc, 2 ch, 2 sc]. Repeat all the way around. Join the round with invisible join or ss and fasten off.

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