How to Crochet the Winter Blossom Blanket

Unwind with Granny Squares: The Perfect Crochet Project for Beginners!

Hello hello, lovely crafters and crochet friends! Happy 2024! Today, we’re diving into the lovely world of granny squares blankets (yup, again!). This project is not just about creating something beautiful; it’s about enjoying a relaxing, creative journey, one square at a time.

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Granny squares are a friendly introduction to the crochet universe. They’re simple, repetitive, and oh-so-satisfying. Plus, there are tons of video tutorials to guide you every step of the way.

Crochet on the go

We’re all about practicality here, and granny squares fit the bill perfectly. They’re the ultimate on-the-go project. Crochet a square in your spare moments – during a commute, in a waiting room, or just as a quick creative escape.

Making a blanket is always nice, you get to make a staple piece for your home, or to gift, and it is also super practical a win-win! But now imagine, you can bring your project on the go, crochet one square at a time and assemble it when it’s all done!

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.

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 the part that everyone dreads when making a granny squares blanket. This part is not always fun, but it doesn’t have to be boring!

There are many many methods to join granny squares. In my previous Granny Squares Blanket “Not Your Abuelita’s Blanket”, we joined the squares using invisible joining, which is very nice, because it leaves a very seamless join, making it perfect for squares with different colours.

In this case, since the last couple of rounds of each square is only one colour, we will be using a different method, one that is faster than the invisible join, you can see the joining but, because we are using the same colour yarn, is also seamless.

This is the Slip Stitch method, again, very easy and quick, but please, feel free to use any method that is easier for you or that you like best!

Beginner friendly?

Granny squares are excellent for beginners in crochet due to their simple and repetitive nature. They allow new crocheters to practice basic stitches and techniques in a manageable, small format. This simplicity would help beginners gain confidence as they see the square grow, without feeling overwhelmed.

Additionally, this project offers a step-by-step video tutorial that will guide you through the whole process of creating this blanket.

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
• Half Double Crochet
• Double Crochet
• Increase: 2 Double crochet stitches in 1 stitch to create an increase.
• 3 DC Cluster: [Yarn over insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over pull through 2 loops] x 3. To close the cluster, yarn over and pull through all the remaining loops on your hook (4 loops in total).

Yarn

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

Colour A – Birch or Vintage white: Last 2 rounds of each square and border (5 skeins) 1,500g/1,005m

Colour B – Burnt Mustard: 14 circles (1 skein) 300g/201m

Colour C – Smoky Green: 14 circles (1 skein) 300 g/201m

Colour D – Pale Grey: 14 circles (1 skein) 300g/201m

Notions

• Size 9 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Measurements

The final size of this blanket, including the border is 66″ x 57″

Gauge

Each square measures approximately 9″x9″ (23×23 cm)

Abbreviations

This pattern uses US standard terms

• MR: Magic ring
• Ss: Slip Stitch
• Ch(s): Chain(s)
• St(s): Stitch (es)
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
• Dc: Double Crochet
• Inc: Increase
• CL: Cluster
• []: Repeat the sequence in the brackets

General Notes

• This pattern was made using a 9 mm hook, but if you crochet loosely, feel free to size down to an 8 mm.
• If the magic ring method doesn’t work for you, use any other method that you prefer. This won’t affect the pattern at all.
• Every circle made will naturally curl, don’t worry, this will flatten as they become squares.
• As I’m using chenille yarn, I have not blocked the squares. The weight of the blanket makes the squares flatten even more. But if you’re using any other natural fibre, I highly recommend blocking the squares for a more neat look.

Pattern

Note: The ch 3 at the beginning of each round counts as 1 dc

The square:

Begin with colours B, C or D, and make a MR

Round 1: In the magic ring work 12 dc. Ss to join the round. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc inc in each st. Ss to join the round. (24 sts)

Round 3: Ch 3, CL in the first space available (using the ch 3 as part of the cluster). Ch 2, [skip 1 st, CL into the next st, ch 2]. Repeat the sequence in brackets for a total of 12 clusters. Cut your yarn, ss to join in the round.

Switch to colour A

Note: On round 4, we will work in each ch 2 spaces from the previous round. The () shows the group of stitches that go in each space.

Round 4: Ch 1, then work [(2 hdc, 1 sc)(1 sc, 2 hdc)(2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc)]. Repeat the sequence until you have formed your square. Ss to join in the round. (48 sts, counting the corner chs)

Round 5: Ch 3, 7 dc, (2 dc, 2 chs, 2 dc), [10 dc, (2 dc, 2 chs, 2 dc)]. Repeat the sequence 2 more times. 2 dc, fasten off and weave in the ends. (64 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 slip-stitch method. Easy and quick.

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. You will need colour A to join the squares for this joining method. Although you could also use other colours, this is up to you.

Making the border

For the border, we will make a straightforward stitch. Double 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 hdc in the same space. Now continue with hdc all the way around. For the corners work [2 hdc, 2 ch, 2 hdc]. Repeat all the way around. Join the round with a ss and ch 1.

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

You can continue with the border if you want it wider, or change to any other border that you’d like.

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