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Granny Square Blanket
CrochetEasy20–60 hours
Free crochet pattern · Blankets

Granny Square Blanket

CrochetEasy20–60 hoursUS & UK terms

The classic: make the squares one at a time, in as many colours as you like, then join them.

Make it your size

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The pattern

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Slip knotChain (ch)Double crochet (dc)Single crochet (sc)GaugeRead a pattern
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Stitches used

ch · Chainsl st · Slip stitchdc · Double crochetch-spsc · Single crochet

You’ll need

  • Worsted yarn in your colours (see the estimate above)
  • A hook to match the yarn label
  • Yarn needle, scissors

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