Super Cute & Functional Crochet Afghan Granny Square Blanket Pattern That Is Perfect For Beginners

Crochet Afghan Granny Squares bring a touch of cozy charm to any home. These squares are fun to make, combining colorful yarns in a classic design that has been loved for generations. By joining these squares together, you can make anything from a small throw to a large blanket that keeps you warm during chilly nights

Crochet Afghan Granny Square

Materials:

Yarn Colors: Yellow, Pink, Purple (used Red Heart Super Saver Ombre for purple), and White
Yarn Brand: Mainstays for Yellow, Pink, and White yarn
Crochet Hook: 6 mm
Blanket Size: 55 inches square
Arrangement: 8 squares across and 8 rows

Granny Square Joining Instructions:

Prepare Squares:

Lay two granny squares with the right sides facing each other.

Joining Yarn:

Use white yarn, insert your hook through both corners of the squares and attach your yarn using your preferred method.

First Stitch:

Chain one. Then, insert your hook back into the corner spaces of both squares, pull up a loop, and perform a single crochet (sc).

Joining Squares:

Work only in the back loops of each square towards the next corner using slip stitches.
Insert your hook only into the back loops of both squares and perform a slip stitch.
Repeat this process for each corresponding stitch until you reach the next corner.

Corner Completion:

When you reach the corner, perform a single crochet through the corners of both squares to secure them.

Join More Squares:

Repeat the joining process for all your squares, both vertically and horizontally, to build the blanket.

Border Instructions:

Starting Border:

Attach yarn at any corner. Begin with double crochets (dc) in the corner space.

Corner Space:

In the corner spaces do 3 double crochets, chain 2, and then another 3 double crochets in the same space.

Edge Double Crochets:

Work double crochets across the edge to the next corner.
At the points where squares join, perform a double crochet in the join, picking only the closest loop of each square join to maintain the pattern consistency.

Second Row of Border (Front and Back Post Double Crochets):

In corners:

Start with 2 half-double crochets (hdc), chain 2, and another 2 half-double crochets. This maintains a good corner shape.
Alternate between front post double crochet (FPDC) and back post double crochet (BPDC) across each side for a nice ribbed effect.

Final Row (Scalloped Edge):

Corners:

Perform a half double crochet, 7 double crochets, and another half double crochet in each corner space.

Between corners:

Skip a stitch, then single crochet.
Skip another stitch, and in the next, perform a half double crochet followed by 5 double crochets in the same stitch, then a half double crochet.
Repeat this pattern across to create a scalloped edge.