Scrappy Granny Squares
Finished
April 23, 2016
March 2018

Scrappy Granny Squares

Project info
Crochet
Hooks & yarn
4.5 mm
5.0 mm (H)
Notes

Using my standard granny square pattern. 2-chain corners, 1-chain spaces between clusters on the sides of the square.

I have little in my “small scrap” basket, at the moment, and I haven’t even begun to plan out the particulars for this project, but I was in the mood to start granny squares, so that’s what I’m doing. Eventually, this will probably be a scrappy afghan.


Started joining 160 3-round granny squares in a 10 x 16 layout. Decided after a while that the proportions would be more pleasing with more squares, so made more. (Will update with exact number once they’re all joined, because I’m not sure yet if I’ll add two or more columns of 16 squares.)

Switched up to a 5mm hook, using a continuous join/flat join technique. (See Edie Eckman’s Connect the Shapes, pages 48-49.) Joining yarn: Caron One Pound (Medium Grey Mix).


Using same yarn as for joining, I added another “granny round” to the whole blanket. Went around again with a round of hdc in every stitch and ch-1 space, and once more with sc in the back loop and “back bump”, leaving the front loop free. (Gives a more stabilized feeling to the edge and adds a tiny bit more of textural interest to the border.)

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Finished
April 23, 2016
March 2018
About this pattern
Personal pattern (not in Ravelry)
  • Project created: April 24, 2016
  • Finished: June 5, 2020
  • Updated: May 19, 2022
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