After making 100’s of blankets in the All Squared Away (ASA) style, I was finding I had a large pile of small balls of black yarn, in various dye lots, that weren’t making their way into my scrapghans (because I usually join with black!).

I designed this pattern specifically to use up those black scraps. I kept the squares small (from 2- to 5-rounds) so that I could use up my tiniest balls of black, and then chose a self-striping yarn to join them with. (You, of course, and choose any colours you want, as usual for my scrapghans!)

Accessibility:

• tested for colour blind readability using Coblis simulator
• prints clearly in black/white
• includes separate schematics for right-handed AND left-handed crocheters
• video tutorial linked in pattern
• second PDF file contains picture tutorial for the joining method (or find it here)

What makes ASA patterns different: Traditional granny squares meet innovative joining. These patterns use squares of varying sizes — perfect for scrap yarn — while the continuous joining method dramatically reduces ends to weave in.

Finished size: is approximately 14.8 x 9.4 times bigger than your 5-round square. Sample measures 80” x 51”.

Total yardage: 3525 yards
Squares: 2200 yards
Join: 1325 yards

Skill level: Intermediate (the joining method is the challenge, not the squares themselves)

What’s included:

• Written granny square pattern (or use your own favourite)
• RH and LH schematics
• Continuous join tutorial links (written with photos + video)

New to ASA? Download ASA Baby F for free first to preview the technique.