Free Granny Square Blanket Pattern for Beginners

With this free granny square blanket pattern for beginners, you’ll create a modern granny square  blanket with 30 different granny square patterns. Each square will help you learn a new crochet technique from working in the round, learning how to filet crochet, and different colour change techniques including tapestry crochet. 

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Modern Granny Square Blanket

We all love the traditional granny square pattern; it’s the first thing that many people 1st learned to crochet. It leaves many people asking the question:

What is a Granny Square Blanket?

A granny square blanket is simply lots of granny squares seamed or sewn together which usually has a border around the whole blanket. 

A granny square doesn’t have to be just a collection of just 3 double crochet stitches. In fact, a granny square can be made with any stitch pattern or motif, worked in rows or in the round.

As long as it is a square, size also doesn’t matter either!

This modern granny square blanket pattern uses 8 inch squares which are joined to create a whole collection of variety. You” be trying out new crochet stitches and crochet techniques as you create your own granny square blanket.

Hodgepodge Blanket CAL | Free Crochet Patterns

Each day, from 15th August -13th September 2022, a brand new granny square pattern was released, and now all 30 patterns are ready for you to stitch up. All the patterns are free-to-view on this website and follow along with the YouTube video tutorials too. 

Hodgepodge Granny Square Blanket Pattern

If you’d like to work at your own pace, or prefer to have a physical copy of your crochet patterns, you can purchase the Hodgepodge Blanket Pattern.

A PDF will be available for you to download and print or save within the membership area. No need to rush to download, all the patterns will be safely stored for when you are ready.

Grab your hooks and yarn, and get ready to make your own Modern Granny Square Blanket!

If you want to print the patterns or follow along at your own pace, click the button below to purchase the printable patterns

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You can purchase a printable copy of the full Hodgepodge Blanket pattern including the joining and edging

Pattern Details: Granny Square Blanket

Finished Size: 40″ x 48″ (lapghan)

Materials Needed:

The materials needed are based on completing the blanket as written, to create a total of 30, 8 inch squares. This will create the perfect lapghan blanket to snuggle with on the coach.

I used 4 different colours in my granny squares along with a 5th colour to work the joining and border to create a bolder contrast in between the squares. The maximum colours used in any multicoloured granny square is 4.

Yarn:

• Worsted/Aran weight yarn – I used used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (100% acrylic, 100g, 184m) in the following shades and amounts:
• Champagne White (202) – 450 m
• Bubblegum Pink (250) – 380 m
• Pale Lilac (245) – 380 m
• Tea Rose (242) – 400 m
• Misty Grey (203) – 500m
• 5mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Granny Square No.1 – Granny Spike Stitch

Granny Spike Stitch

Stitch up a twist on the traditional Granny Square using an extended Granny Spike Stitch. View the Granny Spike Square 

Granny Square No. 2 –  Offset Trinity Stitch

Offset Trinity Stitch

Create a squishy granny square with all the texture following this free pattern. View the Offset Trinity Square 

Granny Square No.3 – Blossom Stitch Square

Blossom Stitch Square

Create a floral inspired, lightweight granny square that will fit in well into any granny square blanket. View the Blossom Stitch Square 

Granny Square No. 4 –  Pike Stitch Square

Pike Stitch Square

Learn how to crochet the Extended Single crochet and the Pike stitch to create a fabulous texture. View the Pike Stitch Square 

Granny Square No. 5 – Iris Stitch Square

Iris Stitch Square

Stitch up this floral inspired granny square pattern with a video tutorial. View the Iris Stitch Square 

Granny Square No. 6 – Puff Stitch Trellis Square

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You can purchase a printable copy of the full Hodgepodge Blanket pattern including the joining and edging

Puff Stitch Trellis Square

Work up this textured, trellis square that features puff stitches woven in. View the Puff Stitch Trellis Square 

Granny Square No. 7 – Arcade Stitch Square

Arcade Stitch Square

Learn how to crochet the Arcade stitch with this free pattern and create this unique granny square. View the Arcade Square 

Granny Square No. 8 – Brilliant Bead Square

Brilliant Beads Square

The bead stitch creates one of the most squishy textures and has the look of a mini bullion stitch without the struggle of getting your hook through. View the Brilliant Beads Square 

Granny Square No. 9 – Spiral Solid Granny Square

Spiral Solid Granny Square

Learn how to crochet a spiral solid granny square with this fun pattern. View the Solid Spiral Square 

Granny Square No. 10 – Staggered CDC Granny Square

Staggered CDC Granny Square

Crochet this Staggered CDC granny square and create a fun texture which looks like a zig-zag. View the Staggered CDC Granny Square 

Granny Square No. 11 – Herringbone Combo Granny Square

Herringbone Combo Granny Square

Learn how to crochet the Herringbone stitch in 2 different heights with this free granny square pattern. View the Herringbone Combo Stitch 

Granny Square No. 12 – Basket Weave Stitch

Basket Weave Granny Square

Learn how to crochet the popular  Basket Weave stitch with this quick and easy granny square pattern. View the Basket Weave Stitch 

Granny Square No. 13 – Short Chevron Granny Square

Short Chevron Granny Square

Master the crochet chevron with this mini version of a popular stitch. View the Short Chevron Stitch 

Granny Square No. 14 – Perfect Pairs Granny Square

Perfect Pairs Granny Square

This free granny square pattern will show you how working the same stitch but into different stitches can create a different look. Sometimes, decreases don’t decrease! View the Perfect Pairs Stitch 

Granny Square No. 15 – Honeycomb Trellis Square

Honeycomb Trellis Granny Square

The Honeycomb trellis is a firm crochet stitch that creates a wonderfully open look. View the Honeycomb Trellis Stitch 

Granny Square No. 16 – Circular Spiral Granny Square

Circular Spiral Granny Square

Don’t get yourself in a spin with this free granny square pattern – this circular spiral granny square is quite unique! View the Circular Spiral Square 

Granny Square No. 17 – Linked Shell Granny Square

Linked Shell Stitch Granny Square

Take the shell stitch to the next level with this free granny square pattern. View the Linked Shell Square 

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You can purchase a printable copy of the full Hodgepodge Blanket pattern including the joining and edging

Granny Square No. 18 – Cable & Crossed Square

Cable & Crossed Square

Learn the Cable stitch as you create this textured granny square. View the Cable & Crossed Square 

Granny Square No. 19 – Filet Squares Square

Filet Squares Square

Learn how to filet crochet with this easy granny square pattern. View the Filet Squares Square 

Granny Square No. 20 – Linen in the Round

Linen in the Round Granny Square

Learn how to crochet the linen stitch in the round with this free granny square pattern. View the Linen in the Round Square 

Granny Square No. 21 – Alternating Spikes Square

Alternating Spikes Granny Square

Create a dense, solid granny square with the alternating spike stitch. View the Alternating Spike Stitch Square 

Granny Square No. 22 – Crowning Glory Square

Crowning Glory Granny Square

Create a square who stitches show either crowns or bows depending on what you see. View the Crowning Glory Granny Square 

Granny Square No. 23 – Forked Cluster Square

Forked Cluster Granny Square

Create a puffy granny square using the Forked Cluster Stitch. View the Forked Cluster Granny Square 

Granny Square No. 24 – Snowflake Granny Square

Snowflake Granny Square

This winter inspired granny square pattern is easier than it looks to stitch up. View the Snowflake Granny Square 

Granny Square No. 25 – Corner to Corner Square

Corner to Corner Granny Square

Learn how to crochet the corner to corner technique and change colours in your square, seemlessly. View the C2C granny square

Granny Square No. 26 – Pinwheel Octagon Square

Octagon Pinwheel Granny Square

Create a unique granny square which starts with a pinwheel and ends as a square. View the Pinwheel Octagon Square 

Granny Square No. 27 –  Short Wave Granny Square

Short Wave Granny Square

Learn this easy to make granny square which is funky and simply colour changes. View the Short Wave Granny Square 

Granny Square No. 28 –  Sedge Stitch Granny Square

Sedge Stitch Granny Square

Create a squishy granny square with this easy to follow pattern that only uses the basic crochet stitches. View the Sedge Stitch Granny Square 

Granny Square No. 29 –  Peacock Fan Granny Square

Peacock Fan Granny Square

Create a vintage inspired granny square with really tall stitches that is quick to stitch up. View the Peacock Fan Granny Square 

Classic Patchwork Granny Square

Learn how to crochet the tapestry crochet technique and create a patchwork square. View the Classic Patchwork Granny Square 

How to Join your Granny Squares

Zig Zag Slip Stitch Join

How to Join your Squares

Join your squares with the Zig Zag Slip Stitch join for a braded, flat seamed join

Or choose from the other traditional joins linked in the article – View the Zig Zag Slip Stitch Join 

Easy Granny Square Blanket Edging

Crochet Blanket Stitch Edging

Blanket Stitch Border

Create a colourful blanket stitch edging to your joined granny squares or choose from the 5 other options too!

View the Blanket Stitch Edging 

Join in with ALL the fun

Come and join our friendly Facebook Community Group and share your progress on your blanket – Join the Community Group 

Purchase the Printable Patterns

You can purchase a printable copy of the full Hodgepodge Blanket pattern including the joining and edging

A massive thank you to all the pattern testers and my tech editor who helped ensure the accuracy of all the patterns included in this Granny Square Blanket crochet along.