14 Free Granny Stripe Blanket Patterns
The granny stripe is the granny square’s laid-back cousin. You work the same cozy clusters of three double crochets, but in straight rows instead of rounds. No joining, no counting corners, just stripe after stripe of color. It is one of the best stitches for using up leftover yarn.
This list has 14 free granny stripe blanket patterns and tutorials. You will find big throws, baby blankets, a stash buster, an ombre version with no color changes, and a few stitch tutorials to help you learn the basic rows first.
Free Granny Stripe Blanket Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- DK or worsted acrylic yarn in several colors
- Crochet hook set (4 mm to 6 mm)
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needles
- Small yarn scissors
- Flexible measuring tape
1. Attic24 Granny Stripe Blanket
Photo: Lucy / Attic24
This is the pattern that made the granny stripe famous. Lucy’s blanket is pure happy color, two rows per stripe, with a full color order if you want to copy her “Sunny” version. The finished blanket is about 120 x 175 cm, a real sofa-sized throw. It is written in UK terms and is a great choice for new crocheters.
- Designer: Lucy / Attic24
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (Stylecraft Special DK used)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Caron Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket
Photo: Caron / Yarnspirations
Caron’s version uses soft colors in classic granny stripes for a calm, modern feel. It is rated easy and finishes at about 46″ x 57″, a nice lap or couch size. The pattern is a free PDF download with no sign-up. It was designed for Caron Kindness, but you can swap in a similar yarn if you check your gauge.
- Designer: Caron / Yarnspirations
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Caron Kindness (see pattern for weight)
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free (PDF download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Granny Stripe Baby Blanket (Crochet ‘n’ Create)
Photo: Crochet ‘n’ Create
A pretty pastel baby blanket in horizontal stripes with white between the colors. The designer suggests other palettes too, like bright, autumn or winter shades. It is written in both UK and US terms and finishes at about 41.5″ x 42.5″. A sweet choice for a baby shower gift.
- Designer: Crochet ‘n’ Create
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Light worsted / DK (#3)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Easy Granny Stitch Crochet Blanket
This vintage-style blanket changes color every row, but you can also use two or three colors and work several rows of each. It finishes at 37″ x 51″ and uses everyday worsted yarn. The page is written for beginners, with clear steps and a short recap at the end.
- Designer: Sew Nikki
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Stashbuster Granny Stripe Afghan
Photo: Amy Ramnarine / The Stitchin’ Mommy
Got a bin full of leftover worsted yarn? This afghan alternates colored stripes with white, which ties any mix of colors together. The designer used several different yarns in hers. It finishes at about 45″ x 40″, so it works as a baby blanket or a small throw.
- Designer: Amy Ramnarine / The Stitchin’ Mommy
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Daphne Afghan
Photo: Toni Lipsey / TL Yarn Crafts
Daphne is a clever twist: you make four granny stripe triangles, then join them into a square so the stripes meet in the middle. A color-changing cake yarn does the striping for you. The blanket measures 35.5″ square after blocking, a great size for a baby.
- Designer: Toni Lipsey / TL Yarn Crafts
- Skill level: Beginner (per designer)
- Yarn: Worsted (per designer’s note)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Easy Breezy Granny Stripe Blanket
Photo: Ashley Parker / The Loopy Lamb
No color changes needed here. An ombre or self-striping yarn creates the stripes while you just repeat the granny rows. The pattern includes a size chart with 14 sizes, and the written version is for a medium throw of about 30″ x 39″. A video tutorial makes it extra friendly for beginners.
- Designer: Ashley Parker / The Loopy Lamb
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Granny Stripe Crochet Blanket (Doll Size)
Photo: Lauren Brown / Daisy Cottage Designs
A small and sweet project in raspberry, white and mint, with an optional picot border. It starts with a chain of 63, so it works up fast as a doll blanket or a practice piece before a bigger project. Make it longer and wider and it can easily become a stroller blanket.
- Designer: Lauren Brown / Daisy Cottage Designs
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: J
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Granny Ripple Baby Afghan
Photo: Amy Ramnarine / The Stitchin’ Mommy
Want stripes with a little movement? This granny ripple uses the same clusters, but with peaks and valleys. The designer used random stripes of three neutral shades, which looks calm and modern. It finishes at about 31.5″ square with a simple single crochet trim.
- Designer: Amy Ramnarine / The Stitchin’ Mommy
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted or Aran (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Granny Stripe Blanket (Ribblr)
Photo: crochetmelovely
This beginner pattern lives on Ribblr, which lets you track your progress row by row in the app. It is written to be made any size and in any color combination you like. You claim it for free with a Ribblr account (the site limits free claims per day).
- Designer: crochetmelovely
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free (Ribblr account)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Granny Stripe Crochet Blanket (Retro Stripe)
Photo: Sarah / Repeat Crafter Me
Sarah used a multi-color striping yarn straight from the skein, so the colors change on their own. A white border and an optional puffed corner trim frame the retro stripes. The baby size is about 33″ x 36″, and there is a video tutorial if you want to watch the stitch first.
- Designer: Sarah / Repeat Crafter Me
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Stripes (see pattern)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Three Color Granny Stripe Celebration Blanket
Photo: Tiffany / Daisy Farm Crafts
Black, red and white make this one bold and graphic. You carry the yarn up the side instead of cutting it, and a single crochet border hides the ends. It finishes at about 30″ square, the perfect size for a stroller or car seat. A free printable PDF is linked in the post.
- Designer: Tiffany / Daisy Farm Crafts
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free (with free printable PDF)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. How to Crochet the Granny Stripe Stitch
Photo: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
Not sure about the stitch yet? Start here. Sarah Maker’s tutorial explains each row with clear photos and gives starting chain counts for different widths. Once you have the two repeating rows down, you can turn it into a blanket of any size. The designer suggests a smooth, light-colored worsted yarn for practice.
- Designer: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) suggested
- Hook: Size to match your yarn
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
14. Stitch Sampler Scrapghan Part 8: Granny Stripe Stitch
Photo: Breann / Hooked on Homemade Happiness
This is one section of a free stitch sampler crochet-along, and it covers the granny stripe. The designer changes color every row and carries the yarn instead of fastening off, which is great for scraps. Work just this part as a mini project, or join the whole sampler blanket at your own pace.
- Designer: Breann / Hooked on Homemade Happiness
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free (CAL on blog) + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Never tried the stitch? Learn it with #13, then make #4 as your first blanket.
- Hate weaving in ends? Pick #7 or #11. The yarn changes color for you.
- Got a pile of scraps? #5 and #14 are made for leftovers.
- Making a baby gift? #3, #6 and #12 are all baby-friendly sizes.
- Want the classic rainbow look? You cannot beat #1.
FAQ
Is the granny stripe hard for beginners?
No. If you can chain and make a double crochet, you can make a granny stripe. You only repeat two rows: clusters of three double crochets go into the spaces between the clusters below. The tricky part is the edge stitches, so count carefully on your first few rows.
What is the starting chain for a granny stripe blanket?
Most granny stripe patterns use a multiple of 3 plus 2. For example, 62, 92 or 122 chains. Some designers use slightly different counts, so always follow the pattern you chose. Make a small swatch first to see how wide your chain will be.
How much yarn do I need for a granny stripe blanket?
It varies with size and yarn weight. Attic24’s large DK blanket used 18 balls of 100 g. A baby blanket usually needs much less, often 4 to 6 skeins of worsted. Check the yarn list in your pattern before buying.
Grab your favorite colors and start your first stripe tonight.