11 Granny Square Blanket Patterns and Ideas
A granny square blanket is one of the most satisfying things you can crochet. You make it one small piece at a time, you can carry the squares anywhere, and at the end you have something cozy that lasts for years.
This list is for anyone ready to commit to a full blanket. Some patterns are one giant square worked round and round, so there is nothing to join. Others are made of daisy or sunburst squares for a more vintage look. Every pattern is free and lists the finished size, so you can pick the right one for a baby, a couch or a bed.
Granny Square Blanket Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted or bulky weight yarn (buy all of one color from the same dye lot)
- Crochet hook set, including 5 mm to 10 mm
- Large-eye yarn needles
- Sharp scissors
- Stitch markers
- Interlocking foam blocking mats
- Project bag to keep squares together
1. Granny Square Blanket
Photo: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
A classic lap blanket made of 48 six-inch squares, joined and finished with a single crochet border. Sarah explains every stage: making the squares, joining them and the edging. It is a great first blanket, finishing at 38 by 50 inches.
- Designer: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Continuous Granny Square Blanket
Photo: Jo / Jo to the World Creations
One big granny square that keeps growing until it is blanket size, then a pretty shell border. No joining at all. Make it as a baby blanket or keep going for a throw. There is a video tutorial too.
- Designer: Jo / Jo to the World Creations
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Light (#3) or medium (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H) for #3 yarn, 5.5 mm (I) for #4 yarn
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Giant Continuous Granny Square Blanket
Photo: Crystal Martin / Marching North
Super soft chenille yarn and a 10 mm hook make this 46-inch square blanket fly by. It uses only slip stitch, chain and double crochet. Perfect if you want a plush throw in a weekend or two.
- Designer: Crystal Martin / Marching North
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Super bulky chenille (#7)
- Hook: 10 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Cozy Days Daisy Blanket
Photo: Stephanie Lau / All About Ami
Forty-two daisy squares in bulky yarn make a chunky, cheerful blanket about 45 by 52 inches. Because the yarn is thick, each square grows quickly. Change the colors to match any room.
- Designer: Stephanie Lau / All About Ami
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Bulky (#5)
- Hook: 8 mm for squares, 10 mm for border
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. 3D Daisy Blanket
Photo: Brittany / Just Be Crafty
Each 4.5-inch square has a raised daisy in the center, and the squares are joined as you go. Choose the baby size (about 40 by 44 inches) or the throw (about 50 by 60 inches).
- Designer: Brittany / Just Be Crafty
- Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate
- Yarn: Medium (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Sunburst Granny Blanket
Photo: Sarah-Jayne Fragola / Bella Coco Crochet
Round sunburst centers with radiating colors, squared off into 4-inch motifs. The clusters give a slightly 3D texture. The sample is a small baby blanket, but you can add squares for a larger size.
- Designer: Sarah-Jayne Fragola / Bella Coco Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Aran / worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Southwest Granny Square Blanket
Photo: Breann / Hooked on Homemade Happiness
Squares split diagonally into two colors are arranged into a bold, geometric layout inspired by southwestern textiles. It is a great way to try a modern look with simple granny squares.
- Designer: Breann / Hooked on Homemade Happiness
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Bulky (#5)
- Hook: 6 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Bernat Beginner Granny Square Blanket
Photo: Bernat / Yarnspirations
Big motifs in soft Bernat Blanket yarn mean only 16 squares for the small size (about 34 inches square) or 30 for the large (about 42 by 51 inches). Very beginner friendly and quick.
- Designer: Bernat / Yarnspirations
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: see pattern (Bernat Blanket)
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Daisy Granny Square Baby Blanket
Photo: Ashley Stallsworth / A Crafty Concept
Ashley made this sweet nursery blanket from 42 daisy squares joined as you go, finished with a shell border. It measures 32 by 39 inches.
- Designer: Ashley Stallsworth / A Crafty Concept
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Nora Granny Square Throw
Photo: Jessica / Mama In A Stitch
A modern classic: five-round squares seamed into a lapghan (43 by 43 inches) or a bigger throw (43 by 57 inches). Squares are small and portable, so it is easy to work on the go.
- Designer: Jessica / Mama In A Stitch
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Crochet Granny Square Blanket
Photo: Maria Weaber / Maria’s Blue Crayon
Maria gives color orders for all 24 squares, plus joining and border instructions, so you do not have to plan the colors yourself. It finishes at 36 by 48 inches with the border.
- Designer: Maria Weaber / Maria’s Blue Crayon
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted or aran suggested
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First blanket ever? Start with #1, or #2 if you want to skip joining.
- Need it fast? Choose #3 or #8. Super bulky and blanket yarn grow very quickly.
- Making a baby gift? Try #9 or the baby size of #5.
- Want a modern look? Go for #7.
- Hate picking colors? #11 has the color order done for you.
FAQ
How many granny squares do I need for a blanket?
Divide the blanket size by your square size. For a 50 by 60 inch throw with 5-inch squares, you need 10 squares across and 12 down, so 120 squares. With 12-inch squares, you would need only about 20. Always measure a blocked square first.
How much yarn does a granny square blanket take?
It depends on the blanket size, the yarn weight and how many rounds each square has. Solid squares use more yarn than classic open squares. The easiest way to estimate is to weigh one finished square, multiply by the number of squares, then add extra for joining and the border. Each pattern above lists its own amounts.
What is the best way to join granny squares?
Join-as-you-go saves the most time because you connect squares on the last round. Whip stitch and slip stitch joins are easy and flat. A single crochet join makes a raised ridge that can look nice in a contrast color.
Pick a size, choose your colors, and start your blanket one square at a time.