Giant Granny Patches



Original and best… The classic granny square works wonderfully to create a patchwork effect in this beautiful vintage style blanket that could be straight from Granny’s attic. 

Description
Classic Granny Square motifs joined using Join As You Go Technique and a wide border to show it off in style.  Includes: A full written pattern for my Classic Grannie Square together with joining information, a full colour breakdown and layout, border instructions and useful links. 
UK or US Terms

Full photo tutorial for the border available (linked below) 

Skill Level
Beginner
A great next step on from the classic granny square, a simple blanket and border
using basic stitches and a decreasing stitch.

Yarn
23 balls of Stylecraft Special DK in 17 colours
100g / 322 yards (294 m) 100% acrylic DK/8ply yarn
1 ball each of: Aster (1003), Cloud Blue (1023), Raspberry (1023), Copper (1029), Teal (1062), Mocha (1064), Meadow (1065), Grape (1067), Soft Peach (1240), Gold (1709), Storm Blue (1722) 2 balls each of: Sherbert (1034), Pale Rose (1080), Claret (1123), Shrimp (1132), Silver (1203), Sage (1725) Yarn

Substitutions
For a similar sized blanket, you’ll need approximately 7000 yards of your own choice of dk yarn.
This pattern can be made in any weight of yarn, just use the appropriate hook size and remember that your yardage requirements will vary.

Hook 4mm (G USA)
Materials Yarn needle

Size 178 x 188cm (71 x 75”)
Gauge 6.5cm (2.5”) per square

Pattern Link

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HELPFUL TUTORIALS

Video
Classic Granny Square - Right handed | Left Handed
Changing Colours & Weaving in ends - Right Handed | Left Handed

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ORIGINAL BLANKET DETAILS

Relevant Posts
Giant Granny Patches Original Post
Blanket details and colour information

Granny Patches - Colours and Placement
Stylecraft colour matches and how I arranged my squares

Ravelry Project Page
Giant Granny Patches


 

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