Granny Stripe Blanket

The Granny Stripe pattern is absolutely beautiful in it's simplicity and makes a fantastic blanket. It's my go-to recommendation for new crocheters who are excited to embark on a large scale project, but this is also a very, very relaxing pattern for any crocheter who is looking for a therapeutic, soothing blanket to work on without needing to count or think too hard. The pleasure to be had from working these colourful rows using just one simple stitch is not to be underestimated, it really is a complete joy.

♥ I am using 18 x 100g balls of Stylecraft Special DK (the Sunny yarn pack) worked on a 4mm hook to make my Granny Stripe blanket.

♥ These 18 balls are enough to make a single bed size blanket with a finished size of approximately 4ft x 6ft / 120 cm x 175 cm.

♥ If you crochet loosly, you will need to make sure that your starting chain and first row measures roughly 120cm otherwise you will need more than 18 x 100g balls. It's fine to reduce your starting chain to achieve the correct size, just remember to make your starting chain a multiple of 3 plus an extra 2. You could also use a smaller hook size (try a 3.5mm or a 3mm)

♥ If you wish to make the blanket bigger ie to fit a double / king size bed, you will need to increase the number of stitches in your starting chain. The starting chain should always be a multiple of  3 plus an extra 2. You could also use a bigger hook size (try a 4.5mm or a 5mm). You will also need to purchase extra yarn if you make a bigger size blanket.

As with all my crochet patterns, I'm writing using UK crochet terms, as follows ::

sl st [slip stitch] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch, then through the loop on your hook.

dc [double crochet] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (note :: this is equivalent to the US sc stitch)

tr [treble] :: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops on hook (two loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops (note :: this is equivalent to the US dc stitch)

:: To begin ::

Chain 200 (this is a multiple of 3 plus an extra 2).

:: Starting Row ::

Start in the 2nd chain from the hook (shown by my needle in the above picture).

Your hook should be inserted under both loops of the chain stitch, as shown above. This takes a little bit of practice if you are new to crochet - if your chain feels very tight, try re-making it using a bigger hook (ie move from a 4mm to a 5mm), then switch back to the correct size hook to work your first row.

Beginning in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 dc in each stitch to the end. I find it useful to use stitch markers along the first row, just so you can be sure of your stitch count. I insert a marker every 25 stitches.

At the end of the Starting Row, you should have 199 stitches.

:: Row 1 ::

Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr), then work 1 tr into the stitch at the base of the chain-3 you just made. You can see clearly where this is by my needle in the above picture.

Your next lot of trebles will go in the third stitch along, shown by my needle in the above picture. So miss two stitches, then work 3 tr in the next stitch.

*Miss two stitches, then work 3 tr in the next st*

Repeat between ** all the way along the row until THREE stitches remain (as in above picture).

Miss two stitches, then work 2 tr's into the last stitch. Do NOT fasten off. Turn.

At the end of this row, you should have 2 tr at the start, 65 tr groups, then 2 tr at the end. Have a quick count and make sure you're on track.

:: Row 3 ::

Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr).

For this row, you will be working your stitches out of the spaces between the treble-groups of the previous row (as shown by my needle in the above picture).

Work 3 tr into the first space (as in above picture)

*work 3 tr into the next space*

Repeat between **, working groups of 3 tr's into each space along.

At the end of this row, you need to make one final tr stitch to finish. See where my needle is? This is the top of the chain-3 that you made at the start of the row below. You need to work 1 tr into the top chain of this chain-3.

See how the 1 tr at the end of Row 2 sits neatly to form the blanket edge?

At the end of this row, you should have 1 tr at the start, 66 tr groups, then 1 tr at the end. Fasten off.

Before you continue, you need to lay down your itty-bitty three rows of crochet and check the look and size of it. It should measure 120cm across. The crochet should sit flat and the foundation row should be nice and straight and even.

If the whole thing is bowing like a rainbow, it means your foundation chain is too tight. I know it's a pain, but it is worth getting the start of this blanket absolutely right - try going up two hook sizes to make your foundation chain (eg change from a 4mm to a 5mm), then switch back down to work the subsequent rows.

If your crochet is looking very floppy and loose and is measuring a lot bigger than 120cm, you should change your hook and switch down a size or two - try a 3.5mm or even a 3mm which will tighten your crochet. Alternatively, you could start again and simply reduce your starting chain to make the blanket smaller - remember multiples of 3 plus an extra 2.

:: Row 3 :: (change yarn colour on this and every alternate row)

You will be starting in the first space (formed at the end of the previous row). To anchor your yarn in this space, you can use the slip stitch method. Make a slip knot and place it on your hook. Then insert your hook into the space (as in above picture), yarn over and pull a loop through the space, then through the stitch on your hook.

The above picture shows the slip stitched yarn anchored in the first space, ready to begin the row.

Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr), then work 1 tr into the same space.

Work 3 tr into the next space along (as in above picture)

*work 3 tr in the next space*

Repeat between ** until one space remains at the end (as in above picture).

Work 2 tr in the last space (as in above picture). Do not fasten off. Turn.

Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr), work 3 tr into the first space (as in above picture)

*work 3 tr in the next space*

Repeat between ** to the end of the row.

Now insert your hook into the top chain of the chain-3 formed at the start of the previous row (shown by my needle in the above picture), and work 1 tr. Fasten off. Turn.

 

The rows that you've just made (Rows 3 and 4) form the pattern repeat.

If you want to check your stitch count to make sure you're on track, this is how to do it....

Odd number rows (eg row 1, 3, 5, 7 etc) are the rows where you change to a new colour. These rows start with 2 tr, have 65 tr groups, then end with 2 tr.

Even number rows (eg. row 2, 4, 6, 8 etc) are the rows where you continue with the same colour. These rows start with 1 tr, have 66 tr groups, then end with 1 tr.

The edges of your blanket may look a weeny bit wobbly, but once you've darned in your ends and worked a border around at the end, I promise you the wobbliness won't show!

Here is the pattern in it's abbreviated form, you can copy/paste/print the following text and pop it in your yarn bag.....

To make the Sunny Granny Stripe rows pictured above, use a 4mm hook, Aster yarn and chain 200 to begin (this is a multiple of 3, plus an extra 2).

:: Starting Row :: (Aster yarn)

Beginning in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 dc in each stitch along [199 stitches].

:: Row 1 :: (Aster yarn)

Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr in chain at base of first chain-3.

*Miss 2 stitches, 3 tr in next stitch*

Repeat between ** until 3 sts remain. Miss 2 stitches, work 2 tr in last stitch. Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr), turn.

[You should have 2 tr at the start, 65 tr groups, then 2 tr at the end].

:: Row 2 :: (continue with Aster yarn)

3 tr into first space between treble groups of the previous row.

Work 3 tr into each space between treble groups  to end of the row.

Insert hook into top of the chain-3 in previous row and work 1 tr. Fasten off.

[You should have 1 tr at the start, 66 tr groups, then 1 tr at the end].

:: Row 3 ::  (Sage yarn)

Join the new colour in the first space between treble groups. Work 1 tr into same space.

Work 3 tr into each space between treble groups  until 1 space remains. Work 2 tr's into the last space. Chain 3, turn.

:: Row 4 :: (continue with Sage yarn)

3 tr into first space between treble groups of the previous row.

Work 3 tr into each space between treble groups  to end of the row.

Insert hook into top of the chain-3 in previous row and work 1 tr. Fasten off.

REPEAT ROWS 3 & 4, working two rows for each colour stripe.

For this particular Granny Stripe blanket I am using the Attic24 Sunny yarn pack which contains 18 x 100g of Stylecraft Special DK. If you want to follow my exact colour order for this blanket (90 stripes in total), here it is.....

Sunny Granny Stripe Blanket Part 1 (picture above)

♥ 1. Aster (the chain, starting dc row, granny rows 1+2) ♥

♥ 2. Sage ♥ 3. Wisteria ♥ 4. Magenta ♥ 5. Lipstick ♥ 6. Plum

♥ 7. Fondant ♥ 8. Spice ♥ 9. Citron ♥ 10. Lime ♥ 11. Turquoise

♥ 12. Violet ♥ 13. Petrol ♥ 14. Meadow ♥ 15. Claret ♥ 16. Gold ♥

♥ 17. Shrimp ♥18. Bright Pink ♥

Remember that every stripe is crocheted in two rows.

Sunny Granny Stripe Part 2 (picture above)

The colours are listed from the bottom to the top, as follows:

♥ 19. Plum  ♥ 20. Violet ♥ 21. Sage ♥ 22. Turquoise ♥ 23. Lime ♥

♥ 24. Gold ♥ 25. Fondant ♥ 26. Bright Pink ♥ 27. Spice ♥ 28. Claret ♥

♥ 29. Magenta ♥ 30. Meadow ♥ 31. Wisteria ♥ 32. Aster ♥

♥ 33. Petrol ♥ 34. Lipstick ♥ 35. Shrimp ♥ 36. Citron ♥

Sunny Granny Stripe Part 3 (picture above) 

The colours are listed from the bottom to the top, as follows:

♥ 37. Meadow  ♥ 38. Wisteria ♥ 39. Violet ♥ 40. Claret ♥ 41. Spice ♥

♥ 42. Fondant ♥ 43. Magenta ♥ 44. Turquoise ♥ 45. Petrol ♥ 46. Lime ♥

♥ 47. Bright Pink ♥ 48. Shrimp ♥ 49. Plum ♥ 50. Lipstick ♥ 51. Gold ♥

♥ 52. Citron ♥ 53. Sage ♥ 54. Aster ♥

Sunny Granny Stripe Part 4 (picture above) 

The colours are listed from the bottom to the top, as follows:

♥ 55. Magenta  ♥ 56. Spice ♥ 57. Claret ♥ 58. Bright Pink ♥ 59. Violet ♥

♥ 60. Turquoise ♥ 61. Sage ♥ 62. Lime ♥ 63. Citron ♥ 64. Fondant ♥

♥ 65. Wisteria ♥ 66. Aster ♥ 67. Petrol ♥ 68. Meadow ♥ 69. Gold ♥

♥ 70. Shrimp ♥ 71. Lipstick ♥ 72. Plum ♥

Sunny Granny Stripe Part 5 (picture above) 

The colours are listed from the bottom to the top, as follows:

♥73. Aster  ♥ 74. Violet ♥ 75. Lipstick ♥ 76. Spice ♥ 77. Magenta ♥

♥ 78. Fondant ♥ 79. Turquoise ♥ 80. Meadow ♥ 81. Plum ♥ 82. Wisteria ♥

♥ 83. Bright Pink ♥ 84. Petrol ♥ 85. Lime ♥ 86. Gold ♥ 87. Citron ♥

♥ 88. Shrimp ♥ 89. Claret ♥ 90. Aster ♥

THE BORDER

My Sunny Granny Stripe blanket border is made in four rounds, using the following four colours ::

Base Round :: ♥ Sage

Spot On edge Round 1 :: ♥ Violet

Spot On edge Round 2 :: ♥ Turquoise

Spot On edge Round 3 :: ♥ Plum.

I've used this type of border on a few blankets now and really love the neatness of it - it gives a beautiful finishing edge which doesn't overwhelm the pattern or colours used within the blanket.

Before you begin work on the border, make sure you've darned in all your ends :)

Base Round :: use Sage yarn

Begin at top right corner of blanket, and work along the last granny stripe row completed. Using the slip stitch method, anchor your yarn in the first space.

Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr in same space (as in above picture)

Work 3 tr in the next space.

*work 3 tr in the next space*

Repeat between ** until one space remains at the end (as in above picture)

In the very last space, work ( 3 tr; ch 2; 3 tr) to turn the corner (as in above picture).

You will now be working down the left hand/long side of the blanket.

As you can see from the above picture, trebles are worked at the end of each alternate row. You will be working around the single post/stitch at the end of every alternate row, inserting your hook into the space there.

Work 3 tr into the next space.

Miss the next row, work 3 tr into the next space.

*miss the next row, work 3 tr into the next space*

Repeat between ** until you reach the last row. You are now at the bottom left corner of the blanket and are going to turn the corner. See where my needle is in the above picture? You need to find the small space between the stitches at the end of the starting row of dc's.

In this small corner space, work (3 tr; ch 2; 3 tr).

You will now be working along the bottom of the blanket, which is the foundation chain and starting row edge.

You are going to work your stitches out of the exact same place that your first row of granny stripe trebles were made. See my needle in the above picture? That's where your first 3 tr's will go....

Work 3 tr's into each space/stitch along, lining up your stitches to mirror the first row of granny stripe trebles.

The above picture shows you clearly where your stitches should be going - it's only a small space, but it's pretty easy to find with your hook.

When you reach the end of the foundation row, you will turn the corner in the small space between stitches of the dc row (as shown by my needle in the above picture)

In this small corner space, work (3 tr; ch 2; 3 tr).

You will now be working up the right hand/long side of the blanket.

Just as you did before,  trebles are worked at the end of each alternate row. You will be working around the single post/stitch at the end of every alternate row, inserting your hook into the space there.

Work 3 tr into the next space (shown by my needle in the above picture).

Miss the next row, work 3 tr into the next space.

*miss the next row, work 3 tr into the next space*

Repeat between ** until you get back to where you started....

....back in the very first space, work 3 tr's; ch 2.

Sl st into the 3rd ch of beginning ch-3 to close the round. Fasten off and darn in ends.

Once you've finished the first round of your border, you can now crochet the "Spot On" edging with 3 more rounds/colours. I have written this is as a separate tutorial.....

{SPOT ON EDGING }

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Comments

[Liz]

Hi Lucy, how do i go about ordering the kit.
Please send me the link

[Jeffery Jefferson]

I’m making a giant 10x10m blanket using your pattern. It’s turning out really well but it is really heavy because it’s so large. Looking forward to when it’s finished however I’m not sure what I’m going to do with it.

[Patricia A]

I have a terrible time getting the count correct on a length of chain. Using Foundation Stitches for the starting chain and the first row. :-)
I am doing TWO Granny Stripe Blankets at the same time for my great-nieces.
Their mother didn't decide which blanket she wanted, so I made an executive decision and am making the little girls single bed blankets in Granny Stripe.
One will have it in the SUNNY colours and one in the another colourful pack.
So happy that I found a course on Craftsy, many years ago, called "Mastering Foundation Stitches".
I have already made a Ripple Blanket using Foundation stitches instead of a chain and a first row.
A bit tricky for the increases and decreases, but I did it. AND the blanket is the correct width. I failed in getting the width correct in the first two ripple blankets.
Foundation Double Crochet is a lot harder to do for me, than Foundation Treble.
One blanket is on the second colour. Yippee! Second blanket is still on the FDC.
Thank you for all your work in putting your ideas on this blog.

[Ann Lodge]

Greetings from the southern United States. I just now saw this blanket on TikTok and the comments directed me here. I’m so excited to get started, I’m going to make it for a king size bed which means I’m going to have to chain 396+2! I’m looking for a peaceful therapeutic project to work on in the evenings and the weekends. I think I found it.

[Mallory Blank]

How many yards of yarn are needed in the Granny Stripe blanket. I know it says 17x100g balls but am in the U.S.and just curious as to equivalent.
Thank you!

[Charlotte waters]

How many would I chain for a baby blanket please

[Di Childs]

Hello Lucy, I started to crochet long ago and made two granny square blankets with DK yarn. Since then a few bits and pieces. Recently I made a rainbow striped double bed blanket with double DK yarn, I sent a photo of it to a friend in Australia. I started life not far from you, in Keighley, West Yorkshire. At present I live in France and badly want to get home to the UK. Very Best Regards and thanks for your website.

[Jackie May]

Would like this blanket for a scrapy yarn knit along

[Denise spaulding]

Is there a written pattern for granny stripe? Thanks

[Kathleen Chambers]

I have just followed your pattern altho I did a slightly smaller throw and I am just so proud of the finished article! It's my first ever crochet project having been a life long knitter who could never quite master the art of crochet, but now I am well and truly hooked. Thank you so much for your easy to follow instructions. Can't wait to replenish my stash and get on with another of your lovely patterns!!

[Lisa]

Hi Lucy,
I plan to make your Granny Stripe Blanket. I chose a Colour Pack with 13 skeins. Is that enough to make this blanket at the correct size or is it necessary to have 18. Also, will a 4.5 or 5.00 hook change the amount of yarn I need?
Thank you, Lisa

[Sarah]

Hello
I’ve just started this and am so excited.
However, it seems the abbreviated pattern is actually different from the visual step by step above? Specifically Row 3. Which one is correct?
One says to chain 3 then work 1 tr
The other version says to start with 1tr

Please confirm!
Thanks!

[Donna Hattaway]

It looks great

[Marie kelly]

Dear Lucy, thank you for a beautiful blanket. I purchased wool from Wool Warehouse and they were excellent , delivered all the wool in a gauze bag.I was in Hospital shortly afterwards and all I could think about were all these beautiful colours and starting the blanket. It was a joy for me to crochet the blanket and the Instructions so clear. I am still crocheting it, taking my time and enjoying it even more , because of the Covid Virus I am once again confined to home, so it is just wonderful to have the blanket to crochet and reading books etc.Thank You for sharing this Beautiful Blanket.I love it. I can see myself doing another one.Happy New Year to you and Family. Marie Kelly, Dublin, Ireland.

[sandra reford]

I am planning to start this blanket soon. Made a magic ball (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUazBDTUnQs) with all my fingering bits from knitting socks...SOOO FUN!!! ...and will start making one in baby size.
Your instructions are clear. Great photos. I will be referring to them often. I am a beginner crocheter. Thank you for sharing.

[Jessica Freeman]

Chained 200 and counted very very carefully twice. Still only getting 196 stitches at the end.

[Diana Cordero]

Hi: My name is Diana from Puerto Rico. I wanted to thank you for this lovely pattern. This will be my first blanket. Your instructions are very clear and the colors are so beautiful!! Now that we have to be closed in our homes do to COVID 19, this is really a blessing. God bless you and your family. 🤗

[Zokhruf Ahmad]

Dearest Lucy,

I'm writing to you all the way from Pakistan. I discovered your blog and your blanket by chance googling. I'm not sure if you'll even see or read this message since so many people follow and love and message you. I have taken crocheting back up at 34 after having learnt the basic stitches at age 10, 11, never having created a crochet project before. I've just been knitting all these years. My first project is your granny stripe blanket. im using aran yarn for it, 5mm hook, and its going to be 4.5 x 5.5 with your spot on edging. im 2/3 done almost. Your tutorials are so easy to understand, you explain each and every stitch, corner, turning, stripe, row so clearly that it is a joy following the instructions and seeing the work unfold. I'm Muslim and in my religion, a teacher and teaching is held in the highest esteem. I wish all the best for you and your family. May Allah bless you, lots of best wishes, Zokhruf from Lahore, Pakistan

[Helen Foster]

I have ordered the yarn and cant wait to get started but is it possible to have a photo of the finished blanket
There is a photo on pintrest called tapecaria / granny stripe blanket which I think is yours.
the pintrest one has continuous edging??
Yours I think by what I can understand is like a box edge???
Thank you your blog site is beautiful.
Helen Foster ( Australia)

[Liz]

Thanks very much for this pattern - I made a blanket for my great nephew who was born last month, and this pattern was really easy to follow. I did the Spot On edging too, and it finished it off really well.

[Susan Doubell]

This is lovely, i want to make this, will be my first blanket!

[Judi]

How can I get a download of this pattern?

Thanks
Judi

[Nelly]

OH MY GOSH! I love this blanket! Thank you for creating a perfect to follow pattern. I just made a "non traditional" baby blanket using 27 different colors and it came out AMAZING! I've never done granny square stripes before and I was able to whip out this blanket in a few days. I appreciate your detailed and super colorful pattern.

[Barbara shaw]

Hi started the granny blanket have the right amount of trebles in my rows .Every time I do a new row it measures a few centimetres more don’t know what lm doing wrong can you help .thank you.Barbara

[Ann]

Just finished the Sunny granny stripe blanket. It was the first thing I'd crochetedsince I was about 12 (over 40 years ago) and it was an absolute joy thanks to the lovely colours and really great tutorial! The instructions and photos were perfect. Thank you so much for brining me back o this lovely pastime. Have a very happy 2019, Ann