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

[Sara R]

I have had this pack for a VERY long time and I finally finished! I'm so excited to get some use out of this bright and beautiful blanket. Thank you for your creative ideas and pops of color!

[sarah]

So well written and easy to follow. Thanks so much! It's been a while since I did a granny stitch and just needed basic instructions to get me started again. Thanks again!

[Candace]

Lucy, I made the Granny Stripe using leftover yarns and my intention at the time was that it would be MY blanket. However, my daughter "borrowed" it when she went camping and it has lost its way home. But, I wanted to tell you that her friend, Autumn, fell in love with and would cuddle-up at the campfire with it each night and each night she would drag it into her tent. I purchased the Sunny Pack to make Autumn her own blanket (for Christmas) and the colors are just beautiful. Am almost done with the edging and have a feeling I'll be making another one soon. Thank you for inspiring us and taking us along with you on your yarny journey. Happy Holiday's!

[Tracy Sutton]

Hi Lucy new to crochet and just started this well a smaller version to practice on. Love your detailed explanations.

[June]

I have crocheted for many years but have just completed my first blanket (Granny Stripes) and am delighted. So relaxing to do and a change from tops and cardigans etc. I'm hooked and can't wait to start another blanket, a ripple one this time. Love your site. Thank you.

[Helen Vette]

I just love doing this blanket. I'm on to my second one now? I don't know how to share my pic on here though. Thank you for your patterns,they're so easy to follow, for someone who hasn't crocheted before. I live in Australia and have been using DK acrylic yarns, they work up a treat.

[Louise]

Hi Lucy. I love this blanket! I've recently purchased the yarn pack from wool warehouse as an early birthday gift for my sister in law, I'm waiting for it to arrive (in Australia).

I notice that colour printed instructions doesn't come with the yarn. Do you have a download available at all? I'd like to give her instructions to go with the yarn.

Thank you in advance!

[Candace]

Very pretty! I am half done making this using leftover yarn from two Cosy packs, a Coast Ripple, and the Cottage Ripple (and a few extras from my yarn stash). Am keeping this one for myself as all the other blankies were for my sweet peeps and this one is special...little bits of leftover love from all the blankies. Feeling like I just might need a "Cupcake" when this one's done.

[Rowena Corlett]

Oh dear just noticed last post from someone who doesn't know we have different stitch names in the UK! I wanted to say how much I am loving this pattern. I like to have several different projects on the go to include one I can do easily in the evening when watching TV and this is that one! I was going to do the cosy pattern (and will at some point ) but this is brill and so relaxing and satisfyingly! Many thanks x

[Rowena Corlett]

Hi Lucy - just realised I have all the colours that you used in your first Granny stripe blanket already so will be using those. I know your order was random and I can get if from your pictures if necessary but am wondering if there is a list somwhere? Sorry to trouble you!
Rowena

[Claire Sandison]

Hi Lucy. Absolutely love your blog. You are an inspiration yo so many. I have just started crocheting this year and i am on my second blanket. I am currently working on the granny steipe blanket in a rainbow colour pattern. Iam in love with the colours and the fact that crocheting has become my form of relaxation. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to have a go :)

[Rosemary Dargan]

Hi Lucy,
I am starting the granny stripe blanket and I chained 200, then did the dc in the stitches and ended up with 1 stitch less but made up for it at the end of the row. I then did the chain 3 and the treble, and the rest of the trebles in the row. I then checked my trebles against the number that you said one should have (2 tr at start, 65 tr groups and 2tr at the end). Well I only have 2 trebles at the start, 49 treble groups and 2 tr at the end.
I have done everything exactly as it's written so I don't know where I've gone wrong.
Feeling tired and deflated. My width measurement at this time is about 118cm.
Do you know where I might have gone wrong? Thank you in advance.

[Christine B94]

Lucy
I am a beginner and would like to do your granny blanket in the colours of your coast blanket. I would then need to add 3 colours to the pack ordered. Any suggestions?

Thank you. Your blog is lovely.
Christine

[Irene]

Lucy is there any way you can present your stitches in graphic format? I have great difficulty following "verbal" instructions, but a graph makes it so much easier! Please try!
Thank you for such a beautiful & inspiring site.

[alix coralie]

Hi, lovely tutorial,I am thinking of making a blanket like this very interesting one ,,I love granny squares and stripe but never make anything with granny stripes

Alix

[Jo]

Hi Lucy, I love your blog and the pics of crochet have inspired me to learn. So as a beginner I'm attempting the granny stripe blanket but I wanted to do four rows of each colour, there's a pic of you doing a four row rainbow blanket under the caravan section of your blog which looks beautiful but I wanted to check if I'm not changing my colour every two rows do I still follow the pattern of doing 2 tr and then 1tr at the start and end of the rows or do I just do 1tr when I'm going to change colour? This may be a stupid question and become obvious as I'm crocheting but wanted to be sure as first project! Thank you for any advice x

[Adele Teeling]

Love this tutorial, have got the original pack (17 balls) will I have enough to complete the granny stripe blanket & border

[Rosemary Baggott]

Dear Lucy, I have such pleasure looking at your comments and pictures, and copying your crochet. Sunny log cabin and stripey version both coming along a treat. Sorry I'm unable to send any pictures as I don't have the relevant equipment. Your choice of colours is so much appreciated, because though I love crocheting (reaching obsession level I'm ashamed to say)I sometimes get the colour choices wrong, so it's a real treat to just follow someone else's choices which I love and can be seen before starting a project. Much love and thanks to you, Rosemary

[Carol Appleton]

I would like to know the length of yarn required to complete 2 rows of the granny stripe blanket so that I can put some yarn on smaller bobbins.

[Marion de Jong]

Hello Lucy,
I am from Holland and I Just want to say I love your blog and creations. That sunny cabin blanket those color!! Love it😍

[April]

My afghan measures 150. Will I have enough yarn? Also, do we need to order the four colors for the border or is there enough yarn in the package to complete it? Thanks.

[Patty Davis]

If I order the pack of 18 colors is there enough yarn to do the border also? Silly question I suppose but I need to know. Love your work!

[idalina silva]

thank you so much for showing how easy it is to make this lovely blanket. i am not very experienced. so this really helped. i am making a baby one first - for premature baby - then i will make one for me. love your work.

[Ann Mare]

Lucy, do you have a suggestion for a package in the white, beige, chocolate, brown etc. I saw a blanket with a combination of colors in the those colors but have not found a suitable combination...thank you for any assistance you can give me--much appreciated since I imagine how busy you must be....

[Karen]

I am brand new to crochet and would just love someone to help me with how to down size this to a throw (think aged parents, throw on knee in the evening)?
I know very simple question for experienced people!

Thank you xx