Layered Grannies Blanket Square – Free Crochet Pattern

The Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket Crochet Along is back for its 3rd year, and I’m so excited to be part of it again! This collaborative project, hosted by MadameStitch, brings together designers from across the crochet community to create a stunning blanket full of variety, texture, and of course – granny stitch goodness. Each week, you can look forward to a three new square patterns that showcase the versatility of this beloved stitch.

This year, I’m contributing a brand-new design called the Layered Grannies Square, which builds on the timeless appeal of the granny stitch in a fresh way. If you followed along last year, you might remember my Granny’s Comfort Square – a cozy and textured design that many of you enjoyed. I can’t wait to see how this new square adds character to your sampler blanket!

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Introducing the Layered Grannies Crochet Blanket Square

The Layered Grannies Square puts a twist on the traditional granny motif by working the design in rows rather than rounds. Instead of the usual all-around construction, this square is built up row by row, giving it a striped effect while still keeping the clusters we all love about granny stitch.

The repeat is simple yet satisfying: a foundation of double crochet, followed by single crochet, and then a trio of granny stitch rows stacked together. This sequence is repeated for three sections before finishing with a clean single crochet border to frame the square. The result is a balanced, textured piece that’s beginner-friendly while still offering enough variation to keep the stitching engaging.

You can buy the ad-free, PDF of this pattern in my Etsy shop, Ravelry store, and LoveCrafts.

About the Stitches

Before you can get started with this blanket square pattern, here are some details you need to know.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in 1 color, such as Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice 100% Acrylic
  • Colorway: White – 105 yards
• H-8 (5mm) Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Gauge: 11.5 stitches x 7 rows = 4″ square in a swatch of double crochet stitches

Finished Dimensions: Approximately 12″ x 12″ (30.5cm x 30.5cm) blocked

Stitch Abbreviations:

• fdc – foundation double crochet (optional)
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• GS – granny stitch
• rep – repeat
• RS – right side
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• st – stitch
• WS – wrong side
• * * – repeat instructions between asterisks as directed

Special Stitches (with photo tutorials if needed)

• Granny Stitch – GS – 3 dc in the same space

Pattern Notes:

• US Terms (US to UK terminology conversion)
• Square is made in rows, then the border is added in the round
• Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch
• Ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as a stitch
• Ch 3 at the beginning of a row counts as a stitch
• If you want to use multiple colors in your square, change yarn at the beginning of a row. Do not carry the yarn through when changing colors. Cut the yarn at each color change.

How to Make The Layered Grannies Crochet Blanket Square

Row 1 (RS): fdc 35 (35 fdc)
Alternate Row 1: ch 37, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end of row. (35 dc)

Row 2 (WS): ch 1, sc in each stitch to end of row. (35 sc)

Row 3 (RS): ch 3, sk 1 st, * GS, sk 2 st, * rep from * to * until 3 st remain, GS, sk 1 st, dc into last st. (2 dc, 11 GS)

Row 4 (WS): Rep Row 2

Row 5 (RS): Rep Row 3

Row 6 (WS): Rep Row 2

Row 7 (RS): Rep Row 3

Row 8 (WS): Rep Row 2

Row 9 (RS): ch 2, dc in next st, dc in each st to end of row. (35 dc)

Row 10 (WS): Rep Row 2

Row 11 (RS): Rep Row 3

Row 12 (WS): Rep Row 2

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Row 13 (RS): Rep Row 3

Row 14 (WS): Rep Row 2

Row 15 (RS): Rep Row 3

Row 16 (WS): Rep Row 2

Row 17 (RS): Rep Row 9

Row 18 (WS): Rep Row 2

Row 19 (RS): Rep Row 3

Row 20 (WS): Rep Row 2

Row 21 (RS): Rep Row 3

Row 22 (WS): Rep Row 2

Row 23 (RS): Rep Row 3

Row 24 (WS): Rep Row 2

Row 25 (RS): Rep Row 9, do not fasten off. Continue to border.

Make the Border:

ch 1, sc around the entire square, placing 2 sc in each dc row and 1 sc in each sc row. (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner. When you get back to the beginning of the border, sl st to join. Fasten off and weave in ends. Block to 12” square.

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Visit the crochet-along at MadameStitch to get more square patterns, directions on how to join the squares and add the border to this beautiful blanket!

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Purchase the Layered Grannies Blanket Square Pattern

You can buy the ad-free, PDF of this pattern in my Etsy shop, Ravelry store, and LoveCrafts.

More Crochet Blanket Squares You Will Love to Make

• Granny’s Comfort Blanket Square
• Butterfly C2C Blanket Square
• Snake Plant C2C Blanket Square
• Loops Medley Blanket Square

I love seeing your finished projects! If you enjoyed making the Layered Grannies Blanket Square, I’d love to see yours on Instagram. To be sure I don’t miss it, please tag me @remingtonlanecrochet when you share your photos!