Classic Granny with a Twist Blanket by Marie Segares

Classic Granny with a Twist Blanket

Crochet
June 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
Square motifs in pattern = 6.75” (17 cm) square. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
5.5 mm (I)
1422 - 1745 yards (1300 - 1596 m)
Baby Blanket/Throw: Approximately 39.5” (100 cm) square.
US
English
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Set variations on the traditional granny square on point to create a beautifully striking throw or baby blanket.

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Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round, crocheting in rows, crocheting in the back loop only, increasing, decreasing, crocheting in chain spaces
Joining motifs with a slip stitch seam

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Baby Blanket/Throw: Approximately 39.5” (100 cm) square.

Materials
Red Heart With Love yarn (100% acrylic, 7 oz/198 g/370 yd/338 m) – 2 skeins in 1101 Eggshell (MC) and 1 skein ea in 1201 Daffodil (CA), 1502 Iced Aqua (CB), 1704 Bubble Gum (CC), and 1601 Lettuce (CD), or approximately 580 yd (530 m) in MC, 220 yd (201 m) in CA, 350 yd (320 m) in CB, 270 yd (247 m) in CC, and 325 yd (297 m) in CD in any medium weight yarn.

US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn needle.

Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker set, or locking stitch markers.

Gauge
Square motifs in pattern = 6.75” (17 cm) square. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.