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Giant Granny Patches
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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.
Pattern Notes
A full written pattern for my Classic Grannie Square together with joining information and border instructions.
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 Includes:
- A full and clearly written pattern
- Full photo tutorial for the border available (linked)
- Links to more useful photo tutorials
- Full colour breakdown with layout
Pattern written in:
UK Terms
US Terms
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- First published: March 2013
- Page created: March 14, 2013
- Last updated: November 19, 2020 …
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