Inspired by knotted wool rugs from Morocco, this blanket reinterprets the traditional crocheted granny square as something bold and unexpected. Working in strongly contrasting black, white, and marled yarns further accentuates the architectural nature of the design, though explorations in color will be equally stunning! The blanket is composed of two larger center diamond blocks, two side half-diamond blocks, and four corner triangle blocks—all are worked individually then seamed together before being finished with a crocheted border that frames the whole. Shown here as a Large Throw in worsted-weight yarn; smaller variations may be achieved by following the pattern as written using fingering- or DK-weight yarn instead.

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Finished Dimensions

Large Throw

• W: 46″/117 cm × L: 94″/239 cm

Individual Panel Dimensions

• Center Diamonds: 30″/76 cm square
• Large Triangles: 30”/76 cm × 30”/76 cm × 46″/117 cm
• Small Triangles: 22”/56 cm × 22”/56 cm × 30″/76 cm

Yarn

• 2050 yards/1875 meters C1, 694 yards/635 meters C2, and 585 yards/535 meters C3 of worsted-weight wool yarn
• Shown in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (140 yards/50 g) in colors Cast Iron (C1), Fossil (C2), and Newsprint (C3)

Gauge

18 stitches & 9 rounds/rows = 4″/10 cm in blocked double crochet (US)

Hooks

Main hook

• Suggested size: US 7/4.5 mm or size needed to achieve gauge

Border hook

• Suggested size: US G-6/4.25 mm or one size smaller than main hook

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included:

• Blocking
• Mattress Stitch for Crochet

Skill Level

2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner