Crochet Granny Square Bright Baby Blanket Pattern

Crochet a bright and colorful granny square baby blanket with this easy and fun pattern! This project combines delightful colors and traditional stitches to create a cozy blanket perfect for gifting or snuggling up with your little one. Let’s dive into the details of this craft project!

About the Blanket

The Granny Square Bright Baby Blanket is constructed from a series of vibrant granny squares, each adding its own splash of color and texture to the final piece. The use of Bernat® All in One™ Blanket Granny™ yarn ensures that not only do the squares look gorgeous, but they also feel incredibly soft and comforting against the skin.

These squares work up easily and can be joined together in a way that highlights the flat, seamless design, making them a great choice for crochet enthusiasts at all skill levels. Whether you’re making this blanket for a new arrival or as a comforting throw for your home, those cheerful granny squares are sure to light up the room!

Finished Measurements

• Each granny square measures approximately 10½” [26.5 cm] at the end of the final round.
• The total finished blanket size will vary depending on how many squares you choose to make.

Materials

this Pattern

To get started with your crochet granny square baby blanket, gather the following materials:

Yarn

• Bernat® All in One™ Blanket Granny™ (8.5 oz/240 g; 178 yds/163 m) — 1 ball or 3 squares
• Contrast A: Fruit Juice (65006) — 1 ball or 3 squares
• Contrast B: Throwback (65003) — 1 ball or 3 squares
• Contrast C: Seaside Shine (65005) — 1 ball or 3 squares

Crochet Hook

• Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions

• Susan Bates® yarn needle

Crochet Abbreviations

• Ch: Chain
• Dc: Double crochet
• RS: Right side
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• Sp: Space

Skill Level

This crochet project is suitable for those at a Crochet I Skill Level—EASY.

Technical Notes

• Each motif begins with Color 1 (the shortest section of the color repeat) from the center of the ball, leaving a 4″ [10 cm] tail to weave in later.
• All color changes occur at the end of the round where colors are spliced together, aligning with the slip stitch at the end of each round.
• Each color aligns with 1 round in the Motif for a total of 5 colors.
• Adjust your stitches if too much or too little yarn is left at the end of a round.
• At the end of the final round, each motif should measure approximately 10½” [26.5 cm] square.
• Leave a 42″ [106.5 cm] tail at the end of each motif for joining.

Main Blanket Instructions

Motif (Make 3 each in A, B, and C)

Motif Construction

1. With Color 1, chain 4. Join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring.

   1st rnd: (RS)
   Chain 6. Work (3 dc, ch 3) three times in the ring. Work 2 dc in the ring. Join.

2. 2nd rnd:
   Slip stitch into the next ch-3 space. Chain 6. Work 3 dc in the same ch-3 space.
   *Chain 1. Work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 space. Repeat from * twice more.
   Chain 1. Work 2 dc in the first ch-3 space. Join.

3. 3rd rnd:
   Slip stitch into the next ch-3 space. Chain 6. Work 3 dc in the same ch-3 space.
   *Chain 1. Work 3 dc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 1. Work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 space. Repeat from * twice more.
   Chain 1. Work 3 dc in the last ch-1 space.
   Chain 1. Work 2 dc in the first ch-3 space. Join.

4. 4th and 5th rnds:
   Slip stitch in the next ch-3 space. Chain 6. Work 3 dc in the same ch-3 space.
   *(Chain 1. Work 3 dc in each ch-1 space to the next ch-3 space. Chain 1.
   Work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 space. Repeat from * twice more, then from * to ** once.
   Work 2 dc in the first ch-3 space. Join.

5. Fasten off, leaving a 42″ [106.5 cm] tail.

Assembly / Joining

Join the motifs using a flat slip stitch join on the right side. Following the assembly diagram, use long tails and remaining yarn in coordinating shades to slip stitch the motifs together, working through the back loops only, and keeping the working yarn to the wrong side of the work to create a flat slip stitch chain detail on the right side.

Finishing

• Fasten off, leaving a 42″ [106.5 cm] tail.
• Weave in all the tails from the motifs and the joining process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

You will need a Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook, or one that matches your gauge.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

This project is worked in rounds, specifically in the form of granny squares.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, the motifs need to be joined together after being individually crocheted.

Conclusion

Now that you have all the details you need, it’s time to crochet your very own Granny Square Bright Baby Blanket! With its vibrant colors and cozy stitches, this blanket is sure to become a cherished item, whether you’re using it for snuggling by the couch or gifting it for a baby shower. Happy crocheting!