Chunky Granny Square Blanket - Free Crochet Pattern

You Will Need

• 6 x each colour of The Chunky Wool
• COLOUR 1: Dust Pink
• COLOUR 2: Emerald Green
• COLOUR 3: Ivory White
• COLOUR 4: Silent Night
• 10mm crochet hook
• Darning needle

Measurements

The final blanket measures approximately 110cm (43.5in) x 150cm (59in)

Tension Square

Each square measures approximately 18.5cm (7in) x 18.5cm (7in).

If your squares are bigger or smaller, switch your hook to compensate. 

Pattern

Squares (Make 48)

Follow the table below for colours throughout. Make 2 of each colourway. This pattern uses UK terminology.

Make a foundation chain of 4 sts and ss into first st to join.

1st rnd: ch3 (this counts as 1 tr here and throughout), 2 tr, ch 2, repeat *3 tr into the space of the foundation chain ring, ch 2* 3 times,  ss into the 3rd ch from the start of the rnd.

Break off rnd 1 colour, join rnd 2 colour. 

2nd rnd: ss into ch sp, ch3 (this counts as 1 tr here and throughout), 2 tr, ch 2,  3 tr into the same sp, repeat *ch 1, miss next 3 tr, (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) into the next ch sp* 3 times, ch 1, miss next 3 tr, ss into the 3rd ch from the start.

Break off rnd 2 colour, join rnd 3 colour. 

3rd rnd: ss into ch sp, ch3 (this counts as 1 tr here and throughout), 2 tr, ch 2,  3 tr into the same sp, repeat *ch 1, miss next 3 tr, 3 tr into next ch sp, ch 1, miss next 3 tr, (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) into the next ch sp* 3 times, ch 2, miss next 3 tr, 3 tr into next ch sp, ch 1, miss next 3 tr, ss into the 3rd ch from the start.

Break off rnd 2 colour, join rnd 3 colour. 

4th rnd: ss into ch sp, ch3 (this counts as 1 tr here and throughout), 2 tr, ch 2,  3 dc into the same sp, repeat *ch 1, miss next 3 dc, 3 dc into next ch sp, ch 1, miss next 3 dc, 3 dc into next ch sp, ch 1, miss next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into the next ch sp* 3 times, ch 2, miss next 3 dc, 3 dc into next ch sp, ch 1, miss next 3 dc, ss into the 3rd ch from the start. (52 sts)

Fasten off. Cut yarn.

Sewing Up

Using the Zipper Stitch to connect the squares, alternating through the 4 colours between each row and column. 

To do the Zipper Stitch, attach your yarn to your hook with with a slip knot.  Insert your hook into the corner chain stitch, into the back loop only, and into the same stitch on the adjacent square. Yarn over and pull through all loops. 

Continue up the square, ensuring the stitches match up, alternating between which square you do first. 

When you reach the next squares, simply carry on to the next squares in the rows. 

Colour Table

Make 2 of each

Layout

The layout is planned so there are no two of the same middles or outsides touching each other.