Double Irish Chain Granny Square Blanket

Design by Marie Segares/Underground Crafter.

Use the traditional granny square to mimic the look of the classic quilt pattern. The finished size covers a double bed.

Gauge: Granny Square = 4” (10 cm) square in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Skills Used

• Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
• Crocheting in the round (for squares and most of borders), crocheting flat in rows (for additional borders)
• Skipping stitches, increasing, crocheting in chain spaces

Materials:

• Medium weight yarn in 3 colors – approximately 1,460 yds (1,335 m) in gold (CA), 1,780 yd (1,628 m) in cream (CB), and 3,470 yd (3,173 m) in black (CC).
• US Size J-10/6 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.

Skill Level: Easy