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

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