Easy Granny Square Baby Blanket Pattern Beginner

Create a beautiful heirloom blanket with this easy granny square baby blanket crochet pattern perfect for your first project

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Difficulty
🟢 Beginner
Time
⏱️ 12-15 hours
Hook
🪡 I / 5.5mm
Yardage
🧶 approximately 1200 yards
Finished Size
📏 36 x 36 inches
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Always make a gauge swatch before starting!
Gauge: Each granny square = 6 inches across
Adjust hook size as needed to match gauge.
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At a Glance

The Easy Granny Square Baby Blanket Pattern Beginner is a free Beginner-level blanket pattern with a I / 5.5mm hook . Estimated time: 12-15 hours. Finished size: 36 x 36 inches. You'll need approximately approximately 1200 yards of yarn.

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🛒 Materials

Worsted Weight Yarn
1200 yards total, suggested: 600 yards main color, 300 yards each of 2 contrasting colors
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Crochet Hook
Size I / 5.5mm
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Yarn Needle
For weaving in ends and joining squares
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Scissors
Sharp scissors for cutting yarn
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📖 Abbreviations

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
dc — double crochet
sp — space
sk — skip

📌 Before You Begin

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You will make 36 individual granny squares (6 squares x 6 squares)

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Each square uses 3 colors - you can use same color combinations for all squares or vary them

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Ch-2 at beginning of rounds counts as first dc throughout pattern

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Join each round with sl st to top of beginning ch-2

🧶 Pattern Instructions

💡 Tip: Weave in ends as you complete each square to save time later. Block squares lightly with steam to ensure uniform size before joining.
  1. Round 1
    With Color A, ch 4, sl st to first ch to form ring. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, *3 dc in ring, ch 2; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 corner spaces)
  2. Round 2
    Sl st to first corner ch-2 sp, change to Color B. Ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner sp, ch 1; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. Fasten off Color A. (24 dc, 4 corner ch-2 spaces, 4 ch-1 spaces)
  3. Round 3
    Join Color C in any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. Fasten off Color B. (36 dc, 4 corners, 8 ch-1 spaces)
  4. Round 4
    Join Color A in any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * across to next corner, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp, ch 1; continue pattern around all 4 sides, sl st to top of beginning ch-2. Fasten off. (48 dc, 4 corners, 12 ch-1 spaces). Square should measure 6 inches across.
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💡 Tip: Join squares with wrong sides together so seams show on right side for a decorative effect, or right sides together for invisible seams.
  1. Step 1
    Arrange 36 squares in 6 rows of 6 squares each. Plan your color arrangement before joining.
  2. Step 2
    Using yarn needle and matching yarn, join squares using whipstitch method. Hold two squares with wrong sides together. Working through back loops only, whipstitch along one edge from corner to corner. Continue joining squares into rows.
  3. Step 3
    After completing 6 rows of 6 squares, join the rows together using same whipstitch method, matching seams carefully.
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💡 Tip: Add additional border rounds if desired using same pattern for a larger finished blanket.
  1. Round 1
    Join Color A in any corner. Ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, *ch 1, sk next sp, 3 dc in next sp; repeat from * evenly across to next corner, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner; continue around all 4 sides, sl st to top of beginning ch-2.
  2. Round 2
    Sl st to corner sp. Ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * to next corner, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp; continue around, sl st to beginning ch-2. Fasten off.
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✂️ Finishing

Weave in all remaining ends securely. Block finished blanket by laying flat on towels, mist lightly with water, and pin to measurements. Allow to dry completely. Gently steam with iron held above surface if needed to even out squares and smooth joins. Trim any excess yarn tails close to work.

🧺 Care Instructions

Machine wash gentle cycle in cold water or hand wash in lukewarm water with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry on clean towels, reshaping to measurements. Do not wring or twist. Do not bleach. Cool iron if needed. Store folded in clean, dry location.

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Questions About This Pattern

Absolutely — just match the weight (Worsted). You'll need about approximately 1200 yards, so make sure your substitute has enough meterage. Acrylic is budget-friendly and machine-washable; wool gives better stitch definition and drape.
Yes! This is one of the friendlier patterns to start with. You only need to know: ch, sl st, dc, sp. Work slowly, count your stitches at the end of each row, and don't be afraid to frog (rip back) and redo a section — that's how everyone learns. Budget about 12-15 hours; beginners often take a bit longer, and that's totally fine.
Find the stitch repeat in the pattern (usually mentioned in the foundation chain section) and add or remove multiples of that number. Keep in mind: with Worsted yarn, every extra inch of width across a blanket adds meaningful yardage — double the size means roughly 4× the yarn. For a baby blanket, halving the dimensions works well as a starting point.
For this pattern, gauge is "Each granny square = 6 inches across". For decorative or non-fitted items it's less critical, but matching gauge ensures you use the right amount of yarn and get the proportions the pattern intends. If your swatch is too small (too many stitches/inch), go up a hook size. Too large — go down.
Machine wash gentle cycle in cold water or hand wash in lukewarm water with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry on clean towels, reshaping to measurements. Do not wring or twist. Do not bleach. Cool iron if needed. Store folded in clean, dry location. A general rule: when unsure about the yarn, hand wash in cool water with a drop of gentle detergent, squeeze (don't wring), and block flat to dry. This is safe for almost every fiber.
Each section builds on the last, so yes — follow them in order. That said, some finishing sections (like embellishments or optional edging) can be skipped if you prefer a simpler look. Read through all sections before starting so you understand how the pieces fit together and can plan your yarn usage across sections.