Granny Square Baby Blanket
By Lauren on June 22, 2012
I have recently picked up my crochet hooks again. After having Caroline, I took a long hiatus from my favorite craft; but I’m finally back at it again. As you may know, I’m quite a fan of quilts. Problem? I don’t really sew. Consequently, I’m loving granny square blankets at the moment. I have big plans (and the yarn) for a really cute one, but I wanted to make a lovey sized baby blanket first.
You can find my pattern for this granny square blanket and make one just like it. I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn; and while it’s not my first choice for a baby blanket, I have been wanting to get rid of some of my yarn stash for a while. On the plus side, it is a cooler fabric for sunny and hot Florida.
Overall, I’m quite happy with this project. The final result was a small but fun baby lovey that I think a baby will enjoy (thinking these might be my go-to gift for baby showers). Next time, I wouldn’t do the first 6 rounds in the same color. I think I’d like it with a little bit more variation.
It's beautiful – Personally I love the non-standard colours!
I think these colours are stunning together! It's gorgeous. Well done!
I agree, these colors are absolutely gorgeous together. Great job! 🙂
This is so sweet! How big is it?
Approximately 17.5" square. Easily made bigger by adding more rounds 🙂
Love the colors!
I absolutely love the colors of your quilt!!
Turned out magnificently!
May I ask what the colors you used are called? Love them!
Katie, the colors are robins egg, mustard, white, and red.
What a beautiful blanket! I am in love with the colors!!! They go very well with each other and are the non traditional blue or pink or the green and yellows when the sex has not been announced. Also, I chain 2 rather than 3 at the beginning. I think it blends better by not curving out. <br /><br />I am thinking of doing one for a friend who is expecting and I think I am going to do this one
I love your finishing edge, do you mind sharing the pattern for that? Or if it's from someone else, a link? 🙂 Love the granny square, one of my all time fav crochet items!
Adorable! Lovely colors!!