Granny Square Blanket Crochet Patterns

Do you love granny square blankets but want to kick it up a notch? If so, you’re going to completely love these unique granny square blanket crochet patterns featuring bold colors, unconventional shapes, and playful motifs.

Offering a fresh and cool take on the beloved granny squares, these patterns showcase an explosion of color, quirky designs, and inventive combinations. Scroll down to find all sorts of funky blankets that are sure to make your day brighter!

Modern Weave Granny Square Blanket Crochet Pattern by Pippin Poppycock

Even if you’re relatively new to the world of granny squares, everyone will enjoy making this stunning modern weave granny blanket! Amazingly, it’s made up purely of simple 4-round squares made in solid colors, but it’s the clever layout that creates the amazing weave appearance.

Because the squares are positioned in a diamond layout, you’ll also learn how to make triangles (half granny squares) to complete your edges.

Umbrella Granny Square Blanket Crochet Pattern by Elealinda Design

The Umbrella Granny Square Blanket gets its name from the circular centers within the squares that resemble tiny cocktail umbrellas when seen from above, adding a delightful touch.

Besides blankets, these granny squares can be repurposed for a variety of other projects like bags or cushions and a fantastic scrap-busting project.

Stargazer Blanket Crochet Pattern by Emma Varnam

Inspired by the geometric patterns of traditional patchwork quilts, this Stargazer Blanket recreates the traditional quilt motif in yarn using granny squares. With the design’s joyful color palette, it will be the perfect accessory to refresh any room! 

Rainbow Granny Square Blanket Crochet Pattern by Raffamusa Designs

Explore all the possibilities of granny squares and the granny stitch with this super fun Rainbow Granny Square Blanket!

There are 14 patterns provided, so you will need to make a few squares a couple of times. Each square’s pattern does not indicate a specific color scheme. Feel free to play around with color combinations of your choice.

Get the Pattern here

 

Unique Crochet Granny Square Blanket Pattern by Crochet Beja

This Unique Granny Square Blanket is special because it’s not made like the usual ones with small granny squares stitched together later. Instead, this impressive crochet piece is a series of triangles that are settled in between each other. This style gives the blanket a subtle, modern look.

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6. Rainbow Bricks Granny Square Blanket Crochet Pattern by Insomnia Crochet UK

This Rainbow Bricks Granny Square Blanket is like magic with its optical illusion squares that pop out in a 3D design, resembling tumbling blocks. You can make this using 22 different DK yarn colors, perfect for using up those leftover bits and bobs of yarn you have lying around!

Get the Pattern by Insomnia Crochet UK here

7. Farmhouse Granny Square Blanket Crochet Pattern by Lindsay Oncken

If you have a desire to use a single color for your next crochet blanket project instead, this farmhouse style granny pattern is perfect! It is made with uniquely textured granny squares that create a beautiful diamond pattern when combined.

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8. Tea With Granny Crochet Granny Square Blanket Pattern by Made By Anita Crochet

Tea with Granny is a delightful way to learn granny squares! The pattern offers comprehensive instructions for each square, allowing complete freedom to mix and match them to your heart’s content! Vary the colors for a lively look that adds an upbeat note wherever you display it.