Mitered Granny Square Baby Blanket

Mitered Granny Square Baby Blanket by Michelle Greenberg

What is Being Made

The Mitered Granny Square Baby Blanket is a crochet baby blanket measuring approximately 27 by 30 inches (70x75cm). This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished blanket using modular square and triangular motifs that are seamed together and finished with a border. The blanket can be adjusted in size by changing the number of granny squares used in the construction.

Craft and Techniques

This is an intermediate-level crochet project that employs modular construction techniques. The pattern uses two primary motifs: mitered granny squares and granny triangles. Rather than crocheting the entire blanket as one piece, you will create individual square and triangular motifs separately, then seam them together to form the blanket structure. Finally, a border is added to finish the edges. This modular approach allows for flexibility in sizing and makes the project more manageable to work on in sections.

Stitches and Motifs

The pattern features granny square construction, which is a classic crochet motif. Both written instructions and stitch charts are provided for each motif type—the mitered granny square and the granny triangle. A single completed granny square motif measures 3.75 by 3.75 inches (9x9cm). The use of charts alongside written instructions gives crocheters flexibility in following the pattern using their preferred method.

Materials

This pattern calls for worsted weight/aran weight yarn, with the example using Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky. Three different yarn colors are required: 275 yards (250m) of color A, 120 yards (110m) of color B, and 710 yards (650m) of color C, for a total of approximately 1,105 yards (1,010m). A 5mm US H crochet hook is used throughout the project. The gauge is worked with these materials to produce the specified motif size.