Beginner Granny Afghan
Use this free crochet afghan pattern from Red Heart Yarn to make a beautiful versatile granny afghan. The colorful flowers make a really nice design. Follow the diagram to get a granny just as good as this one. For other great crochet afghan patterns check out this collection.
Materials:
- RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 3 skeins 313 Aran
- A, 1 skein each 320 Cornmeal B, 661 Frosty Green C,
- 528 Medium Purple D, 774 Light Raspberry E, and 382
- Country Blue F.
- Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
- Yarn needle.
GAUGE: Square measures 5½” x 5½”. CHECK YOUR
GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
NOTE: After the first square, all others are joined while working Rnd 5.
FIRST SQUARE 1
Rnd 1: With B ch 4; 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, [3 dc in same st, ch 3] 3 times more; join with a slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join C in any ch-3 space; (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same space, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 space, ch 1; repeat from * around; join in top of ch-3.
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join D in any ch-1 space; (ch 4, 2 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) all in same space for corner, ch 3, skip ch-3 space, * (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) all in next ch-1 space for corner, ch 3, skip ch-3 space; repeat from * around; join. Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join A in any corner ch-3 space; (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same space, ch 3, * working over the ch-3 of Rnd 3, 3 dc into ch-3 space of Rnd 2, ch 3 **, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 space, ch 3; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
First Square Only-Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next 2 dc, * 3 sc in corner ch-3 space, sc in next 3 dc, ch 1; working over the ch-3 space of Rnd 4, sc in 2nd tr of 3-tr group of Rnd 3 – long sc made; ch 1, sc in next 3 dc, ch 1, long sc, ch 1, sc in next 3 dc; repeat from * around; join. Fasten off.
All Remaining Squares-Joining Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next 2 dc, sc in corner ch-3 space, slip st in center sc of corner of completed square, sc in corner space of square in progress, [sc in next 3 dc, slip st in corresponding ch-1 space of completed square, long sc, slip st in next ch-1 space of completed square] twice, sc in next 3 dc, sc in next ch-3 corner space, slip st in center sc of next corner of completed square, sc in corner space of square in progress – one side joined; * [sc in next 3 dc, ch 1, long sc, ch 1] twice **, sc in next 3 dc, 3 sc in corner ch-3 space; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Fasten
off.
Note: Join on 2 sides in similar manner when necessary.
SQUARES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Work Rnds 1-4 same as First Square 1 and Joining Rnd
5 as above in the following color sequences following the diagram:
Square 1 (Make 7 More): B, C, D, A, A.
Square 2 (Make 5): C, D, E, A, A.
Square 3 (Make 5): C, E, C, A, A.
Square 4 (Make 7): F, C, B, A, A.
Square 5 (Make 5): E, F, D, A, A.
Square 6 (Make 6): D, B, E, A, A.
Square 7 (Make 5): E, B, C, A, A.
Square 8 (Make 7): D, F, B, A, A.
Square 9 (Make 4): F, E, C, A, A.
Square 10 (Make 4): B, F, E, A, A.
Border
Rnd 1: With right side facing, join D in any st; ch 1, sc evenly around entire afghan, taking care to keep work flat
and working 3 sc in each corner; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: With right side facing, join E in any st; ch 1, sc in each sc around and work 3 sc in center sc of corner 3-sc group; join. Fasten off.
Rnds 3-6: Repeat Rnd 2 with B, D, F, A. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, etc. = color A, B, etc.; ch = chain;
dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; rnd = round;
sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble crochet;
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
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Hannah
Aug 30, 2017
I tried making afghans using these patterns. Believe me, it is so simple. I already made 3 in different colors.
princess6860504
Aug 19, 2017
This is a very nice and colorful granny square afghan. The colors are muted and not drab but pretty and remind me of flowers. It has a different kind of look to it. Something about it that looks different- the square almost look like a flower! Red Heart SUper Saver is used, so this is a budget-friendly gift for a sweet senior citizen or a dear friend.
flowergirl
Apr 30, 2017
Granny squares have always fascinated me. I had a bit of bad luck the first time i tried it but I realized I had used the wrong yarn weight. I'm looking forward to trying this pattern out.
quanahs 5032097
Mar 05, 2016
This afghan takes granny squares to a whole new level. What a beautiful choice of colors, it would look perfect in a sun room or when refreshing my house for Spring and Summer. Thanks for the inspiration.
bsandylin86 350755 3
Feb 22, 2015
I love this pattern but what does it mean on Rnd 4 when it says working over the ch- 3 of Rnd 3 . I would appreciate an answer please. Thank you
FaveCrafts Editor JL
Feb 23, 2015
Hi there, I have updated the pattern to hopefully make this more clear. Hope this helps - thanks!
Jan Betz
Mar 05, 2015
I'm a definite beginner but was drawn to the colors in this afghan. I'd like to make it for one of my granddaughters. I also don't understand the "working over ch-3 of Rnd 3". Maybe a close-up picture would help?
maandrus
Jan 10, 2014
I'm definitely a beginner and would love to see a video tutorial on this; is there a possibility of someone making one?
robblaura 7612170
Jul 31, 2013
As I am trying to do my first afghan using a written pattern, I find myself having a little trouble. I usally do projects via Youtube so that I get a visual of what it looks like or how a certain stitch is done. I am new to crochet and have made all sorts of things, with the back up of Youtube. I was wondering if there is a tutorial on Youtube or any where eles for this afghan?
laramjohnson12469 2041717
Jan 10, 2013
I really want to make this afghan as it will be my first. Would you recommend that I make all the different squares, number them and then attach? I'm not sure I understand what is meant by joining at round 5. do you mean to make the squares up to round 4 and then set aside until you are ready to join them all?
dylmansmom11 49584 99
May 02, 2013
Did you make this yet? I am almost finished with it and I can answer your question about joining the squares. JOIN AS YOU GO!!! Lol Trust me!!
ThunderBirdWoman1 4964054
Sep 13, 2012
I would love to learn how to make a granny square, but I am a total beginner and do not understand even the chain types lingo.
nancy 6448997
Sep 13, 2012
If you go to You Tube and type in, Beginning Crochet, you will get tons of hits. You want, and I hope it's okay to post these names, Crochet Geek, also known as tjw1963. Mikeyssmail, hectanooga1, Crochet Cabana. There are hundreds more, but these are my favorites for clear and concise instructions. Granny Squares are a wonderful way to get started. Education is all over. The above mentioned You Tubers will give you good life-long habits and they are free. You cannot beat that.
pld
Mar 07, 2013
Not every crocheter has the option to watch You Tube tutorials while they are crocheting. Just a glossary would help.
pld
Mar 07, 2013
Not every crocheter has the option to watch You Tube tutorials while they are crocheting. Just a glossary would help.
msmanda70 5598432
Apr 22, 2012
I understand all of your terms I am a beginner slash intermediate. I was just wondering after round 3 and 4 you have 2 more round 3s. Did you mean rond 5 and 6 I assume?
siobhan021156 3449 429
Mar 21, 2012
I'm working on this one now. I'm not a huge fan of granny square afghans (I mean, some are gorgeous; some have no balance to the colors) but, when you have the right color combinations, it can be a winner. And this one is. The color combination is what made me spring to do this one. Even though I don't look forward to attaching all the squares. But it will be a beauty when finished. Good job, Red Heart!
leannmlewis 694222 7
Mar 04, 2012
I love the colors you have used, just makes me want to start another afghan! Believe me, I have NO business starting another, 4 going at the moment! Have never used a treble to make a granny, but when I get done with my backlog, I'll be trying this out. Thanks for the pattern :O)
ozarkgrannie
Feb 07, 2012
The Blocks show how the squares will be laid out to put your afghan together. Each number represents the square you made ie 5 #2 squares, etc. The treble stitch is the same as a triple stitch. You can see a demonstration at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4xplEBGowg
cosmokramer
Jan 25, 2012
Hi I am thinking of making my first granny square afghan. Have made afghans before and reading over the instructions. I noticed it the block that has all the numbers in it, does anyone know what that is for ? ? ? and what is a treble stitch ? I might be in over my head working on a granny square afghan.. Anyway thanks
traci2865
Mar 24, 2012
the block with the numbers is how they attached their squares together - the order
krissylynny
May 01, 2010
Your glossary is woefully inadequate. A beginner has no idea what any of those terms mean. Do not call it a beginner project as there is no way a person whom never has crotcheted before could make the project without clearer explanation.
fcjapetersen 00390 60
Feb 07, 2012
Well, do you think you are a beginner or a non-crocheter? If you have NO idea of basic terms you are not a crocheter!
pld
Mar 07, 2013
Many patterns do include this information. Check the internet or books of patterns for a glossary and print one out to use with patterns that don't have this basic information. Beginners in fact may not have this information, especially if they learned to crochet from someone who does not use those terms. I have friends who began that way.
pld
Mar 07, 2013
Many patterns do include this information. Check the internet or books of patterns for a glossary and print one out to use with patterns that don't have this basic information. Beginners in fact may not have this information, especially if they learned to crochet from someone who does not use those terms. I have friends who began that way.
pld
Mar 07, 2013
Many patterns do include this information. Check the internet or books of patterns for a glossary and print one out to use with patterns that don't have this basic information. Beginners in fact may not have this information, especially if they learned to crochet from someone who does not use those terms. I have friends who began that way.
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