Rainbow Granny Square Throw
Hello my lovely readers. We are very happy to have you here again to share beautiful crochet work so that we can learn new things together. Today we want to bring you a beautiful and inspiring pattern that will bring more color to your life, the beautiful rainbow granny square pattern. A colorful and joyful piece that will bring a feeling of warmth and harmony to your home.
Among all the crochet works, one of them that is very well known and stands out is the blankets. Have you ever stopped to think how blankets are adorable pieces that give the environment a certain refinement and sophistication and at the same time can keep you warm on dark and cold days? Nobody needs a blanket when they are in front of the television watching a movie or reading a book, or when they are sitting on the porch doing another beautiful crochet job.
Blankets are beautiful pieces that everyone loves! When made of crochet, they become even more special, gaining a delicate and exclusive touch. Just think about having a blanket made by you, how special it makes it. I have a blanket that was made by my great-grandmother and I keep it to this day, every time I pick it up I feel moved with great joy, in a way the time she dedicated to making this blanket to give me and the love she put in piece stayed there as a legacy and I always feel that.
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FOR YOU TO BE INSPIRED
This blanket we brought here today, Grandma’s rainbow square blanket is stunning, don’t you think? But don’t worry, you don’t have to be scared. This delicate work appears to be very difficult to do, but in fact, on the contrary, it is very simple and easy to do. Me and another friend of mine who collaborated on our blog made this blanket and we share the same opinion, it’s a very practical and fun process, it’s not a job that will make you confused because it has a repetitive pattern. At first you may even notice the presence of some knots, but with practice you will get the hang of it and learn to hide these knots. The beautiful Rainbow Granny Square is a delight to work with.
You should not worry about the difficulties you may have at the beginning, all work is like that, we start and feel some difficulties until we get the hang of it, but after that you will see that the process becomes simpler and you will really enjoy doing it . That’s why we strongly recommend that you read the pattern calmly, understand it and also watch the video tutorial, do it together with some yarn left over from another work, that way you will be able to execute your project with more mastery and improve your skill with your hooks.
The rainbow has a very important and different meaning for each person, a symbol of love, hope, that there is always something good to come, its colors bring their meanings to this beautiful piece which makes it even more amazing. Children love it, because it is very colorful, small children and especially babies love these beautiful pieces. However, if you found the piece too colorful and you think it wouldn’t match your personal taste, the suggestion we give is that you use lighter tones, or use the same color in different tones, making a nice gradient. Or use colors of your choice that you think match.
If you are going to work on a project for the little ones, a baby blanket, choosing pastel shades of colors would be a great option. We warn you that in the case of baby blankets you should always be alert when choosing the yarn you are going to work with, as they have more sensitive skin than adults, so look for hypoallergenic yarns, the ones most recommended by professionals for parts. made exclusively for babies and children. Big companies always follow this to the letter.
Here’s a perfect work to exercise your creativity, so before you start, think about how you want your piece and enjoy the creation process a lot. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, just start and do it your way, as this will make the piece more special.
Gauge:
Gauge in DC: 13 stitches and 7 rows = 4” (10cm) Finished Size: 40 inches x 40 inches
SUPPLIES
Crochet Hook: Size I/9 or 5.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Yarn needle for weaving in loose ends
Recommended Worsted Weight Yarns: Red Heart With Love or Red Heart Super Saver, available in various colors, including:
Color A = Pink – 64 yards
Color B = Orange – 97 yards
Color C = Yellow – 141 yards
Color D = Green – 185 yards
Color E = Blue – 229 yards
Color F = Purple – 304 yards
Color G = White – 77 yards
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS:
Alternate DC Turning Chain (alt-ch): Rotate your project without creating additional chains.
Make a single crochet (SC) into the initial stitch of the row. Insert your crochet hook into the front left vertical bar of the SC, yarn over, and draw up a loop (resulting in 2 loops on your hook). Complete the stitch by yarn over once more and pulling it through both loops on the hook.
Notes:
- The alternate chain (alt-ch) serves as the initial stitch for the round.
- After completing each round, remember to turn your work.
- For the first round of stitches, they are all worked into the second chain from the hook. If you prefer, you can also begin with a Magic Ring.
Granny Square Crochet Blanket Pattern:
With Color A – Pink
Round 1: Ch 2, In the second chain from the hook, work the following: [Create an alternative chain, make 2 double crochet stitches, chain 2, *3 double crochet stitches, chain 2*]. Repeat the pattern between * 2 more times. Finally, slip stitch to join in the top of the alternative chain and then turn your work. This round should yield 12 double crochet stitches and 4 chain-2 spaces.
Round 2: In the first chain-2 space, work the following: [Alternative chain, 2 double crochet stitches, chain 2, 3 double crochet stitches]. Next, in the *next chain-2 space, create [3 double crochet stitches, chain 2, 3 double crochet stitches]*. Repeat the pattern between * 2 more times. Finally, slip stitch to join in the top of the alternative chain and then turn your work. This round should result in 24 double crochet stitches and 4 chain-2 spaces. Note that when the instructions refer to “the first/next space,” it means the open space between sets of 3 double crochet stitches.
Round 3: In the first space, work the following: [Alternative chain, 2 double crochet stitches]. In the corner chain-2 space, create [3 double crochet stitches, chain 2, 3 double crochet stitches]. *In the next space, make 3 double crochet stitches. In the corner chain-2 space, create [3 double crochet stitches, chain 2, 3 double crochet stitches]*. Repeat the pattern between * 2 more times. Finally, slip stitch to join in the top of the alternative chain and then turn your work. This round should yield 36 double crochet stitches and 4 chain-2 spaces.
Round 4: In first space make [alternate chain, 2 double crochets]. Then, *in the corner’s chain-2 space, produce [3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets], and continue making 3 double crochets in each space until you reach the next corner*. Repeat this process from * all the way back to the starting point, concluding by slip stitching to join at the top of the alternate chain and turning. (This round will yield 48 double crochets and 4 chain-2 spaces).
Round 5: To start, form [alternate chain, 2 double crochets] in the initial space. Then, create 3 double crochets in each space until you reach the corner. *In the corner’s chain-2 space, make [3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets], and proceed to make 3 double crochets in each space until you arrive at the next corner*. Reiterate this pattern from * back to the starting point, and conclude by slip stitching to join at the top of the alternate chain while turning. (This round will result in 60 double crochets and 4 chain-2 spaces).
Round 6 – 8: Replicate Round 5
Utilizing Color B – Orange
Round 9-13: Replicate Round 5
Utilizing Color C – Yellow
Round 14 – 18: Replicate Round 5
With Color D – Green
Round 19 – 23: Replicate Round 4
Using Color E – Blue
Round 24 – 28: Replicate Round 5
With Color F – Purple
Round 29 – 33: Replicate Round 5
Round 34: Ch1, begin by single crocheting in each stitch around the corner. When you reach the corner’s ch-2 space, make 3 sc in that space. Continue single crocheting in each stitch until you reach the next corner. Repeat this pattern from * until you return to your starting point. Finally, slip stitch to join in the first single crochet and fasten off.
Creating a Shell Stitch Border:
Begin by identifying the central single crochet (SC) stitch located within the corner’s chain-2 space. Count 3 stitches to the left, and connect with a slip stitch (sl st) into that third stitch. * [Skip over two stitches, then in the next stitch, create six double crochets (dc). Skip over two more stitches, and perform a slip stitch (sl st) in the subsequent stitch*. Repeat this pattern from * until you reach the next corner. In the corner stitch, craft seven double crochets (dc)]. Continue repeating the pattern between [ ] until you return to the starting point. Connect with a slip stitch (sl st) to the initial stitch, and then securely fasten off the yarn. Finally, weave in all ends.
Dear readers, here we want to make available to you an incredible PDF with the complete written pattern, so that you understand everything clearly. The pattern available is provided by All Free Crochet and with it you will be able to execute a beautiful project.
Access the free crochet PDF/ Crochet the Rainbow Granny Square Throw
Watch the video tutorial by Amanda Crochtes youtube channel as many times as necessary and test the execution a lot before putting it into practice in the final piece.
I bet your beautiful Rainbow Granny Square blanket will look beautiful! With an incredible result, you can give it a special and unique touch that is totally exclusive to you. You can add crochet flowers, hearts or whatever you prefer, leave it with your face or, if it is a gift, with the face of the person who is presented. There’s no mistake with this beautiful blanket, without a doubt the result will be charming.
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Tell us, do you have a rainbow blanket or know someone who does? Have you worked with a pattern similar to this one before? We like to hear everything you have to say, your comments can inspire other people who are starting or want to do this beautiful project. If you have any questions or suggestions please let us know too, we are here ready to read all your feedbacks.
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We wish you a great day and all the best for you. Enjoy part of your day to crochet and see you soon!
Very lovely interesting tutorials thank for sharing.