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Crochet Pattern CP338: Crochet Granny Square Afghan Blanket (USA Terminology)

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Granny Square Afghan Blanket Crochet Pattern CP338 Crochet Granny Square Afghan Blanket USA Terminology

This beautiful granny square afghan blanket is perfect for adding a touch of coziness to your home decor. It's made using simple granny squares, which are then assembled into a larger blanket. The pattern is written in USA terminology, and includes step-by-step instructions with plenty of photos to help you along the way.

Crochet Pattern - CP338 - crochet granny square afghan blanket - USA Terminology

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The blanket is made with worsted weight yarn, and it's a great way to use up leftover yarns. You can customize the size of the blanket by adding or removing granny squares. The pattern also includes instructions for making a matching pillowcase.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in two colors (approximately 1000 yards of each color)
4.5mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Instructions:

Make a granny square:
- Round 1: Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring. Ch 3, dc 2 in the ring, ch 2, dc 3 in the ring, ch 2, dc 2 in the ring, ch 1, sl st to join. (6 dc clusters)
- Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in the ch-1 space, ch 2, *3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2*; repeat from * to * 5 times, join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (12 dc clusters)
- Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in the ch-1 space, ch 2, *3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2*; repeat from * to * 5 times, join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (18 dc clusters)
- Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in the ch-1 space, ch 2, *3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2*; repeat from * to * 5 times, join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (24 dc clusters)
- Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in the ch-1 space, ch 2, *3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2*; repeat from * to * 5 times, join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (30 dc clusters)
- Round 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in the ch-1 space, ch 2, *3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2*; repeat from * to * 5 times, join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (36 dc clusters)
Assemble the blanket:
- Lay out the granny squares in the desired arrangement.
- Join the granny squares together using a slip stitch or whip stitch.
- Continue adding granny squares until the blanket is the desired size.
Make a matching pillowcase:
- Follow the instructions for making a granny square, but stop at Round 5.
- Join the granny squares together to form a rectangle.
- Sew the sides of the rectangle together, leaving an opening for the pillow.
- Insert a pillow into the pillowcase.