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Free Crochet Afghan Patterns: 9 Granny Squares

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Free Crochet Afghan Patterns Table of Contents

Autumn Granny Afghan .......................... 5 Purple Delight Granny Square Afghan 15

Beginner Granny Afghan ......................... 7 Charity Granny Blanket......................... 15

Crochet Granny Afghan ........................... 9 Crocheted Granny Square Afghan ....... 15

Granny Square Crib Afghan ................. 11 Jackie's Heart Granny Square .............. 15

Granny Square Crochet Afghan............ 13


 Size 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) crochet
hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Autumn Granny Afghan

By: Bernat
MEASUREMENTS
This easy granny square afghan uses bold Approx 46 x 52 ins [117 x 132 cm].
fall colors to bring the warmth of family and
Thanksgiving into your living room. GAUGE: 12 sc and 13 rows = 4 ins [10
cm]. Motif = 6 ins [15 cm] square.

INSTRUCTIONS
Motif I
**Ch 4. Join in rnd with sl st to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in ring. Ch
2. (3 dc. Ch 2) 3 times in ring. Join with sl st
to top of ch 3.**
2nd rnd: Sl st in next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Ch 3
(counts as dc). (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp
as last sl st. [Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next
ch-2 sp] 3 times. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top
of ch 3.
3rd rnd: Sl st in next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Ch 3
(counts as dc). (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp
as last sl st. [Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch
MATERIALS 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 3 times.
Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Join with sl
 Bernat® Super Value Harvest Colors st to top of ch 3.
(197 g/7 oz) 4th rnd: Sl st in next 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Ch 3
 1 ball each of: (counts as dc). (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp
o Main Color (MC): (#53015 as last sl st. [(Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp)
Taupe Heather) twice. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2
o Contrast A: (#53521 Rustic sp] 3 times. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp)
Heather) twice. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
o Contrast B: (#53014 Steel Fasten off.
Blue Heather)
o Contrast C: (#53241 Moss Motif II
Heather) Work from ** to ** as given for Motif I.
o Contrast D: (#53309 Plum 2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of
Heather) next 2 dc. [(2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp.
o Contrast E: (#53203 Teal 1 dc in each of next 3 dc] 3 times. (2 dc. Ch
Heather) 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Join with sl st to top
o Contrast F: (#53522 of ch 3.
Redwood Heather) 3rd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). [1 dc in each dc
to next ch-2 sp. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-


2 sp] 4 times. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Join
with sl st to top of ch 3.
4th rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). [1 dc in each dc
to next ch-2 sp. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-
2 sp] 4 times. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. Join
with sl st to top of ch 3.
Fasten off.

AFGHAN
Work Motif I, as follows:
With MC, make 1.
With A, make 6.
With B, make 3.
With C, make 4.
With D, make 5.
With E, make 2.
With F, make 7.

Work Motif II, as follows:
With MC, make 7.
With A, make 2.
With B, make 5.
With C, make 4.
With D, make 3.
With E, make 6.
With F, make 1.

Sew 8 Motifs into 7 Strips (see Diagram).

Edging: With RS of work facing, join MC
with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in
same sp as sl st. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly
around entire Afghan, having 3 sc in
corners. Join with sl st to first sc. Join A.
Rep last rnd in following sequence: A, B, C,
D, E, and F. Fasten off.


Beginner Granny Afghan more; join with a slip st to top of ch-3.
Fasten off.
By: Kathleen Sams for Red Heart Yarn 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,
Use this free crochet afghan pattern to make ch 3, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 space, ch 1;
a beautiful versatile granny afghan. The repeat from * around; join in top of ch-3.
colorful flowers make a really nice design. Fasten off.
Follow the diagram to get a granny just as Rnd 3: Join D in any ch-1 space; (ch 4, 2 tr,
good as this one. 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.
Materials: All Remaining Squares-Joining Rnd 5: Ch 1,
sc in same st as joining, sc in next 2 dc, sc in
 RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 3 corner ch-3 space, slip st in center sc of
skeins 313 Aran corner of completed square, sc in corner
 A, 1 skein each 320 Cornmeal B, 661 space of square in progress, [sc in next 3 dc,
Frosty Green C, slip st in corresponding ch-1 space of
 528 Medium Purple D, 774 Light completed square, long sc, slip st in next ch-
Raspberry E, and 382
1 space of completed square] twice, sc in
 Country Blue F.
 Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]. next 3 dc, sc in next ch-3 corner space, slip
 Yarn needle. st in center sc of next corner of completed
square, sc in corner space of square in
GAUGE: Square measures 5½” x 5½”. progress – one side joined; * [sc in next 3
CHECK YOUR dc, ch 1, long sc, ch 1] twice **, sc in next 3
GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the dc, 3 sc in corner ch-3 space; repeat from *
gauge. around, end at **; join. Fasten
NOTE: After the first square, all others are off.
joined while working Rnd 5. Note: Join on 2 sides in similar manner
FIRST SQUARE 1 when necessary.
Rnd 1: With B ch 4; 2 dc in 4th ch from
hook, ch 3, [3 dc in same st, ch 3] 3 times


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.


To Change Color in Dc: Work last dc until
2 loops remain on hook, with new color,
Crochet Granny Afghan yarn over and draw through last 2 loops.

By: Darla J. Fanton of Red Heart Yarn BLOCK (Make 63): With A, ch 5; join
with a slip st in first ch to form a ring.
Use this free crochet afghan pattern for a Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in ring]
warm night next to the fire. Super Saver 3 times; hdc in top of ch-3 to join and form
yarn makes it nice and warm. This pattern last ch-2 space.
calls for a J hook. Rnd 2: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all over hdc,
[ch 1; (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-2
space – corner made] 3 times, ch 1; join with
a slip st in top of ch-3. Fasten off A.

From this point forward block is worked in
rows.

Row 1: With right side facing join B in 2nd
ch of any ch-2; ch 3, 2 dc in same place, ch
1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, corner in
next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1
space, ch 1, 3 dc in first ch of next ch-2; turn
and leave remaining sts unworked.
Row 2: Ch 3, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space]
twice, ch 1, corner in next ch-2 space, [ch 1,
Afghan measures 52½" x 64½". 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, dc in
top of ch-3 changing to C; turn. Fasten off
RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 2 Skeins B.
931 Seagrass A, 1 skein 320 Cornmeal B, 2 Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 space, [ch 1,
skeins 505 Aruba Sea C, 3 skeins 631 Light 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, corner
Sage D. in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1
space] twice, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space,
Materials: dc in top of ch-3; turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space]
 Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10]. 3 times, ch 1, corner in next ch-2 space, [ch
 Yarn needle. 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1, dc
Diagram in top of ch-3 changing to D; turn. Fasten off
C.
Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 space, [ch 1,
3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1, corner
in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1
GAUGE: Rnds 1-2 = 3" square; each block space] 3 times, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space,
= 7" square. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use dc in top of ch-3; turn.
any size hook to obtain the gauge. Row 6: Ch 3, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space]
4 times, ch 1, corner in next ch-2 space, [ch


1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 4 times, ch 1, dc
in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Following diagram, sew
blocks together.
EDGING-NOTE: For Rnd 1, "space" refers
to ch-3 OR solitary dc at end of a row OR
remaining half of ch-2 corner space OR ch-1
space between 3-dc groups on edges of
blocks.
Rnd 1: With right side facing join A at
upper right corner; ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all
in same place, *** [ch 1, 3 dc in next space]
4 times, * ch 1, [2 dc in next space] twice,
[ch 1, 3 dc in next space] 4 times **; repeat
from * to ** 6 more times for top edge; ch 1,
corner in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next
space] 4 times; repeat from * to ** 8 times
for first long side †, corner in next ch-2
space; repeat from *** for bottom edge and
2nd side, end at †; join.
Rnd 2: Slip st in next 2 dc, slip st in ch-2
space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same
space, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat
from * to corner; (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-
2 corner space; repeat from * around; join.
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: With right side facing, join C in
back loop of any st; ch 1, working in back
loops sc in each dc and ch around; join.
Fasten off.


Granny Square Crib Afghan Center Strip: Make 5 squares as follows:
With A, ch 6 and join to form center ring.
By: Ann Middleman for ADM Marketing,
Inspired by Redbook Round 1: Ch 3, work 2dc in ring, (ch 1, 3dc
shell in ring) 3 times; ch 1. Join with slip
This granny square crib Afghan is a great stitch to top of ch 3. Break off.
free crochet pattern. The bright colors will
light up the room and make you feel at Round 2: With B, slip stitch in any ch 1
home. Make this crochet Afghan for your space and ch 3. In same space, work 2dc, ch
own child or for a grandchild. 1, 3dc (first corner). (Ch 1; in next space
work 3dc, ch 1, 3dc) three times (3 other
corners). Ch 1 and join with slip stitch to top
of ch 3; slip stitch in next 2 dc and in ch 1
space.

Round 3: Ch 3; in same space work 2dc, ch
1, 3 dc. (Ch 1, 3dc shell in next ch 1 space,
ch 1, work corner in next corner space) three
times. Ch 1, shell in next ch 1 space, ch 1,
join with slip stitch and break off.

Join these squares by whipstitching them
together until they form one long strip.

One-color border around strip:

Materials: Round 1: Slip stitch with C in a corner
space at the beginning of a long side of the
 Knitting worsted, 7 oz each of three finished strip. Work a 1st corner in that
colors; e.g., bright pink (color A), space. *(Ch 1, work shell in next ch 1 space)
yellow (color B), purple (color C). twice; ch 1, work shell in joining between
Crochet hook, size F or size required first two squares.* Repeat from * to next
for gauge. corner; ch 1, work corner in that corner
 Gauge: Each square measures 3” per space, and continue in that manner around
side. the perimeter of the strip. Join to top of
 This afghan is made with three sets starting ch 3; slip stitch into next 2dc and ch
of granny squares and three sets of 1 space.
crocheted shells in between, with a
picot edging. Round 2 through 7: Ch 3, work 1st corner
in that corner space; continue around as in
Round 1. When you have completed Round
7, join with slip stitch and break off.
Instructions:
Inner border of squares:
Make 24 squares in the same manner as the


Center Strip squares, using color B for
Round 1, C for Round 2, and A for Round 3.
Join 2 strips of 7 squares each, and 2 strips
of 5 squares each, in the same manner as the
Center Strip. Using a whipstitch, join the
longer strips to the long sides of the One-
color border and the shorter strips to the
ends. Then whip stitch the corner squares
together.

Two-color border:

Slip stitch color B to any corner of the [so
far] finished work. Work one round, in the
same manner as Round 1 of the One-color
border. Break off.

Work 5 Rounds in Color A and one more
Round in color B. Break off. (7 Rounds
altogether)

Outer border of squares:

Make 40 squares in the same manner as all
the other squares, using color B for Round 1,
A for Round 2, and C for Round 3. Join 2
strips of 9 squares each and 2 strips of 11
squares each, in the same manner as above.
Whipstitch the strips in the same manner as
for the Inner border.

Finishing:

Slip stitch with B in any corner space and
work two rounds in the same manner as
Round 1 of the One-color border. DO NOT
BREAK OFF.

Ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook (picot). Sc in
each of the next 4 stitches, (work picot, sc in
next 4 sts) all around the afghan and join.
Break off.


Granny Square Crochet Afghan With MC, ch 4. Join in ring.
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc. (Ch 2. 3
By: Bernat dc) 3 times in ring. Ch 2. Join with sl st to
top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Granny squares are fun crochet projects to 2nd rnd: Join A with sl st to any ch 2 sp. Ch
help you practice crocheting in the round. 3 (counts as dc). (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same
Join granny squares to create a colorful ch 2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch
throw in this crochet afghan pattern. Granny 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. Rep from twice
squares are much easier than they look! more. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Join with sl
st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
3rd rnd: Join MC with sl st to any ch 2 sp.
Ch 3 (counts as dc). (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in
same ch 2 sp. Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. 1 dc in
each of next 3 dc. Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. (3
dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. Rep from
twice more. Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. 1 dc in
each of next 3 dc. Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. Join
with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
4th rnd: Join B with sl st to any ch 2 sp. Ch
1. 3 sc in same sp as last sl st. (1 sc in each
of next 3 dc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp) twice. 1 sc
in each of next 3 dc. 3 sc in next ch 2 sp.
Rep from twice more. (1 sc in each of next 3
dc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp) twice. 1 sc in each
of next 3 dc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten
off.

Joining 2 Motifs
Work 1st to 3rd rnds as given for Motif.
Materials: 4th rnd: Join B with sl st to any ch 2 sp. Ch
1. 3 sc in same sp as last sl st. (1 sc in each
 Yarn: Bernat Satin (3.5 oz/100 g), Main
of next 3 dc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp) twice. 1 sc
Color (MC) (4143 Lapis) 5 balls,
Contrast A (4141 Sapphire) 4 balls, in each of next 3 dc. 3 sc in next ch 2 sp.
Contrast B (4110 Admiral) 3 balls Rep from to once more. (2 sc. Join with sl st
 Crochet Hook: Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) to 2nd sc in corner of ajoining motif. 1 sc)
or size needed to obtain gauge. all in next ch 2 sp. (1 sc in each of next 3 dc.
Miss next 4 sc on ajoining motif. Join with
Gauge: Motif = 4½ ins 11.5 cm square. sl st to next sc of ajoining motif. 1 sc in next
ch 1 sp) twice. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. (1
Measurement: 40 x 50 ins 101.5 x 127 cm sc. Join with sl st to 2nd sc in corner of
ajoining motif. 2 sc) all in next ch 2 sp. Rep
from to once more. Join with sl st to first sc.
Instructions: Fasten off.

Motif (make 99).


Joining 3 Motifs Join Motifs in Throw, having 9 Motifs wide
Work 1st to 3rd rnds as given for Motif. and 11 Motifs long.
4th rnd: Join B with sl st to any corner. Ch
1. 3 sc in same sp as sl st. (1 sc in each of Tassel: (make 4). Cut a piece of cardboard
next 3 dc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp) twice. 1 sc in 4½ ins 11 cm wide. Wind A around
each of next 3 dc. (2 sc. Join with sl st to cardboard 30 times. Break yarn leaving a
2nd sc in corner of ajoining motif. 1 sc) all long end and thread end through a needle.
in next ch 2 sp. (1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Slip needle through all loops and tie tightly.
Miss next 4 sc of ajoining motif. Join with sl Remove cardboard and wind yarn tightly
st to next sc of ajoining motif. 1 sc in next around loops ¾ inch 2 cm below fold.
ch 1 sp) twice. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Rep Fasten securely. Cut through rem loops and
from to once more. (1 sc. Join with sl st to trim ends evenly. Sew tassels at each corner
2nd sc in corner of ajoining motif. 2 sc) all of Throw.
in next ch 2 sp. (1 sc in each of next 3 dc. 1
sc in next ch 1 sp) twice. 1 sc in each of next
3 dc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.



Purple Delight Granny Square Afghan

You can continuously make rows to make this afghan as big as you want. You’ll love the purple
color as it’s sure to brighten up any room.

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Charity Granny Blanket

This pattern uses worsted weight yarn, but you can use any kind of yarn you wish. If you match yarn
weights for each square of the afghan it will hold together for years.

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Crocheted Granny Square Afghan

You’ll love the color and detail in this beautiful crocheted afghan pattern. You can add fringe to the
bottom for a perfect touch.

http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Granny-Square-Afghans/Crocheted-Granny-Square-Afghan

Jackie's Heart Granny Square

This is such a cute little granny square. You can use it as a decoration or you can make it
something bigger like a fun afghan for Valentine’s day.

http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Granny-Square-Afghans/Heart-Granny-Square-Karp-Styles

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