Granny Rectangle Blanket Easy Pattern And Tutorial
The rectangular granny makes a lovely crochet blanket. The classic granny stitch gives this throw blanket a timeless look.
Traditional granny squares can be both vintage and modern. The rectangle granny is just as venerable! The free crochet pattern below creates a rectangle shape that’s perfect for a throw or baby blanket.
One of the many great things about these patterns is the center–out design. It makes it so easy to crochet this blanket to just the right size!


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If you’re looking for a traditional square blanket you can use this basic granny square tutorial to create your own.
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Materials
- 1480 yd of Red Heart With Love* a #4 medium weight yarn (100% acrylic yarn, 370 yd (338 m) per 198 g skein) 4 skeins in 3 shades—see more details below.
- 5 mm (US Size M) crochet hook,* or size needed to meet gauge.
- Yarn needle, Measuring tape, Scissors, Stitch marker(s)
Yarn By Color
370 yds Color A Dusty Grape—1 skein
370 yds Color B Off White—1 skein
740 yds Color C Tan—2 skeins
Notes
- Please read through all notes and pattern before you begin.
- Work up a gauge swatch using the provided gauge information. If your gauge matches great, continue on. If not, change your hook size and swatch again. If your stitches are smaller, go up a hook size, if they’re larger, go down a hook size.
- Ch 2 to begin each round does not count as a stitch.
Stitches / Abbreviations
ch – chain
rep – repeat
sk – skip the indicated stitch
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Granny Stitch
A granny stitch is a cluster of 3 double crochets in the same stitch. There are chain spaces between each dc cluster. Each granny is worked in the chain space between these clusters.
To increase a granny stitch simply work 2 granny clusters in each corner space. The corners are defined by a chain 2 space, instead of the chain 1 spaces as along the edges.

Construction
This crochet granny rectangle is worked in the round. To make the rectangle we’ll first start with a foundation chain and work on both sides to create the first round. Then join with a slip stitch to work in the round. You’ll then continue crocheting in the same direction around for the next round. Each round you will join with a slip stitch and continue.
US Terms
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
sk – skip the indicated stitch
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Granny Stitch
A granny stitch is a cluster of 3 double crochets in the same stitch. There are chain spaces between each dc cluster. Each granny is worked in the chain spaces between.
To increase a granny stitch simply work 2 granny clusters in each corner. The corners are defined by a chain 2 space, instead of the chain 1 spaces as along the edges.
Construction
This crochet granny rectangle is worked in the round. To make the rectangle we’ll first start with a foundation chain and work on both sides to create the first round. Then join with a slip stitch to work in the round. You’ll then continue crocheting in the same direction around for the next round. Each round you will join with a slip stitch and continue.

Skill Level
Easy
Gauge
10 sts x 8 rows (after blocking) to 4” (10 cm) measured in granny st.
Sizing
The finished size is 34” x 36.”
Adjustments
To make a larger blanket continue the repeat until the desired size.
To make a narrower rectangle begin with a longer starting chain, remember to keep multiple of 3.
Any adjustments will effect the amount of yarn needed so plan accordingly.
Tutorials
Full step by step tutorial on how to crochet a granny rectangle with pictures and video.
Video
Watch the video tutorial on my YouTube Channel.
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Pattern Instructions

How to Crochet a Granny Rectangle Blanket
Crochet a granny rectangle blanket with this step by step tutorial.
Materials
- #4 medium worsted weight yarn
Tools
- 5 mm crochet hook (US Size H-8)
Instructions
Color Pattern
1 rnd in color A
1 rnd in color B
2 rnds in color C
Repeat this color pattern throughout.
Begin with the color A—purple.
Ch 9
Rnd 1. In the 3rd ch from your hook place 3 dc. (skipped chs do not count) *ch 1, sk 2 chs, place 3 dc in next ch; rep from * to end. Work in back of chain sts. Ch 2, place in same ch as last granny: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc; continue working in back of chs. Ch 1, sk 2 chs, 3 dc in next ch, ch 1, sk 2 chs, 3 dc in next ch, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st to first st. [39 sts] Cut yarn.
Join color B—cream with sl st to any corner.
Rnd 2. Ch 2 (does not count), place 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner ch 2 sp, ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1 sk 3 sts, in next ch 2 sp place 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, sk 3 sts, in next ch 2 sp place 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in last ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 3 sts, in last ch 2 sp place 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, sk last 3 sts, join with sl st to first dc. [55 sts] Cut yarn.
Join color C—brown with sl st to any corner.
Rnd 3. Ch 2 (does not count), place 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner ch 2 sp, *ch 1, sk 3 sts, place 3 dc in ch 1 sp; rep from * across to the next corner, ch 1, sk 3 sts, in corner ch 2 sp place 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, sk 3 sts, place 3 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 3 sts, in next corner ch 2 sp place 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, rep * across to next corner, ch 1, sk 3 sts, in corner ch 2 sp place 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, sk 3 sts, place 3 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk last 3 dc and sl st to first st. [71 sts]
Continue in color C.
Rnd 4. Sl st over to next corner, Ch 2, *in corner ch 2 sp work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1 (sk 3, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1); rep from ( ) across to next corner ch 2 sp} rep from * all the way around, join with sl st to first st. [87 sts]
For length of blanket continue repeating Rnd 4, either joining new yarn color to next corner or sl st over to corner if keeping same color.
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