Crochet Granny Stripes Color-Burst Blanket

The Crochet Granny Stripes Color-Burst Blanket is a delightful and charming project that brings a pop of color and warmth to any space! With its cheerful and vibrant stripes, this blanket is perfect for cozying up on cool evenings or adding a cheerful touch to your home decor. The intricate granny stitch adds a lovely texture to the blanket, making it not only visually appealing but also soft and cozy to snuggle up with. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is sure to bring joy and a sense of accomplishment as you create your very own colorful masterpiece. Happy crocheting!

Supplies

• Size H Crochet Hooks
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• Color A: Shocking Pink, 3 skeins
• Color B: Pumpkin, 2 skeins
• Color C: Bright Yellow, 2 skeins

Notes

Basic Crochet Granny Stripe Instructions

(SC= Single Crochet, DC=Double Crochet)

• Chain: Work desired number of chains. You will need a multiple of three, plus 2 chains.
• Foundation Row: SC on second chain from hook, and in each chain across. Turn.
• First Row: Chain 3 (this counts as a DC), DC in first SC. [skip 2 SC, 3DC in next SC] to end. Turn. (You will have 2 DC stitches + however many DC clusters you planned with your chain size.)
• Second Row: Chain 3 (this counts as a DC), DC in first stitch. [3DC into next space between the DC clusters], repeat across to last space. 2 DC in last space and then 1 DC into the third stitch of chain 3 from the previous row.
• Remaining Rows: You will repeat the second row, throughout.

Pattern

• Using Color A, chain 182
• Row 1: Work “Foundation Row” (as above).
• Row 2: Chain 3, DC in each SC across. Turn.
• Row 3: Chain 1, SC in each DC across. Turn.
• Row 4: Work “First Row” (as above). This will count as the first row in the color pattern for the first time you complete the color cycle only).
• Rows 5-33: Work “Second Row” (as above). You will follow the color pattern (below), switching colors when necessary.
• Rows 34-64: Continue working “Second Row”, repeating the color pattern.
• Rows 65-95: Continue and repeat color pattern.
• Rows 96-126: Continue and repeat color pattern.

Edging

Using Color A:

• Row 127: Chain 1, SC across. Turn.
• Row 128: Chain 3, DC in each SC across. Turn.
• Row 129: Chain 1, SC in each DC across. Turn.
• Row 130: Chain 1, SC in each DC across. Do not turn.
• Chain 1, and SC evenly up the side.
• Chain 1, and SC across the backside of the foundation chain.
• Chain 1, and SC evenly down the other side.
• Chain 3, and DC across the bottom.
• Chain 3, and DC up the side.
• Chain 3, and DC across the top.
• Chain 3, and DC down the other side.
• Finish off and weave in ends.

Color Pattern

AAABAABBABBBCBBCCBCCCACCAAC

I added an additional AAA at the very end to make the bottom of the blanket look like the top.