The Granny Stripe - Crochet Tutorial
https://www.lullabylodge.com/2018/04/crochet-tutorial-granny-stripe.html
Who doesn't love a granny stripe? The granny stripe blanket is in my opinion, the most quintessential crochet blanket of them all... They have been around for decades and the basic pattern is so easy to master. You only need to know a few basic stitches and in no time at all, you can create a gorgeous, squishy, stripy, colourful blanket, perfect for snuggles on the sofa.
The Granny Stripe
US terms are used throughout.
Abbreviations
sc Single crochet
dc Double crochet
sl st Slip stitch
ch Chain
sp Space
sk skip
Notes: You can use any yarn weight you like with this stitch, just use the hook size recommended on your yarn ball band.
Foundation Chain a multiple of 3 + 1 (keep chaining until you reach the required width of your blanket).
Row 1 dc in the 4th chain from hook, *sk 2 chains, 3 dc in the next chain* repeat from * to * until the last 3 chains, sk 2 chains and 2 dc in the last chain. Turn. We will now be working in the spaces between each group of stitches
Row 2 chain 3, 3 dc in the next sp (in between the first 2 dc and the next 3 dc) and in each sp along the row. End with 1 dc in the last stitch (top of chain 3 from previous row). Turn.
Row 3 chain 3, dc in the first sp, 3 dc in the next space and every space along finishing with 2 dc in the last sp. Turn
Rows 2 and 3 form the pattern, continue in this way changing colours when ever you like...
...until your blanket is the desired length. Fasten off and weave in ends.
You could end up with something like this...
The full detailed pattern for this blanket is available in both my Etsy and Ravelry stores.
The granny stripe is one of my favourite go to patterns for blankets. The easy repetition makes it perfect TV crochet and you have so many options when it comes to colour. The pattern will also work with any gauge yarn, just use the recommended hook from the yarn ball band.
Here are a few I have made in the past...