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Baby blankets, sofa throws, afghans, and granny square layouts with exact yardage.

Beginner Level•Stitch: Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Heirloom Striped Baby Blanket

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A cozy, durable nursery staple featuring clean alternating stripes and a neat single crochet perimeter border.

Finished Size90 cm × 100 cm (35" × 40")
Yarn WeightMedium #4 Worsted (e.g. Cotton/Acrylic blend)
Hook Size5.0 mm (H-8)
Est. Yardage1,150–1,350 yards

Step-by-Step Blueprint Instructions

  1. Chain 119 loosely with 5.0mm hook.
  2. Row 1: Hdc in 3rd chain from hook and each ch across (118 sts). Turn.
  3. Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in next st and each st across. Turn.
  4. Repeat Row 2 for 116 more rows, alternating colors every 4 rows.
  5. Border: Work 1 round of sc evenly around all 4 sides with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner.

Finishing & Blocking

  • Weave tails through stitch ridges in 3 alternating directions.
  • Steam block gently to square corners.
Easy Level•Stitch: 3-dc Granny Clusters

Classic Vintage Granny Square Throw

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Classic nostalgic afghan composed of 12 cm squares joined with continuous cream borders.

Finished Size130 cm × 150 cm (50" × 60")
Yarn WeightMedium #4 Worsted
Hook Size5.5 mm (I-9)
Est. Yardage2,800–3,200 yards

Step-by-Step Blueprint Instructions

  1. Work 80 individual 5-round granny squares.
  2. Arrange in an 8 columns × 10 rows grid.
  3. Join using the Join-As-You-Go (JAYG) or flat slip stitch method with neutral yarn.
  4. Finish with a 3-round moss stitch or shell border.

Finishing & Blocking

  • Block individual squares to exact 12 cm dimensions before seaming.
  • Use our Granny Square Calculator to customize rows and columns.
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