Heirloom Granny Square Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern (Corner Motif Border)

By Emma Collins • Original URL: https://crochetwithemma.com/classic-granny-square-baby-blanket/

Crochet a timeless continuous granny square baby blanket framed with dainty mini corner motifs and a soft contrast trim.

Materials & Tools

• 820 yds Main Color (Soft Lilac or Cream) washable baby yarn
• 190 yds Contrast Color (Spring Mint / Sage) baby yarn
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle & scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch – chain | dc – double crochet | cl – 3-dc granny cluster | sc – single crochet | sl st – slip stitch

Pattern Instructions

1. Center Square (Rnds 1–22): With Main Color, make MR. R1: Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, *3 dc, ch 2* 3 times, join. R2–22: Sl st into corner sp, work (beg cl, ch 2, cl) in corner, ch 1, cl in each ch-1 side sp and (cl, ch 2, cl) in each corner around, turning work each round.
2. Mini Corner Squares (Make 4): Work 4-round classic granny squares alternating Contrast and Main Color so each measures approx. 4" square.
3. Side Border Stripes & Assembly: Work 6 rows of granny clusters along each side of Center Square, seam Mini Corner Squares neatly into the 4 corner openings, and work 2 rounds of Contrast sc around entire perimeter.

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