Nora Granny Square Throw Blanket Pattern

A modern take on the classic granny square blanket, this on-trend throw makes for a fun and beautiful project! Completely customizable, pick your favorite four colors, and crochet away. Each square is worked in a simple five round pattern, then seamed to finish.

Materials Needed

• 3 (4) Lion Brand Wool Ease in Flint (197 yds/85 grams per skein)
• 2 (3) Lion Brand Wool Ease in Umber
• 2 (3) Lion Brand Wool Ease in Canyon Sunset
• 3 (3) Lion Brand Wool Ease in Linen
• US size J 6.0 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends

(Note: Pattern uses approximately 620 g (830 g))

Pattern Details & Specifications

• Sizes:
  • Lapghan/Small Throw: 43” x 43”
  • Larger Throw: 43” x 57”
  (Note: Instructions list smaller size first, with larger size in parenthesis)
• Gauge: One 5-round square measures approximately 7” x 7”.
• Pattern Notes:
  • You’ll crochet 36 (48) granny squares worked separately and seamed together.
  • Squares are crocheted in joined rounds. Do not turn at the end of each round.
  • To change colors, tie off, and join the new color in a corner.
• Abbreviations: ch (chain), ch sp (chain space), st (stitch), dc (double crochet), rep (repeat), rnd (round), sl st (slip stitch).

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Square Quantities & Color Order

Total Squares Needed: 36 (48)

• Square #1: Make 10 (12)
  • Rnd 1: Linen
  • Rnd 2: Flint
  • Rnd 3: Umber
  • Rnd 4: Canyon Sunset
  • Rnd 5: Umber
• Square #2: Make 9 (12)
  • Rnd 1: Flint
  • Rnd 2: Umber
  • Rnd 3: Canyon Sunset
  • Rnd 4: Linen
  • Rnd 5: Flint
• Square #3: Make 8 (12)
  • Rnd 1: Umber
  • Rnd 2: Canyon Sunset
  • Rnd 3: Linen
  • Rnd 4: Flint
  • Rnd 5: Linen
• Square #4: Make 9 (12)
  • Rnd 1: Canyon Sunset
  • Rnd 2: Umber
  • Rnd 3: Flint
  • Rnd 4: Linen
  • Rnd 5: Flint

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Crochet the Granny Squares

Follow the pattern below to make the required 36 (48) five-round granny squares:

• Foundation: Ch 3, join with sl st to form a ring.
• Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, *ch 2, 3 dc in ring; repeat from * 3 times, ch 2; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc and 4 ch-2 sps in this rnd). Tie off.
• Round 2: Join next color in any ch-2 sp of Rnd 1, ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp (first corner made), * ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made); rep from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Tie off.
• Round 3: Join next color in any corner ch-2 sp of Rnd 2, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, * ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * 2 more times, ch 1, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Tie off.
• Round 4: Join next color in any corner ch-2 sp of Rnd 3, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] twice, * ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] twice; rep from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Tie off.
• Round 5: Join next color in any corner ch-2 sp of Rnd 4, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] three times, * ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] three times; rep from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with a sl st in top of beg ch-3. Tie off.
• Finishing Squares: Weave in all loose ends.

Step 2: Assembly & Seaming

Seam squares together in the layout order using a flat slip stitch seam (or preferred seaming method). Lay out all squares in the grid before seaming to verify placement.

Step 3: Main Border (Optional)

Finish with an optional border around the entire blanket using your preferred yarn color:

• Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner space of the blanket.
• Work *ch 1, 3 dc in each space around the perimeter.

Step 4: Picot Edging (Optional)

Work picot edging along the top and bottom edges of the blanket:

1. Pick up preferred yarn color in corner of blanket with right side facing up.
2. *Ch 3, single crochet into 3rd chain from hook, skip a stitch, single crochet into next stitch.
3. Repeat from * across the edge. If you end up with an extra stitch at the end, make a single crochet into that stitch. Tie off and weave in ends.

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