Easy Granny Square Join as You Go CAL Blanket Tutorial! Joining the Squares! (Video Part 3)

Hey, everyone! My intention was to write up the joining instructions, but I don't think I am up to it!! The video explains much more. However, begin with your top corner square...do a 7th round with your square joining color. For me, that is Black. Do a complete round and fasten off. Then get the next block, slip stitch the joining color yarn in a granny corner. Complete the granny corner in that same corner, work across two sides. When approaching the second side's end corner, only make half of the corner and a chain 1, then connect into the corner of the previously completed granny square as in the video. Then continue working that side...doing 3 double crochet clusters attached to the opposite granny square, etc...

I am sorry, it is not easy for me to write these types of instructions...that's why I make videos!! LOL! Please watch the video to complete! TY!!

Easy Granny Square Join-As-You-Go CAL Blanket Info! (Video Part 1 & 2)

Hello, all! I hope you guys choose to try and make a quick & easy blanket along with me! Granny squares are classic and so easy. You can make them in any size, color, and method you prefer. This is the way I do it, but you can follow any granny square tutorial and get the same results, I promise!

You will need 7 different colors of worsted weight yarn. I am using Michaels Loops & Threads "Impeccable" yarn in Royal, Grape Punch, Kelly Green, Sunny Day, Orange Crush, Red Hot, and a basic black for joining the squares. I am using an I Hook to make a looser stitch. The yarn normally asks for an H or an I.

We will make 12 granny squares of one color sequence, and 13 of the opposite color sequence. In my case, I went rainbow order with red beginning the "rounds." Then in the second set of squares, purple began the "rounds."

Method for granny squares:

Round 1: With first color chain 5, slip stitch into first chain to close loop (or use a magic circle). Chain three, 2 double crochet into loop (magic circle). *Chain 2, 3 double crochet into loop (magic circle).* Repeat * to * two times more. Chain 2 then slip stitch into top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off.

Round 2: Slip stitch second color into a chain 2 space. Chain 3, 2 Double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain 2 space. *Chain 1, 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into next chain 2 space.* Repeat * to * two times more. Chain 1, then slip stitch into top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off.

Round 3: Slip stitch third color into a chain 2 space. Chain 3, 2 Double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain 2 space. *Chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space, chain 1, 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into next chain 2 space.* Repeat * to * two times more. Chain 1, 3 double crochet into next chain 1 space, then slip stitch into top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off.

Round 4: Slip stitch fourth color into a chain 2 space. Chain 3, 2 Double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into same chain 2 space. *Chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space. Chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space, chain 1, 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet into next chain 2 space.* Repeat * to * two times more. Chain 1, 3 double crochet into next chain 1 space. Chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space then slip stitch into top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off.

Rounds 5 & 6 will continue in the same pattern using the fifth and sixth colors (3 dc in chain 1 spaces and 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in chain 2 spaces)!

Again, you need 12 granny squares in one color sequence and 13 in the opposite color sequence. They are stitched up exactly the same just different color sequences.

Stay tuned for the next post to JAYG (join as you go) with the black yarn (or whatever color you would like).

This is going to be fun, and I pray you are all well.