free printable beginner crochet afghan patterns

The border is worked in joined rounds, and the right side of the blanket should be facing you when crocheting the border.

Once all 42 granny squares have been seamed together, it is time to work the border.

I chose not to have raised edges on my blanket, so I whip stitched my granny squares together. Using the slip stitch technique results in visible raised edges – you can choose to have these edges visible on either the front or back of the blanket.

You can choose how you would like to seam your granny squares together.

I like to crochet over the yarn tails and also weave them in the opposite direction for added security.

You can crochet over the yarn tails when switching yarn colors.

The daisy granny square consists of 5 rounds: Rounds 1 and 2 are the center of the daisy (single crochet stitches), Round 3 consists of the petals (clusters), and Rounds 4 and 5 are the background frame (half double crochet and double crochet stitches).

Color A is the background frame color (“Agave” in this pattern), Color B is the color of the petals (“Salt”) and Color C is the color of the daisy center (“Mustard”). Three different shades of Hue + Me yarn are used to crochet the daisy granny square.Use the 10 mm hook to crochet the slip stitch border.

Use the 8 mm crochet hook to crochet the granny squares.

In case you would like to add more granny squares to your blanket, reference the Granny Square Yardage information above to see how much of each yarn color is needed for each square to see if you have enough yarn.

This blanket is constructed of 42 granny squares that are seamed together.

Color C: 42 g/46 yds (Mustard) – 1 skein.

Color B: 284 g/311 yds (Salt) – 3 skeins.

Color A: 820 g/900 yds (Agave) – 7 skeins.

Hue + Me Yarn (Bulky level 5) – convenient kit available HERE.

8 mm crochet hook (for the granny square) and 10 mm (for the slip stitch border).

Choose your favorite color combinations to customize your blanket! Pattern Description: Crochet this beautiful chunky daisy blanket to brighten up your home! This granny square blanket works up quickly using bulky yarn. This pattern is also available in the “ Home Decor Crochet PATTERN BUNDLE” which includes over 10 beautiful designs at a discounted price – check out the bundle HERE! Lion Brand Yarn has put together a convenient kit HERE that contains all the yarn you need to make this stunning blanket (choose any color combination you want)!

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Free printable beginner crochet afghan patterns