Scrap Yarn Granny Square Blanket Pattern

Turn your leftover yarn into a colorful keepsake with this free scrap yarn granny square blanket pattern. This classic scrapghan is made from 99 three-round granny squares, joined in an arrangement of 9 squares across and 11 squares down.

I loved putting all my yarn scraps to use and remembering the past projects they came from as I worked. Using the same cream color for the final round of each square and taupe for the joining and border brings all the different scrap colors together into one coordinated design.

The finished granny square blanket measures approximately 43 × 58 in. (109 × 147 cm), making it a cozy size for the sofa, a reading chair, or the foot of a bed.

Scrap Yarn Granny Square Blanket Pattern

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn
• Hook: 5 mm (US H-8)
• Finished size: Approximately 43 × 58 in. (109 × 147 cm)
• Construction: Made from 99 granny squares arranged in 11 rows of 9 squares
• Joining method: Join as you go
• Gauge: Not essential, but all squares should be the same size

Supplies

• Assorted worsted-weight yarn scraps for Rounds 1 and 2 of each square
• Approximately 768 yd (702 m) cream worsted-weight yarn for Round 3 of the squares
• Approximately 512 yd (468 m) taupe worsted-weight yarn for joining and the border
• 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Blocking mat and rustproof pins, optional

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, and How to Make a Magic Ring.

This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.

Pattern Notes

• Use yarn scraps of approximately the same weight so the finished squares remain consistent in size.
• The blanket shown contains 99 three-round granny squares.
• Rounds 1 and 2 of each square are worked with scrap yarn.
• Round 3 of every square is worked with cream yarn to tie the different colors together.
• The squares are joined with taupe yarn using the join-as-you-go method.
• Arrange the squares in 11 rows of 9 squares.
• You can make a larger or smaller blanket by changing the number of squares.
• Your finished measurements may vary depending on your yarn, tension, square arrangement, and border.

Making the Granny Squares

Follow my Crochet Granny Square Pattern to make each three-round square.

Use yarn scraps for Rounds 1 and 2, changing colors as desired. Work Round 3 of every square with cream yarn.

Make a total of 99 granny squares.

After completing the squares, block them if desired so they are uniform in size and easier to join. See my How to Block Knit and Crochet Items tutorial for instructions.

Joining the Granny Squares

Arrange the 99 squares in 11 rows of 9 squares, moving the colors around until you are happy with the placement.

Using taupe yarn, connect the squares with my Join-As-You-Go Granny Square Method.

Join 9 squares across each row and continue until all 11 rows are connected. Weave in the yarn ends securely as you work or after all the squares have been joined.

Adding the Granny Square Border

Finish the blanket by following my Granny Square Afghan Border Pattern.

Alternate between taupe and cream yarn as you work the border rounds.

Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends. Block the finished blanket if desired.

Now pour yourself a cup of tea, settle into a cozy spot, and enjoy your new scrap yarn granny square blanket!

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