Basketweave Granny Square Afghan

If you want to crochet a blanket that looks complex, but is actually easy to make, look no further than the Basketweave Granny Square Afghan. This tutorial on how to make a granny square afghan shows you how to assemble simple squares into a beautiful afghan. The step-by-step photos that accompany the pattern make this project a cinch to replicate. Stick to the deep colors of the crochet blanket pictured here, or lighten it up with some pastel yarn.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)