Crocheted Granny Lapghan
Beginners will love this Crocheted Granny Lapghan. This simple crochet pattern is fun to make and, best of all, looks fantastic. The checkerboard stitch pattern used throughout gives this afghan an airy and almost lacy vibe that will look great in any room of the house. Plus, the different shades of blue yarn are incredibly soothing and will put your mind at ease.
This beginner crochet lapghan pattern is ideal if you want to become more comfortable with crocheting granny squares. The end result is truly a delight and will add a special cozy touch to your home in no time. Print out this pattern today and give it a try!
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeRnds 1-6 = 7¾” across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Finished SizeLapghan measures approximately 39” square
Materials List
- RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 2 skeins each 313 Aran CA, 382 Country Blue CB and 380 Windsor Blue CC
- 5.5 mm [US I-9] crochet hook
Pattern
With CB, ch 5; join with a sl st in 5th ch from hook to form a ring.
Rnd 1 (Right Side): Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, [3 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times; join with a sl st in top of ch 3.
Rnd 2: Sl st in next 2 dc and into ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same ch-3 sp, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join to top of ch-3.
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: With right side facing, attach CC in any corner ch-3 sp; ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same ch-3 sp, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next corner sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join.
Rnd 4: Sl st in next 2 dc and into ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same ch-3 sp, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1; rep from * to next ch-3 corner sp **; (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next corner sp, ch 1; rep from * around, end at **; join. Rep Rnd 4 for pat and work 2 more rnds with CC. Fasten off.
***Next Rnd: With right side facing, attach CA in any corner ch-3 sp; ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same ch-3 sp, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * to next ch-3 corner sp **; (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next corner sp, ch 1; rep from * around, end at **; join. Work 5 more rnds CA, then 4 rnds CB, 4 rnds CC. Rep from *** once more – 36 rnds.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.