However, this one shows that you can also go along a more ordered or designer route. That said, it's still a granny, and it's still retro and comfy. Indeed, it's the color choices that really make this blanket, and the accented beiges are primo.
The original pattern is available on Ravelry:
Granny Stripes Blanket
The Retro Baby Blanket
The Retro Blanket is a beautifully simple take on the basketweave stitch with a textured border to give a pop of colour. It's perfect for either boys or girls for the on trend gender-neutral look at the moment. The Retro Baby Blanket is made in soft, washable yarn and fun retro colours, and this basketweave stitch blanket is a must for any new arrival. Made from a central panel and a cute textured edging, the blanket grows in no time at all.
Chevron Retro Blanket
"Indulge your inner Flower Child with this modern take on 70’s Retro Crochet! You will need approx. 1700 - 1800m of DK weight yarn to make a blanket that is the given size below. You can also use a different yarn weight to make a smaller or larger blanket, using a matching hook - bear in mind your yardage requirements will vary. You can make a larger blanket by adding more multiples, details given in notes. Flexible pattern and perfect stash buster! Includes detailed picture tutorial and a chart with order of colours - row by row."
Stashbuster Granny Stripe Afghan
If you crochet, chances are you have bits of yarn lying around that are too small to use for most projects. Well now you can use this beginner crochet pattern to clean out your yarn stash! The Stashbuster Granny Stripe Afghan is a simple and easy way for avid crocheters to make something beautiful out of all the leftover yarn they have laying around. This granny stripe blanket looks great thrown over your sofa or on the end of your bed.
Bobble Stripe Baby Blanket
"Enter the Bobble Stripe Blanket! It features stripes of alternating bobbles in blue and purple, separated by a rows of half double crochet in a classic medium grey. After finishing the baby blanket's body, the whole thing is wrapped in a single crochet border with even more bobbles! This pattern uses an I 5.5 mm hook and three four colors worsted weight yarn (I used Caron One Pound in Purple, Ultramarine, Robin's Egg, and Grey). It also features a video tutorial for the bobble border. "
Bright Stripe Crochet Blanket Pattern
From the blogger: "If you're looking for a magic carpet, this afghan is as close as you're going to get. The Bright Stripe Crochet Blanket has a magical color scheme. When you see it, it will transport you to fantasies of far away places and adventures. It has stylish tassels added to all corners of the blanket, and it alternates between Peanut Butter, Sapphire, and Purple Iris in a soft 100% acrylic yarn. It's machine washable and dryer safe for easy care, and the fibers make this blanket soft and cozy without sacrificing durability. Not to mention this yarn comes in striking and vibrant colors, adding to the design of this blanket.
