Afghans and Blankets
The Starburst blanket is a great stash busting project. Get all your scrap yarn together and get started on this blanket. It takes a classic granny square pattern and elevates it with color changes and spike stitches. This pattern has pictures for every row so you are sure to get the pattern right. This pattern is also easy to adapt to different yarn weights, and because you are using granny squares you can choose how big or small you want to make it.
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Jagged Scrap Yarn Afghan
Afghans and Blankets
For this project you will need: HOOK: 5 mm hook or size H hook for the US YARN: All the scrap yarn colors were worsted weight yarn 4 ply US, 10 ply AU Also the Off white color I used in between as well. I was able to get 10 rows of Off white before I had to change to a new skein. I used 2 and a 1/2 skeins of it, but I didn’t make a border. If you wish to, then I would grab a third. I didn’t want to use much of this color because it's a scrap yarn afghan and don't want you to have to go get more yarn. About the color pattern Since this pattern uses scrap yarn, I won't be telling you which colors to use. I used this color wheel to help me organize my color choices. I've never been a fan of the mixed color of scrap yarn afghans so I decided to do mine in a more organized fashion starting with my Maroons, Reds, Oranges, Browns, Yellows, Golds, Greens, Blues, Purples, Pinks and back to the beginning of the color list. Feel free to go with what feels right to you. This Jagged Scrap yarn afghan is made using a stitch I discovered while playing around with yarn. I don't know why all my discovered stitches mostly use two stitches to create and this one is no different. Lol. But other than the butterfly stitch this one is surely the most easiest one to recreate! Let me take you step by step on how to make this stitch so you can use it in making your own scrap yarn afghan to use up some of your left over wool.
Granny Spike Stitch Crochet Blanket
Afghans and Blankets
Use the Granny Spike Crochet Stitch to create this bright and colourful crochet blanket! The Free crochet pattern is an easy 2-row repeat that creates a blanket full of squishiness and texture. The Granny Spike Stitch is an addictive stitch you will love to crochet! You can use any Aran Weight/Worsted Weight yarn to make this blanket - approx 1200m. You can also use a different yarn weight to make a smaller or larger blanket, using a matching hook but keep in mind your yardage requirements will vary. Measurements 32 x 44 inches [82 x 112cm]
Granny Spike Stitch Blanket
Afghans and Blankets
Lastly, you can also use some clever discontinuity between colors and really vary up this pattern. Without a doubt, it is a very versatile technique.
For more info about project photographed please follow MillysMakes Instragram. You can learn how to make Crochet Granny Spike Stitch with Annie Design Crochet tutorial:
However if you would like to follow a written pattern, see the Granny Spike Stitch Blanket free pattern instructions by Annie Design Crochet.
Starburst Granny Square Blanket crochet pattern
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You can get the crochet pattern to make your own Starburst/ Sunburst Granny Square Blanket - called the Rainbow Starburst Blanket. This pattern will make a blanket 105cm x 145cm. The Blanket is made using Stylecraft Life DK yarn and a 5mm hook in 13 colours and a joining colour. You'll need 1 ball of each colour, and 5 balls of the joining colour (If Single crocheting tougher, 4 balls if you continuous join) Written in US terms Difficulty is Advanced beginner, you will need to know how to (USA Terms) HDC, DC, TC, 2DC Cluster and 3 DC cluster, Slip stitch to join.
Blue Skies Granny Squares Baby Blanket
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This blue skies granny squares baby blanket uses three complimenting colors for this lovely little blanket. Finish the look with an easy crochet border. I love making granny squares. Twenty Granny Squares to a Beautiful Baby Blanket This entire blanket is made from granny squares that use two different colors. The first color is worked for the first four rounds. The second color is worked for two rounds. There are ten of each granny square for a total of 20 squares. On the Go Pattern A granny square pattern can be worked on just about anywhere. They are small enough to stash inside a pretty bag with the yarn and your crochet supplies. Then when you have enough made, just seam them together. The granny square is one of the most easy and versatile crochet patterns around.
