Next, here is proof that you don't have to choose between hearts and flowers while looking for a perfect base for your lovely project. Better still, this heart granny square is not a square at all, but it is heart-shaped and has an inset flower. They look amazing in pastel shades but you can go for something bolder as well.

Next, this modern granny blanket is done in a square, giving it a series of diagonally spaced voids converging in the center. I absolutely adore this!

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.

To begin with, our first candidate is a granny blanket with crisp edges, a gentle texture, and a thoroughly contemporary color set. Truly, isn’t it just lovely?

Next, you can never get enough of patterns for crochet hearts and these two will be perfect for any occasion. Of course, the textures, shapes, colors, all work perfectly here. As it turns out, all you need is love and the perfect square. Which one do you like better?

To begin with, here is a real classic that would be so welcome in any boho or retro setting. Overall, this is a great pattern for using up yarn ends, as there is just no need to make large patches in any single color. Moreover, a simple, straight black border gives it that finished and designed look.

Next, no 3 square ideas would be complete without a touch of mystery and nighttime mystique. In these cool purples and blues, the Maya square fits the bill ideally.

If you love the classic look of chevrons, and the granny stitch in crochet, you'll love this piece! The Granny Chevron Table Runner is made with simple repeats of chain and double crochet stitches, using the classic look of a granny stitch to create a chevron design! This table runner has three distinct chevron points, created by skipping over stitches (decreasing) and adding multiple stitches (increasing). The classic granny stitch is used here to add even more depth and texture to this table runner - making this a true statement piece for the center of your dining table. Once you get started with this piece, and memorize the one repeating row of stitches, it is very quick and easy to work up with very little focus needed! Because this is a piece of decoration, you can use yarn colors, fibers, and weights that you like best. Follow the pattern exactly to make a 44” long runner, or you can easily adjust the pattern length by adding rows until you have a length you love. While this pattern is written to create a table runner, you can use the stitch repeat multiple to work this design into other projects: washcloth, scarf, blanket, rug, and so much more!

However, in the flood of modern patterns, let's bring the square baby blanket back to the 70’s with a new color palete. Indeed, everyone appreciates the granny stitch, especialy as a gift blanket. Why? Well, it works up very quickly and it's not complicated at all. Thus, here is a classic granny in a slightly new form, where the white rows give it a more calm and integrated look. All the color rows, however, allow you to use up any stashed yarn you have.

However, a granny crochet bag doesn't have to be an airy’ lacy affair. Thus here is one that is solid and durable.