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# MITERED GRANNY SQUARE BLANKET

**A modern gradient blanket featuring six shades progressing from black to turquoise**

## DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Beginner

## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- **Blanket Size**: 90" × 90" (228.5cm × 228.5cm) - Queen size
- **Individual Square**: 7.5" × 7.5" (19cm × 19cm) after blocking
- **Total Squares Needed**: 144 squares (12 × 12 grid)

## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Sport weight (#2 Fine) yarn
- Approximately 4,800 yards (4,390m) total across all colors
- Suggested: 100% acrylic or acrylic blend for easy care

**Yardage by Color**:
- **Color A (Black)**: 800 yards (732m)
- **Color B (Gun Metal)**: 800 yards (732m)
- **Color C (Silver)**: 800 yards (732m)
- **Color D (Light Blue)**: 800 yards (732m)
- **Color E (Light Turquoise)**: 800 yards (732m)
- **Color F (Dark Turquoise)**: 800 yards (732m)

*Note: Yardage includes extra for swatching and border*

**Hook**: US E/3.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)

**Notions**:
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Blocking pins and foam mats (optional but recommended)
- Stitch markers (optional, helpful for tracking rounds)

## GAUGE
One granny square = 7.5" × 7.5" (19cm × 19cm) after blocking

**Gauge Swatch**: Make one complete square following the pattern and block. If your square measures larger, use a smaller hook. If smaller, use a larger hook.

It is critical to match gauge for this project to ensure you achieve the correct finished dimensions.

## ABBREVIATIONS
- **ch**: chain
- **sl st**: slip stitch
- **sc**: single crochet
- **dc**: double crochet
- **sp**: space
- **RS**: right side
- **WS**: wrong side
- **[  ]**: repeat instructions within brackets
- **( )**: total stitch count

## SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

### Color Changes
To change colors at the end of a round: Work the final slip stitch of the round with old color until 2 loops remain on hook, yarn over with new color and pull through both loops. Cut old color leaving a 6" tail. Continue with new color.

### Magic Ring (Adjustable Ring)
This starting technique creates a tight center with no hole. See video tutorial at [standard tutorial reference] or substitute with: Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring.

## PATTERN NOTES
- Each square begins with Color A (black) at the center and progresses through the gradient to Color F (dark turquoise) at the outer edge
- All rounds are worked on the right side (you do not turn)
- Ch-3 at the beginning of rounds counts as first dc throughout
- Squares are joined using the join-as-you-go method during the final round
- The pattern creates a mitered/diagonal effect through the strategic placement of corner increases

## COLOR SEQUENCE CHART

Below is the color progression for each square, showing which color to use for each round:

```
MITERED GRANNY SQUARE - COLOR MAP
(View from center outward)

Round 1 (Center):        ■ Color A (Black)
Round 2:                 ■ Color A (Black)  
Round 3:                 ■ Color B (Gun Metal)
Round 4:                 ■ Color C (Silver)
Round 5:                 ■ Color D (Light Blue)
Round 6:                 ■ Color E (Light Turquoise)
Round 7:                 ■ Color F (Dark Turquoise)

LEGEND:
■ = Solid color for entire round
Each round builds outward from the center
Corner spaces create the mitered square shape
```

### Visual Square Diagram
```
        F F F F F F F F F F F F F
        F E E E E E E E E E E E F
        F E D D D D D D D D D E F
        F E D C C C C C C C D E F
        F E D C B B B B B C D E F
        F E D C B A A A B C D E F
        F E D C B A ★ A B C D E F ← Center (★)
        F E D C B A A A B C D E F
        F E D C B B B B B C D E F
        F E D C C C C C C C D E F
        F E D D D D D D D D D E F
        F E E E E E E E E E E E F
        F F F F F F F F F F F F F
        
        7.5" × 7.5" finished square
```

## INSTRUCTIONS

### MITERED GRANNY SQUARE (Make 144)

**Round 1** (Color A - Black): 
Make magic ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in ring] 3 times, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 corner spaces)

Pull magic ring tail to tighten center.

**Round 2** (Color A - Black):
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same space as joining, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * 2 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner space as beginning, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (24 dc, 4 ch-1 spaces, 4 ch-2 corner spaces)

Change to Color B at end of round.

**Round 3** (Color B - Gun Metal):
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same space as joining, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * 2 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner space as beginning, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (36 dc, 8 ch-1 spaces, 4 ch-2 corner spaces)

Change to Color C at end of round.

**Round 4** (Color C - Silver):
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same space as joining, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] twice, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * 2 more times, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] twice, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner space as beginning, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (48 dc, 12 ch-1 spaces, 4 ch-2 corner spaces)

Change to Color D at end of round.

**Round 5** (Color D - Light Blue):
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same space as joining, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * 2 more times, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner space as beginning, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (60 dc, 16 ch-1 spaces, 4 ch-2 corner spaces)

Change to Color E at end of round.

**Round 6** (Color E - Light Turquoise):
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same space as joining, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 4 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * 2 more times, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 4 times, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner space as beginning, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (72 dc, 20 ch-1 spaces, 4 ch-2 corner spaces)

Change to Color F at end of round.

**Round 7** (Color F - Dark Turquoise):

***For First Square Only***:
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same space as joining, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * 2 more times, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner space as beginning, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (84 dc, 24 ch-1 spaces, 4 ch-2 corner spaces)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

***For All Subsequent Squares (Join-As-You-Go)***:
See Joining Instructions below.

**Stitch Count Verification**:
- Round 1: 12 dc ✓
- Round 2: 24 dc ✓
- Round 3: 36 dc ✓
- Round 4: 48 dc ✓
- Round 5: 60 dc ✓
- Round 6: 72 dc ✓
- Round 7: 84 dc ✓

Each round increases by 12 dc (3 dc per side × 4 sides).

## JOINING INSTRUCTIONS (Join-As-You-Go Method)

This method joins squares during Round 7 (the final round) as you work. This eliminates the need for sewing squares together later.

### Joining to One Side (Second Square in First Row)

Complete Rounds 1-6 as written.

**Round 7 - With Joining**:
Work through the first two sides normally (first corner through second corner). On the third side, join to the adjacent completed square as follows:

Ch 3, 2 dc in same corner sp as joining, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-2 corner sp, **ch 1, holding wrong sides together with completed square, sl st into corresponding ch-2 corner sp of adjacent square, ch 1**, 3 dc in same corner sp of working square, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, sl st into corresponding ch-1 sp of adjacent square] 5 times, ch 1, 3 dc in next corner sp, **ch 1, sl st into corresponding ch-2 corner sp of adjacent square, ch 1**, 3 dc in same corner sp of working square, complete remaining side normally: [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, ch 1, 3 dc in beginning corner sp, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch-3.

### Joining to Two Sides (Interior Squares)

For squares that join to two adjacent squares (all squares except those on the outer edges):

Complete Rounds 1-6 as written.

**Round 7 - With Two-Side Joining**:
Work the first side normally. Join the second and third sides to adjacent squares using the same sl st method described above. Complete the fourth side normally.

### Assembly Layout

Create a 12 × 12 grid:
- Row 1: Make first square completely, then join 11 more squares to the right (each joining to the square on its left)
- Rows 2-12: Each square joins to the square above it, and interior squares also join to the square on the left

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Layout Diagram:
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