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# OMBRE OCEAN GRANNY SQUARE BLANKET

A stunning blanket featuring two complementary granny square designs in a sophisticated palette of blues, silvers, and black. Perfect for beginners ready to explore color changes!

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Sport weight (#2 Fine) yarn
- **Black (BLK)**: 800 yards
- **Gun Metal (GM)**: 400 yards  
- **Silver (SIL)**: 400 yards
- **Light Blue (LB)**: 400 yards
- **Light Turquoise (LT)**: 400 yards
- **Dark Turquoise (DT)**: 400 yards

*Total yardage for lap-size blanket (120 squares): approximately 2,800 yards*

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

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

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## GAUGE

Each granny square = 4.5" × 4.5" (after blocking)

*Gauge is flexible for this project, but consistency between squares is important. Block all squares to same size.*

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sp = space
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- BLK = Black
- GM = Gun Metal
- SIL = Silver
- LB = Light Blue
- LT = Light Turquoise
- DT = Dark Turquoise

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## SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES

**Beginning Cluster (beg-cl)**: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same space.

**3-dc Cluster (3-dc-cl)**: Work 3 dc in indicated space or stitch.

**Corner**: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space.

**Color Change Method**: Work last stitch of old color until 2 loops remain on hook, yarn over with new color and pull through both loops. Fasten off old color or carry along side if using again in next round.

**Fastening Off**: Cut yarn leaving 6" tail. Pull through final loop and pull tight.

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## PATTERN NOTES

- Each square begins with a magic ring (or ch 4, sl st to form ring).
- All rounds are worked on the right side (do not turn).
- Ch 3 at beginning of rounds counts as first dc throughout.
- Each square ends with Round 5 worked in Black for consistent joining.
- Make equal numbers of Design A and Design B, or choose one design only.
- Two color sequence options provided for each design—mix and match for variety!

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## DESIGN A: TRADITIONAL GRANNY SQUARE

This classic granny square features open spaces and a gradual color transition.

### COLOR SEQUENCES FOR DESIGN A

**Option 1 - Cool Fade**:
- Round 1: Dark Turquoise (DT)
- Round 2: Light Turquoise (LT)
- Round 3: Light Blue (LB)
- Round 4: Silver (SIL)
- Round 5: Black (BLK)

**Option 2 - Metallic Gradient**:
- Round 1: Light Blue (LB)
- Round 2: Gun Metal (GM)
- Round 3: Silver (SIL)
- Round 4: Light Turquoise (LT)
- Round 5: Black (BLK)

### INSTRUCTIONS FOR DESIGN A

**Round 1** (Color per sequence above):
Magic ring (or ch 4, sl st to first ch to form ring).

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times, sl st to top of beg ch-3. Pull magic ring tight.

*Stitch count: 12 dc + 4 ch-2 corners. ✓*

Fasten off, leaving 6" tail.

**Round 2** (Color per sequence above):
Join new color with sl st to any ch-2 corner space.

Beg-cl (ch 3, 2 dc) in same corner sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner sp (first corner made), ch 1, *[(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp, ch 1]; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beg ch-3.

*Stitch count: 24 dc + 4 ch-2 corners + 4 ch-1 spaces. ✓*

Fasten off.

**Round 3** (Color per sequence above):
Join new color with sl st to any ch-2 corner space.

Beg-cl (ch 3, 2 dc) in same corner sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner sp (first corner made), ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *[(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1]; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beg ch-3.

*Stitch count: 36 dc + 4 ch-2 corners + 8 ch-1 spaces. ✓*

Fasten off.

**Round 4** (Color per sequence above):
Join new color with sl st to any ch-2 corner space.

Beg-cl (ch 3, 2 dc) in same corner sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner sp (first corner made), ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, *[(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice]; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beg ch-3.

*Stitch count: 48 dc + 4 ch-2 corners + 12 ch-1 spaces. ✓*

Fasten off.

**Round 5** (BLACK - All squares):
Join Black with sl st to any ch-2 corner space.

Beg-cl (ch 3, 2 dc) in same corner sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same corner sp (first corner made), ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, *[(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times]; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beg ch-3.

*Stitch count: 60 dc + 4 ch-2 corners + 16 ch-1 spaces. ✓*

Fasten off, leaving 12" tail for joining.

**Block Design A square to 4.5" × 4.5".**

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## DESIGN B: SOLID CENTER GRANNY SQUARE

This variation features a solid center with different color placement for visual contrast.

### COLOR SEQUENCES FOR DESIGN B

**Option 1 - Reverse Fade**:
- Round 1: Silver (SIL)
- Round 2: Light Blue (LB)
- Round 3: Light Turquoise (LT)
- Round 4: Gun Metal (GM)
- Round 5: Black (BLK)

**Option 2 - Ocean Depths**:
- Round 1: Light Turquoise (LT)
- Round 2: Dark Turquoise (DT)
- Round 3: Gun Metal (GM)
- Round 4: Light Blue (LB)
- Round 5: Black (BLK)

### INSTRUCTIONS FOR DESIGN B

**Round 1** (Color per sequence above):
Magic ring (or ch 4, sl st to first ch to form ring).

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times, sl st to top of beg ch-3. Pull magic ring tight.

*Stitch count: 12 dc + 4 ch-2 corners. ✓*

Fasten off.

**Round 2** (Color per sequence above):
Join new color with sl st to any ch-2 corner space.

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same corner sp (first corner made), dc in next 3 dc, *[(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp, dc in next 3 dc]; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beg ch-3.

*Stitch count: 24 dc + 4 ch-2 corners. ✓*

Fasten off.

**Round 3** (Color per sequence above):
Join new color with sl st to any ch-2 corner space.

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same corner sp (first corner made), dc in next 6 dc, *[(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp, dc in next 6 dc]; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beg ch-3.

*Stitch count: 36 dc + 4 ch-2 corners. ✓*

Fasten off.

**Round 4** (Color per sequence above):
Join new color with sl st to any ch-2 corner space.

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same corner sp (first corner made), dc in next 9 dc, *[(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp, dc in next 9 dc]; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beg ch-3.

*Stitch count: 48 dc + 4 ch-2 corners. ✓*

Fasten off.

**Round 5** (BLACK - All squares):
Join Black with sl st to any ch-2 corner space.

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same corner sp (first corner made), dc in next 12 dc, *[(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner sp, dc in next 12 dc]; repeat from * 2 more times, sl st to top of beg ch-3.

*Stitch count: 60 dc + 4 ch-2 corners. ✓*

Fasten off, leaving 12" tail for joining.

**Block Design B square to 4.5" × 4.5".**

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## BLOCKING

Blocking is highly recommended for this project to ensure all squares are uniform in size and shape.

1. Weave in all ends except joining tails.
2. Wet block or steam block each square to 4.5" × 4.5".
3. Pin corners to exact measurements on blocking mat.
4. Allow to dry completely before joining.

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## ASSEMBLY

### PLANNING YOUR BLANKET

**Lap Size** (45" × 54"): Make 60 squares of each design (120 total)
- 10 squares wide × 12 squares long
- *Calculation: 10 × 4.5" = 45" wide; 12 × 4.5" = 54" long ✓*

**Throw Size** (54" × 63"): Make 84 squares of each design (168 total)
- 12 squares wide × 14 squares long
- *Calculation: 12 × 4.5" = 54" wide; 14 × 4.5" = 63" long ✓*

**Full/Queen Size** (67.5" × 81"): Make 162 squares of each design (324 total)
- 15 squares wide × 18 squares long
- *Calculation: 15 × 4.5" = 67.5" wide; 18 × 4.5" = 81" long ✓*

**Layout Suggestion**: Arrange squares in a checkerboard pattern alternating Design A and Design B, or create your own random arrangement. Lay out all squares before joining to ensure pleasing color distribution.

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## JOINING METHOD 1: WHIP STITCH

This creates an invisible seam from the right side.

1. Place two squares wrong sides together (right sides facing out).
2. Thread tapestry needle with black yarn tail or new 24" strand of black.
3. Working through back loops only of both squares, whip stitch along one edge.
4. Continue joining squares in rows, then join rows together.
5. Weave in all ends.

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## JOINING METHOD 2: JOIN-AS-YOU-GO

This method joins squares as you complete the final round, eliminating sewing.

**For subsequent squares in a row (joining one side)**:

Work Round 5 in Black as written until you reach the corner where you'll join to the previous square.

At joining corner: Work (3 dc, ch 1) in corner sp, sl st into ch-2 corner sp of adjacent square, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner sp of working square.

Along joining edge: *Ch 1, sl st into corresponding ch-1 sp of adjacent square, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp