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# **Six-Color Granny Square Blanket**

A stunning modern granny square blanket featuring six coordinating colors—black, gun metal, silver, light blue, light turquoise, and dark turquoise. This pattern offers three different color arrangement options to create visual interest. Each square finishes with black for a cohesive, bordered look.

**Skill Level:** Beginner  
**Finished Blanket Size:** Approximately 35" × 45" (89 × 114 cm) – 7 squares wide × 9 squares long  
**Finished Square Size:** 5" × 5" (12.5 × 12.5 cm)

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## **MATERIALS**

**Yarn:**  
Sport weight (#2 Fine) acrylic or acrylic blend  
Yardage given is for sample size blanket (63 squares):

- **Color A (Black):** 650 yards (595 m)
- **Color B (Gun Metal):** 250 yards (229 m)
- **Color C (Silver):** 250 yards (229 m)
- **Color D (Light Blue):** 250 yards (229 m)
- **Color E (Light Turquoise):** 250 yards (229 m)
- **Color F (Dark Turquoise):** 250 yards (229 m)

**Hook:**  
US E/4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

**Notions:**
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends and joining
- Scissors
- Blocking pins (optional but recommended)

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## **GAUGE**

One granny square = 5" × 5" (12.5 × 12.5 cm) after blocking

**Gauge is important for this project** to ensure squares are uniform for proper joining and to calculate yardage accurately.

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## **ABBREVIATIONS**

- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- MC = main color
- rep = repeat
- Rnd = round
- RS = right side
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- WS = wrong side
- yo = yarn over

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## **SPECIAL STITCHES**

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

**Cluster (cl):** 3 dc in indicated sp.

**Corner:** (Cl, ch 2, cl) in corner ch-2 sp.

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## **PATTERN NOTES**

- Each granny square is worked in joined rounds from the center out.
- The right side is always facing you.
- Change colors at the end of each round by completing the final slip stitch with the new color.
- Leave 6" tails when fastening off for easy weaving in.
- Three color arrangement options are provided. You may make all squares in one option or mix them for variety.
- Make 63 squares total for sample blanket size (adjust number as desired for different sizes).

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## **COLOR ARRANGEMENT CHARTS**

The following charts show the color sequence for each of the 5 rounds in each square option. Each square starts from the center (Round 1) and works outward, ending with black (Round 5).

### **CHART KEY**
- ■ = Black (Color A)
- ◆ = Gun Metal (Color B)
- ◇ = Silver (Color C)
- ● = Light Blue (Color D)
- ◐ = Light Turquoise (Color E)
- ○ = Dark Turquoise (Color F)

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### **SQUARE OPTION 1: Ocean Depths**

```
ROUND-BY-ROUND COLOR CHART

Round 5 (Outer): ■ ■ ■ ■ (Black - Color A)
Round 4:         ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ (Gun Metal - Color B)
Round 3:         ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ (Silver - Color C)
Round 2:         ◐ ◐ ◐ ◐ (Light Turquoise - Color E)
Round 1 (Center): ○ ○ ○ ○ (Dark Turquoise - Color F)
```

**Color Sequence:**  
Rnd 1: Dark Turquoise (F)  
Rnd 2: Light Turquoise (E)  
Rnd 3: Silver (C)  
Rnd 4: Gun Metal (B)  
Rnd 5: Black (A)

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### **SQUARE OPTION 2: Sky Gradient**

```
ROUND-BY-ROUND COLOR CHART

Round 5 (Outer): ■ ■ ■ ■ (Black - Color A)
Round 4:         ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ (Silver - Color C)
Round 3:         ◐ ◐ ◐ ◐ (Light Turquoise - Color E)
Round 2:         ● ● ● ● (Light Blue - Color D)
Round 1 (Center): ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ (Gun Metal - Color B)
```

**Color Sequence:**  
Rnd 1: Gun Metal (B)  
Rnd 2: Light Blue (D)  
Rnd 3: Light Turquoise (E)  
Rnd 4: Silver (C)  
Rnd 5: Black (A)

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### **SQUARE OPTION 3: Moonlight Waters**

```
ROUND-BY-ROUND COLOR CHART

Round 5 (Outer): ■ ■ ■ ■ (Black - Color A)
Round 4:         ○ ○ ○ ○ (Dark Turquoise - Color F)
Round 3:         ● ● ● ● (Light Blue - Color D)
Round 2:         ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ (Silver - Color C)
Round 1 (Center): ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ (Gun Metal - Color B)
```

**Color Sequence:**  
Rnd 1: Gun Metal (B)  
Rnd 2: Silver (C)  
Rnd 3: Light Blue (D)  
Rnd 4: Dark Turquoise (F)  
Rnd 5: Black (A)

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## **VISUAL STITCH DIAGRAM**

Each granny square follows this structure (X = dc, V = ch-2 corner sp):

```
Round 1 (Center Ring):
        X X X
       X  O  X  (O = center ring)
        X X X

Round 2 (First Corners):
    V           V
  X X X       X X X
 X               X
X                 X
 X               X
  X X X       X X X
    V           V

Rounds 3-5: Continue same pattern, adding clusters 
between corners and working (cl, ch 2, cl) in each corner.
```

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## **GRANNY SQUARE INSTRUCTIONS**

**Note:** Instructions are the same for all three options; only the colors change according to the charts above.

### **ROUND 1 (Center Ring)**

With first color from chosen chart, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring.

**Rnd 1:** Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)

Fasten off, leaving 6" tail.

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### **ROUND 2**

Join second color with sl st in any ch-2 corner sp.

**Rnd 2:** Beg-cl in same corner sp, ch 2, cl in same corner sp (first corner made), ch 1, *[cl, ch 2, cl] in next ch-2 sp (corner made), ch 1; rep from * 2 more times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (8 clusters, 4 corner ch-2 sps, 4 ch-1 sps)

**Stitch count verification:** 24 dc + 8 chain sts = 32 sts total ✓

Fasten off.

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### **ROUND 3**

Join third color with sl st in any ch-2 corner sp.

**Rnd 3:** Beg-cl in same corner sp, ch 2, cl in same corner sp (first corner made), ch 1, cl in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *[cl, ch 2, cl] in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, cl in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (12 clusters, 4 corner ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

**Stitch count verification:** 36 dc + 12 chain sts = 48 sts total ✓

Fasten off.

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### **ROUND 4**

Join fourth color with sl st in any ch-2 corner sp.

**Rnd 4:** Beg-cl in same corner sp, ch 2, cl in same corner sp (first corner made), ch 1, [cl in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice, *[cl, ch 2, cl] in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice; rep from * 2 more times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (16 clusters, 4 corner ch-2 sps, 12 ch-1 sps)

**Stitch count verification:** 48 dc + 16 chain sts = 64 sts total ✓

Fasten off.

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### **ROUND 5 (Final Round - Always Black)**

Join Black (Color A) with sl st in any ch-2 corner sp.

**Rnd 5:** Beg-cl in same corner sp, ch 2, cl in same corner sp (first corner made), ch 1, [cl in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, *[cl, ch 2, cl] in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, [cl in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times; rep from * 2 more times, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join. (20 clusters, 4 corner ch-2 sps, 16 ch-1 sps)

**Stitch count verification:** 60 dc + 20 chain sts = 80 sts total ✓

Fasten off, leaving 12" tail for joining.

**One square completed!**

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## **BLOCKING**

Block each square before joining for best results:

1. Weave in all ends except joining tails.
2. Pin each square to blocking measurements (5" × 5"), ensuring corners are square and edges are straight.
3. Lightly mist with water or use steam (check yarn label for fiber content).
4. Allow to dry completely before unpinning.

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## **ASSEMBLY**

**Arrange Squares:**  
Lay out all 63 squares in a 7 × 9 grid. Mix the three square options as desired, or use all of one type. Arrange until you're pleased with the color distribution.

**Joining Method: Whip Stitch**

This method is beginner-friendly and creates a flat, nearly invisible seam.

1. Place two squares with wrong sides together and right sides facing out.
2. Thread yarn needle with Black yarn (or use the 12" tail from one square).
3. Working through both layers, insert needle from back to front through both back loops of corresponding stitches on each square.
4. Bring needle over the edge and insert again in next stitch, working from back to front.
5. Continue across the entire edge, maintaining even tension.
6. Fasten off securely.

**Join squares in rows first:**
- Join 7 squares across to make one row.
- Repeat to create 9 rows total.
- Then join rows together along long edges.

**Visual Joining Diagram:**
```
Square 1 — Square 2 — Square 3 — Square 4 — Square 5 — Square 6 — Square 7
   |          |          |          |          |          |          |
[Join rows vertically after all horizontal seams are complete]
   |          |          |          |          |          |          |
Square 8 — Square 9 — Square 10 — etc.
```

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## **BORDER**

Work a simple border around the entire blanket in Black to frame and stabilize the edges.

### **Round 1:**

With RS facing, join Black with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp.

**Rnd 1:** Ch 3 (counts as dc), [2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in same corner sp, *dc in each dc and ch-sp across to next corner, [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner sp; rep from * around, working (dc, ch 1) in each joining seam to keep edge flat, ending with dc in each dc and ch-sp to beginning corner, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join.

**Note:** Adjust stitch count along edges as needed to keep work flat. If edges ripple, skip a stitch occasionally. If edges pull in, add an extra dc occasionally.

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### **Round 2:**

**Rnd 2:** Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in each corner ch-2 sp, sl st in top of beg ch-3 to join.

Fasten off. Weave in all remaining ends.

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## **FINISHING**

1. Weave in any remaining ends securely on the wrong side.
2. Block the entire blanket to finished measurements if desired.
3. Steam lightly to set stitches (check fiber content on