Title
Elegant Granny Square Crochet Blanket with Tassel Border
A decorative crochet blanket made from individual openwork granny squares in three contrasting colors: burgundy, lavender, and cream. The squares are joined together to create a patchwork design and finished with large yarn tassels around the border.
Materials
- Medium or bulky weight yarn
- Burgundy yarn
- Lavender yarn
- Cream or ivory yarn
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Stitch markers
- Cardboard or tassel maker
Suggested Hook Size
Approximately 5–6 mm, depending on the yarn thickness.
Abbreviations
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- SP – Space
- ST – Stitch
- STS – Stitches
- REP – Repeat
Method
The blanket is made using separate square motifs.
Each square is crocheted from the center outward using an open lattice-style pattern.
Make squares in:
- Burgundy
- Lavender
- Cream
Once all the squares are completed, arrange them in alternating colors and join them together.
Finally, crochet a simple border around the blanket and attach tassels along the bottom and side edges.
Formation of the Granny Square
Round 1 – Center Ring
CH 4.
Join with a SL ST into the first chain to form a ring.
CH 3.
Work:
- 2 DC into the ring
- CH 2
- 3 DC into the ring
- CH 2
Repeat until you have 4 groups of 3 DC.
Join with a SL ST to the top of the beginning CH 3.
You should now have four corners.
Round 2
SL ST into the first corner space.
CH 3.
Work:
2 DC, CH 2, 3 DC
into the same corner.
CH 2.
In the next corner work:
3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC
CH 2.
Repeat around all four corners.
Join with a SL ST.
Round 3 – Creating the Open Grid
SL ST into the next corner.
CH 3.
Work:
2 DC, CH 2, 3 DC
into the corner.
CH 2.
Work 3 DC into the next chain space.
CH 2.
In the next corner work:
3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC
Continue around.
Join with a SL ST.
Round 4
Continue the same construction.
At every corner:
3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC
Along each side:
CH 2, 3 DC in the next chain space
Repeat across the side.
Continue around the square.
Join with a SL ST.
Round 5 – Decorative Openwork
CH 3.
Work around the square while maintaining the open spaces.
In each corner work:
3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC
Between the solid crochet sections, use:
CH 2
to maintain the open lattice appearance.
Continue evenly around.
Join with a SL ST.
Square Border
To create the thicker border visible in the blanket, crochet approximately 2–3 additional rounds.
Border Round 1
CH 1.
SC evenly around the entire square.
In each corner work:
SC, CH 2, SC
Join with a SL ST.
Border Round 2
CH 3.
DC in every stitch around.
In each corner work:
2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC
Join with a SL ST.
Border Round 3
CH 1.
SC in every stitch around.
Work:
SC, CH 2, SC
in every corner.
Fasten off.
Weave in the yarn ends.
Number of Squares
The blanket in the reference image appears to use approximately:
5 squares across × 6 squares long
for approximately 30 squares.
You can adjust the number depending on your desired blanket size.
For example:
Small Throw
4 × 5 squares
= 20 squares
Medium Blanket
5 × 6 squares
= 30 squares
Large Blanket
6 × 8 squares
= 48 squares
Color Arrangement
Use three colors:
- Burgundy
- Lavender
- Cream
Arrange the squares randomly or alternate them to create a balanced patchwork effect.
Example:
Row 1:
Burgundy – Cream – Lavender – Burgundy – Cream
Row 2:
Lavender – Burgundy – Cream – Lavender – Burgundy
Row 3:
Cream – Lavender – Burgundy – Cream – Lavender
Continue alternating the colors.
Joining the Squares
Place two squares with the right sides facing upward.
Using matching or contrasting yarn, insert the crochet hook through both squares.
Join using:
SL ST
or
SC
through the corresponding stitches.
Continue along the entire side.
Join the squares into rows first.
Then join the completed rows together.
Make sure all corners line up correctly.
Blanket Border
Attach yarn to any corner of the completed blanket.
Border Round 1
CH 1.
SC evenly around the entire blanket.
At each corner work:
SC, CH 2, SC
Join with a SL ST.
Border Round 2
CH 3.
DC in every stitch around.
At each corner:
2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC
Join with a SL ST.
Border Round 3
CH 1.
SC around the entire blanket.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Tassel Formation
Cut approximately 20–25 strands of yarn, each about 20–25 cm long.
Place the strands together.
Fold them in half.
Tie another piece of yarn approximately 2 cm below the folded top.
Wrap the yarn several times around the tassel.
Tie securely.
Trim the bottom so that all strands are even.
Make tassels in:
- Burgundy
- Lavender
- Cream
Attaching the Tassels
Attach one tassel approximately every 8–12 cm along the blanket edge.
Alternate the colors.
For example:
Lavender – Cream – Burgundy – Lavender – Cream
Continue around the desired edges.
Secure each tassel firmly.
Finishing
Check all joining seams.
Weave in every loose yarn end.
Trim the tassels evenly.
Lightly block the blanket so that all squares become straight and uniform.
Lay the blanket flat until completely dry.
Conclusion
This crochet blanket combines classic granny-square construction with an elegant openwork texture and decorative tassels.
The combination of burgundy, lavender, and cream creates a warm and sophisticated patchwork design suitable for a bedroom, sofa, or decorative throw.
The pattern can easily be customized by changing:
- The number of squares
- The square size
- The yarn colors
- The blanket dimensions
- The tassel length
The finished result is a soft, textured, handmade crochet blanket with a beautiful geometric appearance.