Classic Comfort: The Three Color Granny Baby Blankie

ByEmila Lorein

There’s something so wonderfully comforting about a classic granny square blanket. It’s a design that feels like a warm hug, full of nostalgia and handmade love. Whether you’re a brand new crocheter or have been hooking for years, the granny square is a project that never gets old.

Today, we are thrilled to share the Three Color Baby Granny Blankie pattern, a timeless project from Lion Brand. This easy-level pattern is perfect for creating a cherished baby shower gift, a cozy lap blanket, or a beautiful decorative throw.

What makes this pattern so delightful is its simplicity. It’s worked from the center out in gentle, soothing stripes, making it a meditative and relaxing project to work on. Using just three colors, you’ll create a modern yet classic blanket that is sure to be treasured for years to come. So, let’s grab a cup of tea, pick up our hooks, and create some comfort!

Gather Your Supplies

This pattern uses Lion Brand® Basic Stitch Anti-Microbial® yarn, which is wonderfully soft and specially treated to be anti-allergen, making it an excellent choice for little ones. The color palette is calming and earthy, but feel free to choose any three colors you love!

  • Yarn: 1 skein each of Lion Brand® Basic Stitch Anti-Microbial® (Worsted Weight, Art. #204) in the following colors:
    • Color A: #124 Hazelwood
    • Color B: #172 Olive Branch
    • Color C: #144 Lavender Mist
  • Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5 mm)
  • Notions: A large-eyed blunt needle (tapestry needle) for weaving in those ends.

Before You Begin: Notes & Sizing

  • Finished Size: Approximately 25 x 25 inches (63.5 x 63.5 cm).
  • Gauge: Rounds 1-8 should measure about an 8.25-inch (21 cm) square. Checking your gauge ensures your blanket will be the correct size and you won’t run out of yarn.
  • Construction: This blankie is worked in rounds, starting from the center and growing outwards. You will change your yarn color at the end of every round.
  • Abbreviations (US Terms):
    • ch: chain
    • ch-sp: chain space
    • st(s): stitch(es)
    • sl st: slip stitch
    • sc: single crochet
    • dc: double crochet
    • rnd(s): round(s)
    • RS: right side

(A close-up, detailed shot of the granny stitch clusters and the corner spaces.)

Let’s Get Crocheting: The Granny Blankie Pattern

This blanket is built upon the classic granny stitch—a group of 3 double crochet stitches worked into the same space. Let’s start!

Stripe Sequence

You’ll be changing colors every round in this simple sequence:
Round with Color A, Round with Color B, Round with Color C. Repeat this sequence throughout the pattern.

Round 1 (RS): Starting with Color A

Chain 6. Join with a sl st to the very first chain to form a ring.

Now, let’s make the first round inside that ring:

  • Ch 3 (this counts as your first dc).
  • Work 2 more dc into the center of the ring. (This is your first “granny cluster”.)
  • Ch 2, then work 3 dc into the ring.
  • Repeat (ch 2, 3 dc in ring) two more times.
  • To finish the round, ch 2 and join with a sl st to the top of your beginning ch-3.

You should now have a tiny square with four 3-dc groups and four ch-2 corner spaces. Fasten off Color A.

Round 2: Using Color B

Join Color B with a sl st in any ch-2 corner space.

  • Ch 3 (counts as your first dc). In that same corner space, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). This creates your first corner of the new round.
  • Ch 1. In the next ch-2 corner space, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
  • Repeat (ch 1, and work a corner in the next corner space) two more times.
  • To finish, ch 1 and join with a sl st to the top of your beginning ch-3.

You’ll now have a bigger square. Each side has two 3-dc groups separated by a ch-1 space. Fasten off Color B.

Round 3: Using Color C

Join Color C in any ch-2 corner space.

  • Ch 3 (counts as first dc). In that same corner space, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) to make your corner.
  • Ch 1, work 3 dc in the next ch-1 space along the side.
  • Ch 1, then in the next ch-2 corner space, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
  • Repeat this pattern of working the sides and corners two more times.
  • To finish, ch 1, 3 dc in the last ch-1 space, ch 1, and join with a sl st to the top of your beginning ch-3.

Fasten off Color C. Are you seeing the beautiful logic of the granny square? It grows so easily!

Round 4: Using Color A

Join Color A in any ch-2 corner space.

  • Ch 3 (counts as first dc). In that same corner space, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
  • Now, working along the side: (Ch 1, work 3 dc in the next ch-1 space). Repeat this until you reach the next corner.
  • Ch 1, then in the corner ch-2 space, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
  • Continue this pattern all the way around. Join with a sl st to the top of your beginning ch-3.

Fasten off Color A.

Rounds 5 – 24: Growing Your Blanket

Now for the wonderfully repetitive part! You will simply repeat Round 4 for 20 more rounds, continuing to follow the Stripe Sequence (A, B, C, A, B, C…).

With each round, your blanket will grow, and you’ll have one more granny cluster to work along each side. By the end of Round 24, your blanket will have 24 granny clusters along each side! Fasten off after completing Round 24.

(The finished blanket, folded neatly or draped over the arm of a chair, showing its full size and beautiful stripe pattern.)

Round 25: Finishing with a Simple Border

For our final round, we’ll add a clean and simple single crochet border.

  • Join Color A with a sl st in any ch-1 space.
  • Ch 1. Work 1 sc in that same ch-1 space.
  • Continue around the blanket, working 1 sc in each dc stitch and 1 sc in each ch-1 space.
  • When you get to a corner ch-2 space, work 3 sc into that space. This keeps the corners sharp and flat.
  • Continue all the way around and join with a sl st to the first sc.

Fasten off.

Finishing Touches

The final and most important step! Take your tapestry needle and carefully weave in all of your ends. This ensures your beautiful blanket is secure and will last through many cuddles.

Make It Your Own: Tips & Ideas

  • Color Your World: While the suggested colors are lovely, this blanket is the perfect canvas for your creativity! Try a bright rainbow palette for a playroom, soft pastels for a nursery, or two shades of gray with a pop of yellow for a modern look.
  • Go Bigger or Smaller: Want a larger throw blanket? Just keep repeating Round 4 until it’s the size you want! Want a smaller lovey? Stop after fewer rounds. It’s that easy to customize.
  • Stash Buster: This pattern is fantastic for using up leftover skeins of worsted-weight yarn. Don’t be afraid to mix and match colors for a truly unique creation.

Happy Crocheting

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