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Where are my crochet people at? I’ve got a new afghan project for ya! About time, right? This simple granny stripe blanket (afghan) is my latest and I think you’ll love, love, love it!

Simple granny stripe afghan. The perfect crochet afghan for beginners.

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Time to try something new

I really love to crochet, but it comes in waves. I’m on for a long time, and then I’m off, like really off…for a long time. I took a break from crochet after my last couple of blankets, the The Easiest Afghan Ever and 18,000 stitches, but I came back strong with this new simple granny stripe afghan!

Staying true to my style, I wanted to make an afghan that I could set down, walk away from, and still be able to come back to (and remember what was going on) whenever I wanted. But I’ve done the all SC and the all DC, so I had to dig a little deeper for this one.

Simple granny stripe afghan. The perfect crochet afghan for beginners.

This simple granny stripe blanket (afghan) has a slightly more challenging pattern than I usually post, but still it’s fairly easy.

I say fairly because there were some stressful moments, haha. The first issue I ran into was the first row of single crochet stitches for the border, specifically the ones up the sides…figuring out where to place them and how many to use was hard and I ended up ripping them out a few times because it started getting wonky on me. I ended up putting 3 SC for every 2 rows up the sides and 1 SC in each stitch across the top and bottom.

The second issue I had was weaving in all the tails from the color changing. This wasn’t hard so-to-speak, but it was time-consuming; taking me several hours to complete. It’s not a deal breaker, but I was definitely ready to be done with the project and still had a gazillion tails to weave in. Stay strong my friend, you can do it!

Simple granny stripe afghan. The perfect crochet afghan for beginners.

Fortunately (for me), the last row was white, which was the same color that I wanted for the border, so after the last row, I chained 1, turned, and continued with 1 SC in each stitch all the way across. Then I added 3 SC to turn the corner, and SC all the way down the side. I continued with 3 SC in the corner again and the rest of the way around the blanket. I did 3 rows of SC to complete the border.

If you don’t end with the border color, you’ll have to change colors before you begin the border.

Still only two stitches

This simple granny stripe blanket (afghan) is made up of cluster stitches, which are just just 3 double-crochet stitches in one space and then the border is 3 rows of SC all the way around, joined at the end with a slip stitch. The finished size is 50 x 75 inches. I made this a little longer than I normally do, for my sweet husband, who’s over 6 feet tall. You’re welcome, babe!

Simple granny stripe afghan. The perfect crochet afghan for beginners.

Let’s do this!

I used Caron 1 pound skeins of medium 4 yarn in taupe and white.
A double crochet cluster is 3 double crochets in the same stitch.

Instructions:

Using a “G” hook, chain 147.

Row 1: Work 1 double crochet into the third chain. *Skip 2 stitches, work double crochet cluster into the next stitch*. Repeat all the way across. Make 2 double crochets into the last chain. Chain 2 and turn.

Row 2: Work a double crochet cluster into the first space between the clusters on the previous row. Do this all the way across. End with one double crochet into the top of the chain 2 at the end of the row. Cut yarn and weave ends (or wait until the end, like I did – LOL).

Row 3: Join new color with a slip stitch chain 2, 1 double crochet in the same space. Work double crochet clusters into all spaces. Work 2 double crochet in the top of the chain 2 at the end of the row. Chain 2 and turn.

Row 4: Work double crochet clusters in all the spaces across the row. End with one double crochet into the top of the chain 2 at the end of the row. Cut yarn and weave ends (or wait).

*Repeat rows 3 and 4, alternating colors, until desired length is reached.*

Don’t forget to weave in all those tails, if you didn’t do so already!

For the border:

Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch across the top, 3 single crochets in the corner. Continue the single crochet down the side using 3 single crochets for every 2 rows (I have a total of 204 stitches down each side), 3 in the corner, single crochets in each stitch across the bottom, and single crochet up the other side. Repeat for a total of 3 rows. Join last single crochet to the corner with a slip stitch and weave the tail in.

This simple granny stripe blanket (afghan) would be gorgeous in all one color, with a transitioning multicolored yarn, or with blocks of color. There are so many possibilities.

Have fun with it!

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And when you’re all done, try this easy single crochet afghan or this all double crochet afghan!

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105 Comments

  1. Hi! My blanket keeps curling, should I keep going or have I done something wrong? Did anyone else find their crochet curled at the start? Thanks!

  2. Stephanie says:

    How many rows long did you make yours?? I want to make sure I plan for a 6’ blanket! Thank you

  3. Kathy Flint says:

    Hi Kristine — I ran upon your site and think I will try this afghan. I have had several different colors of yarn to make a throw for my granddaughter and I think the double clusters will make it really special!

  4. Doreen Andrew says:

    I’ve had your pattern for ages and just never seemed to get around to it , at the moment I’m doing a shawl, but after re looking at your pattern think I’ll have a go at it once I finish the shawl might take me a good few weeks though lol thank you for a beautiful pattern Doreen xx

    1. Hi Doreen! This makes me so happy. It’s an easy one, and it works up quickly since the cluster stitches are so big. I was actually contemplating making a new one (different colors, same pattern) for our cabin. I haven’t crocheted in a while; time to get back at it. Happy crocheting, I appreciate the comment. ❤️

  5. Sharlene Grandison says:

    Sorry, silly question.
    How many balls of yarn did you use?
    Sharlene

  6. Janet Legere says:

    I made this for my granddaughter in browns greens tan and cream… it is stunning. Wish I could post a picture 😀

  7. Linda Grus says:

    I made this and it came out great! Exactly like the picture! Mine is a little longer as my son-in-law is 6’ 5. Thank you for the pattern.

  8. Would really like to see a tutorial on this granny stripe blanket. I really like it and I am ready to start one now.

  9. How many skeins of yarn do I need to make this granny stripe afghan?