Okay, so you need a blanket, but you've only got one weekend to make it. Or, maybe you've got plenty of time, but you are new at crochet. Or, it's for someone who doesn't like "lacy crochet." You can get satisfy all three of these needs with the Soft Granite Blanket!
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Moss, Granite... Mossy Granite?
The Soft Granite Blanket is super easy to make - just chains and single crochets. And it features the moss stitch, aka the granite stitch (aka lots of names), which has a great look without being floral or lacy. And with super bulky yarn and a 15mm crochet hook, you can make all but the largest sizes in just one weekend! It's ready to customize for your favorite sports team, or any home decor!
Soft Granite Blanket
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US-P/Q, 15mm hook - Clover Amour
830 - 5694 yds Lion Brand Hometown (Super Bulky/"6"/UK: 14-16 ply; 64 yds/59 m; 3.99 oz)
Color A: Dallas Grey
Color B: Key Lime
Color C: New York White
Gauge: 8 rows x 8 sts = 4" in pattern
Size: See chart below
Helpful Video Tutorials
Soft Granite Blanket Sizing Chart (all measurements are approximate)
The stitch multiple for this pattern is any multiple of 2. Using the gauge listed above, this chart should allow you to make this pattern in any size needed. If there's a size you need that isn't listed here, then just chain an even number until you have the blanket width desired, and then work in pattern until you have the length desired. You can use the yardage listed below as a guideline to help estimate the amount of yarn needed. The yardage is listed for the total blanket, with the estimates per color for a 3 color blanket in parentheses - this assumes a similar layout to the one pictured and listed below in the instructions.
- Baby (40″ x 40″): Ch 80; 80 rows; 830 yds (350 yds Color A; 240 yds each Color B and C)
- Lapghan (36" x 48"): Ch 72; 96 rows; 896 yds (380 yds Color A; 258 yds each Color B and C)
- Throw (50″ x 70″): Ch 100; 140 rows; 1812 yds (768 yds Color A; 522 yds each Color B and C)
- Twin (70″ x 90″): Ch 140; 180 rows; 3260 yds (1380 yds Color A; 940 yds each Color B and C)
- Queen (90″ x 100″): Ch 180; 200 rows; 4660 yds (1976 yds Color A; 1342 yds each Color B and C)
- King/Cal King (110″ x 100″): Ch 220; 200 rows; 5694 yds (2412 yds Color A; 1641 yds each Color B and C)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: With Color A, ch the number based on chart above, skip 3 chains, sc in the next ch, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, skip the 1st st, sc in the next ch sp, *ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next ch sp; repeat from * to end, turn.
Row 3 - last row (see chart above for the total number of rows): Repeat Row 2, changing colors as desired. For the color scheme shown in these photos, work as follows, then go to the Border instructions below:
Soft Granite Blanket Color Schemes By Size Chart:
For other sizes, to plan your own rows following this color scheme, work your rows in the following order (percentage listed is the approximate percentage of total rows - adjust as desired to fit your blanket size): 10% Color A, 16% Color B, 7% Color A, 13% Color C, 8% Color A, 13% Color B, 7% Color A, 16% Color C, and 10% Color A. For the sizes given above, the color scheme is provided below.
- Baby Blanket
Color A: Rows 1-8; 22-26; 38-43; 55-59; 73-80
Color B: Rows 9-21; 44-54
Color C: Rows 27-37; 60-72 - Lapghan
Color A: Rows 1-10; 26-32; 45-52; 65-71; 87-96
Color B: Rows 11-25; 53-64
Color C: Rows 33-44; 72-86 - Throw
Color A: Rows 1-14; 37-46; 65-76; 95-104; 127-140
Color B: Rows 15-36; 77-94
Color C: Rows 47-64; 105-126 - Twin
Color A: Rows 1-18; 49-60; 84-97; 121-132; 163-180
Color B: Rows 19-48; 98-120
Color C: Rows 61-83; 133-162 - Queen and King/Cal King
Color A: Rows 1-20; 53-66; 93-108; 135-148; 181-200
Color B: Rows 21-52; 109-134
Color C: Rows 67-92; 149-180
Border: Break all yarn except for border color, then sc evenly around blanket, working 3 sc in each corner st.
And that's that! Crazy simple, but so satisfying to crochet, and the result is perfect for any recipient and any decor! It's easy to memorize, and great to crochet whenever you need a fast afghan. I hope you've enjoyed making the Soft Granite Blanket - I can't wait to see what color schemes you all come up with!
The Fine Print
Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2017, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this pattern!
Martha says
I've used this stitch many times before, but never with such large yarn & hook and never on such a large scale. Thanks for doing all the math for us all!!
Loyal dinosaur says
I'm really confused about the larger hook sizes. This calls for US-P/Q, 15mm hook but at the store the size P hooks I found say they are 10mm or 11.5mm and Q is 15.75mm. Lion Brand has a Q-19 that is 15.75mm What happened to hook sizes being standardized?
Tamara Kelly says
Unfortunately, the sizes were never really standardized across the industry. I would recommend just getting as close as you can, or using the linked hook. 🙂
Sara says
Another great pattern:)
Thank You:)
Donna Rea says
I need blankets for 2 summer babies. How could I do this one in summer weight are? What would be a good Lion Brand yarn? Thanks, Donna
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Donna! I would recommend using the long chain method to get started: https://www.mooglyblog.com/long-starting-chains-made-easy/ And for the yarn, I think Ice Cream would look amazing while being soft and lightweight, and you wouldn't even have to change colors for the stripes! 😀
Donna Rea says
Thank you for advice. The first one needs to be done in shades of gray. I will see what Lion Brand has.
Rhonda Relyea says
Printer friendly link doesn't work. It's 11 pages if I print out as is. I saved to my Ravelry Queue and looked to see if there was another print version there. No luck. I'm not very computer literate. Can you help me? Thanks.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Rhonda! After you click the Print Friendly button and it creates the popup, you can click on the parts of the post that you don't want/need to print, like extra photos and the "talky" bits, and any ads that didn't get taken out automatically. That should shorten the printout quite a bit!
Rhonda Relyea says
Thank you so much. I'll try that!
Cheryl Newman says
I have been looking for a simple pattern to use up my scrap yarn/leftover yarn. I have a friend who seems to be cold all the time so this will work for him. Thank you for the easy instructions. Going to use a smaller crochet hook as the yarn I have is worsted weight..
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Cheryl!
Meegan Iverson says
I have been looking for a quick blanket to make for my 3 year old grandson to match the quilt i made for him. This will be a great relaxing choice. I will be using worsted weight yarn and will try to modify the pattern, unless of course you have a suggestion? Thank you so much!
Tamara Kelly says
I think that will work great! 😀 I would recommend using the long chain method to start: https://www.mooglyblog.com/long-starting-chains-made-easy/
lesley says
have been looking for something that would be quick. i tend to get bored with the same stitches all the time and always looking for something different to do. thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 I hope this works for you!
Becky says
What does this mean? "Break all yarn"?
Border: Break all yarn except for border color, then sc evenly around blanket, working 3 sc in each corner st
Read more at https://www.mooglyblog.com/soft-granite-blanket/#TSWc88ZwPvMmbZ6Q.99
Tamara Kelly says
It's just another way of saying to cut the yarn (leaving a tail to weave in of course). We're done with those colors, and ready to make the border, so there's no reason to leave the other colors attached anymore.
Natalie says
I have knitted since I was a child just starting to crochet and thought this would be a great start pattern. Love the colors shown.
Jinx Mcgee says
Super late, but does the size of the yarn matter?
Tamara Kelly says
It only matters as far as the size of the finished blanket. I'd recommend starting with the Long Chain method to get the width you want, and then you can take it from there with the pattern. 🙂
Sara says
Hello,
Would variegated yarn be ok to use? And what hook size should I use if I hold 2 strands of worsted yarn together?
Tamara Kelly says
I think it would be great! With this stitch pattern, you can get some really neat effects with variegated yarn. 🙂 If you are holding 2 worsted strands together, you might not have to change hook sizes, but the only way to tell for sure is to crochet a little swatch and see how the fabric looks, and what hook gives you fabric you like 🙂
Sara says
Thank You so much:)
Loyal Dinosaur says
This is my first project with super bulky yarn -- I love the Hometown and look forward to using it for other projects. But I just joined the new skein mid row and carried the tails behind the stitches. like I've done for other projects. But for this bulky yarn with the stitches spaced so far apart, this doesn't seem like a good way to join. What method do you recommend for where and how to join a new skein? Thanks!
Jinx Mcgee says
I used the fisherman's knot. No ends to weave in!
Loyal Dinosaur says
Thanks, Jinx! The video was very helpful. I'll give this a shot.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Loyal Dinosaur (great screen name)! I'm a big believer in weaving in ends, and the granite stitch is close enough (aka not lacy) that it usually works pretty well. However, the big bulky yarns do like to be a little more obvious! It can help (if your ends work out the right way) to switch skeins along the sides, when moving to a new row. Then all the ends can get woven into/covered by the border. There's also the Russian join technique, and other "knot" technqiues, but frankly, I just don't trust them as much as weaving in ends.
Rebecca says
This pattern is beautiful and a perfect last gift for my oldest son. Only problem is that I cannot crochet. Is this pattern available in the knitted version?
Tamara Kelly says
Hello Rebecca, and thank you! I don't have a knit version, but I like the idea! 🙂
Sharon says
I thought I saw a pattern for a matching elephant lovey but I can't seem to find it. Is it still available?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sharon! I'm afraid this is the only Elephany Lovey pattern I have: https://www.mooglyblog.com/ella-the-elephant-lovey/
Joanne Aldahondo says
I would like to do this stitch with a caron cakes yarn. What size hook would you recommend with that size yarn?
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! I haven't used that yarn myself, so I would recommend whatever hook gives you fabric you like. 🙂
Dolores Gunter says
I’m not good at math.I would like to make the queen blanket using 10mm hook?Could you tell me how many I need to chain.
Tamara Kelly says
To determine that I would need to know the gauge you got with your hook and yarn, but if you use the Long Chain Method you don't have to worry about counting - just chain until you have the width desired plus a bit more. Here is a tutorial: https://www.mooglyblog.com/long-starting-chains-made-easy/
Dolores Gunter says
Thank you.I ordered all the yarn and 15mm nettle that your pattern called for but thought the15 was larger than I wanted.I will try the long chain.
Tamara Kelly says
It's a great way to upsize patterns without the math! 🙂
Barb says
What color is the border color
Tamara Kelly says
Dallas Grey. 🙂
Yana Johnson says
Hello. Thank you so much for the wonderful pattern. I’m making a blanket for my baby boy. I’m pretty new at crocheting and wanted to ask for your help, better explanation, instructions of how to make border after I’m done with all the rows. Thank you so much!
Yana Johnson says
Hello,
I guess my question was what color yarn to use for the border?
Thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
Whichever color you like best! 🙂
Deborah A Tyler says
I know I'm a bit late to this party ;), but I'm fairly new to crocheting, and I wonder if I'm figuring out how much yarn to get correctly: If I make the twin size blanket with the suggested yarn, I'd need 3260 yds. of yarn altogether. The Hometown USA yarn is about 64 yds. per skein, so I'd need to buy 51 skeins altogether? Am I correct?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Deborah! Yes, you have it correct. Though I'd recommend getting 52 just in case!
Lynne says
I finally found a pattern that I think I can make my grandsons blanket with. I’m not the greatest at crocheting. I started buy yarn a little at a time and didn’t realize that there are very few patterns that are made for an adult blanket using bulky yarn. He wants it in black and red, but I thought some white or gray would be perfect as a 3rd color. Your pattern hasitall. Even the amount of yarn I need for the size I’m making. I just can’t thank you enough for this great pattern.👍🏼🧶
Tamara Kelly says
♥ Thank you so much, Lynne!
Lupita says
I think I followed directions, but with Q-16 needle. The stitch looks loose, is this due to Q-16 needle. I wish I could upload picture. Thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Lupita! Everyone's gauge is different, and fabric preferences too! You can try it with a smaller hook and see if you like it better! 🙂
Lupita Yonker says
Thank you!
Sid says
I'm currently working on this blanket, about 25 rows in, and it seems like the blanket is getting less wide from when I started. I'm not sure if this is just previous rows stretching as I work on new row or if I'm doing something wrong. I have counted every row and have the correct amount of stitches. Can you please share your experience?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sid! There are a couple of possibilities. One possible culprit is gauge - that you are crocheting more tightly now than you were at the start of the blanket. This is easy to do, as the weight of the blanket can pull your stitches tighter. Having something to support the blanket and keeping your shoulders and arms more relaxed should help if this is the case.
The other possibility is that it's a matter of blocking. Some yarns and some stitch patterns have lots of "give" - you can pull one dimension to shrink the other, and the fabric is happy to just stay that way. So if you find that when you lay it flat you can reshape it to the correct width throughout, then a bit of blocking at the end may be just what you need!
I hope that helps!