Mock Granny Stitch Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn: Super Bulky yarn in 3 colors ( Light Teal, Vanilla, Seafoam)
• Yarn Yardage:
  • 200 yards (cream & dark blue)
  • 300 yards (light blue)
• N/P (10mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Finished Pattern Size: 40″ wide x 41″ long

Stitch Abbreviations:

• CH: Chain
• SC: Single Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• YO: Yarn Over

Stitching Instructions for Making theMock Granny Stitch Blanket Pattern:

Foundation Chain (Starting Row):

• CH 90 using Light Teal (or a multiple of 3 + 2 for desired width).
  • This chain will serve as the foundation for your blanket. Ensure that your starting chain is loose enough to allow flexibility in your stitches.
• SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and continue to work SC into each remaining CH across the row.
  • After the foundation chain, you’ll have 89 SC stitches.
  • At the end of this row, turn your work around so that the unworked side is facing you. You’re now ready to begin the granny stitch pattern.
• Row 1:
• CH 3 (this counts as your first DC in the pattern) and turn your work.
  • Starting each row with a CH 3 simulates the height of a DC.
• DC into the next SC.
  • After the initial CH 3, work 1 DC into the next SC.
  • This is your first double crochet of the pattern.
• Work 3 DC into the next SC.
  • Skip the next 2 SC, and then into the third SC, work 3 DC stitches.
  • The three DC stitches into one SC create a “cluster” effect, characteristic of the Granny stitch pattern.
• Repeat step 3 (skip 2 SC, work 3 DC into the next SC) across the row.
  • This pattern will repeat across the entire row, creating gaps between each group of 3 DC stitches.
• At the end of the row, after your last set of 3 DC, work 1 DC into the last SC.
  • This ensures that your final stitch aligns properly with the edge of the row.
• Turn your work.
  • You’re now ready to begin the next row of the pattern.
• Row 2:
• CH 3 (counts as the first DC), then turn your work around.
  • This starts your new row with the height of a DC stitch.
• DC into the next DC.
  • After the CH 3, work 1 DC into the next DC stitch from the previous row.
• Skip 2 DC, then work 3 DC into the next DC.
  • This is the same pattern as Row 1. You are skipping 2 DC stitches and then making a 3 DC cluster in the third DC stitch.
• Repeat step 3 across the row.
  • Continue working 3 DC into every third DC stitch, skipping the 2 DC stitches in between.
  • This creates the “granny” effect of clusters that define the pattern.
• Work 1 DC into the top of the CH 3 at the end of the row.
  • This last DC ensures the row is aligned properly and doesn’t leave a gap where the row turns.
• Turn your work.
  • You are now set for the next row, which will be a repeat of this one.
• Row 3:
• CH 3 (counts as the first DC), then turn your work again.
  • The CH 3 at the start of the row always counts as the first DC in this pattern.
• DC into the next DC.
  • Work 1 DC into the second DC of the previous row.
• Skip 2 DC, then work 3 DC into the next DC.
  • As with Row 2, skip the next 2 DC, then make a 3 DC cluster in the next DC.
• Repeat step 3 across the entire row.
  • Continue to skip 2 DC stitches and then work 3 DC into the third DC stitch.
• At the end of the row, work 1 DC into the top of the CH 3 from the previous row.
  • This ensures a clean edge and aligns the blanket’s shape.
• Turn your work.

Repeating the Rows:

• Repeat Row 3 until your blanket is 41 inches long (or the desired length).
  • Make sure to always start each row with a CH 3 (which counts as the first DC), and then follow the same process of skipping 2 DC and working 3 DC into the next DC across each row.
  • This repeating pattern will give you the distinctive Mock Granny stitch look.

Color Changes:

• Changing Colors: When you’re ready to change colors, simply drop the current color and pick up the new one.
  • To switch to Vanilla or Seafoam yarn, finish the last DC of the row with the new color (make the final YO with the new color).
  • After switching to the new color, always start the next row with a CH 3 (counts as the first DC).
• Example for color change:
  • If you’re changing from Light Teal to Vanilla, finish the last DC of the row with the Vanilla yarn, then drop the Light Teal.
  • Start the next row by chaining 3 with Vanilla and continue the pattern as usual.

Finishing:

• When your blanket has reached the desired length of 41 inches (or whatever length you prefer), fasten off the yarn.
• Cut the yarn, leaving a few inches, and pull it through the loop to secure it.
• Weave in loose ends using a yarn needle.
• Weave in the loose ends from color changes and the starting/ending tail into the back of the blanket, so they’re not visible.

Final Thoughts:

The Mock Granny Stitch creates a lovely texture that is both simple and striking, making it perfect for blankets. The blanket will be soft and warm, with a beautiful, modern take on the classic granny stitch pattern.

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