I wanted to call this Easy Granny and her Rainbow Edge but I thought it sounded a bit saucy. It’s now just a Rainbow Edged Granny Square. A very traditional sort of crochet granny square blanket but one that seems to be quite popular at the moment. Rainbows are in! I posted the above picture on Instagram yesterday and the response was really positive. There were loads of lovely comments and that surprised me. I love that the simple granny square gets so much attention.
Some Blanket Details
It measures around 89cm (35″), plenty big enough for a baby blanket that’ll see you through to toddler years.
When I was making the granny square I turned it every round to prevent a twist. I toyed with doing that for the rainbow border but in the end I decided I wanted all the colours to have a “right” side. I joined each rainbow colour in opposite corners, again to avoid the dreaded twist. (I talk about this in more detail in episodes 10 and 11 of the podcast actually, you want to check those out).
I used Stylecraft Special DK as it’s perfect for handmade baby blankets. There are two whole100 gram balls of Cream for the main body, which as you’ve probably guessed is literally just your standard granny. And for the border (rows of UK trebles) it was probably half a ball of each of the following: Lipstick, Spice, Citron, Pistachio, Kelly, Aster, Lobelia, Violet and Fuchsia. A bit more for the latter was used as I went around twice with it. The blanket was a commission for my friend, whose sis in law is expecting, so the shades were dictated by her.
The border is taken from Attic 24, it’s the bobble shell edging but I add 3 slip stitches between each bobble. I’ve used it a few times for blankets and I really like the simplicity of it. I don’t always think it’s necessary to have a majorly fancy border, especially when there’s a shed tonne of colour going on.
Mistakes. There are a couple! Nothing that would jump out at a non-crocheter but I know that they’re there. Probably my biggest bungle was the indecision about the corners. When it came to the border I did a few rounds of (3tr, ch2, 3tr). It was starting to look bunchy and rather than frog back the three or four rows ‘d done I just started making it (2tr, ch2, 2tr). Just that small change made me feel a bit better about how it looked. There are a couple of other minor things but I’m just not going to tell anyone. Is that bad?!
If you’re new to crochet then I also have a video on YouTube to accompany this “pattern” Please do go and have a look for more help about how the granny square is put together.
Below are some more pictures, I took a whole load! I’d love to see if you make one too. You can always use #zeensandroger if you’re over on IG. Cheers. X
If you make a blanket, please let me know! Thank you.
X
Adorable! Rainbows are in right now, my daughter would love this blanket!
So it seems! I wasn’t fully aware that rainbows were so popular. Silly me! Maybe I shouldn’t admit that! 😀
Very nice… 🙂 🙂
Thanks Eleonora! 😀
A lovely blanket. I may try it.
Thank you 😀
So cute! I especially like the picture with the kitty sitting on the blanket. 😀🐱
She’s so naughty. I turned round to get something and she’d jumped up. I had to boot her off, I was trying to take photographs! She loves blankets, she’s in the right house! 😀
I love that. so colourful! 😊
Thank you very much! 😀
Beautiful! Such a simple idea which looks amazing 🌈🌈🌈
Thanks! I had no clue people would like it so much. If only I could say it was completely my idea. Alas, it’s what my non-crochet friend requested. She must have a knack. I might have to go to her for more ideas!! 😀
Gorgeous Rosina. So simple but the colours are perfect. I love it !
Cheers Maura! I’m really pleased with how it turned out. Surprised too!! 😀
It’s beautiful and a very adaptable idea. Now my two are bigger they are demanding larger than toddler size blankets though!
I’ve been thinking that too. Blankets are going to have to start getting bigger!
Thank you! 😀
What a pretty and happy blanket!!! I am convinced that smiles are made of granny squares and rainbows!! 😀
Haha! I think you might be right! Thanks very much!
simply stunning x
Thanks so much 🤗
This is gorgeous. I absolutely love the pop of colour. Rainbows really are huge right now aren’t they. x
Thanks very much! Rainbows are way more popular than I realised. I feel daft about not twigging but also pleased that I fell into the trend!! Haha! X
THIS IS GORGEOUS!! Very Beautiful. I love rainbows also. God’s promises!! 🙂
Thank you very much! I’m glad you like it.
Where’s the written pattern?!
The information you need is in the blog post. Or there’s a link to the YouTube tutorial.
Love the border and the colours are awesome, make the project really pop.
Thank you very much! 😀
I have been through this multiple times and haven’t found any written instructions. Is it me? I love your pattern but need something I can physically print out.
Because it’s a standard granny square I haven’t written the step by step instructions. It’s more of a recipe. All the information is there it’s just in story form. I do, however, have a video tutorial for it on my YouTube channel, which you might find useful.
Thanks ever so much.
So Sad! Why can’t I find the pattern directions anywhere??? Love this blankie….Really would like to make it!
I’m so glad you like my design. Thank you! 😄 If you read the blog post you’ll find all the crucial elements are there. It’s written as a description rather than a round1, round2 pattern. You’ll also see in the post that there is a link to the video tutorial I made, demonstrating how to make one. There’s lots of information between the two, so hopefully you should be able to make your own with ease.
Guess I was just looking for a traditional pattern. Might still make that blankie when I have time.